Central Church

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

2006-04-26-1900 Winston Wooden is the speaker for Wednesday evening April 26th, 2006.Scripture ref: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:22; Isaiah 14:12; Romans 5Topic: SinNotes:- Report on Uganda children/surgery- Once you engage in sin it will wear you out unless you repent- Satan to kill, steal, destroy- Lucifer-most skillful musician, prideful, wanted the glory himself- Adam in garden, Eve created for him- Doubt-you won't surely die- Deception (DaVinci Code, new gospels)- Passivity- Adam let Eve fall (story of killing snake in house)- Nakedness-felt dirty, shame, tried to hide from God- The goodness of God lends to repentance

2006-04-23-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening April 23, 2006 in the 6:30 service about bearing fruit. Scripture Ref: Ecc 3:1Topic: Fruitless TimesNotes: - Welcome Randy and Charryse to youth department- A time for everything, four seasons- Some come to Christianity as people who join army just for a uniform.- Story of man joined special operations, given opportunity to move to regular forces, but decided to excel. - There are those not satisfied with average Christianity- During only one season we bear fruit- Springtime-inward growth, only leaves outwardly- Summer-blossoms, flowers, but still no fruit- Fall- harvest of fruit- Shucking corn-storing for winter- Frogs-back up into soil in 40 below 0. - In winter taproot grows deeper, drawing purer nutrients- When you have nothing left to give you must grow deeper- Not backslidden, winter time of the soul- Gets tired of being in charge, being an example

2006-04-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 23, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psa 33:13-22; Phi 4:11-13Topic: ContentmentNotes:- Since a child fascinated by planes, had chance to fly, flew too high- Senses fool you, rely on instruments (bible), always tracked by someone- God knows what we're going through, is always there- Storms are a part of life, have nothing to do with salvation- Expect a tragedy- Only stable thing in life is Jesus, be content in Him

2006-04-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 23, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psa 33:13-22; Phi 4:11-13Topic: ContentmentNotes:- Since a child fascinated by planes, had chance to fly, flew too high- Senses fool you, rely on instruments (bible), always tracked by someone- God knows what we're going through, is always there- Storms are a part of life, have nothing to do with salvation- Expect a tragedy- Only stable thing in life is Jesus, be content in Him

2006-04-19-1900 Jim Busker is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 19th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Exo 40:34-38Topic: ObedienceNotes:- Jesus seen in OT-Moses is a type of Christ sent to deliver his people- Moses was 40 years in house of Pharaoh (proud), 40 yrs in desert (humbled), then to promised land (usefull)- Israel in wilderness because they didn't obey God- We want to walk in power, but to skip the wilderness to promised land- Don't ask God to bless what you're doing, but find what He is blessing and do that: obey and follow Him- We look for God's hand, not His heart… should seek Him, not gifts- Story of father bringing slurpees home- Friend who, after divorce, had his own children run past him to mom's boyfriend-own children in arms of adulterer- We see God as a means to an end, we take our eyes off of the giver

2006-04-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 16, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 24:1-8Topic: ResurrectionNotes:- Many religions believe that Jesus was a prophet- Some see crucifixion as a sign of weakness, but Jesus was resurrected in power that we might also live; proven Son of God- Preaching today about here and now, like we're planning to stay; we should be preparing to leave- Born again spirit-filled Jews are now preaching the gospel on TV.- Because He is alive, nothing we do for Him is in vain- Engine scenario-pistons move up and down, as Christians are sometimes up and sometimes down- Fungus covered cross- Our problems with God are because our unfaithfulness, not His- What was ugly is now beautiful, was dead is alive- #1 best selling Christian author and pastor on resurrection Sunday preached that resurrection means you can live the life you always wanted to live

2006-04-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 16, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 24:1-8Topic: ResurrectionNotes:- Many religions believe that Jesus was a prophet- Some see crucifixion as a sign of weakness, but Jesus was resurrected in power that we might also live; proven Son of God- Preaching today about here and now, like we're planning to stay; we should be preparing to leave- Born again spirit-filled Jews are now preaching the gospel on TV.- Because He is alive, nothing we do for Him is in vain- Engine scenario-pistons move up and down, as Christians are sometimes up and sometimes down- Fungus covered cross- Our problems with God are because our unfaithfulness, not His- What was ugly is now beautiful, was dead is alive- #1 best selling Christian author and pastor on resurrection Sunday preached that resurrection means you can live the life you always wanted to live

