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
- Itâs not by your strength; when you walk away, He brings you back

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 Godâs 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

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 Godâs 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

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
- Donât 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

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 doesnât 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

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 doesnât 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

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

Topic: Hope

Notes:

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

Topic: Hope

Notes:

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 doesnât matter where you are or how youâre dressed and doesnât require a prepared sermon
- People need to see sincere people who've found hope
- Donât be too religious (too Christian)... cannot relate to people
- Weâve 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.

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 arenât equipped to recognize and refute devil's lies
- Lies: 1. Youâll never be free.  2. Have to work harder.  3. youâre a phony Christian
- Devil brings up old sins, but if youâre saved, you donât have a past.
- We have predispositions towards sin, but itâs to power of the blood
- Must surrender to have victory
- His mercy is everlasting.  You will stumble; get back up.
- You arenât a blasphemer of the Holy Spirit if you still have desire
- Trust Jesus to give victory, righteousness, peace, power

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 arenât equipped to recognize and refute devil's lies
- Lies: 1. Youâll never be free.  2. Have to work harder.  3. youâre a phony Christian
- Devil brings up old sins, but if youâre saved, you donât have a past.
- We have predispositions towards sin, but itâs to power of the blood
- Must surrender to have victory
- His mercy is everlasting.  You will stumble; get back up.
- You arenât a blasphemer of the Holy Spirit if you still have desire
- Trust Jesus to give victory, righteousness, peace, power

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

2009-10-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 18th, 2009 in the 10:30 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 weâve 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

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 weâve 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

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

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

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

2009-10-04-1030 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning October 10th, 2009 in the 10:30 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 donât 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

Notes:
- Story of man who lived along river, flood, trusted God/missed help
- God is speaking but we donât 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

Ref: Romans 10:14-18; Philippians 3:8-9; Hebrews 4:8-9

Topic: Faith

Notes:
- People strive in their faith, flailing like a fish with no peace
- Faith is not a tool, but a gift from God to the believer that he may trust God in everything
- (Saving) faith comes by hearing the word of God, not everyday faith
- Faith is not increased by reading the word of God; it is a gift
- Gifts of the Spirit are not given to individuals to keep, but for a time to do a work of the Spirit
- We've gone after faith, gifts, blessings... only need Jesus
- People act desperately; flesh faith has a deadline
- Faith of Christ is at rest in the circumstances (children, finances...)

2009-09-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 27th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-15; Jeremiah 24:7; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:46

Topic: : Victory

Notes:
- Any effort to please or appease God is meaningless
- Old Testament shows that God requires perfection that we cannot achieve on our own
- Many of us have not had victory in areas of our lives; we despair...
- We have victory on  by the miracle of Christ
- Abandon all attempts... prayer, fasting will not bring victory
- We have flesh faith (David Wilkerson), trusting in our efforts
- 613 Jewish laws
- Sin is in the heart; cannot eliminate lust by plucking the eye
- Take up your cross and follow daily
- "Why have you forsaken me?"
- You have to die to present state...

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-15; Jeremiah 24:7; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:46

Topic: : Victory

Notes:
- Any effort to please or appease God is meaningless
- Old Testament shows that God requires perfection that we cannot achieve on our own
- Many of us have not had victory in areas of our lives; we despair...
- We have victory on  by the miracle of Christ
- Abandon all attempts... prayer, fasting will not bring victory
- We have flesh faith (David Wilkerson), trusting in our efforts
- 613 Jewish laws
- Sin is in the heart; cannot eliminate lust by plucking the eye
- Take up your cross and follow daily
- "Why have you forsaken me?"
- You have to die to present state...

Ref: I Corinthians 9:24-27; Colossians 1:19-23

Topic: Faithfulness

Notes:
- Run to win; be tempered in all areas of life
- Navy seals training
- My body is my biggest enemy; read, study, pray to bring it into subjection
- Lose  physical discipline and the spirit will suffer
- Through His death, we are blameless if we continue in the faith
- Stop dabbling in every wind of doctrine
- People try to persuade people to Jesus; we are only to preach Jesus

2009-09-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 20th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51; 25:1-13

Topic: : Faithfulness

Notes:
- The Lord's return should be priority in our thoughts
- People elsewhere are suffering for Christ; we donât have problems
- We have too much to do and no real desire for Jesus
- A sense of delay in His coming causes carnal living
- Parable of the fig tree: be aware of the times
- The second coming can be calculated but the rapture cannot
- Jesus saves you to wait for Him, then you will pray, seek, become conscientious about the way you live
- It's easy to get sloppy (story of messy hotel room)
- Parable of the ten virgins
- Unconditional eternal security without a holy life
- We donât have godly fear

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51; 25:1-13

Topic: : Faithfulness

Notes:
- The Lord's return should be priority in our thoughts
- People elsewhere are suffering for Christ; we donât have problems
- We have too much to do and no real desire for Jesus
- A sense of delay in His coming causes carnal living
- Parable of the fig tree: be aware of the times
- The second coming can be calculated but the rapture cannot
- Jesus saves you to wait for Him, then you will pray, seek, become conscientious about the way you live
- It's easy to get sloppy (story of messy hotel room)
- Parable of the ten virgins
- Unconditional eternal security without a holy life
- We donât have godly fear

Ref: Galatians 5:16; II Thessalonians 2:10-12

Topic: Sin

Notes:
- We're frustrated because we don't center everything on Jesus
- Don't believe you can be saved during tribulation... reserved for Jewish people
- We're under grace; a day will come that grace will end
- Spirit of delusion
- Sin has lost the stigma; we tolerate sin in the world an in our lives
- If you walk in the Spirit you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh
- Daniel purposed himself not to sin; make up your mind before you get there
- Giving more to anything than Jesus is idolatry
- Anything that influences you away from Spirit is flesh

2009-09-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 13th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-12

Topic: : False Teaching

Notes:
- You must test everything against scripture
- Your feelings can be your biggest deception
- You can be deceived by someone else, but also by yourself
- You reap what you sow; be merciless on your flesh
- The Bible is the only book with the anointing of God
- Numerology... false hope in claims
- The only thing that will help you is Christ Jesus
- Satan  has deceived people with so called gifts... prophecies, tongues
- Prophecies are to edify the church, not individuals
- Tribulation not to come until antichrist revealed (video Obama)
- Holy Spirit will never be taken from the earth
- Don't put faith in a miracle, sign or wonder or man

Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-12

Topic: : False Teaching

Notes:
- You must test everything against scripture
- Your feelings can be your biggest deception
- You can be deceived by someone else, but also by yourself
- You reap what you sow; be merciless on your flesh
- The Bible is the only book with the anointing of God
- Numerology... false hope in claims
- The only thing that will help you is Christ Jesus
- Satan  has deceived people with so called gifts... prophecies, tongues
- Prophecies are to edify the church, not individuals
- Tribulation not to come until antichrist revealed (video Obama)
- Holy Spirit will never be taken from the earth
- Don't put faith in a miracle, sign or wonder or man

Ref: I Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topic: Faithfulness

Notes:
- He will return-How Should I then live?
- Read the scriptures to build myself up that it abides in my heart.
- Pray without ceasing
- Controversies come up and people revert to race; we don't stay focused on Jesus
- Nothing more filthy or vile than politics
- Must be committed and involved in church to well rounded and fruit bearing

Scripture: John  3:16-21; Luke 10:25-29; 16:1-18; I Corinthians 7:10-16

Topic: : Sin

Notes:
- Jesus came into an already condemned world; who believes on Him is no longer condemned
- People hate truth because it exposes their sin; not just disapproval but a hatred of Jesus
- Human nature is to justify.  Psychology finds excuses.
- As long as you justify sin you'll never be saved
- The lawyer who asked "Who is my neighbor?"  Manager handling rich man's affairs...
- You cannot serve God and money.  There is teaching now that says that Jesus was rich, but He taught on the dangers of money
- People justify love of money: transfer of wealth to the believers
- What men admire sickens God: success, accumulation of wealth
- Men justify divorce for any reason.  Only acceptable reason is fornication, but God's desire is forgiveness and restoration.

