Central Church

2006-12-14-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening December 14th, 2005.Scripture Ref: Prov. 4:23, 6:20-23; I Cor. 6:18; II Tim 2:22; I Tim 5:22Topic: Pure LivingNotes:- The media has altered our perception on what is important- 70% of television programming contains sexual content- Sin destroys something inside of us, it comes back to us- The divinity of human relationships- Depression brought on by promiscuous behavior- God designed females to be attractive to males but our view is distorted- Don't mimic world, flee appearance of evil; our goal should be purity- When we find God's plan and are pure we can be happy, pray in confidence, feel good about ourselves

2005-12-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 11th, 2005 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 19:7-11; Deut. 6:4-9; I Timothy 5:8Topic: Discipling ChildrenNotes:- The Word of the Lord is most important: people read N.T. but not O.T. because N.T. is easier to understand- O.T. is revealed in N.T. God revealed to us through seed of Abraham- America was raised up to preach Gospel and protect Israel- Pres. Bush close to doing more damage to Israel than any President in past: God will remove his hand- Fathers don't know scripture well enough or live by spirit enough to be spiritual head of house- America has turned to Psychologists, counselors, tv personalities to raise children- Children mimic: we should not be ashamed to live holy- Story of father stealing erasers from work, son from school- 25 % children live with both biological parents

2005-12-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 11th, 2005 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 19:7-11; Deut. 6:4-9; I Timothy 5:8Topic: Discipling ChildrenNotes:- The Word of the Lord is most important: people read N.T. but not O.T. because N.T. is easier to understand- O.T. is revealed in N.T. God revealed to us through seed of Abraham- America was raised up to preach Gospel and protect Israel- Pres. Bush close to doing more damage to Israel than any President in past: God will remove his hand- Fathers don't know scripture well enough or live by spirit enough to be spiritual head of house- America has turned to Psychologists, counselors, tv personalities to raise children- Children mimic: we should not be ashamed to live holy- Story of father stealing erasers from work, son from school- 25 % children live with both biological parents

2006-12-07-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening December 7th, 2005.Scripture Ref: Daniel 1:8-9Topic: SinNotes:- Daniel / We are not better, but different, set apart- God has shown favor to those who can hear the gospel- Christianity is not another religion, but is Life- Your faith in God is all that should identify you- Daniel was taught as a child, knew he was different- As Christians there are things we do not do, we must purpose in our hearts not to defile ourselves- Every sin has a life long consequence- 14 yrs old introduced by two uncles to pornography, alcohol- Honor God and He will honor you, show you favor- There is no hope if you die without Jesus

2005-12-04-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 4th, 2005 in the 6:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 2; James 5:13-18; Acts 5Topic: The ChurchNotes:- American church is abnormal- Paul preached a simple message, not to impress, that our faith be in the power of God- Bad assumptions made in the body of Christ: 1. fervor = fanaticism (if you lack fervor, you lack spirit)2. the church belongs to the community3. teaching is a substitute for (more important than) prayer4. strong, desperate, pointed preaching is unnecessary, uncompassionate- You can't love anyone or anything more than Jesus- You cannot be a saint and live in sin

2005-12-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 4th, 2005 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 2:1-6; Revelation 2; I John 2:26Topic: Seducing SpiritsNotes:- Heed scripture that you don't drift away: nautical term refers to securing boat before tide changes- We cannot escape judgement unless we heed Word of the Lord- Seductive spirit, Jezebel at work in world and church- If we don't read and pray, we will fall- Families need to be at home together- Spouses spend too much time with other people, in business etc.- Children need parents, nothing more important than walk with God and family

2005-12-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 4th, 2005 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 2:1-6; Revelation 2; I John 2:26Topic: Seducing SpiritsNotes:- Heed scripture that you don't drift away: nautical term refers to securing boat before tide changes- We cannot escape judgement unless we heed Word of the Lord- Seductive spirit, Jezebel at work in world and church- If we don't read and pray, we will fall- Families need to be at home together- Spouses spend too much time with other people, in business etc.- Children need parents, nothing more important than walk with God and family

