Central Church

2006-07-30-1830 Sunday evening service. Dr. G. D. Voorhis is the speaker for this evening. This man has been a mentor to Pastor Loran since his childhood. You will not want to miss this one!Scripture Ref: II Kings 6:24- 7:Topic: Spiritual GrowthNotes:- Samaria in famine, woman went to king speaking of boiling their children and eating- For lepers outside city, four philosophies: go back into city, sit still, go forward (march on Syria), I'm with ya'll- Servant taking water to the king, we should be willing to do anything for the Lord- We've been delivered from sin, why should we want to go back?- Remote tribe in Africa, man saved, received Holy Ghost/tongues- God is in churches, but also in bars etc.- Don't need anything of this world, just more of God- Statistics of Church of God

2006-07-30-1030 Mel Graham is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning July 30th, 2006Scripture Ref: Topic: Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-07-30-0830 Mel Graham is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning July 30th, 2006Scripture Ref: Topic: Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-07-26-1900 Jim Busker is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening July 26th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Ex. 19:4-6; Acts 2; Rom. 8, 11; I Cor. 12; Heb 12Topic: RedemptionNotes:- God's heart is to Jewish nation first, and then to everyone else- His plan is not to pull us from mess of mankind, but to redeem the mess through us- We should be preaching everywhere we go and have opportunity- God want relationship with each of us, but we leave spiritual things to Preachers and other leadership- We need move of the Spirit among us; divorce rampant even in church- Baptism of the Holy Spirit; Pentecost

2006-07-23-1830 Sunday evening service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this evening. The complete title of this sermon is: Have You Received the Holy Spirit Since You Believed?Scripture Ref: Acts 19:1-7; Romans 8:26-27; Luke 11Topic: Baptism of The SpiritNotes:- Pentecostals believe that after salvation comes the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues.- The first Pentecostal churches came together by people congregating who shared common experiences with the Holy Spirit- Billy Graham speaking to college students, cut message short, message completed through student by the Spirit- Story of woman 100 years ago, moved by the Spirit, moved to New Orleans, God led her to others, poured out Spirit- Some expressions are our attempt to express what we are feeling in the spirit, but are not the power of the spirit- The Spirit gives power to be an effective witness and live victoriously

2006-07-23-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Genesis 13:1-13Topic: ChoicesNotes:- Tirah and sons, with Abram's wife and son left land of Ur to unknown land; went part way and settled down- After Tirah died, God sent Abram, wife and nephew Lot toward promised land- Abram and Lot became wealthy and each went separated way; Lot chose where he could make most $, led to his demise- To make better decisions ask: 1.How will this decision affect me spiritually? 2. What decisions will come next? 3. How will this affect my testimony? 4. How will this influence others?- Bad choices can be forgiven- Rarely do people make radical moves away from God; small steps

2006-07-23-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Genesis 13:1-13Topic: ChoicesNotes:- Tirah and sons, with Abram's wife and son left land of Ur to unknown land; went part way and settled down- After Tirah died, God sent Abram, wife and nephew Lot toward promised land- Abram and Lot became wealthy and each went separated way; Lot chose where he could make most $, led to his demise- To make better decisions ask: 1.How will this decision affect me spiritually? 2. What decisions will come next? 3. How will this affect my testimony? 4. How will this influence others?- Bad choices can be forgiven- Rarely do people make radical moves away from God; small steps

2006-07-19-1900 Shannon Burton is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening July 19th, 2006. Scripture Ref: I John 2:19; Romans 6:23Topic: SinNotes:- Continuation of May 17th.

2006-07-16-1030 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning July 16th, 2006Scripture Ref: Exodus 13:17-18, 14:1-3Topic: Hard TimesNotes:- Trouble is transition, leads to transformation then triumph- 4 principles: 1. God has a plan (Israel led to Red Sea, God to defeat enemy). 2. I have a propensity to panic 3. I need to set my posture (get your act together). 4. God's plan will prevail.- 5 postures: Emotional, Spiritual, Visual, Verbal, Go Forth- God's plan will require my partnership- God is working in the darkness where you cannot see.

