2009-11-15-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 15th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Luke 4; Psalm 19:7-11

Topic: Temptation

Notes:
- Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up
- Temptation of Jesus: Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit... lead by the Spirit into the wilderness
- We blame it on the devil when it may be the Spirit leading
- Where God takes you will make you stronger
- Jesus was hungry and exhausted when tempted, not spiritually weak
- Don't negotiate with the devil
- When I read/study and pray, I'm never caught off guard
- The Devil will wait till an opportune time
- Islam plans to take over the world, infecting us slowly
- We've laid down our armor, a passive church with a diluted message
- Jesus lived scripture.  Life comes out of your heart
- It’s not by your strength; when you walk away, He brings you back

2009-11-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 15th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: John 6:37

Topic: Salvation

Notes:

- Anyone who trusts Jesus will be accepted
- The heart of God is souls; we are incapable of bettering ourselves
- Cabala, Christian Science, Eastern mystics... did you try Jesus?
- Jesus is not religion but the only true living God
- Islam is violent, hateful, demonic
- You weren't looking for Jesus; He called us out
- Temptation of Jesus; we must know God’s Word to fight the devil
- Satan has the power to take you higher; when God deals with you , you look up... hope for tomorrow
- I cannot save myself; must come to Jesus, bring everything
- A sinner cannot stop sinning... feeble religious attempts...
- The devil says "not now"
- Golf cart wreck: "Why did you wait so long to get help?"
- Renaissance Golf course: built over dump... covered over trash, stench seeps out
- We must let Jesus dig trash out and wash us clean

2009-11-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 15th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 6:37

Topic: Salvation

Notes:

- Anyone who trusts Jesus will be accepted
- The heart of God is souls; we are incapable of bettering ourselves
- Cabala, Christian Science, Eastern mystics... did you try Jesus?
- Jesus is not religion but the only true living God
- Islam is violent, hateful, demonic
- You weren't looking for Jesus; He called us out
- Temptation of Jesus; we must know God’s Word to fight the devil
- Satan has the power to take you higher; when God deals with you , you look up... hope for tomorrow
- I cannot save myself; must come to Jesus, bring everything
- A sinner cannot stop sinning... feeble religious attempts...
- The devil says "not now"
- Golf cart wreck: "Why did you wait so long to get help?"
- Renaissance Golf course: built over dump... covered over trash, stench seeps out
- We must let Jesus dig trash out and wash us clean

2009-11-08-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 8th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref:

Topic: Evangelism

Notes:
- The great commission... Pentecost often focuses on tongues, but it is to send us in boldness to proclaim Jesus
- Emphasis on going, but what do you do when they come to you?
- If they see it in you, they'll want to know about it
- Don’t plan what you'll say, rely on the spirit to give you words
- We train preachers to write sermons; Word of God should come out of our hearts with meekness and fear
- This is what you were saved to do; it is not an inconvenience
- Pastor Z/Int'l Bikers for Christ
- People want to get far from sin... will never reach a sinner
- Do we want to preserve religious culture or save souls for Jesus
- Worldly music?  Youth ministry... the world has changed; we won't reach them with tradition.  Someone must relate to them
- We are sheep among wolves
- Harley store, gun shops...
- Story of hike... ministering to guide... not dressed for it, not prepared... this is evangelism

2009-11-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 8th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17

Topic: Covenents

Notes:
- Hebrews explains transition from OT Judaism (human endeavor to please God)
- Our sins crucified Christ; God put Him on cross to make covenant
- Cut doesn’t cut deals with people; this covenant with Himself
- We are liars, deceivers, unholy, self-centered sinners
- God showed Abraham in a vision His covenant, faithfulness
- We try to show God we can do it but we need Jesus as our cosigner
- Jesus is your righteousness, payment, source.  Ask Him to forgive and trust that it is done
- You don't own anything; all belongs to God
- He holds everything together... every molecule by gravity
- Single parents, jobless, students, widows... He holds lives together
- We are kept by the power of God through faith

2009-11-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 8th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17