Scripture: John  3:16-21; Luke 10:25-29; 16:1-18; I Corinthians 7:10-16

Topic: : Sin

Notes:
- Jesus came into an already condemned world; who believes on Him is no longer condemned
- People hate truth because it exposes their sin; not just disapproval but a hatred of Jesus
- Human nature is to justify.  Psychology finds excuses.
- As long as you justify sin you'll never be saved
- The lawyer who asked "Who is my neighbor?"  Manager handling rich man's affairs...
- You cannot serve God and money.  There is teaching now that says that Jesus was rich, but He taught on the dangers of money
- People justify love of money: transfer of wealth to the believers
- What men admire sickens God: success, accumulation of wealth
- Men justify divorce for any reason.  Only acceptable reason is fornication, but God's desire is forgiveness and restoration.

Ref: 1 Cor 15:57; Col 2:15

Topic: Victory

Notes:
- When you believe He gives you His completed work
- We already have victory
- Our thoughts should not be monopolized by issues, problems, children, finances...
- People get consumed with Satanâs attack; he is already defeated
- What you look for, you will see; youâll find Satan if you're looking
- Christian TV: faith giving, generation curses... not in Bible
- Shouldn't believe anything you cannot prove with scripture
- What you think/talk about will become real to you
- Stay away from those people, studies, specialized ministries
- Study the life of Jesus, His Word; desire an d glory in Him

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

Scripture: 2 Cor 7:9-11; Psa 51

Topic: : Repentance

Notes:
- An unclean spirit returns to house swept and in order
- You either belong to heaven or hell
- A nation or individual trying to do better without God will fail
- Steps & programs offer cheap ways to feel better about oneself
- Without repentance we fall deeper into sin with every return
- Can develop a seared conscience; our nation has no conscience
- We are responsible for those we put in political office
- Hopelessness will overtake you (Judas) and you feel you cannot be saved or delivered; worldly sorrow produces death
- You know youâve repented when you become diligent: read, pray...
- David & Joseph: sin is against God
- You will never forget your sin; flee every day

Scripture: 2 Cor 7:9-11; Psa 51

Topic: : Repentance

Notes:
- An unclean spirit returns to house swept and in order
- You either belong to heaven or hell
- A nation or individual trying to do better without God will fail
- Steps & programs offer cheap ways to feel better about oneself
- Without repentance we fall deeper into sin with every return
- Can develop a seared conscience; our nation has no conscience
- We are responsible for those we put in political office
- Hopelessness will overtake you (Judas) and you feel you cannot be saved or delivered; worldly sorrow produces death
- You know youâve repented when you become diligent: read, pray...
- David & Joseph: sin is against God
- You will never forget your sin; flee every day

Ref: Revelation 2:1-7; II Corinthians 12:12

Topic: Repentance

Notes:
- Believers at Ephesus look like good people
- Repentance is acknowledgement that you've tried it on your own
- Apostles, prophets... do they live up to scripture?  Apostles or liars?
- Ephesus had imposters as we do today.
- Nothing we do matters without Jesus
- Repent, do the first works: pray, read, rejoice, trust...
- First car.  First love things not complicated... long nights studying, praying
- Some do anything Christian, works, but how long since youâve smiled?
- Fasting gets me out of the way, burdens lighter
- Never disappointed when all I want is Jesus

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Topic: : Repentance

Notes:
- Parable of Wheat & Tares.  In church today people look/act like Christians but are not
- Repentance and works together
- Judge righteous judgement
- Rich man & Lazarus; the hereafter is real
- There will be prayer in hell
- Description of hell: pray/beg mercy, torment...
- Any day could be your last or Jesusâ return
- Unclean spirits... return if no repentance
- The blood of Jesus greater than anything
- If you are not living right, you are lost

Ref: Romans 6:1-4; I John 5:16-19

Topic: Repentance

Notes:
- When a person is saved, he is changed; American church says no necessary change
- God is able to save anybody from anything
- John the Baptists message was "Repent"
- How can you do what sinners do and not be a sinner?
- We will sin, but some sins a Christian will not commit: murder, abandon family...
- There is disregard today for repentance
- A sinner is the worst thing on earth
- People in church living in sin
- Must denounce old life; if you sin, judgement
- People are looking for grace...

2009-08-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 16th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I Peter 4:12-13; Matthew 4:1-11

Topic: : Temptation

Notes:
- This trial is preparing you for glory to come
- Christ was a man of no reputation
- I make deliberate decisions to give up rights
- Satan wants me to do God's will my way.
- Satan tempted Jesus same way he tempts us
- We don't want to endure but to take shortcut
- Satan's temptations seem good if we don't know scripture/aren't filled with Spirit
- Not about feeding people but preaching gospel
- Jesus didn't coerce people to belief by miracles
- To follow Jesus, have no expectations
- Revival tactics, healing services-religious show
- Parable of rich man and Lazarus
- We've redefined sin to accommodate ourselves
- When you love Jesus, you donât look for excuse to sin; either Jesus or devil in you

Scripture: I Peter 4:12-13; Matthew 4:1-11

Topic: : Temptation

Notes:
- This trial is preparing you for glory to come
- Christ was a man of no reputation
- I make deliberate decisions to give up rights
- Satan wants me to do God's will my way.
- Satan tempted Jesus same way he tempts us
- We don't want to endure but to take shortcut
- Satan's temptations seem good if we don't know scripture/aren't filled with Spirit
- Not about feeding people but preaching gospel
- Jesus didn't coerce people to belief by miracles
- To follow Jesus, have no expectations
- Revival tactics, healing services-religious show
- Parable of rich man and Lazarus
- We've redefined sin to accommodate ourselves
- When you love Jesus, you donât look for excuse to sin; either Jesus or devil in you

http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=88d37c6fd5c0e7f072f7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4

It is well worth the time to view. Our God is awesome!

2009-08-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 9th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I Corinthians 2:1-2; 15:1-2; Philippians 3:10

Topic: : The Gospel

Notes:
- (communion)
- Paul's preaching was always Jesus; we in America want more
- Teachers specialize in many subjects; we have erred from the faith
- Christian Counseling can only be effective once your heart has turned towards God
- The gifts are given to point to Christ, not so that ministries can be built
- To know Him and the power of His resurrection; fellowship in His sufferings
- Every difficulty we have because our relationship with Jesus  is hindered
- Winds of doctrine
- Christians notorious for trying to get back things God has removed
- No matter the pain, I'll do what He's called for
- Unless youâve believed in vain; turning church into political or social rally; Jesus not glorified

Scripture: I Corinthians 2:1-2; 15:1-2; Philippians 3:10

Topic: : The Gospel

Notes:
- (communion)
- Paul's preaching was always Jesus; we in America want more
- Teachers specialize in many subjects; we have erred from the faith
- Christian Counseling can only be effective once your heart has turned towards God
- The gifts are given to point to Christ, not so that ministries can be built
- To know Him and the power of His resurrection; fellowship in His sufferings
- Every difficulty we have because our relationship with Jesus  is hindered
- Winds of doctrine
- Christians notorious for trying to get back things God has removed
- No matter the pain, I'll do what He's called for
- Unless youâve believed in vain; turning church into political or social rally; Jesus not glorified

Ref: Micah 7:8-10; I John 5:4-5

Topic: Victory

Notes:
- Israel recognized sin against God, repented, warned enemy not to taunt them.
- There's a penalty for those who taunt His people
- I will fall, but I will get up again; Jesus has pleaded my case
- Whatever is born of God overcomes the world
- Victory is believing Jesus is the Son of God
- Childlike faith
- We complicate our faith; some travel far for prayer of a particular man
- Spirits of infirmity, fear, lying, laziness, competition, divorce, lust...

Scripture: Galatians 3:7-14; Genesis 3:14-19; Exodus 20:5-6; Revelation 22:3-4

Topic: : False Teaching

Notes:
- First curses: man, woman, serpent, ground
- Generational curses-no graven images
- Revelation states "no more curses"
- Generation curses don't apply to saved
- Earth still cursed; sinners still cursed
- People look for a man to identify/break curses
- Jesus' definition of free different than ours
- Racial curses (descendants of Ham)
- Story of ministerâs gathering, spirit of anger
- Story of construction job, curses written on the wall (and covered); curses towards us covered
- We all have deficiencies: social, emotional... not curses.

