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2006-08-27-0830 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning August 27th, 2006Scripture Ref: I Chronicles 14:8-17Topic: BreakthroughNotes:- If you're in a rut, depression, illness, lack of ambition; you need a breakthrough, intervention of God- David focused on getting everything out of life possible (intentionality), had influence, left inheritance to those who followed- Philistines: denial, destruction, distraction- Determined by God, Embraced by us, Secured by faith, Taught by challenges, Intensified by holy spirit, Negated by disobedience, Yes to God no to Devil - The spirit of the Philistines is still alive and is after you- Believe in a big God. Do you serve a genie in a bottle god, sweet grandfather god, CEO god, busy dad god?- Astronomer in Chile saw supernova 170,000 light years away. God present 170,000 years ago and still today.- Abram in tent, God told him to go out to count the stars. Sometimes you have to get out of circumstance to see how big God is.- Cast down imaginations (story of voice in his spirit threatening destruction).

2006-08-23-1900 Winston Wooden is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening August 23rd, 2006.Scripture ref: Matt. 19:3-9; Malachi 2:10-3:1; Proverbs 5:7-20Topic: DivorceNotes:- Marital contract, man then leaves to build home, comes back for marriage and celebration lasting 7 days, then consummation- God loves marriage, hates divorce, never intended for divorce- Two become one- Two schools of thought on divorce; Hillel says divorce for any reason- When things go wrong, there is a spiritual problem- Where is your marriage?- Don't equate feelings with love- Love, submit, forgive, be humble, selfless and united

2006-08-20-1830 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: Mark 10:35; II Corinthians 4:7-5:4Topic: HolinessNotes:- Sons of Zebedee looking to Share Jesus' glory, not His suffering- Salvation is life amidst death, forgiveness in culture of sin, freedom in culture of bondage- If you live Godly, you will suffer; our life and death become offering to God through Jesus Christ- We need become servants of God, brothers and sisters- He sustains us to follow Him, gives new life and new hope- There is still humiliation in life, but as God's children we have dignity- We are not yet ready for His glory- Death is against us but we are being renewed, hope in God's provision- When father died, the peace of God present- Success will be looking into the face of Jesus- What do you want on your tombstone, epitaph, obituary?- Communion of the saints transcends time and space

2006-08-20-1030 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: Psalm 1:2Topic: HolinessNotes:- People have lost delight, lost sight of God's perfect design- God and Jesus' name used in vain, without meaning- When we've lost tough with God, we have no true delight- Rites of passage: cursing, drinking, smoking, fornication (rebellion)- People get stuck in lifestyle of rebellion- Hugh Heffner-declared a liberator, all about selfish pleasure, is a lie- Delight in the law of the Lord- Marriage-story of mother and father, always delighted in one another- We are the bride of Christ; He delights in us- Commune with the Lord, delight in Him in every situation- It doesn't matter what we feel but what is true- When He changes our heart, we desire what He gives

2006-08-20-0830 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: I Chronicles 16:29Topic: HolinessNotes:- Everybody worships, people put together all kinds of religions, some go to different churches but don't belong to one body of worship- We've made place of worship a choice, but where does God want us?- Churches are marketing quick fixes, but we must pray through and wait on the Lord- Woman in church: her life sanctified her husband, he was saved- Mentally challenged woman who used gov't check to help poor- You worship what you fear- Love Him with everything, in every part of life- Satan tempts us, deny yourself- People want a savior they can applaud, but we are to worship and serve- We are created in His image, for His purpose. He is holy, so be holy- There is no private sin because we are a family, a community- Ugly worship is done by those who don't walk in righteousness, fellowship with the believers.

2006-08-16-1900 David Niemeyer is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening August 16th, 2006.Scripture ref: I Cor. 1:11, 3:3, 5:1, 6:6, 7:10, 8:9, 10; Acts 18:1, 9-11; Psalms 78Topic: SinNotes:- The city of Corinth made up of all kinds of people, sin city- Paul spoke of contentions within the Church, divisions, immorality- Christians trying to solve their problems amongst unbelievers- Get things right with other people so God can use you- Sexual immorality, divorce, idolatry… sin has become familiar to us, but is still unacceptable to God- Prison trip, alone in hotel room flipping channels, perversion on TV, had to turn it off, unacceptable, inhibits our being what God has called- Don't do things (smoke, drink, etc.) that will hurt your witness or cause others to stumble- God has always been with me, should be dead, God spares life- God is The Way of escape from temptation, sin- Examine yourself for what may displease God- From serving the homeless to preaching

2006-08-13-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Eph 6:10-13Topic: Spiritual ConflictNotes:- We sometimes get overwhelmed in spiritual warfare, but the battle belongs to the Lord- There's conflict everywhere; between nations, within the nation, government, media, homes, body of Christ- Conflicts in the natural world: uncovering of terrorist plot in U.K.- Conflict in every believer, between the Spirit and the flesh- Plot of terror against us to confuse, scare, intimidate, steal joy, ruin reputation and witness- Not every opportunity is of God: not every door that opens is the right door. It may look and feel good but be the wrong thing- Read, pray, live in the Spirit

2006-08-13-0830 Pastor Charles Edward Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker for Central on Sunday morning August 13th, 2006. Scripture Ref: John 11:35; Mat 21:21-22; Mar 1:15; Luk 22:67 Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-13-1030 Pastor Charles Edward Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker for Central on Sunday morning August 13th, 2006. Scripture Ref: John 11:35; Mat 21:21-22; Mar 1:15; Luk 22:67 Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-09-1900 Mike Canady is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening August 9th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-06-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Prov 16:9; Prov 3:4-5Topic: Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-02-1900 Kenny Martin is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening August 2nd, 2006. Scripture Ref: Gen 32; John 4:1-26; Acts 9Topic: ChangeNotes:- Jacob-stole birthright from Esau, fled to Mesopotamia, the Lord led him back home. - When you have encounter with God He will reconcile family- Samaritan woman at well-Jesus asks her for water, offers living water- When you have encounter with God you begin to ask questions- We get so busy in this life we disregard things of God- Paul's conversion on Damascus Road- When you have encounter with God, you know his voice/touch- God has something for everyone to do

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