2007-03-17-1900 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday evening March 17th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:25-34; Hebrews 13:8; Exodus 16; Lamentations 3:22; Philippians 4:6-7

Topic: Worry

Notes:
- Many worry constantly about troubles coming, finances, children, etc.
- Sometimes we need to embrace our troubles
- We cannot serve two masters; worry tries to take center stage
- We reinforce worry, worry is selfish, tries to do without God
- When father found out he was dying, learned to enjoy each moment
- Manna for Israel; enough for the day
- Jet Blue flight 292-watching your own demise
- You get in trouble by falling in love with tomorrow, miss the moment
- Worry explodes on people on around you when you snap
- Catching monkeys; all they need to do is let go to be free

2007-03-07-1900 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday evening March 7th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.

Scripture Ref: Luke 22; John 13

Topic: Servanthood

Notes:
- At Last Supper disciples' conversation of who would be the greatest
- Jesus sent disciples to find water and prepare for Passover meal
- Greatness is not each gift on higher shelf, but stoop down for next gift
- The Son of Man came to serve, not to be served
- He loved to the very end, challenges us to do the same
- Washing of disciples feet
- Pay your debts as they are owed
- Story of visit to Michael in hospital; man with HIV, lead to salvation
- We need to get out there where Jesus is, where people are in need
- We step over basin (water) for convenience, time, etc.
- We need to reach not only to the poor/down and out, but the rich

2007-02-28-1900 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday evening February 28th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.

Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:31; John 1:14;Luke 22; John 3:16-19; I Peter 3:15; I Thes. 1:5-8

Topic: Witnessing

Notes:
- While we were sinners, Christ died for us; perfect model of how we should live, to sacrifice our lives for someone else
- People assume the role of the judge: Jonah, James and John in Samaria
- Story of man in mall, man at Disney; misrepresenting Christ, no love
- We preach the gospel with words, but often not with our life
- Others blend into the world: Peter denied Jesus
- Man at General Assembly upset that world was getting into the church
- Ministering to waitress during week of conference; there is never a time to rest from witnessing
- When we find people in crisis we need pause our lives to love them
- Ministering in Harley bar
- John Grisham novels sold by word of mouth

2007-01-21-1830 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 6:30 Sunday evening January 21st, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.

Scripture Ref: Luke 10:1-3, 9; Luke 9:51-62; Mark 1:17

Topic: Discipleship

Notes:
- Visit to father's grave. Adopted, made part of his family
- Remember salvation, God adopted me, I carry His name
- Salvation is by grace, free, but discipleship does cost.
- Follow Christ to Jerusalem to death, mission field
- If God is calling you to what is comfortable, it may not be God
- Often God asks us to do something and we don't, it comes back
- How to catch a monkey, he won't let go. We must let go
- Missions is a relationship, pray about the harvest
- It's easier to pray for other missionaries than to go and do
- Story of woman (dancer) on train
- We are to be fishers of men, not many are fishing anymore
- Man at Gay parade in San Francisco, Gay Christian bible.

2006-07-02-1830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening July 2nd, 2006.

Scripture Ref: John 16:33; I Peter 5:7; Matthew 6; Psalm 28; Luke 5

Topic:

Notes:
- sky turns grey, rain, then the smell of rain
- 1930-Joseph Carter, 45 yrs old, disappeared, later a note was found
- weariness takes away blessings of God, joy and hope
- homeless guy with hope written underside of hat
- instead of casting our troubles, we share and retain them
- DMV-government officials exempt
- Why do we worry?
- We run to other things before God, in many countries there is no choice.  We forget God can take care of anything.
- In Honduras, got sick.  Prayed for and healed immediately.
- Peter fished all night, Jesus told him to cast nets one more time
- Fining at outer banks, school of blue fish.  Your time will come.

2006-07-02-1030 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning July 2nd, 2006.

Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Topic: Sin

Notes:

- God is always at the wheel, creates vessel only He could design
- When all is going well, your sin besets you.  everybody has one sin that beats them up (Steve's anger, temper)
- Before we're saved, we excuse our sins, but after are convicted
- Party with cousin (Kyle), fight (Jeff), went to get shotgun, ready to kill
- Went to church with girlfriend, went back, saved: desires changed, gave up alcohol, cigarettes, metal band (was drummer)
- Playing golf years later, Jeff on course, after him with golf club, arrested by God, gave love for his enemy
- 6 yrs ago in car, two guys throw glass bottles, lost temper
- father once asked him to change spark plugs on tractor, wrong order, learned the hard way.  Sometimes we must learn the hard way.
- Lighten up, enjoy the journey. God is working on you, as chipping away marble for a great sculpture.

2006-07-02-0830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning July 2nd, 2006.

Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Topic: Sin

Notes:
- God is always at the wheel, creates vessel only He could design
- When all is going well, your sin besets you.  everybody has one sin that beats them up (Steve's anger, temper)
- Before we're saved, we excuse our sins, but after are convicted
- Party with cousin (Kyle), fight (Jeff), went to get shotgun, ready to kill
- Went to church with girlfriend, went back, saved: desires changed, gave up alcohol, cigarettes, metal band (was drummer)
- Playing golf years later, Jeff on course, after him with golf club, arrested by God, gave love for his enemy
- 6 yrs ago in car, two guys throw glass bottles, lost temper
- father once asked him to change spark plugs on tractor, wrong order, learned the hard way.  Sometimes we must learn the hard way.
- Lighten up, enjoy the journey. God is working on you, as chipping away marble for a great sculpture.

2006-06-04-1030 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning June 4th, 2006.

Scripture Ref: 2 Cor 1:3-5

Topic: Compassion

Notes:
- It's hard to comfort others when you are hurting
- Blessings come from our comforting others while we ourselves hurt
- Story: man owed $ for painting job, never paid, bills couldn't be met, IRS agent needed comfort
- Ask God to send someone your way for help (man in store)
- Compassion always requires action, no the same as sympathy

2006-06-04-0830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning June 4th, 2006.

Scripture Ref: 2 Cor 1:3-5

Topic: Compassion

Notes:
- It's hard to comfort others when you are hurting
- Blessings come from our comforting others while we ourselves hurt
- Story: man owed $ for painting job, never paid, bills couldn't be met, IRS agent needed comfort
- Ask God to send someone your way for help (man in store)
- Compassion always requires action, no the same as sympathy