2006-07-16-0830 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning July 16th, 2006Scripture Ref: Exodus 13:17-18, 14:1-3Topic: Hard TimesNotes:- Trouble is transition, leads to transformation then triumph- 4 principles: 1. God has a plan (Israel led to Red Sea, God to defeat enemy). 2. I have a propensity to panic 3. I need to set my posture (get your act together). 4. God's plan will prevail.- 5 postures: Emotional, Spiritual, Visual, Verbal, Go Forth- God's plan will require my partnership- God is working in the darkness where you cannot see.

2006-08-16-1900 Shawn Saulsberry is the speaker for Wednesday evening July 12th, 2006.Scripture ref: II Samuel 13:23-36; John 8:31-32; Matthew 16:13-16; Acts 11:21Topic: RumorsNotes:- Veggie Tales video (audio cut from final recording)- One of David's children was murdered but the rumor was that all were.- A rumor is not verified but stirs a reaction.- Rumors are a stronghold on the body of Christ. the courageous thing to do is verify the rumor- Jesus asked "Who do you say…? testing the rumors.- Ask "do I know the truth about this person,? "Who is this person in the eyes of the Father??- Brief testimony: rough childhood, brother murdered, saw abuse, drugs, saved in 1991.- Jesus knew people one on one.- Pastor deals with rumors, they affect him.- As the church, we are on a mission to understand the truth.

2006-07-09-1830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening July 9th, 2006.Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:17, 16; I Corinthians 9:1; John 13:33-36, 14:15-18Topic: JesusNotes:- Saul saw Jesus on the road to Damascus.- It was God's plan that we do not have actual pictures of Jesus or know what He looked like.- Flannograph stories in Sunday School as a child, image of Jesus- We have artist conceptions of Jesus, African, Asian, etc.- Shroud of Turin: Jesus 5'10? 175 lbs.- Jesus told disciples "I will be leaving you.? Disciples missed the teaching to love one another.- Jesus is not the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit is not Jesus.- Was the Pastor of a church where the receptionist was arrested for past convictions, 7 months pregnant. Visited with her and prayed, she received the baptism of the holy spirit, spent 11 more days in jail and won 17 women to Jesus.- Know no man after the flesh.

2006-07-09-1030 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning July 9th, 2006.Scripture Ref: I Peter 5:5; Luke 2:41; John 1:14; Acts 4:16-20, 33; Romans 7:15Topic: Amazing GraceNotes:- Prayer for India Missions 8:30- Grace is the empowering presence of God enabling me to be what I was created to be and to do what I was purposed to do.- Paul struggled with good days and bad days.- God gave Paul a thorn n his flesh that buffeted him.- Paul prayed that God remove the thorn, God responded "My grace is sufficient,? and he would be perfected in his weakness.

2006-07-09-0830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning July 9th, 2006.Scripture Ref: I Peter 5:5; Luke 2:41; John 1:14; Acts 4:16-20, 33; Romans 7:15Topic: Amazing GraceNotes:- Prayer for India Missions 8:30- Grace is the empowering presence of God enabling me to be what I was created to be and to do what I was purposed to do.- Paul struggled with good days and bad days.- God gave Paul a thorn n his flesh that buffeted him.- Paul prayed that God remove the thorn, God responded "My grace is sufficient,? and he would be perfected in his weakness.

2006-07-05-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening July 5th, 2006. Jim gives his personal testimony.Scripture Ref: Romans 11:11-26Topic: TestimonyNotes:- Testimony (Lois)- Jim's Testimony-grew up in TX, middle class, Catholicism and athletics.- A friend and his father praying for him, eventually lead him to Jesus- Dad missing, later found dead- Appalachian State, then moved in with buddies, received Holy Spirit, began going to Central- God gave him "a heart for people I don't know.?- As gentiles, we must not look down on Israel. The root (Israel) supports the branches (gentiles grafted in).- Israel is still God's chosen people, now blinded, but the veil will be removed for them to receive the Truth.