2006-11-30-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 30th, 2005.Scripture Ref: Topic: Descipling YouthNotes:- The passage has been a poor substitute for teaching our youth: prayer, scripture, to walk in the spirit- We need a revival of brokenness and humility- We have everything we need, but nothing substitutes more of God- Every department should teach the Word of the Lord- We have separated the family, children lack parental example- Parents depending on the church to raise their kids: Parents must disciple their own children- Teach children ways of the Lord and they will not depart- Our homes must be filled with prayer, not t.v., music, video games- Better to avoid temptation than to resist it

2005-11-27-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 27th, 2005 in the 6:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 2:24-29; Rev. 2:18-20; Hebrews 3:12-14Topic: Seducing & Lying SpiritsNotes:- We must read and pray, be filled with Holy Spirit that we may discern lying and seducing spirits- Jezebel comes under the guise of Christianity teaching contrary to scripture- When you don't value and protect your soul, cherish salvation, read and pray, you deceive yourself- TBN – (Tammy Faye, unnamed) divorced, on t.v. with new husband, ex and his new wife, all in ministry; said what devil meant for harm, God meant for good, gay community reached out to her - The gospel judges- Different people do not need different Bibles

2005-11-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 27th, 2005 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 6:23; II Peter 2:7-8; John 15:19; I John 3:13; I Peter 4:2-4; Revelation 18:4Topic: SinNotes:- Report on homes for Katrina victims- Sin leaves a scar, consequences for life- Moses knew God but did not see promised land due to disobedience- David had a heart for God but committed adultery and entire family had to pay for his sins- The saved cannot tolerate sin, should be disgusted, offended- Music in restaurants, prayer at sporting events, but not honoring God- Sensuality of society, homosexuality, lottery (immoral, hurts poor)- Laodicea – condemned because they did not need God, cold nor hot, a form of godliness but denying the power- It is the church's job to judge- Stephen hated because he reminded them of Jesus position at rt. handRome threw people to the lions for their faith and refusal to participate

2005-11-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 27th, 2005 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 6:23; II Peter 2:7-8; John 15:19; I John 3:13; I Peter 4:2-4; Revelation 18:4Topic: SinNotes:- Report on homes for Katrina victims- Sin leaves a scar, consequences for life- Moses knew God but did not see promised land due to disobedience- David had a heart for God but committed adultery and entire family had to pay for his sins- The saved cannot tolerate sin, should be disgusted, offended- Music in restaurants, prayer at sporting events, but not honoring God- Sensuality of society, homosexuality, lottery (immoral, hurts poor)- Laodicea – condemned because they did not need God, cold nor hot, a form of godliness but denying the power- It is the church's job to judge- Stephen hated because he reminded them of Jesus position at rt. handRome threw people to the lions for their faith and refusal to participate

2005-11-22-1900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Wednesday evening November 22nd, 2005 in the 7:00 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 17:11-19; Phillipians 4Topic: ThanksgivingNotes:- On Giving Thanks- Jesus healing the lepers, leprosy representative of sin- Jesus has healed us of the curse of sin – saved, raised up, eternal life, access to throne room of God- Rejoice, show them that Jesus is present- Song by Sandy: "How Great Thou Art"

2005-11-20-1030 Sunday morning November 20th, 2005 10:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Acts 4:7-12Topic: Condition of AmericaNotes:- Story of George Washington in battle- Standards of our nation�s founding fathers, Constitution- True explanation of Seperation of Church and State- Closer to the last days: we must not deny Christ

2005-11-20-0830 Sunday morning November 20th, 2005 8:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Acts 4:7-12Topic: Condition of AmericaNotes:- Story of George Washington in battle- Standards of our nation's founding fathers, Constitution- True explanation of Seperation of Church and State- Closer to the last days: we must not deny Christ

2005-11-16-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 16th, 2005. Scripture Ref: Acts 17Topic: WitnessNotes:- That He would reveal our weaknesses and shortcomings- Paul preached Christ, confident in what he believed- Thesolonica – people upset by "those who turned the world upside down"- The extremists make the difference- If the world doesn't hate me, they must not know me- Be a witness everywhere you go- Story of London drunk, saved, not educated but changed- Zeal and Scripture, gospel of conversion and brokeness