2006-04-16-0700 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 16, 2006 in the 7:00 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 24:1-8Topic: ResurrectionNotes:- Many religions believe that Jesus was a prophet- Some see crucifixion as a sign of weakness, but Jesus was resurrected in power that we might also live; proven Son of God- Preaching today about here and now, like we're planning to stay; we should be preparing to leave- Born again spirit-filled Jews are now preaching the gospel on TV.- Because He is alive, nothing we do for Him is in vain- Engine scenario-pistons move up and down, as Christians are sometimes up and sometimes down- Fungus covered cross- Our problems with God are because our unfaithfulness, not His- What was ugly is now beautiful, was dead is alive- #1 best selling Christian author and pastor on resurrection Sunday preached that resurrection means you can live the life you always wanted to live

2006-04-12-1900 Perry Tuttle is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening April 12th, 2006.Scripture ref: Nehemiah. 4:13-14; Proverbs 22:7; Luke 12:16-20; II Kings 25:1-6Topic: Godly MenNotes:- Men are our future; we have abandoned our position- 5 foundational positions in society: home, schools, marketplace, [come to end of self], cultural- football story: loser's limp (not in position to do his job)- 12 ways to position in home: accept spiritual responsibility, anticipated seasons in marriage and stages of children, provide basic needs, pray with wife, give children practical instructions for life, manage schedule, keep out of harmful debt, prepare will, let family into life, honor wife in public, explain sex to children

2006-04-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 9, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:1-4, 12-13; Psalms 103:10-18Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- Christianity is Warfare; warfare isn't pretty- People don't want to hear about the struggle, fallen preachers, etc.- Story of friend in ministry in mental ward feeling God has left him- Passage from "Helen Melekos"- We must suffer as Christ; He felt forsaken by the Father on the cross- Satan doesn't want me dead, but to fall thus losing effectiveness- Strengthen the hands that hang down- When we are weary, Satan brings up past sin; live in the present- Called Gene Shelton up, have seen each other battle weary

2006-04-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 9, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:1-4, 12-13; Psalms 103:10-18Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- Christianity is Warfare; warfare isn't pretty- People don't want to hear about the struggle, fallen preachers, etc.- Story of friend in ministry in mental ward feeling God has left him- Passage from "Helen Melekos"- We must suffer as Christ; He felt forsaken by the Father on the cross- Satan doesn't want me dead, but to fall thus losing effectiveness- Strengthen the hands that hang down- When we are weary, Satan brings up past sin; live in the present- Called Gene Shelton up, have seen each other battle weary

2006-04-05-1900 Josh Livingston is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening April 5th, 2006.Scripture ref: Matthew 27; Isaiah 50:10; Psalm 22:1Topic: PainNotes:- Story: 16, friends come over, falls on skateboard, broke tailbone- We put on a façade, don't realize or show our pain- Many types of pain: emotions, betrayal, abandonment, family- Does God really understand our pain?- God's greatest pain: Jesus cried out 'why have you forsaken me?'- Jesus took on all the sin of this world- Between 6th and 9th hour: Christ's conflict with powers of darkness, Christ's desire for comfort from above- He depended on God to bring Him through- God accomplished His perfect work when it was dark and it seemed enemy had the advantage- The victory was won in the garden when Jesus submitted Himself- We avoid hurting people we should be ministering to.

2006-04-02-1830 Rabbi Robert Solomon is the guest speaker for Sunday evening April 2nd, 2006.Scripture ref: Topic: PassoverNotes:- Messianic Passover meal- House cleaned of all levin (represents sin)- Remember we were all freed from Egypt- Unblemished lamb is a shadow of the messiah- Blood on doorposts (shape of the cross)- Blood covering needed for remission of sin- Eat matzo, bitter herbs, in reclined position- Matzo striped and pierced- Child searches for the dessert, rewarded when found- The four cups (communion)- Spiritual pride is a spiritual cancer- Washing of hands (holy spirit represented by water)- Story of DaVinci's Last Supper, sin can corrupt the most upright

2006-04-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 2, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:14-15; Genesis 3, 4:16; Psalm 84:10-12Topic: Relationship with GodNotes:- Flashlight on screen to represent presence of God- Cain left presence of God, went to land of Nod- In His presence we have: awareness, assurance that God is at work, joy, rest. We're forgiving, tolerant, ours sins under the blood- When in Nod, we are confused, wandering- Moses desired God's presence, not the land- Paul and Silas in prison were in presence of God; Stephen when stoned- David-"rather a doorkeeper in house of God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness"- Until I die, I will disappoint God, myself, family; accept mortality

2006-04-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 2, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:14-15; Genesis 3, 4:16; Psalm 84:10-12Topic: Relationship with GodNotes:- Flashlight on screen to represent presence of God- Cain left presence of God, went to land of Nod- In His presence we have: awareness, assurance that God is at work, joy, rest. We're forgiving, tolerant, ours sins under the blood- When in Nod, we are confused, wandering- Moses desired God's presence, not the land- Paul and Silas in prison were in presence of God; Stephen when stoned- David-"rather a doorkeeper in house of God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness"- Until I die, I will disappoint God, myself, family; accept mortality

