Central Church

2007-01-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 7th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 3:16-21; John 5:24Topic: The True GospelNotes:- Road to Damascus, Paul asked "Who are you, Lord," and "What do you want me to do?"- What kind of sin must one commit to deserve hell? "He that does not believe on the name of the Son of God.?- Sin of Saddam Hussein, the Holocaust, child molesters- Pure gospel preaching has immediate effect; shame attached to gospel- Devil finds ways to water down the truth; people can be motivated and do good and not be saved- When you believe, you pass from death to life- Phone call from pastor friend: son murdered, went blind. Sermon on Treasure in Darkness- When we are in dark places, God teaches us, reveals things

2007-01-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 7th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 3:16-21; John 5:24Topic: The True GospelNotes:- Road to Damascus, Paul asked "Who are you, Lord," and "What do you want me to do?"- What kind of sin must one commit to deserve hell? "He that does not believe on the name of the Son of God."- Sin of Saddam Hussein, the Holocaust, child molesters- Pure gospel preaching has immediate effect; shame attached to gospel- Devil finds ways to water down the truth; people can be motivated and do good and not be saved- When you believe, you pass from death to life- Phone call from pastor friend: son murdered, went blind. Sermon on Treasure in Darkness- When we are in dark places, God teaches us, reveals things

2007-01-03-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 3rd, 2007. Scripture Ref: Exodus 3:5; Romans 1:4; II Corinthians 7:1Topic: HollinessNotes:- Christ was sinless, holy; His purpose for us is holiness- Ted Haggard scandal- Americans don't know what holiness is; morality is not an obligation- People have embraced a faith that saves but does not change- Deep into situational ethics, no moral absolutes- True holiness works together with love, not mean-spirited demand- The world sees the hypocrisy clearer than we do- Repentance affirms the ideal (I know I've sinned and know what I need to be and am sorry)- I don't just want to get to heaven, but to hide away in Jesus- Prayer to be less transaction (what I can get) and more transformation- Story of two brothers (success/failure)- Story of encounter with daughter; apology- God is after honesty, not perfection

2006-12-31-2300 Pastor Loran Livingston continues a tradition at Central this evening December 31st, 2006 in a special 11:00 PM service, by selecting scriptures for the new year.Scripture Ref: Psa 46:1; Luke 6:23; Micah 7:8; Matt 5:18; Psa 34:18; Isa 60:20; James 4:10; Rev 21:7; John 14:27; Psa 34:17; Gal 6:9; Prov 1:33; Psa 27:14Topic: New Year ScripturesNotes:- Whatever you face this year, God is faithful- Live like you're leaving- Rid of unnecessary things in your life- Read your Bible- Scriptures by section

2006-12-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 31st, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 51:1-10; I Tim. 5:24-25; Psalm 19:12-14Topic: SinNotes:- Examination of ourselves that nothing be between me and my savior- Death of James Brown, Gerald Ford, Saddam Hussein- You will die, no second chance, sins will find you out- The world knows nothing about death; eulogies all are going to heaven- Secret sins are only secret to man, not to God- If you don't deal with sins, they become presumptuous, you justify- Private sins become public sins- Your definition of grace becomes false; living in known sin- Affairs, divorce; man justifying not tithing; wearing and returning clothing; preacher using different address to join golf course- Analogy of stop sign; one warning is all you need; bible only mention homosexuality seven times

2006-12-31-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 31st, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 51:1-10; I Tim. 5:24-25; Psalm 19:12-14Topic: SinNotes:- Examination of ourselves that nothing be between me and my savior- Death of James Brown, Gerald Ford, Saddam Hussein- You will die, no second chance, sins will find you out- The world knows nothing about death; eulogies all are going to heaven- Secret sins are only secret to man, not to God- If you don't deal with sins, they become presumptuous, you justify- Private sins become public sins- Your definition of grace becomes false; living in known sin- Affairs, divorce; man justifying not tithing; wearing and returning clothing; preacher using different address to join golf course- Analogy of stop sign; one warning is all you need; bible only mention homosexuality seven times

2006-12-24-0900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Christmas Eve morning December 24th, 2006 in a 9:00 service.Scripture Ref: Topic: CommunionNotes:- Communion Service- Christmas about gifts, a tree - Jesus is the greatest gift; every good and perfect gift- The tree on Calvary, the cross