2006-07-02-1830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening July 2nd, 2006.Scripture Ref: John 16:33; I Peter 5:7; Matthew 6; Psalm 28; Luke 5Topic: Notes:- sky turns grey, rain, then the smell of rain- 1930-Joseph Carter, 45 yrs old, disappeared, later a note was found- weariness takes away blessings of God, joy and hope- homeless guy with hope written underside of hat- instead of casting our troubles, we share and retain them- DMV-government officials exempt- Why do we worry?- We run to other things before God, in many countries there is no choice. We forget God can take care of anything.- In Honduras, got sick. Prayed for and healed immediately. - Peter fished all night, Jesus told him to cast nets one more time- Fining at outer banks, school of blue fish. Your time will come.

2006-07-02-1030 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning July 2nd, 2006.Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 18:1-4Topic: SinNotes:- God is always at the wheel, creates vessel only He could design- When all is going well, your sin besets you. everybody has one sin that beats them up (Steve's anger, temper)- Before we're saved, we excuse our sins, but after are convicted- Party with cousin (Kyle), fight (Jeff), went to get shotgun, ready to kill- Went to church with girlfriend, went back, saved: desires changed, gave up alcohol, cigarettes, metal band (was drummer)- Playing golf years later, Jeff on course, after him with golf club, arrested by God, gave love for his enemy- 6 yrs ago in car, two guys throw glass bottles, lost temper- father once asked him to change spark plugs on tractor, wrong order, learned the hard way. Sometimes we must learn the hard way.- Lighten up, enjoy the journey. God is working on you, as chipping away marble for a great sculpture.

2006-07-02-0830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning July 2nd, 2006.Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 18:1-4Topic: SinNotes:- God is always at the wheel, creates vessel only He could design- When all is going well, your sin besets you. everybody has one sin that beats them up (Steve's anger, temper)- Before we're saved, we excuse our sins, but after are convicted- Party with cousin (Kyle), fight (Jeff), went to get shotgun, ready to kill- Went to church with girlfriend, went back, saved: desires changed, gave up alcohol, cigarettes, metal band (was drummer)- Playing golf years later, Jeff on course, after him with golf club, arrested by God, gave love for his enemy- 6 yrs ago in car, two guys throw glass bottles, lost temper- father once asked him to change spark plugs on tractor, wrong order, learned the hard way. Sometimes we must learn the hard way.- Lighten up, enjoy the journey. God is working on you, as chipping away marble for a great sculpture.

2006-06-28-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 28th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Matt. 24:13, 10:22; Heb. 6:15, 12:12; Prov. 3:5-6Topic: EnduranceNotes:- Definition of Endurance- We work out, eat right for physical endurance, but neglect spiritual- We must do what is necessary on this journey to see Jesus in the end- Don't neglect Word of God and Prayer- It's not who I am, but who's I am- Disciples in storm, Jesus on water, Peter stepped out. Things come at us in life to build endurance.- Concrete pipe, let the spirit pass through me. stay humble- Jimmy-man with lump, came for prayer, back for salvation- 3 things to build spiritual endurance: Prayer, share Word with others, Trust in God- Son born with half a heart, finally dying. Hand of God moving and carrying them through- House fire. Lost everything material.

2006-06-25-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Matthew 9:10-13Topic: CompassionNotes:- We forget how much God cares- We are held responsible to care for others- God loves the whole world, but each of us individually- Jesus confronted people out of love for them, but most people would rather avoid conflict. If we love, then we confront- Religious people hold to issues that complicate, what they do becomes more important than the people- Knowledge without compassion is empty- Knowledge makes you arrogant, but love edifies- Are we willing to invest the time in others that God has in us- My compassion does not save, but the spirit who draws- Are you approachable? Do they know what you stand for?- "There was a time I believed certain people deserved to go to Hell.?

2006-06-25-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:12-13, 5-11; Ephesians 2:10Topic: Work of the LordNotes:- A favorite childhood scripture -"work out your own salvation,? misunderstood scripture to allow him to live his own way for God- This should challenge us to take responsibility and remind that God who gives us the desire, will also give us the power to live for Him- Philippians abandons the pretense of victorious living, but still written with joy and optimism- Take the responsibility to work out the salvation given to you - God gives more than salvation, a unique individual place in kingdom- God is at work in you and will achieve results, don't give yourself too much credit or blame.- Accounting major at Lee called to missions (Dee Lavender), onset diabetic coma, died in Panama. Called to mission during sermon.- Brother (neuro-physiologist) told by lady in church to call Paul about Rom. 14:12. Confirmation to Dr. Conn on sermon he was to deliver.- God will give the desire and the power to do as He has called- People these days move on, from marriages, jobs, churches, but God will reestablish desire in long term commitments.