Topic: Covenents

Notes:
- Hebrews explains transition from OT Judaism (human endeavor to please God)
- Our sins crucified Christ; God put Him on cross to make covenant
- Cut doesn’t cut deals with people; this covenant with Himself
- We are liars, deceivers, unholy, self-centered sinners
- God showed Abraham in a vision His covenant, faithfulness
- We try to show God we can do it but we need Jesus as our cosigner
- Jesus is your righteousness, payment, source.  Ask Him to forgive and trust that it is done
- You don't own anything; all belongs to God
- He holds everything together... every molecule by gravity
- Single parents, jobless, students, widows... He holds lives together
- We are kept by the power of God through faith

2009-11-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 1st, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: John 14:1-6; II Timothy 3:1-5, 13

Topic: Hope

Notes:

2009-11-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 1st, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 14:1-6; II Timothy 3:1-5, 13

Topic: Hope

Notes:

2009-10-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 25th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: II Corinthians 12:9-10

Topic: Evangelism

Notes:
- We're not called to give theological response but to be a witness
- Story of Waffle House
- God sends people to you.  It doesn’t matter where you are or how you’re dressed and doesn’t require a prepared sermon
- People need to see sincere people who've found hope
- Don’t be too religious (too Christian)... cannot relate to people
- We’ve all been on the bottom; be transparent
- Love them, pray for them, be their friend (don't become snooty)
- You don't want to tarnish your testimony, but don't be high minded
- Story of funeral... old friends still searching
- Don't ever be ashamed where you came from
- Don't look down on anyone.  They're just like you.
- This is for common man.

2009-10-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 25th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: II Corinthians 10:3-5; Isaiah 6

Topic: : Grace

Notes:
- We listen to arguments against God's plan for us and live defeated
- The grace of God tells us He will give us His holiness
- Holiness is a gift from God; we cannot work hard enough to gain it
- He gives the will and the power to overcome
- We aren’t equipped to recognize and refute devil's lies
- Lies: 1. You’ll never be free.  2. Have to work harder.  3. you’re a phony Christian
- Devil brings up old sins, but if you’re saved, you don’t have a past.
- We have predispositions towards sin, but it’s to power of the blood
- Must surrender to have victory
- His mercy is everlasting.  You will stumble; get back up.
- You aren’t a blasphemer of the Holy Spirit if you still have desire
- Trust Jesus to give victory, righteousness, peace, power

2009-10-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 25th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: II Corinthians 10:3-5; Isaiah 6

Topic: : Grace

Notes:
- We listen to arguments against God's plan for us and live defeated
- The grace of God tells us He will give us His holiness
- Holiness is a gift from God; we cannot work hard enough to gain it
- He gives the will and the power to overcome
- We aren’t equipped to recognize and refute devil's lies
- Lies: 1. You’ll never be free.  2. Have to work harder.  3. you’re a phony Christian
- Devil brings up old sins, but if you’re saved, you don’t have a past.
- We have predispositions towards sin, but it’s to power of the blood
- Must surrender to have victory
- His mercy is everlasting.  You will stumble; get back up.
- You aren’t a blasphemer of the Holy Spirit if you still have desire
- Trust Jesus to give victory, righteousness, peace, power

2009-10-18-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 18th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Isaiah 6:1-7

Topic: Grace

Notes:
- In the year that Uzziah died, Isaiah saw the Lord
- If you see His glory without His grace... woe is me.
- Devil is the accuser: you feel you'll always be paying for your sins; he lies about God; says you're a phony Christian; God has lost patience with you; justifies your living in anger
- Elijah weary hid in a cave; God asked "What are you doing here?"
- Step out, turn to Jesus, live like a child of the King
- Take your eyes off your sins and put them on your savior

2009-10-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 18th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6; II Chronicles 26

Topic: : Grace

Notes:
- We only deserve hell by our own deeds; through Jesus reconciliation
- Uzziah prospered as long as he sought the Lord
- Uzziah became prideful, entered temple to burn incense, bypassing the high priest; stricken with leprosy
- Pride has a subtle, scheming way of entering our walk with God
- God resists the proud; pride comes before a fall
- The American church teaches people to have pride
- After we’ve done all we are to do, we've done only our basic duty... we are unprofitable servants
- We're never made worthy by what we do; cannot be our own priest
- Come boldly with confidence in Jesus, not in ourselves
- We cannot do all we're supposed to; need Jesus to represent us
- We need brokenness, humility, repentance
- Remember what He's done for us, not what we've done for Him