2006-12-17-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening December 17th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about the wilderness.Scripture Ref: Topic: WildernessNotes:- Experience in Sinai Desert, extreme heat/cold- Your faith is born in the wilderness- Called, chosen, but wandering- Learn to worship God, walk with God, work for God- God speaks in the Wilderness- You may know God's called you to something but you're not equipped- Moses spent 40 years in wilderness, Jesus 40 days in wilderness- Some people give up while in wilderness; this is where your faith flourishes

2006-12-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 17th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-14; II Corinthians 9:15; Col. 1:20Topic: ShalomNotes:- You don't get something from Jesus, you get Jesus- Shalom- Hebrew for the all encompassing gift of Jesus, 4 definitions- Peace, to be complete (intruder, sin must be removed to have peace)- Payment, Jesus bought back peace- Greeting- People remove themselves from the world, hide in church, but we should all "go out among them…"- Doctors often specialize in one thing, Computer geeks, something is wrong when we have interest in only one area- We are to enjoy this earth that God has given- Narrow scope of thinking can keep you out of the marketplace where sinners are; we are the light of the world; live life in front of them- Christians in politics: believers should be light in dark places- Shalom: God be praised, to learn, productivity- Turn worship into works for Him- Youth Choir raised $ to but gifts for inmates to give to their children

2006-12-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 17th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-14; II Corinthians 9:15; Col. 1:20Topic: ShalomNotes:- You don't get something from Jesus, you get Jesus- Shalom- Hebrew for the all encompassing gift of Jesus, 4 definitions- Peace, to be complete (intruder, sin must be removed to have peace)- Payment, Jesus bought back peace- Greeting- People remove themselves from the world, hide in church, but we should all "go out among them…"- Doctors often specialize in one thing, Computer geeks, something is wrong when we have interest in only one area- We are to enjoy this earth that God has given- Narrow scope of thinking can keep you out of the marketplace where sinners are; we are the light of the world; live life in front of them- Christians in politics: believers should be light in dark places- Shalom: God be praised, to learn, productivity- Turn worship into works for Him- Youth Choir raised $ to but gifts for inmates to give to their children

2006-12-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 10th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 13:1-5Topic: Notes:

2006-12-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 10th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 13:1-5Topic: Notes:

2006-12-03-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening December 3rd, 2006 in the 6:30 service about sound doctrine.Scripture Ref: John 2:5; Titus 2Topic: InstructionNotes:- Preach doctrine: older men to be sober, self controlled- Older women reverent, not slanderous (by your words judged), to admonish younger women to love their husbands- Young men to be sober minded- God doesn't send instruction through those we want ; consider all instruction from godly men and women- Paul didn't try to change the world, but to change people- Slaves to be a witness to their masters; we in our workplaces- We must show respect to authorities

2006-12-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 3rd, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Cor. 3:9, 12:18; Psalms 92:13; Eph. 2:10; Acts 2:42, 44-47Topic: God's CallNotes:- What has God called you to do?- You are God's field, a building, living stones. Jesus is the cornerstone- You will be judged for what He called you to do, works ordained- How do you find God's specific will? Seek His face; Plant Yourself- Jesus ordained the church; people don't want to commit- You cannot choose the church you belong to- Churches full of people in the wrong places not fulfilling their call- The first problem in the first church was racial- We must have concern for the lost and multiply- God sends trouble to get us to move on; preach gospel wherever we go

2006-12-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 3rd, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Cor. 3:9, 12:18; Psalms 92:13; Eph. 2:10; Acts 2:42, 44-47Topic: God's CallNotes:- What has God called you to do?- You are God's field, a building, living stones. Jesus is the cornerstone- You will be judged for what He called you to do, works ordained- How do you find God's specific will? Seek His face; Plant Yourself- Jesus ordained the church; people don't want to commit- You cannot choose the church you belong to- Churches full of people in the wrong places not fulfilling their call- The first problem in the first church was racial- We must have concern for the lost and multiply- God sends trouble to get us to move on; preach gospel wherever we go

