Central Church

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

2006-03-15-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 15th, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Rev 25:31-; Rev 20:1-15; Zech 14:8Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Devil is chained- No military- Changes in the animal kingdom- Human life will be extended several hundred years- 5 to 7 fold increase in light

2006-03-12-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening March 12th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about submission and obedience. Scripture Ref: I Peter 5; II Corinthians 2:6-11Topic: Obedience & CorrectionNotes:- Obey the Lord in midst of pain; brings glory to Him, stymies enemy- Be sober, aware of what's going on, vigilant, know where enemy is trying to get in- Be truthful up front. Correct, but reaffirm love- Submisssion- Check for ticks- Your greatest ministry will be during your greatest pain

2006-03-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 12th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 4:1-2;, 7-9; 5:1-2; Romans 1:16-19; Psalm 11:3Topic: Christ's DivinityNotes:- Attack against the divinity of Christ- DaVinci Code-claims the Gnostic gospels accurate, ours inaccurate- Christian church in America illiterate, cannot defend faith / truth- Messianic Rabbis teach Highest worship is study of God's Word- Devil as angel of light; if we don't know Word, will be deceived- Assault against the unity of the saints- Man deer hunting, warned of boars, bitten by tick, poisoned blood- Tick of unforgiveness, anger, resentment- Homes under attack by termites; look good on outside, but foundation suffers (as blood stream by ticks)

2006-03-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 12th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 4:1-2;, 7-9; 5:1-2; Romans 1:16-19; Psalm 11:3Topic: Christ's DivinityNotes:- Attack against the divinity of Christ- DaVinci Code-claims the Gnostic gospels accurate, ours inaccurate- Christian church in America illiterate, cannot defend faith / truth- Messianic Rabbis teach Highest worship is study of God's Word- Devil as angel of light; if we don't know Word, will be deceived- Assault against the unity of the saints- Man deer hunting, warned of boars, bitten by tick, poisoned blood- Tick of unforgiveness, anger, resentment- Homes under attack by termites; look good on outside, but foundation suffers (as blood stream by ticks)

2006-03-08-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 8th, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Revelation 16:12-16; Daniel 11:40-45; Zachariah 14:1-3; Matthew 25Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Armageddon will not be resolved until Jesus Christ returns to end it- Christ will return to the Mount of Olives with the armies of heaven- The Beast, Dragon, and False Prophet thrown into bottomless pit- Parable of ten virgins-Jewish people awaiting Jesus' return- Parable of the talents-God does not give equally to all, nor judge each by the same measure- Judgement of the nations, based on how they've treated Israel- Sinners cast into outer darkness, only believers will enter into millennium- The Highest form of worship is the study of God's Word

2006-03-05-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening March 5th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about God's plan. Scripture Ref: Ephesians 1:21-23; I Peter 2:1-6; Hebrews 11Topic: God's Work in UsNotes:- The church is part of God's plan, what we see is a process- No group or person has it all together; we fail but Jesus is still working- Solomon's temple-all construction done away from site, stones precisely formed and placed; some original stones found- God is building another temple with people- God is working on people everywhere, not just at church- People listed in Hall of Faith didn't live perfect lives: Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Rahab, Gideon, Samson, David- God gives because He is good, not because we make claims

2006-03-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 5th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 2:1-10; Matthew 1Topic: SalvationNotes:- The point is to get people to Jesus, Dentist scenario-people must be changed- Wedding Day-all Pastor wanted was Sandra; put your hand in Jesus', then build relationship- God covered Adam & Eve's embarrassment, now he covers ours with Jesus' blood- Geneology-4 women who should not have been in lineage of Jesus except for the mercy of God: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba- Man in gun shop asked if God would forgive him- Dishwasher-must rinse before washing; we make people feel like they must clean up before they come to Jesus