2006-06-25-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:12-13, 5-11; Ephesians 2:10Topic: Work of the LordNotes:- A favorite childhood scripture -"work out your own salvation,? misunderstood scripture to allow him to live his own way for God- This should challenge us to take responsibility and remind that God who gives us the desire, will also give us the power to live for Him- Philippians abandons the pretense of victorious living, but still written with joy and optimism- Take the responsibility to work out the salvation given to you - God gives more than salvation, a unique individual place in kingdom- God is at work in you and will achieve results, don't give yourself too much credit or blame.- Accounting major at Lee called to missions (Dee Lavender), onset diabetic coma, died in Panama. Called to mission during sermon.- Brother (neuro-physiologist) told by lady in church to call Paul about Rom. 14:12. Confirmation to Dr. Conn on sermon he was to deliver.- God will give the desire and the power to do as He has called- People these days move on, from marriages, jobs, churches, but God will reestablish desire in long term commitments.

2006-06-21-1900 Winston Wooden is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening June 21st, 2006.Scripture ref: Numbers 11:1-20; John 5:1-9; Acts 16:16-26Topic: ContentmentNotes:- Are you content where God has you, not doing something God has instructed, or complaining about your situation- At social gathering, people talk of their success, money, security. Leaves troubled, discontent- People delivered out of Egypt began complaining, angered the Lord- Wanted pick-up, didn't listen to God, had mechanical troubles. If we listen to God, we can avoid many troubles- Someone wants to get married, not seeking proper council. Be Careful!- Man at pool of Bethesda with infirmity 38 yrs. Fearful, comfortale, frustrated? Have you done all you can?- Wife wanted a child, miscarriages and complications, discontent then complacent. Finally became content and had two children- Paul & Silas imprisoned, content, singing to God. Freed and blessed.- When we are content in the Lord, he blesses us with greater things

2006-06-18-1030 Dr. Paul Walker, Secretary General for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning June 18th, 2006Scripture Ref: Eph 6:22-33; I Cor 13:13Topic: Christian FamilyNotes:- History of Father's Day, today the family is under attack- Satan is the defeated foe, his only place in our lives is under our feet- Paul's writing to Corinth, a church in trouble, need holy spirit revival- Need love, joy, peace in the home, brought by faith, hope and love- Faith is a lifestyle, obvious differences between a believer and non- What makes a Godly father: (10 things)- We tend to live our lives by the way we feel- Hope is desire + expectation, sustains us, will praise Him in all circumstances (letter from man who learned this)- Love-eros, pheleo, agapeStory of boy in scout troop in poor mill village - Testimonies: Paul Chabai, Taji Scott- Prayer for Dennis & Betsy Steinmetz (with video)- Prayer for Youth Chicago Mission Team- CYC Rhythm (Step team)- Percussion Team- Short message by Jason York

2006-06-18-0830 Dr. Paul Walker, Secretary General for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning June 18th, 2006Scripture Ref: Eph 6:22-33; I Cor 13:13Topic: Christian FamilyNotes:- History of Father's Day, today the family is under attack- Satan is the defeated foe, his only place in our lives is under our feet- Paul's writing to Corinth, a church in trouble, need holy spirit revival- Need love, joy, peace in the home, brought by faith, hope and love- Faith is a lifestyle, obvious differences between a believer and non- What makes a Godly father: (10 things)- We tend to live our lives by the way we feel- Hope is desire + expectation, sustains us, will praise Him in all circumstances (letter from man who learned this)- Love-eros, pheleo, agapeStory of boy in scout troop in poor mill village - Testimonies: Paul Chabai, Taji Scott- Prayer for Dennis & Betsy Steinmetz (with video)- Prayer for Youth Chicago Mission Team- CYC Rhythm (Step team)- Percussion Team- Short message by Jason York

2006-06-14-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 14th, 2006.Scripture Ref: Luke 24Topic: FaithNotes:- Two men who meet Jesus on road to Emmaus, talk and don't know who He is. Invite Him home.- You can have dead faith, a belief that does nothing for you- Peter walks on water- Greeks known for the love of knowledge, reason, understanding- Hebrew scholar questioned on belief in literal 6 day creation. Response: that's what God said, what's to question?- God hasn't called us to understand or prove, but to trust- Fool says there is no God, atheist doesn't believe there's a God- The last thing before judgement and hell, bow the knee and confess Jesus is Lord. He will be revered as God.