2005-11-13-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 13th, 2005 in the 6:30 service.Scripture Ref: Revelation 13:11-18Topic: End TimesNotes:- The tribulation not localized; strong religious spirit; Satan, Antichrist, False Prophet- The world is calling religions to come together, but we must fear God, pray only in the name of Jesus- We are dwellers on the earth, just passing through- Article in newspaper: Faith & Values – pray, but not in Jesus: His name is offensive- Mark of the Beast: cornea, fingerprint readers

2005-11-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 13th, 2005 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 16:20-31; II Chronicles 25:1-2Topic: RelationshipNotes:- Upper/Lower Hades – center of the earth, Jesus preached in upper, lower enlarged to become Hell- Scripture inspired by God, written by men- We can only know God through scripture and prayer- Hurricane Hugo – power outage, blown fuse; one small thing causes much bigger problem- Disobedience breaks the circuit of intimacy, suddenly in darkness- Rich young ruler only lacked one thing- Amaziah did right but with imperfect heart- Golfer lying about residence to play (tithing, pornography)- Merchants in Mid-East selling pottery, cracks waxed over; heat of God's judgement to expose cracks

2005-11-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 13th, 2005 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 16:20-31; II Chronicles 25:1-2Topic: RelationshipNotes:- Upper/Lower Hades – center of the earth, Jesus preached in upper, lower enlarged to become Hell- Scripture inspired by God, written by men- We can only know God through scripture and prayer- Hurricane Hugo – power outage, blown fuse; one small thing causes much bigger problem- Disobedience breaks the circuit of intimacy, suddenly in darkness- Rich young ruler only lacked one thing- Amaziah did right but with imperfect heart- Golfer lying about residence to play (tithing, pornography)- Merchants in Mid-East selling pottery, cracks waxed over; heat of God's judgement to expose cracks

2005-11-09-1900 Wednesday evening November 9th, 2005 7:00 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Topic: Deity of JesusNotes:- Evansville, GA (tornado, Katrina, Rita, etc.)- People continue to rail on Jesus- Gnosticism - Nothing without God, we are saved by God- Jesus is not mere man, but God- James killed for standing up for Jesus' deity- Judas could not deny Jesus' deity

2005-11-06-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 6th, 2005 in the 6:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Chron. 18:1-4, 20:35-37; Exodus 34:12; Psalm 1:1; I Corinthians 5:11Topic: Dependence on GodNotes:- Jehoshophat joined with wicked king Ahab- God is your source/strength; Satan will send somebody else- What seems like great opportunity leads to destruction- We are not as unbelievers; will make concessions when we join them- The more you fear God, the less you fear man- The fiery furnace- Jehoshophat joined wicked king Amaziah- Jehoshophat's character flaws: no discernment, greedy- Don't follow crowd; don't make covenant with world; don't associate with believers who are living sinful lives

2005-11-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 6th, 2005 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Revelation 3:10; Philippians 3:17-20Topic: Eternal FocusNotes:- This is not my home; if you're comfortable here, in trouble with Jesus- Christian community looking for validation/proof; when proven by science, we no longer live by faith- If you can believe "in the beginning God," then you can believe everything in scripture- The Bible is not a book of history, philosophy, science, etc.- If we keep His words, He will keep us from the tribulation- Tribulation will be God trying the earth to show man's wickedness- Story of summer camp – homesick- Washington D.C. is rotten, anti-God- Not my home; won't get involved in politics- People want affirmation of their beliefs instead of the truth

2005-11-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 6th, 2005 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Revelation 3:10; Philippians 3:17-20Topic: Eternal FocusNotes:- This is not my home; if you're comfortable here, in trouble with Jesus- Christian community looking for validation/proof; when proven by science, we no longer live by faith- If you can believe "in the beginning God," then you can believe everything in scripture- The Bible is not a book of history, philosophy, science, etc.- If we keep His words, He will keep us from the tribulation- Tribulation will be God trying the earth to show man's wickedness- Story of summer camp – homesick- Washington D.C. is rotten, anti-God- Not my home; won't get involved in politics- People want affirmation of their beliefs instead of the truth