Scripture: Galatians 3:7-14; Genesis 3:14-19; Exodus 20:5-6; Revelation 22:3-4

Topic: : False Teaching

Notes:
- First curses: man, woman, serpent, ground
- Generational curses-no graven images
- Revelation states "no more curses"
- Generation curses don't apply to saved
- Earth still cursed; sinners still cursed
- People look for a man to identify/break curses
- Jesus' definition of free different than ours
- Racial curses (descendants of Ham)
- Story of ministerâs gathering, spirit of anger
- Story of construction job, curses written on the wall (and covered); curses towards us covered
- We all have deficiencies: social, emotional... not curses.

Ref: John 21:20-22; Hebrews 11:30-40

Topic: Faithfulness

Notes:
- Singled out Kristine, a new Christian, as target
- Paul was moved by Spirit to write to Ephesus
- Paul chosen to deliver gospel to Gentiles
- Jesus to reclaim Israel and reveal Himself as deliverer
- We were chosen before creation
- Jesus took our shame/blame
- We are holy in Jesus
- Adoption into the Kingdom
- We'll mess up as long as we live
- We can approach God by the grace of Jesus
- He chastens those He loves; the saved will sin
- Generational curses were Old Testament

2009-07-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 26th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42; Acts 20; I Kings 20

Topic: : Prayer

Notes:
- We don't understand the fundamentals anymore; looking for big play; lost heart & soul
- All prayers should be about wanting what God wants; spiritual maturity realized I don't know what I need but trusts God & His will
- Sorrows come because we want
- Finish your race with joy
- Jesus didn't want to go to cross but endured it for the Joy set before Him
- God doesn't change; we canât change His mind
- Prayer lines us up with His will
- Battle against sin won in the garden
- Prayer shows faith; God moved when we pray
- Live in prayer; cannot stay in prayer closet
- Christianity is not imitating Jesus, but letting Jesus live through you
- Read the Bible; God doesnât need someone to explain Himself to you, only Holy Spirit
- Fortune cookies
- Syrians defeated by Israel in hills and plains

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42; Acts 20; I Kings 20

Topic: : Prayer

Notes:
- We don't understand the fundamentals anymore; looking for big play; lost heart & soul
- All prayers should be about wanting what God wants; spiritual maturity realized I don't know what I need but trusts God & His will
- Sorrows come because we want
- Finish your race with joy
- Jesus didn't want to go to cross but endured it for the Joy set before Him
- God doesn't change; we canât change His mind
- Prayer lines us up with His will
- Battle against sin won in the garden
- Prayer shows faith; God moved when we pray
- Live in prayer; cannot stay in prayer closet
- Christianity is not imitating Jesus, but letting Jesus live through you
- Read the Bible; God doesnât need someone to explain Himself to you, only Holy Spirit
- Fortune cookies
- Syrians defeated by Israel in hills and plains

Ref: John 21:20-22; Hebrews 11:30-40

Topic: Faithfulness

Notes:
- Jesus said to Peter "Follow Me."
- Peter turned and took his eyes off Jesus
- Paul warned against comparing ourselves to each other
- Equality cannot be transferred to Kingdom
- He has a plan for you unlike that for anyone
- Pastors called to feed, not grow a church
- We do not choose when loved ones die
- Man looks on outward appearance; we do not know what's others are going through
- Be faithful to God who has called you

2009-07-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 19th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Topic: : Faith

Notes:
- Pope Benedictâs call for global economy
- The just live by faith, not miracles, proof...
- At some point everyone will face tragedy
- God is glorified in our trust for Him
- Situations donât change God; prayer doesnât change things.  Prayer changes us.
- Our lives are not about miracles; we have authority over devil, not over things
- We have no need to fleece God
- You donât know what youâll do in tragedy
- Faith is not an intellectual understanding
- Faith is deliberate commitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ
- We move as the Spirit moves
- The key to a life of faith is to be attached to nothing but Jesus
- He died to save souls, not to fix problems

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Topic: : Faith

Notes:
- Pope Benedictâs call for global economy
- The just live by faith, not miracles, proof...
- At some point everyone will face tragedy
- God is glorified in our trust for Him
- Situations donât change God; prayer doesnât change things.  Prayer changes us.
- Our lives are not about miracles; we have authority over devil, not over things
- We have no need to fleece God
- You donât know what youâll do in tragedy
- Faith is not an intellectual understanding
- Faith is deliberate commitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ
- We move as the Spirit moves
- The key to a life of faith is to be attached to nothing but Jesus
- He died to save souls, not to fix problems

Ref: Hebrews 8:1-6, 13; II Corinthians 3:5-6; Ephesians 2:1; Revelation 1:1-7

Topic: Mercy

Notes:
- Old Testament is not obsolete; Old covenant is but scriptures are divinely inspired
- The law brought death... shows man we cannot please God.  New covenant brings life
- By Jesus death we are perfected and enabled to approach God ourselves
- Seventh Day Adventists, Catholics
- People are looking for a sign, proof... If you need more than Jesus, youâve never met Him
- We miss it often, think we hear from God
- He is rich in mercy; by grace we are saved
- He doesnât see you as you do, but as a King & Priest, heirs & joint heirs of Jesus Christ

2009-07-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 12th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6, 10, 12-13; II Corinthians 1:20

Topic: : Scripture

Notes:
- We are in a better day under a better covenant
- We are not called to observe Jewish festivals
- Everything represented by the Passover, we have in Jesus
- Pentecost, law thru Moses; grace thru Jesus, empowered by Holy Spirit
- Old Testament points to Jesus, but Jesus is the truth; not hidden in New Testament
- Can learn in Old Testament: creation, sin, election, mercy of God...
- In Ark of the Covenant: Aaron's rod, pot of manna, copy of the law
- Holy Spirit in me replaces ten commandments
- Iâm made righteous thru Jesus Christ
- Expiration dates; It is Finished
- Telephone operator, automobile crank, muskets, multi-vitamin... Jesus is all I need
- Salvation: deliverance, soundness, safety, preservation, healing
- He is not far from anyone, will not reject who comes to Him

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6, 10, 12-13; II Corinthians 1:20

Topic: : Scripture

Notes:
- We are in a better day under a better covenant
- We are not called to observe Jewish festivals
- Everything represented by the Passover, we have in Jesus
- Pentecost, law thru Moses; grace thru Jesus, empowered by Holy Spirit
- Old Testament points to Jesus, but Jesus is the truth; not hidden in New Testament
- Can learn in Old Testament: creation, sin, election, mercy of God...
- In Ark of the Covenant: Aaron's rod, pot of manna, copy of the law
- Holy Spirit in me replaces ten commandments
- Iâm made righteous thru Jesus Christ
- Expiration dates; It is Finished
- Telephone operator, automobile crank, muskets, multi-vitamin... Jesus is all I need
- Salvation: deliverance, soundness, safety, preservation, healing
- He is not far from anyone, will not reject who comes to Him

Ref: Acts 19:11-12; 1 Cor 12

Topic: Healing

Notes:

Scripture: Pslam 103:10; 1Cor 15:9; Luke 17; Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Kings 8:12

Topic: : Spiritual Warfare

Notes:

Scripture: Pslam 103:10; 1Cor 15:9; Luke 17; Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Kings 8:12

Topic: : Spiritual Warfare

Notes:

Ref: Judges 8:32-35; Acts 14:8-19; 28:1-6

Topic: Weakness

Notes:

- Don't make rash vows; you won't keep them and will not convince God to move
- Our inconsistency is revealed when vows made
- The people forgot what Gideon had done
- People are fickle, change, change our minds
- If you have a friend that will love you no matter what, you have a great treasure
- Put your faith in people, government... anyone of this world and you will be disappointed
- We're all alike, think and wrestle the same
- Don't put hope in people, be ready to be disappointed, live for the Lord

