Central Church

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

006-02-15-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 15th, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Revelation 12:1-17, 13:11-18Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Woman (Israel) who gave birth to the Child (Christ) nurtured, kept from antichrist, possibly in Petra- False Prophet: rises out of earth, controls religious affairs, motivated by Satan, promotes worship of the beast, performs signs and miracles, deceives whole world, empowers image of the beast, kills all who refuse to worship beast, controls economic commerce, controls mark of the beast; all under the guise of religion- Religion today puts people in bondage- We must maintain and teach the Christ and Him crucified- Eugene Robinson-gay Episcopal Bishop in alcohol rehab- National Assoc. Evangelicals-position on global warming, political- Evolution Sunday-evolution compatible with faith

2006-02-12-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 12th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about Love.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 1:7-12; Colossians 2Topic: Loving PeopleNotes:- 3 questions we ask in heaven: why is he here, why isn't he here, why am I here?- We were adopted in Christ- You can counter any argument or back up any doctrine with scripture- Not every Christian moves to same spiritual level or at same speed- We must teach in love, if you force someone you do damage- Many don't know the security , wisdom , strength of a father- A father knows why a child acts, siblings do not- Christians fight, split up- Shepherd greases ram's heads to minimize damage as they butt heads- Get to know people and realize they are just like you- Josh Livingston moving to start church-about touching people

2006-02-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 12th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Eph 1:1-6; II Cor 3:15-18; Gal 6:1Topic: Grace/MercyNotes:- Chosen by the Father, Redeemed by the Son, Sealed by the Spirit- Chosen before foundation of this world, we responded in faith- We will fail, but He will keep us and has already given all we need- We are not perfect, but He has declared us Holy- Drag racing scenario: high speed of faith slowed by parachute of theological background, unbelief- Our predestination has nothing to do with us, but providence of God- As our race and gender are determined, so is our calling- Our relationship with the Lord is based on what He did, not what we've done or how we feel- We are not free to live how we want, but have liberty to fall and get back up in His mercy- Restore he who has stumbled- We look in the wrong mirror, which magnifies/distorts imperfections

2006-02-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 12th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Eph 1:1-6; II Cor 3:15-18; Gal 6:1Topic: Grace/MercyNotes:- Chosen by the Father, Redeemed by the Son, Sealed by the Spirit- Chosen before foundation of this world, we responded in faith- We will fail, but He will keep us and has already given all we need- We are not perfect, but He has declared us Holy- Drag racing scenario: high speed of faith slowed by parachute of theological background, unbelief- Our predestination has nothing to do with us, but providence of God- As our race and gender are determined, so is our calling- Our relationship with the Lord is based on what He did, not what we've done or how we feel- We are not free to live how we want, but have liberty to fall and get back up in His mercy- Restore he who has stumbled- We look in the wrong mirror, which magnifies/distorts imperfections

2006-02-08-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 8th, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Rev 6:1-2; 13:1-7; Dan 7:7-8Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Vision of Nebuchadnezzar- The Antichrist will be a great persuader.- Belief of great Muslim participation in tribulation: structure of Islam is to eradicate Israel from earth; beheadings; claim that holocaust never existed (Univ. Professor, KKK)- False Trinity: Dragon, Beast, False Prophet- A remnant of Jewish people will flee and be saved through tribulation

2006-02-05-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 5th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about Faith.Scripture Ref: Romans 7:27-32Topic: BeliefNotes:- God gives more chances than we do- We feel like we must always be perfect, but He knows we will get weary in battle; self-imposed pressure to please- Word of Faith Movement (K. Copeland, K. Hagen, Charles Capps)- You can't prove to God that you have faith- Story of Pastor claiming faith over asthma- Parenthood is a guilt trip; children make their own decisions; they belong to God, not you- Elijah the great prophet was depressed, afraid- Israelites in desert provided for by God but thought it better if they had died in Egypt; we are never better off as sinners- Abraham and Isaac

2006-02-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 5th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 7:15-25Topic: Compassionate GodNotes:- Paul introduced Christ to Athens, teaching about "the Unknown God"- God has more compassion for man than we do- God gives all things, every breath- God hates the sin in us, knows we will stumble, will always pick us up- He found us; we did not find Him

2006-02-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 5th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 7:15-25Topic: Compassionate GodNotes:- Paul introduced Christ to Athens, teaching about "the Unknown God"- God has more compassion for man than we do- God gives all things, every breath- God hates the sin in us, knows we will stumble, will always pick us up- He found us; we did not find Him

2006-02-01-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 1st, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Dan 9:24; Deu 28:13-17; Mat 24:1-44 Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Explanation of Daniel's 70 weeks; tribulation- Focus on vision of Nebuchadnezzar- Jesus will raise Israel to the head of the nations- Return of Christ (and Church), cleansing of temple, judgement of nations; 75 days preparing gov't (from election to inauguration)- Word of Faith movement (Kenneth Copeland, Kenneth Hagen, Joyce Meyers, Charles Capps)-claiming promises meant for Israel- Deception in the last days; if possible, elect would be deceived- Antichrist trying to eliminate Israel

