Central Church

2006-09-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 24, 2006 in the 8:30 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

2006-09-20-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening September 20th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Psalm 91; Psalm 27:5; Proverbs 14:14, 26-27Topic: God's PresenceNotes:- God has a secret place prepared just for you where you can rest in Him- We get lost in things in life: job, family, etc.- Make God our dwelling place and fortress through prayer, keep our thoughts on things above- Where is the fear of God in our society? We should be afraid to sin- A father has authority of his child, molds and makes him - God is calling but we don't hear our name- God protects us under His wings as a hen does her chicks (story of fire- Choir going to Spain, ordained by God, no need to fear- Live like you're leaving today, ready if the trumpet sounds- Plagues against Egypt did not touch the children of God

2006-09-17-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 17, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how the Holy Spirit empowers us to speak with boldness.Scripture Ref: Acts 4:23-31; Matthew 25Topic: Live by Holy SpiritNotes:- Days after Pentecost, the people were filled with the spirit again- There is power with the infilling of the Holy Spirit, signs and wonders- Peter told the lame man to get up and walk; he was healed- Disciples told not to teach/preach in Jesus' name; Jesus is the controversy- When filled with the spirit, you are not ashamed, must tell people- The power stays with you; you are given opportunity to proclaim Jesus- People look for occurrences, the shaking of buildings, but the Spirit wants to change people; make them unashamed and unafraid- American Bible Society, chance to take printing presses into China- American Christians great at getting food, medical help, etc. but backed off of supplying the Word- Samaritan's Purse-only goes where they can preach the gospel- If you see a brother in need, "to the least of these, my brethren"- The church is called to preach the gospel, not just help people- People feel free to shout and praise in church but aren't winning souls- Muslims always speak of Allah and Muhammad (dead, lunatic), and will die and kill for them, but we have the truth, power, and authority

2006-09-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 17, 2006 in the 10:30 service about suffering.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:23-27; I John 5:19; Acts 4Topic: Live by FaithNotes: - Moses raised by Pharaoh's daughter, eventually turned from Pharaoh's household to suffer with the believers- It is a defining moment in a Christian's life when he decides to break ties with this world- World lies under influence of Satan, every system ungodly, unspiritual, humanistic- It's almost criminal to be Christian- Rosie O'Donnell-"fundamental Christians as dangerous as fundamental Islam"- This world is not our home/family- Laws cannot keep you from talking about Jesus at work- Brother Livingston working for railroad, gained respect of co-workers sharing Jesus- We must be willing to loose everything, suffer affliction rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season

2006-09-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 17, 2006 in the 8:30 service about suffering.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:23-27; I John 5:19; Acts 4Topic: Live by FaithNotes:- Moses raised by Pharaoh's daughter, eventually turned from Pharaoh's household to suffer with the believers- It is a defining moment in a Christian's life when he decides to break ties with this world- World lies under influence of Satan, every system ungodly, unspiritual, humanistic- It's almost criminal to be Christian- Rosie O'Donnell-"fundamental Christians as dangerous as fundamental Islam"- This world is not our home/family- Laws cannot keep you from talking about Jesus at work - Brother Livingston working for railroad, gained respect of co-workers sharing Jesus- We must be willing to loose everything, suffer affliction rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season

2006-09-13-1900 Jim Busker is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening July 13th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Ex. 19:4-6; Heb. 8:10, 10:16, 12; Matt. 5:17; John 14:1-3Topic: ObedienceNotes:- Seen the face of God. Hebrew culture face is the essence. See face to face, you have their pleasure- Israel at base of mountain, God calls them up, they send Moses only- God wants close relationship with each person (Kingdom of Priests)- We say "this is close enough for now."- Be truthful in prayer- We need sometimes to be alone, fellowship with the spirit- Rosh Hashanah- Feasts, Celebrations, Offerings

2006-09-10-1830 Sunday evening service. After a brief intorduction by Pastor Loran, Anna Martin gives her testimony of how Jesus Christ became very real in her life recently.Scripture Ref: Psalm 51Topic: TestimonyPlease visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-09-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston makes a very important announcement to the congregation this morning.Scripture Ref: Luke 8:43- ; Psalm 107:20Topic: Spiritual HealthNotes:- Announcement: Dennis Livingston as Associate Pastor- Woman with issue of blood healed because she was desperate- Blood is life, flows out of you- Wounds unhealed: unforgiveness, anger, sin- We are content existing, not living- Jesus died so we can live with confidence, boldness, assurance- God lets things happen: divorce, sickness, death, racism- We want to be angry at people, but God could change things- Woman healed immediately, didn't need a therapist, pills, or physician- God works in each differently, we all must go through our own wilderness. He has a plan for your life.- Church is a hospital; people come for help