Scripture: Judges 8:22-27; Proverbs 4:23-27

Topic: : Endurance

Notes:
- Gideon made Ephod from earrings of defeated armies in his desire to do something for God; it became a trap to he and his family
- Don't make quick decisions; consult God
- God doesn't call people to build great buildings... hospitals, campgrounds, etc.
- God not looking for what we can do, but for a broken and contrite spirit... trust and obey
- All we know when we walk by faith is that we are of the Truth, that He hears us when we pray, and that all things work for the good...
- I am disappointed with myself because I have confidence in myself
- Referenced story in biker bar, lying...
- Going to heaven by His grace, not my strength
- Stop trying to be like Jesus; be occupied with who He is, not what He did
- The Word is the source of life, fellowship
- Put something religious in front of unsaved people and they will worship it

Scripture: Judges 8:22-27; Proverbs 4:23-27

Topic: : Endurance

Notes:
- Gideon made Ephod from earrings of defeated armies in his desire to do something for God; it became a trap to he and his family
- Don't make quick decisions; consult God
- God doesn't call people to build great buildings... hospitals, campgrounds, etc.
- God not looking for what we can do, but for a broken and contrite spirit... trust and obey
- All we know when we walk by faith is that we are of the Truth, that He hears us when we pray, and that all things work for the good...
- I am disappointed with myself because I have confidence in myself
- Referenced story in biker bar, lying...
- Going to heaven by His grace, not my strength
- Stop trying to be like Jesus; be occupied with who He is, not what He did
- The Word is the source of life, fellowship
- Put something religious in front of unsaved people and they will worship it

Ref: Judges 6:36-40

Topic: Faith

Notes:

 - Gideon and fleeces; we do not put fleeces before God today (O.T. vs. N.T.)
- In Old Testament, God came upon people for a time to do extraordinary things; we have the Holy Spirit within us
- Gideon asked God to prove himself but we have assurance through the Spirit
- Nothing is impossible with God; walk by faith
- We must not rely on our resources
- God trims us down so we give him glory
- The kingdom of God does not advance by material things
- Early Church of God was rural, uneducated and grew worldwide by simple faith and truth
- We are a seminar-sick church... Faith

Scripture: Judges 8:4

Topic: : Endurance

Notes:

Scripture: Judges 8:4

Topic: : Endurance

Notes:

Topic: Assurance

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Topic: Faithfulness

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Topic: Faithfulness

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Ref: Daniel 3:16-18; Isaiah 55:8-9; II Timothy 1:12; Ephesians 1:11

Topic: Hope

Notes:

- Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego
- We know what God can do
- We grasp for hope, unable to accept God's will
- God's result better than what weâd choose
- Do not test God; Trust Him
- Scripture doesnât describe God but reveals Him that we may know Him, not understand Him
- Jesus bypassed many more than He healed
- James Hopper, Dr. Voorhis' grandson
- Don't give false hope
- We want relief; He is getting glory for Himself
- He is faithful because He is God

2009-05-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 31st, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37; Numbers13

Topic: : Purpose

Notes:
- With the Spirit comes power to live victorious
- For youth: how to live when you leave; remember who you are in Christ
- Most people are going the wrong way
- The crowd will not do the extraordinary
- The spies in the land of Canaan... grasshoppers
- As Christians, we hide amongst ourselves instead of showing Jesus to people
- When you realize who you are in Christ, your view of everyone else changes
- No individual drive; mob mentality
- School of fish have no leader, movement but no direction
- Donât overestimate devil or underestimate God

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37; Numbers13

Topic: : Purpose

Notes:
- With the Spirit comes power to live victorious
- For youth: how to live when you leave; remember who you are in Christ
- Most people are going the wrong way
- The crowd will not do the extraordinary
- The spies in the land of Canaan... grasshoppers
- As Christians, we hide amongst ourselves instead of showing Jesus to people
- When you realize who you are in Christ, your view of everyone else changes
- No individual drive; mob mentality
- School of fish have no leader, movement but no direction
- Donât overestimate devil or underestimate God

Ref: II Timothy 8

Topic: Depression

Notes:

- Acknowledgement: Dr. & Margaret Voorhis 59th Wedding Anniversary
- Will eventually look back and consider your life; how have you lived?
- Paul was confident he fought a good fight
- The more you fear God, the less you fear man
- As long as you live will have to face the enemy
- Deep depression but determined: until God changes things, I will fight the good fight

2009-05-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 24th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I Thessalonians 1:8-10; Romans 8:18-23; Hebrews 9:27-28; Matthew 11

Topic: : Endurance

Notes:
- You don't negotiate with terrorists, devil, sin (pirates)
- Thessalonica - idolatrous, living for what cannot satisfy. Came to faith in Christ
- Rapture, tribulation, Christ's reign 1000 yrs.
- We wait for things worth waiting for.
- All creation is waiting to be delivered from the bondage of corruption
- If we eagerly await Jesus' return, we will not fit in.  This is not our world
- Be ready; salvation is near
- Heaven: a real place, where Jesus is; no sickness, pain,, sorrow, death, temptation...
- Only one thing will send you to Hell: not believing on Jesus

Scripture: I Thessalonians 1:8-10; Romans 8:18-23; Hebrews 9:27-28; Matthew 11

Topic: : Endurance

Notes:
- You don't negotiate with terrorists, devil, sin (pirates)
- Thessalonica - idolatrous, living for what cannot satisfy. Came to faith in Christ
- Rapture, tribulation, Christ's reign 1000 yrs.
- We wait for things worth waiting for.
- All creation is waiting to be delivered from the bondage of corruption
- If we eagerly await Jesus' return, we will not fit in.  This is not our world
- Be ready; salvation is near
- Heaven: a real place, where Jesus is; no sickness, pain,, sorrow, death, temptation...
- Only one thing will send you to Hell: not believing on Jesus

Ref: II Corinthians 4:16-18; 5:1-4

Topic: Endurance

Notes:

- Believers see what others cannot; amidst agitation may have peace
- When earthly tent is taken down, a heavenly house will be built
- What is seen is temporary; unseen eternal
- No way to escape burdens; we need them
- Light affliction for a moment; eternal glory
- Glory is the manifestation of God
- Things are changing; donât latch onto things that will evaporate
- Moses decided to suffer with Godâs people instead of enjoying treasures of Egypt

2009-05-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 17th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: II Corinthians 4:16-18

Topic: : Obedience

Notes:
- Gasoline engine designed to run on gasoline; you are designed to obtain life from God
- Happy only if you serve Christ
- People confess with mouth but deny in deed
- Nothing more important than praying/reading
- Salvation based on His Word, not a "touch"
- Pentecost mutated into Pentecostalism: rely on feeling, touch, a word... promotes screaming, prosperity ($), impartation of gifts
- True Pentecost comes from the pure Word of God preached...
- No human ever out of control in the Spirit
- True prosperity is to know and live for Christ
- There is power in the Spirit to see Jesus in adversity, to rejoice and be renewed
- Suffering now not comparable to coming glory

Scripture: II Corinthians 4:16-18

Topic: : Obedience

Notes:
- Gasoline engine designed to run on gasoline; you are designed to obtain life from God
- Happy only if you serve Christ
- People confess with mouth but deny in deed
- Nothing more important than praying/reading
- Salvation based on His Word, not a "touch"
- Pentecost mutated into Pentecostalism: rely on feeling, touch, a word... promotes screaming, prosperity ($), impartation of gifts
- True Pentecost comes from the pure Word of God preached...
- No human ever out of control in the Spirit
- True prosperity is to know and live for Christ
- There is power in the Spirit to see Jesus in adversity, to rejoice and be renewed
- Suffering now not comparable to coming glory

Ref: II Corinthians 4:16-18

Topic: Endurance

Notes:

- It is possible to lose heart when staring at things that will pass away
- I want to be an instrument of God, to help people see the light
- At some point you must make the decision and change, realizing sin will take you to hell
- We all need revival in our families
- Keep yourselves in the love of God
- Become desperate; walk away from people, etc.
- Church attendance, alcohol, CDs, DVDs...
- Youth called to altar...

Scripture: John 6:27-33; Revelation 20:11-15; Mark 6; Matthew 11:20-24; 7:21-23

Topic: : Judgement

Notes:
- Just believe in Jesus; cannot impress Him
- Eat the flesh, drink the blood
- Believers will be judged for works/rewards, but Jesus took judgement for sin on the cross
- Sinners judged by books (conscience, words, secret words and works, public works, life)
- Is Jesus your life?
- No defender at white throne  judgement
- When judgement rendered for eternal damnation there will be no mercy
- What will be your defense?