2009-10-11-1800 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:00 Sunday evening October 11th, 2009

Scripture Ref: II Timothy 1:5-10; Ephesians 2:8; II Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-17
Topic: Purpose

Notes:
- Forgetfulness... remember goodness of the Lord
- Our purpose is to be Jesus to people
- Christians are corny: tracts, coffee shops, testa-mints
- What is going to speak to the world is a genuine faith
- People want to see something that sustains in adversity
- Unquenchable optimism (biblical examples)

2009-10-11-1030 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 10:30 morning service October 11th, 2009.

Scripture Ref: Leviticus 23:39-43; John 7:2, 37-39; Zechariah 14:16-19; Isaiah 12:3; 44:3

Topic: Jesus the Son

Notes:
- John wrote assuming believers would understand Jewish festivals
- Festival of harvest, God is provider
- Sukkoth: hut, waving of branches, golden pitcher
- Hosanna: for God alone can provide
- When you look to anything other than Messiah to satisfy, you only thirst more as you drink more
- Believe, rely on Him, abide in Him
- Become an instrument of His grace
- You can't give what you ain't got
- Believe on Jesus and the Holy Spirit is poured out to you
- King must be enthroned in our hearts
- Fruit of the Spirit is result of the Spirit indwelling
- Spirit moves when Jesus is glorified

2009-10-11-0830 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 8:30 morning service October 11th, 2009.

Scripture Ref: Leviticus 23:39-43; John 7:2, 37-39; Zechariah 14:16-19; Isaiah 12:3; 44:3

Topic: Jesus the Son

Notes:
- John wrote assuming believers would understand Jewish festivals
- Festival of harvest, God is provider
- Sukkoth: hut, waving of branches, golden pitcher
- Hosanna: for God alone can provide
- When you look to anything other than Messiah to satisfy, you only thirst more as you drink more
- Believe, rely on Him, abide in Him
- Become an instrument of His grace
- You can't give what you ain't got
- Believe on Jesus and the Holy Spirit is poured out to you
- King must be enthroned in our hearts
- Fruit of the Spirit is result of the Spirit indwelling
- Spirit moves when Jesus is glorified

2009-10-04-1800 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this evening October 10th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Scripture Ref: II Kings 22:1-22; Chronicles 34; Jeremiah 22:15-16

Topic: Scripture

Notes:
- There's a deep dissatisfaction when you cannot complete something
- Josiah took throne at age 8: behaved at 8, sought the Lord at 16, to purge & purify nation at 20, after social justice at 26... didn't know the Word of God
- You cannot gain a biblical world view unless you know the Bible
- You are not who you think you are
- There are no spare parts, everything is necessary
- Many sermons are high on motivation, low on facts
- We settle for carnality, thinking it's spirituality
- Add to your faith moral excellence (purify life), knowledge, faith (to see it as God says it is)
- Develop strategies to help me live with Him
- People start with worship but don't know who they're worshipping
- Cannot raise up a godly generation with knowledge of the Word
- It's not enough to have kids that behave; they're getting slaughtered without knowing God's word
- Mountain Jack on Mt. Saint Helens

2009-10-04-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning October 10th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: John 10:22-42

Topic: Obedience

Notes:
- Story of man who lived along river, flood, trusted God/missed help
- God is speaking but we don’t know how to listen
- 7 problems we have hearing God: we want God to speak on our terms, we're self-centered, we aren't committed to obey, we want benefits without responsibility, preconceived notions, we want His words to serve our purpose, we want unlimited chances to ignore His word
- We don't have a picture of Jesus' life, but snapshots
- Matthew: words of Jesus, Mark: works of Jesus, Luke: chronology, John: conflict
- Belief is when I change my life to conform to what God says is true
- Story of man with gout; we hear what we want to hear
- The way to get there is to go through it
- Walk with God or be afraid