2006-03-29-1900 Jim Busker is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 29th, 2006. Scripture Ref: I Cor. 3:9-15; Gal. 3:3; Matt. 22; Heb. 4:12, 12Topic: FaithNotes:- Jesus should be the foundation of all we do- We can do right in appearance while in the flesh, sin- We are types of Abraham, walking by faith- Abraham tried to intervene to 'help God out' with what God had already promised: Ishmael born to Hagar, Isaac to Sarah- All that God promised Abraham, given to Isaac simply because Isaac was his son, just as we are joint heirs with Christ; He chose us- Rebecah and Jacob deceived Isaac for birthright (to help God out)- Do not add to faith- He will discern between the thoughts and intents of the heart

2006-03-26-1030 Sunday morning March 26th, 2006 10:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:6; Genesis 18Topic: PrayerNotes:- Abraham in doorway of tent, sees three men (angels), brings them in to feed and care for them (also 8-24-05)- Peter stepped out of boat in midst of storm to be with Jesus- We must be looking for Jesus, seeking Him in prayer- When we seek Him in prayer, we are entertaining God- Rewards of prayer are not the same as answer to prayer- Prayer: David Wilkerson, Teen Challenge; The Navigators; George McClusky, great grandfather of James Dobson (also 6-15-05)- Story of Professor who dropped flask to prove no God, student's prayer

2006-03-26-0830 Sunday morning March 26th, 2006 8:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:6; Genesis 18Topic: PrayerNotes:- Abraham in doorway of tent, sees three men (angels), brings them in to feed and care for them (also 8-24-05)- Peter stepped out of boat in midst of storm to be with Jesus- We must be looking for Jesus, seeking Him in prayer- When we seek Him in prayer, we are entertaining God- Rewards of prayer are not the same as answer to prayer- Prayer: David Wilkerson, Teen Challenge; The Navigators; George McClusky, great grandfather of James Dobson (also 6-15-05)- Story of Professor who dropped flask to prove no God, student's prayer

2006-03-22-1900 David Hoshour is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 22nd, 2006. He continues Pastor Livingston's study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Rev. 20:7-15; II Thess. 1:9; Isaiah 57:21; Ezekiel 32:24, 22:26; Matt. 22:13, 8:12, 23:37; Gen. 18:25; Deut. 32:4; Psalm 98:9; Rom. 1:20, 10:13; II Peter 3:9Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Satan loosed again on the earth-sets out to deceive the nations- Satan thrown into lake of fire- White throne judgement-books read of all sins, no one innocent- Pope John Paul said Hell is more of a condition of mind than a place- People don't teach on hell, focus on good points, but people don't come to salvation without knowing what they need salvation from- Misconceptions of Hell- Punishment as reform does not work-hell is eternal, no escape- Every person has moral law in his own heart- Most people in the world have some religion that rejects the true God- God is just, wants everyone saved, unwillingly sends people to hell- C.S. Lewis in The Great Divorce-2 kinds of people: those who say to God "thy will," those God says to "thy will."- California fog/accident, people trying to warn of dangers ahead

2006-03-19-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening March 19, 2006 in the 6:30 service about blessings and brokeness. Scripture Ref:Topic: Blessings & BrokenessNotes:- Feeding of multitudes- Every gift is to be given away- God never does as you expect; requires someone give something up- He multiplies what is given- God never takes without blessing; never blesses without breaking- Make me like Jesus; everything must be removed between me and God- Only what is blessed, is broken- Jonah-a storm was prepared for him because he hadn't yielded- Jonah was a racist who refused to obey, but entire city was saved- We can be used by God even when our attitude or mood is negative- We own nothing

2006-03-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 19th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 16:29-33; Joshua 3:4Topic: God's Prepared WayNotes:- If we lose element of hope, we become depressed. - Depression once considered demonic. Chemical imbalance- War, national debt; spirit of financial bondage- First time fishing; friend put fish on hook for Pastor. We don't see what God is preparing for us behind the scenes- Scuba diving; the deeper you go, the greater the pressure; Don't Panic!- You've never gone this way before- God never does the way you expect; devil doesn't attack where you think you're weak

2006-03-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 19th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 16:29-33; Joshua 3:4Topic: God's Prepared WayNotes:- If we lose element of hope, we become depressed. - Depression once considered demonic. Chemical imbalance- War, national debt; spirit of financial bondage- First time fishing; friend put fish on hook for Pastor. We don't see what God is preparing for us behind the scenes- Scuba diving; the deeper you go, the greater the pressure; Don't Panic!- You've never gone this way before- God never does the way you expect; devil doesn't attack where you think you're weak