2006-09-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston makes a very important announcement to the congregation this morning.Scripture Ref: Luke 8:43- ; Psalm 107:20Topic: Spiritual HealthNotes:- Announcement: Dennis Livingston as Associate Pastor- Woman with issue of blood healed because she was desperate- Blood is life, flows out of you- Wounds unhealed: unforgiveness, anger, sin- We are content existing, not living- Jesus died so we can live with confidence, boldness, assurance- God lets things happen: divorce, sickness, death, racism- We want to be angry at people, but God could change things- Woman healed immediately, didn't need a therapist, pills, or physician- God works in each differently, we all must go through our own wilderness. He has a plan for your life.- Church is a hospital; people come for help

2006-09-06-1900 Roger McWhorter is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday September 6th, 2006 evening service.Scripture Ref: 1st Samual 15:22Topic: ObedienceNotes:- Obedience is better than sacrifice- Samuel was obedient to the Lord, King Saul was disobedient- Distance yourself from bad company- Destroyed Amalakites, brought back Agag. Saul kept sheep and cattle, listening to people and not God

2006-09-03-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is back! Returning from a much needed time of rest. This is the 6:30 Sunday evening September 3rd, 2006 service. Don't miss this one. Pastor is filled with new fervor and fire for the Lord. He continues from this morning, his talk about the power that is available to every Christian through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: Genesis 26:15, 18, 19; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4, 2:38-39Topic: Baptism of the Holy SpiritNotes:- Doctrine of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is under attack- Abraham dug wells, Philistines later filled them so Israel could not drink, Isaac dug them out again- Our forefathers dug wells through prayer, expecting and believing and experienced the power of Pentecost- We see fakery and entertainment and pull away afraid to be associated- People will not come to the cross because of programs and opportunities that we offer, but by the spirit- The difference is apparent when preaching and music is anointed- Jabbering syllables does not compensate for unholy living- The experience must be preceded by repentance, brokenness, desire for holiness and purity- Tongues not for preaching the gospel but for glorification of God- Gift of the Spirit did not pass away; it is for us today- Men live in condemnation; we will always be tempted, but we can live victorious by the power of the Spirit- Crucify the flesh daily; don't look at your weakness, but at His strength; it's not about what you do for Him, but what He did for you

2006-09-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is back! Returning from a much needed time of rest. This is the 10:30 Sunday morning September 3rd, 2006 service. Don't miss this one. Pastor is filled with new fervor and fire for the Lord. He talks about the power that is available to every Christian through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: John 10:7-12; Matt 11:11-12Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- Grace Dispensation-whoever confesses will be forgiven and accepted- Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy- You are under attack; don't think it can't happen to you- Emasculation of men-men become what society says they should be- The complexity of our problems confuses us- Two parents working, children raises by a system with government's values because we try to live to society's standards- The world that controls us is the one that God told us to stay out of- Spouse work outside home closely to opposite sex- Subtlety of the enemy: small groups/Sunday school for accountability and fellowship, but the devil is at work; couples become too familiar- Availability of sin: internet

2006-09-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is back! Returning from a much needed time of rest. This is the 8:30 Sunday morning September 3rd, 2006 service. Don't miss this one. Pastor is filled with new fervor and fire for the Lord. He talks about the power that is available to every Christian through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: John 10:7-12; Matt 11:11-12Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- Grace Dispensation-whoever confesses will be forgiven and accepted- Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy- You are under attack; don't think it can't happen to you- Emasculation of men-men become what society says they should be- The complexity of our problems confuses us- Two parents working, children raises by a system with government's values because we try to live to society's standards- The world that controls us is the one that God told us to stay out of- Spouse work outside home closely to opposite sex- Subtlety of the enemy: small groups/Sunday school for accountability and fellowship, but the devil is at work; couples become too familiar- Availability of sin: internet

006-08-23-1900 Perry Tuttle is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening August 30th, 2006.Scripture ref: Heb 11:6; Zech 6:15; Luke 9:62; Phil 3:7-9; Psa 30:1-5; 1Pet 2:21; Heb 6:14; Luke 10:1-2; Luke 10:17-20Topic: ObedienceNotes:- David & Goliath- Faith, Obey, Leave something, Lost, Over comer, Walk, Me, Expect

2006-08-27-1830 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening August 27th, 2006Scripture Ref: Jonah 2; Mark 8:13-21; Joshua 4Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:- Absent minded professor: loses keys everywhere- Jonah carried the truth, disobeyed and was quarantined in fish because he forgot God's goodness- In the temple, blood for blood sets men free- Pharaoh, a wicked ruler, forgot God's power after each plague- Disciples forgot to take bread, forgot to trust Jesus- We look in the mirror then forget what we look like- We forget easily because we are finite- After the children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, God told them to build a memorial with 12 stones to remember what the Lord had done- Exhort one another, comfort one another

2006-08-27-1030 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 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).

2006-08-27-0830 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.