2006-06-11-1030 Sunday morning June 11th, 2006 10:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: JohnTopic: Holy SpiritNotes:- When Jesus left, He sent the Holy Spirit which gave us relationship with the Father like never before- Story of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection (metaphorical)- Building of tabernacle so God could dwell with the people- Instructor at West Coast, played Ukulele in bars, encounters with God- God didn't want a temple, but living, breathing tabernacles to carry His presence (Holy Ghost).- God's focus is not on holy places, but on holy people connected to Jesus, we become portals to another world- Angels are here to help purposes of God on earth, through us- Serpent attacked Eve instead of Adam, attacks us as Bride of Christ- Feast of Tabernacle-reenacting of God's fire over tabernacle in wilderness. Pray for rain on crops and rain of Holy Spirit- Evan Roberts' formula for revival:- Clean up of NY City, people who do small crimes will do big crimes- David and John Livingston

2006-06-11-0830 Sunday morning June 11th, 2006 8:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: JohnTopic: Holy SpiritNotes:- When Jesus left, He sent the Holy Spirit which gave us relationship with the Father like never before- Story of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection (metaphorical)- Building of tabernacle so God could dwell with the people- Instructor at West Coast, played Ukulele in bars, encounters with God- God didn't want a temple, but living, breathing tabernacles to carry His presence (Holy Ghost).- God's focus is not on holy places, but on holy people connected to Jesus, we become portals to another world- Angels are here to help purposes of God on earth, through us- Serpent attacked Eve instead of Adam, attacks us as Bride of Christ- Feast of Tabernacle-reenacting of God's fire over tabernacle in wilderness. Pray for rain on crops and rain of Holy Spirit- Evan Roberts' formula for revival:- Clean up of NY City, people who do small crimes will do big crimes- David and John Livingston

2006-06-07-1900 Abdoul Diallo is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 7th, 2006. Abdoul tells us about his conversion from Islam.Scripture Ref: Luke 14:26-27Topic: Conversion TestimonyNotes:- Brought up Islamic in W .Africa- After 9-11 begin to question Islam- Jesus came to divide people, not to unify- Met a Christian man, talked religion, politics, led to conversion- We try to resist the devil before we submit to God (backwards)- He and brother searched for evidence of Islam and Christianity- Brother converted after walking path of Jesus and Paul, killed for faith

2006-06-04-18:30 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening June 4th, 2006Scripture Ref: John 16; Acts 1:4, 5:8; Acts 2; Romans 8Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- All Jews return to Jerusalem for Pentecost.- On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit- Holy Spirit convicts of sin, guides us in truth, comforts, gives power- Story of man praying in the spirit (in Russian), words confirmed God's work in nearby man who spoke Russian.- Fellowship of the Believers- We are replenished by the Spirit so we can minister to others- We weren't called to witness, but to be a witness

2006-06-04-1030 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning June 4th, 2006.Scripture Ref: 2 Cor 1:3-5Topic: CompassionNotes:- It's hard to comfort others when you are hurting- Blessings come from our comforting others while we ourselves hurt- Story: man owed $ for painting job, never paid, bills couldn't be met, IRS agent needed comfort- Ask God to send someone your way for help (man in store)- Compassion always requires action, no the same as sympathy

2006-06-04-0830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning June 4th, 2006.Scripture Ref: 2 Cor 1:3-5Topic: CompassionNotes:- It's hard to comfort others when you are hurting- Blessings come from our comforting others while we ourselves hurt- Story: man owed $ for painting job, never paid, bills couldn't be met, IRS agent needed comfort- Ask God to send someone your way for help (man in store)- Compassion always requires action, no the same as sympathy