2006-11-29-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 29th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Daniel 3; Mark 8:36Topic: ActionNotes:- The fiery furnace- Peer pressure- Lottery tickets-stewardship- Surfing the web, drinking- This life is temporary, stay on course

2006-11-26-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening November 26th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about being "doers" of The Word.Scripture Ref: James 1:21-25; John 13:12-17; Proverbs 29:18Topic: ActionNotes:- We read Scripture from a Greek/Roman perspective (knowledge), Hebrews read for the sake of doing- Only when we do, do we understand and have joy- Disposal installation: manual didn't make sense until put into action- Harley Davidson repair, get down, use the tools, get hands dirty- Be happy doing what Jesus did while he walked the earth- Make the decision to have time for people; go beyond your job; do what is important, choose the best thing- Cow chewing his cud; meditate on the Word

2006-11-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 26th, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 17:29-31; Luke 16; Titus 2:11-13 Topic: Righteousness Notes: - Eternity, everyone will give account to Jesus, every little thing matters - Mention of Avi Mizrachi… a witness everywhere he goes (Wal-Mart) - Lazerus and the rich man - We must preach the truth to all, people will walk away - We must live a lifestyle that flees sin, denies the flesh - The torment of hell is real and is forever - We celebrate grace, but have wrongly defined it - Grace gives us the ability not to sin - You must have a life changing encounter with Jesus - We will always fight sin, the sinful nature remains; this temple houses both flesh and spirit

2006-11-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 26th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 17:29-31; Luke 16; Titus 2:11-13Topic: RighteousnessNotes:- Eternity, everyone will give account to Jesus, every little thing matters- Mention of Avi Mizrachi… a witness everywhere he goes (Wal-Mart)- Lazerus and the rich man- We must preach the truth to all, people will walk away- We must live a lifestyle that flees sin, denies the flesh- The torment of hell is real and is forever- We celebrate grace, but have wrongly defined it- Grace gives us the ability not to sin- You must have a life changing encounter with Jesus- We will always fight sin, the sinful nature remains; this temple houses both flesh and spirit

2006-11-21-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for Wednesday evening November 21th, 2006.Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 15:1-10Topic: TestimonyNotes:Testimonies- Dan White- Becky Kelly- Bonita Clark- - - Bob Wilson- Rita

2006-11-19-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning November 19th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 73Topic: EndureNotes:

2006-11-19-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning November 19th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 73Topic: EndureNotes:

2006-11-15-1900 Perry Tuttle & Evan Albertyn are the speakers for Central on Wednesday evening November 15th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Philippians 1:6; Romans 5:19-20; Hebrews 11:6Topic: FaithNotes:Perry Tuttle/Evan Albertyn- To walk by faith, you must hope for something- Children want to be in the presence of their father- Satan says God is trying to keep good things from us (as in the garden)- Out of God's presence flows His promises, then His instruction- Do you trust God? Obey and He will provide- You must come to the end of Yourself, nothing will satisfy except Jesus (story of son Korde, iPod, laptop)- There are 49 commands of Jesus, we must know them to do as He- God has called some to write a book, to start a business, ministry, etc.- The tests get bigger, your faith gets bigger, the window to God's greatness gets bigger

2006-11-12-1030 This morning November 12th, 2006 in the 10:30 service, we have a special treat as Pastor Loran Livingston introduces a guest speaker, Rabbi Avi Mizrachi from Adonai Hoi congregation. Adonai Roi (Hebrew for "The Lord is my Shepard") congegation is a Messianic Jewish, Hebrew speaking, Israeli congregation in Tel Aviv, Israel.Scripture Ref: Psalms 90:12-13; Ezekiel 36:19-28; Mat 23:37-39Topic: IsraelNotes:

2006-11-12-0830 This morning November 12th, 2006 in the 8:30 service, we have a special treat as Pastor Loran Livingston introduces a guest speaker, Rabbi Avi Mizrachi from Adonai Hoi congregation. Adonai Roi (Hebrew for "The Lord is my Shepard") congegation is a Messianic Jewish, Hebrew speaking, Israeli congregation in Tel Aviv, Israel.Scripture Ref: Psalms 90:12-13; Ezekiel 36:19-28; Mat 23:37-39Topic: IsraelNotes:

2006-11-08-1900 Perry Tuttle & Evan Albertyn are the speakers for Central on Wednesday evening November 8th, 2006. Scripture Ref: 1 Sam 12-14; Psalm 16:11; Phil 3:8-10Topic: Greatness of GodNotes:- Walking the streets praying (a heart to influence marketplace leaders of the world)- Tells story in Charleston, 6 months later hears of someone telling his story in South Africa- The story of Jesus told throughout the world over 200 years- If you believe God is big, you will see His greatness- God's economy-put yourself last, if you want to live you have to die- Samaritan woman at the well, Elijah and the widow- Faith feeds character, character feeds actions- Dream to be debt free then lost everything- Gifted car to sister-in-law, new cars given ever since. Giving of ties- The reward of faith is that you get to see God- The reward of heaven is God (not heaven)- God blessing is Himself, not what He gives

2006-11-05-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening November 5th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about our relationship with God.Scripture Ref: Hosea 2:14; Psalm 132:7; Nahum 1:12-13; Psalm 105Topic: Relationship with GodNotes:- God allures people, does not force them- He allures us into the wilderness where we will seek His comfort- We glory in tribulation as an athlete in a trophy- Tribulation leads to perseverance... hope.- The first rung on the ladder to hope is tribulation- He can bring me out of the wilderness- That first-love fire will be rekindled- Jesus has always desired a husband-wife kind of relationship with His people. We are God's sons and daughters.- Jesus didn't die so we could work for Him, but worship and have intimacy Him.- People fall because they think work brings them closer to God.

2006-11-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 5th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 105:16-21; II Corinthians 4:4; II Timothy 2:26; Ephesians 3:1, 4:1; I Peter 4:14-17; Mark 9:47Topic: Notes:- Until we know the Lord, we are prisoners of Satan; think we are free- Believers are always in the crosshairs of Satan- Be wise in you judgement, not judgemental- You need Jesus, not church- God needs a broken man. He will open doors, is finishing a work in us, for His glory, not ours.

2006-11-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 5th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 105:16-21; II Corinthians 4:4; II Timothy 2:26; Ephesians 3:1, 4:1; I Peter 4:14-17; Mark 9:47Topic: Notes:- Until we know the Lord, we are prisoners of Satan; think we are free- Believers are always in the crosshairs of Satan- Be wise in you judgement, not judgemental- You need Jesus, not church- God needs a broken man. He will open doors, is finishing a work in us, for His glory, not ours.

2006-11-01-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 1st, 2006. Scripture Ref: John 8:3-10; I Cor 3:11-15Topic: HolinessNotes:- Woman committed adultery, Grace of God extended, law kept- Student's time spent in athletics vs. time in academics- Every man's works tried by fire; all be brought in line with scripture- Know what you believe- How the scriptures came to be- Do your [words, actions, thoughts, worship, conversations, relationships, parenting] line up with the Word of God?

2006-10-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 29, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Proverbs 3:5&6; Psalm 125:1&2Topic: Notes:- God had a plan for you before you were born; you are where you are supposed to be.- Trust is the most important word in your faith; is an abandonment of what seems logical- God told Abraham to kill his son; Abraham was prepared to commit murder at God's command- At some point your theology will unravel; God will ask something of you that appears to contradict His own Word.- Who am I to question? God sees and knows what I do not- Miserable joy, a calm tempest; you can't see where you're going but know the path is already laid out clearly.- Job was righteous but God gave Satan permission to test him; American Christianity says good things come to good people.- God alone will keep you, not scripture or people ore anything else.- The enemy blames your own sin for your troubles; God is responsible; let Him do as he wants.- Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers, Trusted God, did not seek revenge.

2006-10-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 29, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Proverbs 3:5&6; Psalm 125:1&2Topic: Notes:- God had a plan for you before you were born; you are where you are supposed to be.- Trust is the most important word in your faith; is an abandonment of what seems logical- God told Abraham to kill his son; Abraham was prepared to commit murder at God's command- At some point your theology will unravel; God will ask something of you that appears to contradict His own Word.- Who am I to question? God sees and knows what I do not- Miserable joy, a calm tempest; you can't see where you're going but know the path is already laid out clearly.- Job was righteous but God gave Satan permission to test him; American Christianity says good things come to good people.- God alone will keep you, not scripture or people ore anything else.- The enemy blames your own sin for your troubles; God is responsible; let Him do as he wants.- Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers, Trusted God, did not seek revenge.

