2010-01-24-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 24th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Ephesians 2:8-10; Acts 27:39-28:10

Topic: Suffering

Notes:
- You don’t belong to yourself; have no say in this life the Lord has planned for you
- Saul on road to Damascus... Ananias... how much he must suffer
- You will not reign with Him if you do not suffer with Him
- He didn't raise you up to use His gifts for your pleasure
- Paul's shipwreck; as long as you depend on anything more than on Jesus, he will smash it
- Paul gathering sticks... snake bitten.  Expected to die but no harm came to him.  God has reason for everything; people  are watching
- Anyone can hand out tracts... serve the Lord and people change...
- Don't put faith in people; they will disappoint.
- Publius: Paul was sent to show God through healing
- God has chosen you to suffer to show Himself to people
- You won't cruise into glory; your ship will be shattered

2010-01-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 24th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 16:33; 14:27; Philippians 4:4-7

Topic: Peace

Notes:
- Called for a week of no complaining
- We don't belong here but must live among the sin, rebellion
- Tribulation is part of life
- Two kinds of peace: the world's peace that is temporary and the Lord’s peace that gives hope when everything is upside down
- Sabra-naturally born Jew, also a plant prickly on outside and sweet fruit on the inside; Peace comes wrapped in trouble
- By being thankful and joyous we tear into the peace of God
- Jesus brought peace to the disciples in times of trouble
- Don't let your heart be troubled; don't let them steal your joy
- We cannot carry other people's burdens though we can bare them
- We expect the worst in a situation, looking through the eyes of man
- Only God can change, rebuild, restore and give peace
- In God's kingdom things must die before they can live

2010-01-17-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 17th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Acts 27

Topic: Suffering

Notes:
- Paul on his way to Rome... ship... storm
- When God's storm designed for you rages, you may have too many things you rely on... we think we can help God out
- We are all headed for a storm... get rid of extra weight
- When the flesh dies, faith of God rises up inside...
- Lord said take heart, no one will die, but they were shipwrecked
- God does not make it easy but does make a way
- Get rid of it before God gets rid of it for you
- We are never to love a thing... love Him

2010-01-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 17th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Galatians 5:1; Acts 13:1-3

Topic: Fasting

Notes:
- Live in the liberty Christ gives
- David humbled his soul with fasting
- Cannot hear from God if my soul is bent toward the world
- Cannot get direction from God until you've prayed and fasted
- When you pray and fast you don’t miss God’s will
- The devil will do anything to deceive you when fasting
- Fasting is to crucify the flesh... if I'm not hungrier for Jesus then something went awry
- We start with good intentions...then we argue or glory in the accomplishment
- It's not what you put in your body but what comes from your heart
- If you feel condemnation it is not of Jesus
- I'm not to be your judge... to tell you how to seek God
- Bear one another’s burdens
- When we fast we are coughing it up... emotions, feelings... rooting up what distances us from God
- What you think is a weakness in your life may be your strength
- Galatians... people moved into legalism.  Cannot trust Jesus and keep the law.  Law give to Israel, not gentiles. 

2010-01-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 17th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Galatians 5:1; Acts 13:1-3

Topic: Fasting

Notes:
- Live in the liberty Christ gives
- David humbled his soul with fasting
- Cannot hear from God if my soul is bent toward the world
- Cannot get direction from God until you've prayed and fasted
- When you pray and fast you don’t miss God’s will
- The devil will do anything to deceive you when fasting
- Fasting is to crucify the flesh... if I'm not hungrier for Jesus then something went awry
- We start with good intentions...then we argue or glory in the accomplishment
- It's not what you put in your body but what comes from your heart
- If you feel condemnation it is not of Jesus
- I'm not to be your judge... to tell you how to seek God
- Bear one another’s burdens
- When we fast we are coughing it up... emotions, feelings... rooting up what distances us from God
- What you think is a weakness in your life may be your strength
- Galatians... people moved into legalism.  Cannot trust Jesus and keep the law.  Law give to Israel, not gentiles. 

2010-01-10-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 10th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Hebrews 13:15-16; Judges 20; Acts 10:1-48

Topic: Fasting

Notes:
- Men of tribe demanded Benjamin give up guests to them... Benjamin gave his concubine ... she was killed... he sent her over land of Israel
- Israel went after Benjamin on their own strength
- If your mind's made up, don't bother calling on God... expect defeat
- Two times Israel fought Benjamin and were defeated
- Third time Israel fasted and prayed... the Lord gave them victory
- Fasting is not legalism
- Cornelius: devout, feared God, gave, prayed but was not saved
- Cornelius fasted and  God sent Peter who then preached the gospel to the Gentiles and the Spirit fell
- Tongues to magnify and praise God
- At some point while fasting you will feel useless; a fast gets you beyond the feeling
- Fasting is the front line of spiritual warfare
- Distracted by thoughts of food... the flesh is fighting for its life
- You begin seeing scripture like never before, develop clarity of mind, hunger in the spirit, time slows down
- You’ll never do anything more dangerous towards the enemy...