2006-05-31-1900 David Hoshour is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 31st, 2006. Scripture Ref: I John 5:13; Heb. 9:27, 10:14; Rom. 8:15, 6; Philippians 1:6; John 6:37Topic: AssuranceNotes:- Once saved always saved vs. loss and regaining of salvation - Eternal life, once for man to die and then judgement- Serve Christ out of love, spirit of adoption, not fear of hell- Fear of a father's discipline, should fear God, but not judgement- Salvation: eternal, new creation (old man is dead), by grace not works, Jesus promised to keep us.- People can do a really good imitation of serving the Lord- Don't confuse having holy spirit (as at salvation) with baptism (a gift)- Metaphor: fireman saving woman from rooftop, Christ holds onto you

2006-05-28-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 28, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how the Christian walk is similar to the aerodynamics of a flying airplane!Scripture Ref: James 4:7; Hebrews 13:20-21Topic: SubmissionNotes:- Submission to God should come first, God is everything to us- Principles of aerodynamics: thrust, lift, weight, drag- We want to eliminate drag and weight, but we need all 4 to fly- God has already plotted our course and destination- Older planes have more drag, created by rust etc., lbs. added by people- Some days more headwind (drag), some days more tailwind- Some good days, some bad days, storms- Submit, accept all the Lord leads you through, serve with gladness- Enjoy life, family, money- He will meet our needs. Laugh.

2006-05-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this moring May 28, 2006 in the 10:30 service about the shedding the "Barnacles of Sin".Scripture Ref: Heb 12:1-2Topic: SinNotes:- Prayer for Military, Pastor announces Sabbatical- Sins waits, easily beset you, attach as barnacles to hull of a ship- God has set accomplishments before you but sin gets in the way- Saul started out chasing donkeys but God planned greatness for him- God ordered Saul's steps, used prophet Samuel- Stand still a while. Wait until you hear from God- Cleaning out closet: our lives get cluttered with stuff (sin)- Saul was caught up in details (stuff), couldn't see God's plan- Marriage, dating (don't get stuck with a loser who will hold you back)- National Geoghraphic-whales migrating, distracted by minnow, chased them until beached- The little things (sins) destroy you

2006-05-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this moring May 28, 2006 in the 8:30 service about the shedding the "Barnacles of Sin".Scripture Ref: Heb 12:1-2Topic: SinNotes:- Prayer for Military, Pastor announces Sabbatical- Sins waits, easily beset you, attach as barnacles to hull of a ship- God has set accomplishments before you but sin gets in the way- Saul started out chasing donkeys but God planned greatness for him- God ordered Saul's steps, used prophet Samuel- Stand still a while. Wait until you hear from God- Cleaning out closet: our lives get cluttered with stuff (sin)- Saul was caught up in details (stuff), couldn't see God's plan- Marriage, dating (don't get stuck with a loser who will hold you back)- National Geoghraphic-whales migrating, distracted by minnow, chased them until beached- The little things (sins) destroy you

2006-05-24-1900 Evan Albertyn is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 24th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Ex. 9:14; Is. 46:9-10; Jer. 49:19; Gen. 3:5; Matthew 4:19, 8:21-22, 9:9, 13:44, 16:24, 19:16-22; Heb. 11:6; John 13:36, 10:27-30Topic: Following ChristNotes:- We feel pressure to be like Jesus, but we can never be like Him- The seduction in the garden was that they would become like God- To be like Him, we we'd take glory for ourselves, would not need Him- We are instructed to follow Him, as disciples, become fishers of men- "My sheep know My voice,? Keep our eyes on Jesus, off of ourselves- We complicate Christianity, we simply need to follow Him, I cannot do it, but I'll read and follow- Jesus told rich man to sell everything and follow-about idolatry, wrapped up in possessions- We must believe that Jesus is worth more than what we have to give up, He should be the treasure of our heart