2006-10-25-1900 David Niemeyer is the speaker for Wednesday evening October 25th, 2006.Scripture ref: Deu 7:9Topic: GodNotes:- Know that I am your God; know because you�ve seen- Making cookies with daughter, burned by the stove; then you know- Lose wallet/keys; you learn to know where they are- Story of brother, killed his father; God was faithful to him even in sin

2006-10-22-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 22, 2006 in the 6:30 service about faith and prayer.Scripture Ref: Phil. 4:4-7; I Chronicles 4:10; Matt. 20:29-34Topic: PrayerNotes:- New Members Join- Testimony: Julie Stassie- Prayer is our way of talking to God- Nothing is too big or too small for God; make your requests- Stay away from trouble and sin- Holy men of the Bible prayed and God granted their requests

2006-10-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 22, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Rev. 3:17-19; Deut. 4:24; Heb. 12:29; Jeremiah 23:29; Psalm 97:3Topic: Notes:- What happens between prayer and the answer?- I know God loves me because he chastens me- Why would God allow us to suffer?- God molds and makes us what He wants us to be- Jesus is assayer of your soul- God puts us in fire to rid us of impurities- People notice when the passion of God is in you.- Praise God in darkness and in light- Before you see His face, you will see His fire- No one is hungry for God; God forces us to Him

2006-10-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 22, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Rev. 3:17-19; Deut. 4:24; Heb. 12:29; Jeremiah 23:29; Psalm 97:3Topic: Notes:- What happens between prayer and the answer?- I know God loves me because he chastens me- Why would God allow us to suffer?- God molds and makes us what He wants us to be- Jesus is assayer of your soul- God puts us in fire to rid us of impurities- People notice when the passion of God is in you.- Praise God in darkness and in light- Before you see His face, you will see His fire- No one is hungry for God; God forces us to Him

2006-10-18-1900 Roger McWhorter is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday October 18th, 2006 evening service.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18; I Peter 5:7-9; II Samuel 23Topic: Armor of GodNotes:- David' mighty men; God brings victory- The armor of God

2006-10-15-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 15, 2006 in the 6:30 service about faith and prayer.Scripture Ref: 2 Chronicles 16:9; 1 John 5;14Topic: PrayerNotes:- We need to make our requests known to God- If we care about it, so does the Lord; nothing is insignificant to Him

2006-10-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 15, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:26-31Topic: SufferingNotes:- "all things work together"- You will face tragedy, a part of life. You don't know what's coming- Saul was an avid, dedicated Jew, a Rabbi, committed to the law- Paul would suffer great things "for My namesake."- God is always at work in all things- Sandra departing for Spain, things for Pastor to do a home- How do my sheep make it? They're not your sheep- There is only one God, no Allah, no Buddha- God is love, whatever He does

2006-10-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 15, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:26-31Topic: SufferingNotes:- "all things work together"- You will face tragedy, a part of life. You don't know what's coming- Saul was an David, dedicated Jew, a Rabbi, committed to the law- Paul would suffer great things "for My namesake."- God is always at work in all things- Sandra departing for Spain, things for Pastor to do a home- How do my sheep make it? They're not your sheep- There is only one God, no Allah, no Buddha- God is love, whatever He does

2006-10-08-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 8, 2006 in the 6:30 service about fear.Scripture Ref: Mark 10:32; 1 JohnTopic: FearNotes:- Dread of what is coming is a form of fear- We must be obedient by faith, without fear

2006-10-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 8, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 25Topic: OvercomingNotes:- Things are always worse at night; the darkness is darker as we age- Jesus did His greatest works at night- Wind represents change- If God is for us, who can be against us? Is God for you?- Weeping may endure for the night, but joy is coming in the morning

2006-10-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 8, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 25Topic: OvercomingNotes:- Things are always worse at night; the darkness is darker as we age- Jesus did His greatest works at night- Wind represents change- If God is for us, who can be against us? Is God for you?- Weeping may endure for the night, but joy is coming in the morning