Scripture: John 6:27-33; Revelation 20:11-15; Mark 6; Matthew 11:20-24; 7:21-23

Topic: : Judgement

Notes:
- Just believe in Jesus; cannot impress Him
- Eat the flesh, drink the blood
- Believers will be judged for works/rewards, but Jesus took judgement for sin on the cross
- Sinners judged by books (conscience, words, secret words and works, public works, life)
- Is Jesus your life?
- No defender at white throne  judgement
- When judgement rendered for eternal damnation there will be no mercy
- What will be your defense?

Ref: Genesis 15:8-11

Topic: Obedience

Notes:

- Most important thing to do in suffering is pray
- When cheerful, sing a song; when sick call for elders to pray and anoint
- These are Jesus' instructions; do your part
- A prayer of faith will save the sick
- Confess to one another; we're all struggling
- Effective, fervent prayer
- Strong, compassionate preaching
- If I regard sin the Lord will not hear me
- Praying makes one righteous; righteousness makes one want to pray
- Abraham drove away the vultures
- Power in purity, blessings in determination 

2009-05-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 3rd, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I John 4:19; 5:3; Matthew 7:24-27

Topic: : Covenants

Notes:
- Notional Christians-social, relational church membership, no sense of a different life or what Jesus taught
- Church growth with no knowledge of founder
- Bible study with alcohol; when no difference between believer/ unbeliever, believer at fault
- Will not allow filth to become common to me
- Queen of England visits Canada...
- Covenant with Abraham
- We cannot love Him without obeying Him...
- Many find an excuse to walk away (marriage) and someone to agree with them
- Not about your happiness; how may I serve?
- God prepares for those that love Him: Jonah, Abraham
- We give ourselves to God without condition 

Scripture: I John 4:19; 5:3; Matthew 7:24-27

Topic: : Covenants

Notes:
- Notional Christians-social, relational church membership, no sense of a different life or what Jesus taught
- Church growth with no knowledge of founder
- Bible study with alcohol; when no difference between believer/ unbeliever, believer at fault
- Will not allow filth to become common to me
- Queen of England visits Canada...
- Covenant with Abraham
- We cannot love Him without obeying Him...
- Many find an excuse to walk away (marriage) and someone to agree with them
- Not about your happiness; how may I serve?
- God prepares for those that love Him: Jonah, Abraham
- We give ourselves to God without condition 

Topic: Prayer

Notes:
- We get caught up in our own cares in prayer
- Jesus told us to pray for peace of Jerusalem; would not have were there not to be peace
- WWII Patton, 1967 Battle for Jerusalem
- World cannot understand; see it as God sees it
- Jerusalem signifies God's redemptive program
- 2nd coming of Messiah tied to the repentance of Israel; Satan trying to stop Jews from hearing and believing so Jesus will not return
- Pray that His work be done
- Thereâs no neutral territory in spiritual warfare

Ref: I Kings 20:22-23, 28; Deuteronomy 11:10

Topic: Change

Notes:

- God's land is of hills and valleys; not easy but water supplied from heaven
- Valleys are for restoration; He comes to us.
- He makes me to lie down... we can be so driven that we damage ourselves spiritually
- The hardest life you will ever try to live is the Christian life without prayer and daily reading
- On the mountain we are changed; come to Him
- Elijah on Mount Carmel

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 121:1-2

Topic: : Faith

Notes:
- Christians have given the world a bad view; we should be joyous people
- Faith is not meant to move mountains
- See God in the mountain; He put it there
- Mountains do not grow; God moves us closer
- Tasty Freeze-everything from God is good

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 121:1-2

Topic: : Faith

Notes:
- Christians have given the world a bad view; we should be joyous people
- Faith is not meant to move mountains
- See God in the mountain; He put it there
- Mountains do not grow; God moves us closer
- Tasty Freeze-everything from God is good

Ref: Psalm 116:8-14

Topic: Servanthood

Notes:

2009-04-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 19th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Psalm 2; Acts 4:23-31; Romans 12:1

Topic: : Spiritual Warfare

Notes:
- Our thinking is worldly though we act spiritual
- Must think spiritually or our prayers fall to the ground-our prayers should be answered
- We talk about our culture, faith, society
- The world hates God; devil despises the Word
- The attack is against Jesus, not us; persecution of the Church is not personal-between Christ and the devil
- Be thankful for weakness, suffering for Christ
- Out of my weakness, infirmity, emptiness comes Godâs glory, strength, ability
- We're taught pride of race, religion...
- Fireman's Bible, Police, African-American...
- We have a sin problem; our hope is Jesus

Scripture Ref: Psalm 2; Acts 4:23-31; Romans 12:1

Topic: : Spiritual Warfare

Notes:
- Our thinking is worldly though we act spiritual
- Must think spiritually or our prayers fall to the ground-our prayers should be answered
- We talk about our culture, faith, society
- The world hates God; devil despises the Word
- The attack is against Jesus, not us; persecution of the Church is not personal-between Christ and the devil
- Be thankful for weakness, suffering for Christ
- Out of my weakness, infirmity, emptiness comes Godâs glory, strength, ability
- We're taught pride of race, religion...
- Fireman's Bible, Police, African-American...
- We have a sin problem; our hope is Jesus

Scripture Ref: Luke 24:36-53; Romans 6:4-5

Topic: : Resurrection

Notes:
- What is the significance of the resurrection?
- Jesus died that we might live powerful effective lives in His name
- Jesus showed disciples that He indeed rose in the flesh; He is alive.
- Easter is not some annual holy day, but a lifestyle, to live in resurrection power
- He overcame death that we might live with Him eternally and to walk as He walked
- You know you are saved when the old life is gone, when you no longer live in sin
- God recognizes one who confesses sin, gets up and walks a new life
- We need constant interaction with Jesus, a relationship in tact.  Jesus ate with them.
- Relationship through prayer and reading
- Repentance and forgiveness are the door into the kingdom, the only preaching understood by sinners.
- Wait patiently on the Lord.  Worship Him.
- Ought to have great Joy.
- The Bible is the only "Word" we need.

2009-04-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Resurrection morning April 12th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Luke 24:36-53; Romans 6:4-5

Topic: : Resurrection

Notes:
- What is the significance of the resurrection?
- Jesus died that we might live powerful effective lives in His name
- Jesus showed disciples that He indeed rose in the flesh; He is alive.
- Easter is not some annual holy day, but a lifestyle, to live in resurrection power
- He overcame death that we might live with Him eternally and to walk as He walked
- You know you are saved when the old life is gone, when you no longer live in sin
- God recognizes one who confesses sin, gets up and walks a new life
- We need constant interaction with Jesus, a relationship in tact.  Jesus ate with them.
- Relationship through prayer and reading
- Repentance and forgiveness are the door into the kingdom, the only preaching understood by sinners.
- Wait patiently on the Lord.  Worship Him.
- Ought to have great Joy.
- The Bible is the only "Word" we need.

Scripture Ref: Luke 24:36-53; Romans 6:4-5

Topic: : Resurrection

Notes:
- What is the significance of the resurrection?
- Jesus died that we might live powerful effective lives in His name
- Jesus showed disciples that He indeed rose in the flesh; He is alive.
- Easter is not some annual holy day, but a lifestyle, to live in resurrection power
- He overcame death that we might live with Him eternally and to walk as He walked
- You know you are saved when the old life is gone, when you no longer live in sin
- God recognizes one who confesses sin, gets up and walks a new life
- We need constant interaction with Jesus, a relationship in tact.  Jesus ate with them.
- Relationship through prayer and reading
- Repentance and forgiveness are the door into the kingdom, the only preaching understood by sinners.
- Wait patiently on the Lord.  Worship Him.
- Ought to have great Joy.
- The Bible is the only "Word" we need.