2006-05-21-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 21, 2006 in the 6:30 service about prayer. Scripture Ref: I Thessalonians 5:14-28Topic: AssuranceNotes:- We do more defensive praying than offensive; shortcomings, self-loathing (defensive but not repentant)- We cannot be a conquering army with this mentality- He died for all our sins: past, present and future- Saved by grace through faith, not by faith- I only have victory because of the keeping power of God; I am not strong enough on my own to stay saved- Too much humanism in our theology; I didn't do it, He foreknew, predestined, justified, glorified- Theology and prayer life must be rearranged according to scripture, not a denomination- Flying-when you climb too fast your nose is up, when you make no progress your nose is down- Fly straight, enough heaven and enough earth, balanced- Bad temper-story of Jeep on bumper- Need assurance; We have bad days and good days, but are still saved

2006-05-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 21, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalms 121:1-8Topic: Character of GodNotes:

2006-05-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 21, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalms 121:1-8Topic: Character of GodNotes:

2006-05-17-1900 Shannon Burton is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 17th, 2006. Scripture Ref: I John 5:13-20, 2:19; Heb. 10:26-29, 8:12; I Cor. 15:54b-55; Psalm 103:7; Matt. 7:18Topic: SinNotes:- Skeptics scrutinize scripture, find apparent contradictions, but there are no true contradictions, only different interpretations- No man born of God will sin, but sin isn't eradicated until glorification- Sin unto death, sin not unto death- There are no degrees of sins, but degrees of punishment- Predestination: process-salvation, sanctification, glorification- Eternal Security-sins not unto death by grace of God- There is a standard of holiness- Sin leads to depraved mind-do not pray for these (suggestion?)- David-murderer, adulterer / Peter-denied Christ. Sins not unto death- No one can take eternal life from you- We must pray for each other, hold each other accountable

2006-05-14-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 14, 2006 in the 6:30 service about religious bondage. Scripture Ref: Galations 5:1Topic: Religious BondageNotes:- Muscle memory-learn to do something so that you don't think about it- Don't go through the motions: church, singing, reading, praying without the spirit of life- Serve the Lord in gladness, not caught up in traditions- We equate God with our earthly fathers (absent, demanding), but man's portrayal of fatherhood is inaccurate. - We've been taught that what brings us pleasure must be wrong- We can't live life worrying about what others are thinking- We create our own bondage

2006-05-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 14, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:18-24Topic: JoyNotes:- We're no longer under judgement, should be secure, victorious, joyous- Our joy is in Jesus, let's us live as over comers- Enjoy: prefix en means to put on or get into, to make (encourage-to put courage into, enforce-to put force or authority to)- Church staff, elders, choir can begin to dread church as a job; Church should be free, exciting- When church becomes obligation, it becomes religion- It is sometimes hard to be a Christian, just want to do other things (golf, fish). Used to feel guilty, couldn't cultivate 24 hr/day prayer life- We are to serve with gladness, enjoy all things, be balanced- God isn't trying to get us to do something for Him, but to enjoy what He has done for us.- We shouldn't feel guilty when we don't come to church; condemnation is not the spirit of Jesus- Referenced sermon on boats: Your Christian walk can be related to one of three kinds of boats: speed boat, row boat, sailboat.

2006-05-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 14, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:18-24Topic: JoyNotes:- We're no longer under judgement, should be secure, victorious, joyous- Our joy is in Jesus, let's us live as over comers- Enjoy: prefix en means to put on or get into, to make (encourage-to put courage into, enforce-to put force or authority to)- Church staff, elders, choir can begin to dread church as a job; Church should be free, exciting- When church becomes obligation, it becomes religion- It is sometimes hard to be a Christian, just want to do other things (golf, fish). Used to feel guilty, couldn't cultivate 24 hr/day prayer life- We are to serve with gladness, enjoy all things, be balanced- God isn't trying to get us to do something for Him, but to enjoy what He has done for us.- We shouldn't feel guilty when we don't come to church; condemnation is not the spirit of Jesus- Referenced sermon on boats: Your Christian walk can be related to one of three kinds of boats: speed boat, row boat, sailboat.