2006-10-04-1900 Winston Wooden is the speaker for Wednesday evening October 4th, 2006.Scripture ref: Heb 11:6; Mar 4:35-41; 2Pe 1:5; Luk 7:1-10; Deu 31:8; Pro 14:26-27; Isa 44:8; 1Cor 2:5; Mar 11:22Topic: Fear & FaithNotes:- People often motivated by fear, an emotion- God wants to move you into faith, requires action- Disciples with Jesus in storm at sea; come rest with Jesus- Believe regardless of miracles- Add to your faith- The fiery furnace- It's about relationship, knowing who Jesus is, not about what he will do for you- Story about losing job, facing fear, and regaining job

2006-10-01-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 1, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how our prayers might be too small for God!Scripture Ref: Ephesians 3:20-21; I Corinthians 2:9-16; John 14Topic: PrayerNotes:- The least utilized power in the church is prayer- Every time you pray, something happens in the spiritual realm- Our prayers are too small; there is no quota or limitation; ask without reservation, constantly and with confidence- If God wanted to multiply the church, where would we put them?- If we're comfortable we are not desperate; desperation brings desire and then prayer- God is honored when we ask- We want a move of the spirit that has people coming off the streets, peering in the windows; advancing God's kingdom; there will be a price to pay-are we ready?

2006-10-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning October 1, 2006 in the 10:30 service about faith.Scripture Ref: Hebrews: 23-29; II Corinthians 4:8-11Topic: FaithNotes:- Moses saw what was to come, chose to forsake Egypt- Egypt known as a world of sin- Sin makes you a resident of the world- You must get out of Egypt before you can enter the Promised Land- Moses was to deliver Israel; endured as seeing Him who is invisible- True faith vs. organizational faith- The world you were freed from is against you; you will suffer- [figures read of what was needed to care for Israel in wilderness]- We are invincible, cannot be defeated

2006-10-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning October 1, 2006 in the 8:30 service about faith.Scripture Ref: Hebrews: 23-29; II Corinthians 4:8-11Topic: FaithNotes:- Moses saw what was to come, chose to forsake Egypt- Egypt known as a world of sin- Sin makes you a resident of the world- You must get out of Egypt before you can enter the Promised Land- Moses was to deliver Israel; endured as seeing Him who is invisible- True faith vs. organizational faith- The world you were freed from is against you; you will suffer- [figures read of what was needed to care for Israel in wilderness]- We are invincible, cannot be defeated

2006-09-27-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening September 27th, 2006. Scripture Ref: II Chronicles 29:1-11, 28:19; Hebrews 9:14 Topic: SinNotes:- We are to be set apart, different- Hated taking out trash as a kid- Mud-outs in Biloxi after Katrina- We've gotten accustomed to the trash- You cannot escape the eyes of God- Open the doors of your heart, humble yourself before God- When the house was in order, revival came- Saved by grace, His mercy gives us time to work it out- At prison, men lifting weights, using spotter- Clean out the cobwebs, kill the spider- Job at a house, man going upstairs for Vodka, took to hospital, later called, saved and sober 4 months

2006-09-24-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 24, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how the power of prayer.Scripture Ref: Acts 12:1-12Topic: Live by PrayerNotes:- Peter imprisoned, prayed and was freed, praying church moved the hand of God, there is power in prayer- Too much knowledge without prayer makes you top heavy- You don't have anything God didn't give you, even faith- God love all people- The mission of the church is to pray for lost souls- (prayer for names in boxes)

2006-09-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 24, 2006 in the 10:30 service about fear.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:23-29Topic: FearNotes:- Moses' parents not afraid of Pharaoh, passed faith to Moses - Moses did not flee out of fear- You cannot have faith and fear simultaneously- Fear keeps us from being what God called us to be- Parable of the talents-one man afraid and hid- Spirit of fear embarrasses you, reminds of past sins- Divorce in the church greater than in the world- What frightens me most? Sickness, disease, safety of children…- People did great things because they trusted God- Satan steals the joy of living for God, people still fear facing Jesus- God protected Cain, Adam & Eve, Jonah- Mercy is the nature of God, not a mood- God let His prophet marry a prostitute, he loved her even as she hurt him, much like we turn from God and he still loves us- Breakfast at IHOP with men who thought he was someone else