2009-04-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 5th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Romans 13:11-14; I Corinthians 2:13-16; 7:29-31

Topic: : Holy Living

Notes:
- Time to awaken; the end is near
- Make sure your heart is right with God
- The church is too comfortable with the world
- What difference do they see in us?
- Spiritual, natural, carnal man
- No man can serve two masters
- Don't get distracted by earthly matters
- Use but donât abuse God's blessings
- God is moving miraculously around the world
- Don't get down to business, get left in rapture
- Those after the flesh think on things of the flesh; what has your mind been on?

Scripture Ref: Romans 13:11-14; I Corinthians 2:13-16; 7:29-31

Topic: : Holy Living

Notes:
- Time to awaken; the end is near
- Make sure your heart is right with God
- The church is too comfortable with the world
- What difference do they see in us?
- Spiritual, natural, carnal man
- No man can serve two masters
- Don't get distracted by earthly matters
- Use but donât abuse God's blessings
- God is moving miraculously around the world
- Don't get down to business, get left in rapture
- Those after the flesh think on things of the flesh; what has your mind been on?

Ref: Hebrews 12:25-29; 1; 3:11-13

Topic: Obedience

Notes:

- Charge to choose/study by topic in scripture
- We must move higher; our level of commitment unacceptable
- Prayer life, hunger, study must increase
- We've built a faith to accommodate western materialistic thinking
- That I may know Him
- Charlie Gibson reports signs of the 2nd coming
- Responsible to obey what we read; judgement when unwilling to obey
- A shaking to occur to remove what is unneeded
- Christ between thieves "Do you not fear God?"
- Consuming fire to burn up what is unlike Jesus
- We must seek Jesus outside the gates; bear His reproach
- When God speaks, He awaits a response

2009-03-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 29th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Galatians 6:14; John 14:27; Isaiah 26:3, 20-21; Exodus 8; 9; 10; 33:22

Topic: : Holy Living

Notes:
- Paul, a Jew, to teach Christ alone
- Stay on this side of the cross
- Thereâs nothing to go back to in the world
- Do not be troubled or afraid
- He IS your peace; keep your mind on Him
- Perfect peace when your enemy (world) is dead
- People trying to be Christians without knowing Christ; How do you know?  Nothing satisfies you but Jesus.
- Make Him your life; put off the old man daily, let Jesus change your mind
- We glance at Jesus but don't gaze at Jesus
- Put a barrier between you and the world
- What you commit to God, He will keep
- God makes a difference between world/ His people; 10 plagues against Egypt

Scripture Ref: Galatians 6:14; John 14:27; Isaiah 26:3, 20-21; Exodus 8; 9; 10; 33:22

Topic: : Holy Living

Notes:
- Paul, a Jew, to teach Christ alone
- Stay on this side of the cross
- Thereâs nothing to go back to in the world
- Do not be troubled or afraid
- He IS your peace; keep your mind on Him
- Perfect peace when your enemy (world) is dead
- People trying to be Christians without knowing Christ; How do you know?  Nothing satisfies you but Jesus.
- Make Him your life; put off the old man daily, let Jesus change your mind
- We glance at Jesus but don't gaze at Jesus
- Put a barrier between you and the world
- What you commit to God, He will keep
- God makes a difference between world/ His people; 10 plagues against Egypt

Ref: Revelation 19:1-8; Ephesians 5:25-27; James 1:27

Topic: Obedience

Notes:

- Church attendance picked up with economic crisis because people upset over assets, not sin
- Pressure against Israel increases everyday
- Supper of the Lamb prepared for those who diligently sought to please Him
- 10 parallels between the exodus and rapture
- If not troubled by this world, we've grown accustomed, then not seeking deliverance
- He's not coming back for a worldly church
- Iâm a breath away from eternity; it's time to stop playing church

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:5-6; II Timothy 2:1-4; Mark 11; John 15:1-4; Matthew 3:10; Psalm 101:2-4

Topic: : Purpose

Notes:
- Enoch & Timothy
- Time for us to simplify our lives, removing weeds for sake of grass, sucker limbs for sake of tree (story of arborist)
- Jesus cursed the fig tree because it was fruitless
- If you please the Lord, you will bear fruit
- Church full of counterfeit Christians, unsaved
- The more I love Him, the more I hate evil
- Must be vigilant to pleas the Lord all the time
- Sin besets us gradually
- Fishing with Pastor Mack: fish barely hooked, but hooked nonetheless, as sin hooks us
- Don't give opportunity to sin

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:5-6; II Timothy 2:1-4; Mark 11; John 15:1-4; Matthew 3:10; Psalm 101:2-4

Topic: : Purpose

Notes:
- Enoch & Timothy
- Time for us to simplify our lives, removing weeds for sake of grass, sucker limbs for sake of tree (story of arborist)
- Jesus cursed the fig tree because it was fruitless
- If you please the Lord, you will bear fruit
- Church full of counterfeit Christians, unsaved
- The more I love Him, the more I hate evil
- Must be vigilant to pleas the Lord all the time
- Sin besets us gradually
- Fishing with Pastor Mack: fish barely hooked, but hooked nonetheless, as sin hooks us
- Don't give opportunity to sin

Ref: II Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 40:6-10, 16-17

Topic: Prayer

Notes:

- Until broken, humbled, needy, prayers in vain
- Be unwilling to follow any longer from far off
- We are useless, pitiful without touch from God
- A fresh touch from God on a regular basis in necessary to live a life for Him
- Stir yourself up to take hold of God; seek the Lord; break up fallow ground
- We stay busy; must cancel some things to get before God
- Mind runs around while you try to pray?  Let it happen and pray in the Spirit
- Stop trying to harness the mind or trying to envision the Lord.  Just worship Him
- Hunting Dogs
- Seek Him; pray & read; pray "search me"

Scripture Ref: Luke 8:16-21; Isaiah 64:6-7; Hebrews 12:28-29; 10:24-29

Topic: : Obedience

Notes:
- When you hear from God, you are responsible
- Be careful what you hear, how you hear
- If you obey, he will show you more; until you receive prayerfully, you will never advance
- Progression to the ability to hear from God: innocent, sensitive, formality, careless, confused, carnal, closed ears
- With carnal ears, you  want to hear what makes you feel good, but have impaired ability to rightly divide
- Grab every truth and act on it
- It is now harder to preach than ever before, harder to move people
- We no longer fear God, have lost respect, believe His grace allows us to live any way
- Being in church keeps us alert, serious

Scripture Ref: Luke 8:16-21; Isaiah 64:6-7; Hebrews 12:28-29; 10:24-29

Topic: : Obedience

Notes:
- When you hear from God, you are responsible
- Be careful what you hear, how you hear
- If you obey, he will show you more; until you receive prayerfully, you will never advance
- Progression to the ability to hear from God: innocent, sensitive, formality, careless, confused, carnal, closed ears
- With carnal ears, you  want to hear what makes you feel good, but have impaired ability to rightly divide
- Grab every truth and act on it
- It is now harder to preach than ever before, harder to move people
- We no longer fear God, have lost respect, believe His grace allows us to live any way
- Being in church keeps us alert, serious

Ref: II Timothy 3:1-5; 4:1-5; II Chronicles 7:14

Topic: Judgement

Notes:

- Shooting of Baptist Pastor in Illinois
- Society is willing to die for their cause
- If God doesn't keep us, our attempts are feeble
- A productive church is a target for the enemy
- I will not leave this world unto God ordains
- Last daysâ violence like weâve never seen
- Pray a hedge of protection; get to where all we do is by prayer
- David Wilkerson email
- TV, tattoos, piercing
- Judgement of the Lord hanging over our heads
- Things will not get better
- Paul perplexed by many idols in Athens
- We should be more perplexed by this world as we get before God
- Prosperity, seed faith giving (false doctrines)
- How would you behave if your children were inside your burning home?