2006-03-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 5th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 2:1-10; Matthew 1Topic: SalvationNotes:- The point is to get people to Jesus, Dentist scenario-people must be changed- Wedding Day-all Pastor wanted was Sandra; put your hand in Jesus', then build relationship- God covered Adam & Eve's embarrassment, now he covers ours with Jesus' blood- Geneology-4 women who should not have been in lineage of Jesus except for the mercy of God: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba- Man in gun shop asked if God would forgive him- Dishwasher-must rinse before washing; we make people feel like they must clean up before they come to Jesus

2006-03-01-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 1st, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Revelation 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 19Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- We cannot comprehend the demonic power present during tribulation- Adam was created with intuitive knowledge, we will have same in heaven- The Seven Thunders are worse but not written about- Two Witnesses; 144,000 (remnant saved during tribulation); Three Angels; Reaping of Earth's Harvest; Seven Bowls- Armageddon, the Church returns with Christ who ends war

2006-02-26-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 26th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about God's creativity. Scripture Ref: Ephesians 1:15-23Topic: Fullness of GodNotes:- Analogy of the ocean and space (we see very little of all that is)- God has prepared much more for us than we see- Paul prayed that we would know the love of God that cannot be known- Religion will confine and imprison you to a particular people- Story of Pastor's mother called to ask forgiveness of church because she cut her hair- True Light Church, Catholic… don't go back

2006-02-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 26th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Eph. 1:11-14; II Cor. 1:20-22; Song of Sol. 8:6Topic: AssurenceNotes:- Condemnation for going to the movies as a child- Why people get in the briar patch- The gospel is the good news- Jesus' blood was a down payment on our souls- In O.T., a seal is a pledge, a sign of ownership- Works will not save you

2006-02-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 26th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Eph. 1:11-14; II Cor. 1:20-22; Song of Sol. 8:6Topic: AssurenceNotes:- Condemnation for going to the movies as a child- Why people get in the briar patch- The gospel is the good news- Jesus' blood was a down payment on our souls- In O.T., a seal is a pledge, a sign of ownership- Works will not save you

2006-02-22-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 22nd, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Revelation 6-9Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Antichrist will try to restructure and reclaim earth as his own- Man is sinful, rebels against God- Some Jews are tracing their lineage, through DNA, to 12 tribes- Tribe of Levi-God's people (add i to word makes it possessive, lev mean's heart)- Four angels bound at Euphrates (Iraq)- Sadam and two sons-weapons of mass destruction- Muslims given freedom to do anything in name of Allah, Islam not a peaceful religion, those not believing Allah to be true God and Muhammad his prophet considered infidels to be beheaded.- Seven Seals, Seven Trumpets

2006-02-19-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 19th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about Religious Bondage.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 1:7-12; Colossians 2Topic: Religious BondageNotes:- We have an inheritance through Jesus (we are complete in Him) which Satan cannot steal, but he will try to cheat us out of joy- Infection of Religion-a twisting of truth and faith into manmade ideas, practices that control people- When you add anything to Jesus, you fall from grace- Bondage in Catholicism, Mormonism, Pentecostal - Personal convictions become church law (hair, make up, jewelry)- People deciding they are Jewish; the O.T. is a shadow of the N.T.- Church is biblical; we need spiritual authority for nurturing and growth- Gnosticism-higher knowledge through dreams, visions, etc.- Preacher who said he had a vision (vision was from Revelation)

2006-02-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 19th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Eph. 1:7-12; Exodus 3Topic: ForgivenessNotes:- When God forgives sin, he also forgets- Forgiveness towards someone heals the one who forgives- Redemption –to buy back (we are redeemed by Jesus)- We must remove barrier between us and sinners as Jesus did- We must forgive and help sinners, their sin is against God, not us- Lazerus-removal of grave clothes

2006-02-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 19th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Eph. 1:7-12; Exodus 3Topic: ForgivenessNotes:- When God forgives sin, he also forgets- Forgiveness towards someone heals the one who forgives- Redemption –to buy back (we are redeemed by Jesus)- We must remove barrier between us and sinners as Jesus did- We must forgive and help sinners, their sin is against God, not us- Lazerus-removal of grave clothes