2006-05-10-1900 David Niemeyer is the speaker for Wednesday evening May 10th, 2006.Scripture ref: II Tim. 3:16-17; Neh. 6:1-9; Luke 5; Ex. 15:22Topic: ScriptureNotes:- Definition: fundamentalist- All scripture God breathed, must read to develop relationship- Breathe in (read scripture), breathe out (prayer)- Scripture for doctrine, conviction, correction, instruction, comfort- Word will speak to you individually- Feeding of 5000: fish (protein for strength), bread (carb for endurance)- Daniel in Lion's Den, painting he's looking out window at light (keeps his eyes on God when lion's roaring)- Fiery furnace, crippled man lowered through roof to Jesus- Fishermen-we get tangled in our nets. He gives us opportunity to get into the boat, we need be obedient to go out in boat

2006-05-07-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 7, 2006 in the 6:30 service about false teachers. Scripture Ref: Jude 20-25Topic: False TeachersNotes:- Baccalaureate at Queens College-a pastor spoke on "why I am not a fundamentalist," made fun of those who believe in rapture- Fundamentalist-inherency of Bible, Jesus as Son, saved by His blood, He's coming again- Enoch prophesied of those who knew truth but would turn from it- Only through God's Word and Prayer do we keep straight path, gain compassion, want to see people saved, contend for the faith- T.D. Jakes (oneness), Juanita Bynum, Mahesh Chavda (Morningstar), Kenneth Copeland, Rod Parsley - Man who leads people astray is an idle shepherd, false teacher/preacher, deceiver, liar, serving only themselves

2006-05-03-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 3rd, 2006. Scripture Ref: Gen. 5:22-24; Eph. 2:10, 5:8; Col. 1:10; Dan. 3; Matthew 9:35; Philippians 13:16Topic: Living TestimonyNotes:- Enoch had a testimony, we are walking our testimony- We get in a mad rush, such that we forget what we are doing (story of losing card in cash machine)- Don't run ahead of God, He wants us to walk with Him- Father found he had cancer, in hospital five weeks, family there and grew much closer, love greater- God my slow you down to walk and listen- Our life should be a witness of Christ's love, but will not please people- Daniel, Shadrach, Meshcach, Abednego-fiery furnace- Life of partying, God says 'let me live it through you.'

2006-04-30-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening April 30, 2006 in the 6:30 service about prayer. Scripture Ref: II Timothy 2:1-4Topic: PrayerNotes:- We have police / military because we know that there is danger- Soldiers have a sense of duty-we are soldiers of the cross- You could be wounded, killed, captured and tortured- People want the uniform but the reality seems far fetched- Devil doesn't care how much you worship, but he trembles at prayer- Be balanced, don't let the enemy's propaganda make you weak

2006-04-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 30, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 20:17-24; II Peter 3:18; Exodus 23:29-30Topic: SurvivalNotes:- Paul did not expect good to happen, a miracle, these did not move him- God has ordained that we suffer tribulations sometimes- Initial state of spiritual euphoria will not last- God owns you, has given you Jesus, all needs met in Him- To be healthy you must grow slowly- We must know what feels like to be a Christian without the excitement, this breaks self-confidence- We don't grow by experiences, struggles with God or Satan- Would you rather be a tree or a mushroom?- Growth not uniform, everyone different, no shortcuts to be a Christian- People seek blessing, anointing, gifts, live from revival to revival- Christianity is not a sprint, but a marathon- Revival vs. Survival (revival-moths around a light bulb, survival-to outlive and outlast)- Jumping up does not make you taller- Are you enjoying Jesus or enduring the call- Won't have Damascus road experience, we entertain angels unaware

2006-04-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 30, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 20:17-24; II Peter 3:18; Exodus 23:29-30Topic: SurvivalNotes:- Paul did not expect good to happen, a miracle, these did not move him- God has ordained that we suffer tribulations sometimes- Initial state of spiritual euphoria will not last- God owns you, has given you Jesus, all needs met in Him- To be healthy you must grow slowly- We must know what feels like to be a Christian without the excitement, this breaks self-confidence- We don't grow by experiences, struggles with God or Satan- Would you rather be a tree or a mushroom?- Growth not uniform, everyone different, no shortcuts to be a Christian- People seek blessing, anointing, gifts, live from revival to revival- Christianity is not a sprint, but a marathon- Revival vs. Survival (revival-moths around a light bulb, survival-to outlive and outlast)- Jumping up does not make you taller- Are you enjoying Jesus or enduring the call- Won't have Damascus road experience, we entertain angels unaware