2009-03-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 8th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: John 14:19-24; I John 4:9; 3:6-9; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 2:6-7; Mark 4:16; II Peter 1:10

Topic: : Obedience

Notes:
- Our lives should mimic the life of Christ
- People living in sin often feel closer to God than ever
- Love for Christ is not a feeling, but obedience
- He is precious to us; A Christian longs for Him
- When saved you will leave this world behind
- People have false sense of security that it doesn't matter how they live their lives
- What you are isn't good enough for Him
- Run with patience; look at Jesus
- Seed on stony ground
- Counterfeit faith; people believe they are saved
- Righteous behavior distinguishes real faithâ
- Samson went back and forth from the Lord

Scripture Ref: John 14:19-24; I John 4:9; 3:6-9; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 2:6-7; Mark 4:16; II Peter 1:10

Topic: : Obedience

Notes:
- Our lives should mimic the life of Christ
- People living in sin often feel closer to God than ever
- Love for Christ is not a feeling, but obedience
- He is precious to us; A Christian longs for Him
- When saved you will leave this world behind
- People have false sense of security that it doesn't matter how they live their lives
- What you are isn't good enough for Him
- Run with patience; look at Jesus
- Seed on stony ground
- Counterfeit faith; people believe they are saved
- Righteous behavior distinguishes real faithâ
- Samson went back and forth from the Lord

Ref: Psalm 63:1-8; 38:9; Isaiah 26:9

Topic: Prayer

Notes:

- Testimony: John
- Your wilderness is Godâs gift to prepare you
- God teaches us great things in dark places
- We lose that first realization of who Jesus is and what He has done in my life
- Need to get back to earnest hunger, prayer, desire for the Lord

Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:1-3; Acts 6:1-4; Psalm 16:8, 9, 11; Relationship

Topic: ; Relationship

Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:1-3; Acts 6:1-4; Psalm 16:8, 9, 11; Relationship

Topic: ; Relationship

Scripture Ref: Acts 4:23-31

Topic: Prayer

Notes:

- Religious leaders upset about healing that was drawing attention to Jesus
- Told the apostles not to speak in His name
- Apostles would only speak truth; went to prayer seeking boldness to continue
- They didn't pray to get out of trouble
- God's looking for people glad to be in His will desiring boldness to speak Word of God
- We pray for the wrong things when we get into trouble (ex. Shaking of the building)

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:12-17

Topic: Obedience

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:12-17

Topic: Obedience

Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6; I Corinthians 14:1-4; 14:13-19; Romans 8:26-28

Topic: Prayer

Notes:

- Supplication is a realm of prayer; you pour yourself out, feel like you're dying
- Prayer in the Spirit is Spirit praying thru you
- There is no victory without supplication
- Not enthusiasm; sin-shattering experience
- You have not prayed through if you still carry the burden
- Tongues is speaking to God by the Spirit
- Prophesying edifies the church, tongues oneself
- It is the goodness of God taking stuff from us

Scripture Ref: Revelation 18:4; Titus 2:11-14; I John 2:15-17; Ephesians 2:10

Topic: Purpose

Notes:
- We trust in the present world system to take care of us; faith in self rather than God
- Look to Babylon to provide, promote, protect
- In time will see Babylon fail
- We have too much; so busy we try to work God into our lives
- Preachers in the old days were called and sought and followed God
- Babylon operates in power and spirit of flesh
- We don't depend on God; teach our children to worship God but not to depend on Him
- Parents should back off
- You cannot really believe in God until you've learned to depend on Him
- People feel humiliated; God calls it humbling
- God has a work for you to do

2009-02-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 15th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Revelation 18:4; Titus 2:11-14; I John 2:15-17; Ephesians 2:10

Topic: Purpose

Notes:
- We trust in the present world system to take care of us; faith in self rather than God
- Look to Babylon to provide, promote, protect
- In time will see Babylon fail
- We have too much; so busy we try to work God into our lives
- Preachers in the old days were called and sought and followed God
- Babylon operates in power and spirit of flesh
- We don't depend on God; teach our children to worship God but not to depend on Him
- Parents should back off
- You cannot really believe in God until you've learned to depend on Him
- People feel humiliated; God calls it humbling
- God has a work for you to do

Scripture Ref: Revelation 12:1-17

Topic: End Times

Notes:

Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:19-21; Revelation 13:16-17; 18; I Timothy 6:6-10; Luke 12:13-15; Proverbs 1:13

Topic: End Times

Notes:

Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:19-21; Revelation 13:16-17; 18; I Timothy 6:6-10; Luke 12:13-15; Proverbs 1:13

Topic: End Times

Notes:

Scripture Ref: John 12 & John 16, 2nd Timothy 4:3

Topic: Warfare

Scripture Ref: Revelation 17:1-18

Topic: End Times

Notes:

2009-02-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 1st, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: John 12 & John 16, 2nd Timothy 4:3

Topic: End Times

Notes:

Scripture Ref: John 12 & John 16, 2nd Timothy 4:3

Topic: End Times

Notes:

Scripture Ref: Revelation 13:11-18

Topic: End Times

Notes:

Scripture Ref: Revelation 12:1-5; 22:1-2; Daniel 7:13-14; Luke 21:24; Isaiah 53: 8-10; 9:16-17; Zachariah 14: 4, 10-11

Topic: End Times

Notes:
- True theocracy: the rule of God alone, judges, priests, kings and lords
- Rule from Jerusalem, leveled by earthquakes...
- Holy Oblation
- Temple North of City; Center of global worship
- Highway of Holiness
- River from altar of temple to Jerusalem, brings life to Dead Sea, life giving trees
- Beast with seven heads and ten horns
- Rule with a rod of iron; not about our happiness, but His holiness
- Happiness is to fall at the foot of the cross and live according to His rule

Scripture Ref: Revelation 12:1-5; 22:1-2; Daniel 7:13-14; Luke 21:24; Isaiah 53: 8-10; 9:16-17; Zachariah 14: 4, 10-11

Topic: End Times

Notes:
- True theocracy: the rule of God alone, judges, priests, kings and lords
- Rule from Jerusalem, leveled by earthquakes...
- Holy Oblation
- Temple North of City; Center of global worship
- Highway of Holiness
- River from altar of temple to Jerusalem, brings life to Dead Sea, life giving trees
- Beast with seven heads and ten horns
- Rule with a rod of iron; not about our happiness, but His holiness
- Happiness is to fall at the foot of the cross and live according to His rule

Notes:
- God removes Satan for 1000 year reign to show that man will rebel regardless
- Unholy trinity: Satan, Antichrist, false prophet
- Judas Iscariot; mystery of iniquity
- Man moving to lawlessness; antichrist to be welcomed on the scene
- Growth in Christ means growth in knowledge of the Word; read/ pray to be strong in Jesus

2009-01-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 18th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Acts 1:4-11; Revelation 1:7; 11; 22:5; Zechariah 14:1-5; Jude 14; Matthew 25:31-46; Isaiah 9:6-7; 24:23; Luke 19:17; Psalm 72:8

Topic: End Times

Notes:
- Jesus will return; the saints with Him
- Will stop battle at Armageddon
- Will cast the antichrist and false prophet into lake of fire; Satan into bottomless pit 1000 yrs.
- Judge the nations; sheep from goats
- Jews are Jesus' brethren; Gentiles judged by how they treat them in time of tribulation
- Kingdom of God begins after judgement
- Millennial reign begins with only believers; tribulation with only sinners
- 140,000 Jews to preach gospel to the world
- Two witnesses killed, raised and raptured
- People saved during tribulation
- Many will rebel during millennium, to be cast into lake of fire along with Satan
- Rule of Jesus; faithful of God will help govern from Jerusalem; universal government/faith

Scripture Ref: Acts 1:4-11; Revelation 1:7; 11; 22:5; Zechariah 14:1-5; Jude 14; Matthew 25:31-46; Isaiah 9:6-7; 24:23; Luke 19:17; Psalm 72:8

Topic: End Times

Notes:
- Jesus will return; the saints with Him
- Will stop battle at Armageddon
- Will cast the antichrist and false prophet into lake of fire; Satan into bottomless pit 1000 yrs.
- Judge the nations; sheep from goats
- Jews are Jesus' brethren; Gentiles judged by how they treat them in time of tribulation
- Kingdom of God begins after judgement
- Millennial reign begins with only believers; tribulation with only sinners
- 140,000 Jews to preach gospel to the world
- Two witnesses killed, raised and raptured
- People saved during tribulation
- Many will rebel during millennium, to be cast into lake of fire along with Satan
- Rule of Jesus; faithful of God will help govern from Jerusalem; universal government/faith