2010-01-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 10th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: James 4:7-9; Luke 5:33-35; Matthew 17:14-21

Topic: Fasting

Notes:
- We live in flesh, worship when convenient; worship is a way of life
- People fast with wrong motives; the Spirit must do the leading
- Jesus led into wilderness where he fasted then was tempted so that He’d have mastery over his desires
- Fasting and praying is the essence of walking with Jesus
- No joy in doing things religiously, but when hungry for God, moving toward God... there is a freshness and sweetness that comes in
- We cannot celebrate fully until Jesus is among us; until then, fast
- Faith in God is power with God, but where devil has a stronghold more is needed.  Fasting and praying will drive out the enemy.
- Daniel fasted/prayed: Gabriel fought prince of Persia three weeks, Michael distracted devil and Gabriel delivered message to Daniel
- Jesus fasted food (strongest desire of human psyche)
- Spirit and flesh contrary; objective of flesh is to stifle Spirit in you
- Operating in the flesh opens door to fear, doubt and weakness
- Elijah called down fire that killed prophets of Baal.  Regained strength only after fasting
- God does great works through us and we must replenish through fasting and praying or weakness moves in

2010-01-03-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 3rd, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: II Chronicles 20:1-20; Acts 13:1-4

Topic: Fasting

Notes:
- Fasting and prayer should be a part of our lifestyles... in the homes.
- What you do when you are afraid determines your faith
- We should set ourselves before God... Jehoshaphat called Judah to fasting and prayer to seek the Lord
- The sins you do not confront and the friends of the world you make will become your downfall
- Children should see parents touch God in difficult times
- We don't know the kind of victory Jehoshaphat saw.
- The only thing that matters is how we seek and serve God
- Our church is falling because we are not depending on God
- We should not date, marry, make business deals, buy homes, or even join a church without fasting and praying.

2010-01-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 3rd, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Psalm 16:11; James 4:7-9; Daniel 10

Topic: Fasting

Notes:
- In the presence of God there is no depression, impatience, defeat, boredom, anger, resentment...
- How do I get to that place?
- We are saved to work. Things don’t just happen; there are disciplines
- Prayer is a privilege to look forward to and make time for
- Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee...
- Call for a 21 day "Daniel fast."
- Fasting, one won't wrestle with acceptance, will get understanding, will realize God answers prayer, and will gain spiritual strength

2009-12-27-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 27th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: I John 4:15-19

Topic: Assurance

Notes:
- He loves us because He is God
- God's love compels us... to treat others with love
- We struggle with how we think God feels about us because of how we've treated Him
- Abide in His love
- He already took your punishment on the cross; live in boldness
- My salvation is secure; I'm a mess bound for glory... people are scarred, living in fear that salvation will be lost
- Cannot get saved and lose it

2009-12-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 27th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Luke 1:30-38

Topic: Faith

Notes:
- Is your situation too difficult?  Our God is the God of impossibilities.
- We believe some scripture; we manipulate scriptures we know
- If we knew the Bible we would live differently
- If I believed the scriptures I would do them.
- No situation is too difficult for the Lord.  If he says it, it is true.
- If you are willing to give it away you won't try to justify keeping it.
- Lifestyle of generosity.  There is no one that doesn’t have to give.
- When you have a dinner, invite that poor that cannot repay you.
- What will we do with the pure words of Christ?
- Our minds are on here and now; should be on eternity
- When I do what He says I will walk in joy
- Pastor in CA sold house, have $ to mission in Africa...

2009-12-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 27th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Luke 1:30-38

Topic: Faith

Notes:
- Is your situation too difficult?  Our God is the God of impossibilities.
- We believe some scripture; we manipulate scriptures we know
- If we knew the Bible we would live differently
- If I believed the scriptures I would do them.
- No situation is too difficult for the Lord.  If he says it, it is true.
- If you are willing to give it away you won't try to justify keeping it.
- Lifestyle of generosity.  There is no one that doesn’t have to give.
- When you have a dinner, invite that poor that cannot repay you.
- What will we do with the pure words of Christ?
- Our minds are on here and now; should be on eternity
- When I do what He says I will walk in joy
- Pastor in CA sold house, have $ to mission in Africa...

2009-12-20-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 20th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Luke 1:38-56

Topic: Faith

Notes:

2009-12-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 20th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35; 39-45; Psalm 63

Topic: Faithfulness

Notes:
- Simeon was waiting for the consolation of Israel... How much of my life is spent waiting for Jesus?
- Anna served in the temple day and night... How much am I serving?
- There must be a love for God that drives us; must not serve out of obligation and fear, but gladness
- The shepherds searched for Jesus as soon as they were stirred
- The wise men pursued Jesus, from the east (far off)
- We must wait, serve, search and pursue Jesus
- We all go through lulls; God wants you more than you want Him
- When crowds got big, Jesus began speaking in parables so that only the truly committed would continue with Him
- We must go after Him to understand what He said
- Parable of the sower: only one scenario represents the saved
- No such thing as a carnal Christian... a casual Christian
- If Jesus is in you, you will bear fruit

2009-12-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 13th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I Timothy 1:15; I John 4:17; I Corinthians 15:57; I Samuel 17:2

Topic: Fear

Notes:
- The people of God intimidated by the enemy on their own land
- The only real battle takes place when we pray... we become bold
- When we don't pray our enemies grow before our eyes
- Saul said "Bring my armor."  We try to look good...
- The church is being defamed, trying to look like the world, acting like celebrities.
- Trust Him.  Live and act accordingly
- We need a revived hunger and thirst for righteousness
- David’s victory became their victory.  They weren't capable so David fought the battle for them
- We don't have to be afraid of defeat... He is greater than Goliath

2009-12-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 13th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: I Timothy 1:15; I John 4:17; I Corinthians 15:57; I Samuel 17:2

Topic: Fear

Notes:
- The people of God intimidated by the enemy on their own land
- The only real battle takes place when we pray... we become bold
- When we don't pray our enemies grow before our eyes
- Saul said "Bring my armor."  We try to look good...
- The church is being defamed, trying to look like the world, acting like celebrities.
- Trust Him.  Live and act accordingly
- We need a revived hunger and thirst for righteousness
- David’s victory became their victory.  They weren't capable so David fought the battle for them
- We don't have to be afraid of defeat... He is greater than Goliath