2006-01-29-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January 29th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about God's will.Scripture Ref: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Hebrews 11, Psalm 116:8Topic: God's WillNotes:- It's not about me, but that He be glorified; not my will , buy His- Culture believes that God owes us something- God does not heal everybody of everything; example of lepers- God does by the counsel of His own will- He does not show us His entire will for our lives- "They died in faith, not receiving the promise�"- Scripture looks contradictory, but our promises are not earthly

2006-01-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 29th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 7:15-25Topic: GuiltNotes:- The world resents America, just as Christians are resented because of our Father God- Enemy tries to isolate us; guilt makes us feel unworthy- We entered world under condemnation; flesh wars against spirit- You know you're saved because of the pressure, misery, warfare- Courtroom scenario: the devil as the accuser with no evidence- We were called to receive His goodness- No condemnation through Jesus Christ, only battle fatigue

2006-01-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 29th, 2006 in the 08:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 7:15-25Topic: GuiltNotes:- The world resents America, just as Christians are resented because of our Father God- Enemy tries to isolate us; guilt makes us feel unworthy- We entered world under condemnation; flesh wars against spirit- You know you're saved because of the pressure, misery, warfare- Courtroom scenario: the devil as the accuser with no evidence- We were called to receive His goodness- No condemnation through Jesus Christ, only battle fatigue

2006-01-25-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 25th, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: Revelation 4; Daniel 2; Daniel 9Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Church fathers often quoted, typically anti-semetic; Martin Luther hated Jews, replacement theory- Bible should be taught literal, covenants with Israel in tact- Elders in throne room (Rev. 4) are raptured saints… the Church- Tribulation begins with Peace Treaty- Nebuchadnezzar's dream: History of the World; Neb., Alex. The Great, Roman Empire- 1948 nation of Israel reborn- Daniel's 70 weeks; 70th is Tribulation- Nation that divides Israel will suffer judgement- Antichrist will come to aid of Israel, then the Abomination of Desolation (he declares he is god)- Israel to be perfected, Church already perfected through Jesus- Remnant of Jews become new root for Jewish people on earth- Jesus returns 84 months after peace treaty signed- Jeremiah calls tribulation "time of Jacob's Trouble"

2006-01-22-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 22nd, 2006 in the 6:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 23Topic: MercyNotes:- We must work at balancing Mercy and Holiness- God called us to be Holy, but we must remember our past and love those still in sin- Jesus did good everywhere He went- Peter asked how many times to forgive a man; 70 times 7- Incommunicable/communicable attributes of God- Criticism of Christmas services; accusation of compromise- Church should be an example to community in everything: worship, business, every phase of life- Do you leave a trail of sadness or gladness, blessing or burden, pleasure or pain, peace or turmoil, forgiveness or bitterness, joy or frustration, contentment or conflict?- Homosexual acquaintances; told them of Jesus, now love them, do business with them, do good, show them we don't hate them and there is hope in Jesus

2006-01-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 22nd, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 8:2-12Topic: MercyNotes:- Woman caught in adultery, Jesus shows mercy that she not be stoned- This passage not about the woman, but about the mercy of the Lord on a sinner, though she did not follow Him- We must show love and mercy to sinners- Jesus saved us that we would remember where we came from- Jesus wouldn't let sinners condemn a sinner- There is a monster in all of us, we must render it paralyzed by following Christ

2006-01-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 22nd, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 8:2-12Topic: MercyNotes:- Woman caught in adultery, Jesus shows mercy that she not be stoned- This passage not about the woman, but about the mercy of the Lord on a sinner, though she did not follow Him- We must show love and mercy to sinners- Jesus saved us that we would remember where we came from- Jesus wouldn't let sinners condemn a sinner- There is a monster in all of us, we must render it paralyzed by following Christ

2006-01-18-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 18th, 2006. He continues his study in Daniel and Revelation. Scripture Ref: I Thess. 5:1-4, 1:10, 5:9; II Thess. 1:9-10, 2:1-8; I Cor. 15; Hebrews 9:28; Phil. 3:20-21; Rom. 5:9; Revelation 3:10, 4:1, 1:19Topic: Daniel & Revelation StudyNotes:- Tribulation begins with signing of peace treaty, not the rapture- Theory: the rapture leaves such chaos that raises need for peace treaty- Day of the Lord refers to any time God intervenes and imposes His Word, will and glory upon man- The Holy Spirit will be restrained during trib., but not remove; people will be saved- Gathering trumpet of the saints, Christ appears to complete salvation- Not my home; God didn't call church into politics, but individuals- Rapture is to unite Jesus with His bride, the church- We are delivered from the wrath to come: dia-through, ek-from- Key to understanding Revelation in 1:19- The church is mentioned before and after tribulation but not during

2006-01-15-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 15th, 2006 in the 6:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 2:1-11Topic: Surrender to the LordNotes: - Mary, mother of Jesus, told them of Jesus: "whatever He says to you, do it"- Spoke of having Sabbath dinner with Jewish family while in Israel- God never does anything the way you think He should- When we pray, the results shouldn't matter, but the fact that we are communicating with the Lord- The Power and Privilege of prayer- Gimmick of laying on hands, falling out without anything changing- We must surrender, but never give up