Notes:
- Be sober, vigilant; pray, read, fellowship
- Singles avoid relationships with unbelievers
- You never fall into sin; you walk into sin
- Beware in ministry: gold, glory, girls
- You never get away with anything
- We do what we want to do
- You have the power to say no; you need will
- Men/women on the prowl; it only takes one
- Trust God to send right people into your life

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

Scripture Ref: I Peter 5:1-7

Topic: The Church

Notes:
- Pastor has authority only after you submit
- A shepherd stands between flock and danger
- Flock must be fed pure Word of God
- Shepherding must not be for personal gain
- Leadership must sometimes do without for the sake of the flock
- Submission to elders and one another
- Cannot serve God if not committed to the body
- Honor God and He will honor you
- Love God/people, go to church, pay tithesâ

Scripture Ref: I Peter 5:1-7

Topic: The Church

Notes:
- Pastor has authority only after you submit
- A shepherd stands between flock and danger
- Flock must be fed pure Word of God
- Shepherding must not be for personal gain
- Leadership must sometimes do without for the sake of the flock
- Submission to elders and one another
- Cannot serve God if not committed to the body
- Honor God and He will honor you
- Love God/people, go to church, pay tithesâ

- Tom York: Jail Outreach
- Terry Fahey: Community Outreach
- Kelsey: Youth Mission Ecuador
- Catharine: Youth Mission China
- Alex Barnes: India Missions
- Stacy Hennett: China Missions
- Mike Canady
- David Niemeyer

Notes:
- Every answer/solution is in Jesus
- The enemy uses pervasive words to deceive in obsessive areas of our lives
- Man obsessed with being healed; unbalanced in every area of life
- Faith Movement, healings, teachers
- Sometimes God wants you to be in a situation so that others will see His strength in you
- If you don't find a church home/set your roots, you will be deceived

Scripture Ref: I Peter 4:12-19

Topic: Faith

Notes:
- Suffering is inevitable
- Don't suffer for foolishness (sin), but for Christ
- Real faith is when you cannot see God in your life but still know He's there
- Judgement of those who refuse to obey
- Scarcely/fully saved (pregnancy analogy)
- Some become desperate and redefine faith
- Faith is not a tool to make things happen
- You donât have to claim promises of God
- When you put faith in God, you already have everything you need

Scripture Ref: I Peter 4:12-19

Topic: Faith

Notes:
- Suffering is inevitable
- Don't suffer for foolishness (sin), but for Christ
- Real faith is when you cannot see God in your life but still know He's there
- Judgement of those who refuse to obey
- Scarcely/fully saved (pregnancy analogy)
- Some become desperate and redefine faith
- Faith is not a tool to make things happen
- You donât have to claim promises of God
- When you put faith in God, you already have everything you need

Topic: Focus

Notes:
- Samson's progression of sin.
- The enemy comes in and pesters us until we give in
- Samson traded purity for pleasure, lost power
- Samson suffered consequences, but God did not break covenant
- Sin holds us captive that we cannot operate in the Spirit
- Make well use of your time that you are not distracted
- Remember where you came from, what God's done for you
- Story of Arnold Palmer losing focus in 1961 Masters
- Daniel walked in righteousness
- Can't hide from the eyes of the Lord; walk humbly
- Never take a vacation from the call for obedience
- What's cutting in on you?  Pride, jealousy, money
- Chains of sin fall off; put on the armor
- Put on the new man

Scripture Ref: I Peter 4:12-19

Topic: Suffering

Notes:
- We are victims of the fall of Adam; we live in a world contrary to God
- We reap consequences or our actions
- Parents just want to help their children; the best friend they could have
- No man from this world can turn the nation around
- The enemy hates you; every child of God has a "thorn in the flesh"
- God uses suffering as a catalyst to bring change in us
- If you're facing the fiery furnace, will you choose the easy way out?
- Time for some to move on; stay too long and accumulate too much
- Suffering tests our faith; going through something to gain something
- Suffering because of other peoples decisions
- So others can be delivered

Notes:

- Sandra Livingston reads the Christmas story to the children
- Candle lit communion service

Notes:
- Pastor Melvin Lane departing
- We are expectant of the day of the Lord, but no more so than others before us
- The Angel Gabriel spoke to Mary what had been spoken before by the prophet Isaiah: what Jesus will be when He returns
- Great: every person will know He is God
- God promised to David that the throne would never depart his lineage
- 12 Tribes of Israel in that day
- The Government will rest on His shoulders
- Wonderful Counselor: when you donât know what to do you turn to someone who is wise
- Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
- Millennial reign

Scripture Ref: Luke 1:26-35; Isaiah 53

Topic: Jesus the Son

Notes:
- No logical explanation for conception by the Holy Spirit
- We must believe to be saved
- Jesus was active in scripture before born in the flesh
- The Word became flesh at the appointed time in Godâ plan
- Religion is man's attempt to run away from the truth
- Jesus came to save us from our sins

Scripture Ref: Luke 1:26-35; Isaiah 53

Topic: Jesus the Son

Notes:
- No logical explanation for conception by the Holy Spirit
- We must believe to be saved
- Jesus was active in scripture before born in the flesh
- The Word became flesh at the appointed time in Godâ plan
- Religion is man's attempt to run away from the truth
- Jesus came to save us from our sins

- Shepards

2008-12-14-0830 Lt. General William G. Boykin is the speaker this morning December 14th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Daniel 1-4

Topic: Faithfulness

2008-12-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 7th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 4:7-9; I Corinthians 10:11; I Timothy 4:1; Daniel 9-10

Topic: End Times

2008-11-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 30th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:18-22

Topic: The Church

Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:18-22

Topic: The Church

2008-11-16-1030 Dr. Lamar Vest is the speaker this morning November 23rd, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Dr. Vest is a former General Overseer of the Church of God and has recently been elected as the President of the American Bible Society.

Scripture Ref: II Timothy 2:8-9

Topic: Scripture

Scripture Ref: II Timothy 2:8-9

Topic: Scripture

2008-11-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 16th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:8-13

Topic: The Church

Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:8-13

Topic: The Church

2008-11-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 9th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:1-7

Topic: Women

Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:1-7

Topic: Women

2008-11-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 2nd, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: John 13:12-17; II Chronicles 15:7-15

Topic: Obedience

2008-10-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 26th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Servanthood

Topic: Servanthood

2008-10-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 19th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Servanthood

Topic: Servanthood

2008-10-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 12th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Holy Living

Topic: Holy Living

2008-10-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 5th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Holy Living

Topic: Holy Living

Topic: Faith

Topic: Faith

2008-09-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 21st, 2008 in the10:30 service.

Topic: Assurance

Topic: Assurance

Topic: Brokenness

Topic: Brokenness

2008-09-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 7th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Topic: Choices / Decisions

2008-08-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 31st, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Faith

Topic: Faith

Topic: Choices/Decisions

Topic: Choices/Decisions

2008-08-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 17th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Salvation

Topic: Salvation

2008-08-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 10th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Endurance

Topic: Endurance

2008-08-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 3rd, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Faith

Topic: Faith

2008-07-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 20th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Topic: Jesus the Son

Topic: Jesus the Son

Topic: False Teaching

Topic: False Teaching

Topic: Endurance

Topic: Endurance

Topic: Faithfulness

Topic: Faithfulness

Topic: Obedience

Topic: Obedience

2008-05-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 4th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: James 1:12-16

Topic: Sin

Topic: Sin

Topic: Worry

Topic: Worry

Topic: The Church

Topic: The Church

Topic: Jesus is the Son

Topic: Jesus is the Son

Topic: Jesus the Son

Topic: Jesus the Son

2008-03-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Easter morning March 23rd, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 28:1-8

Topic: Resurrection

Topic: Resurrection

Topic: Resurrection

Topic: Jesus is the Son

Topic: Jesus is the Son

Topic: Hope

Topic: Hope

Topic: Victory

Notes:
- Ice cream story: Pastor and grandson
- Watchfulness
- Be on guard, looking for Him today, Blessed Hope
 

Topic: Victory

Notes:
- Ice cream story: Pastor and grandson
- Watchfulness
- Be on guard, looking for Him today, Blessed Hope