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070211-1830-Loran Livingston - Rejoice

2007-02-11-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 11th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about fear. Scripture Ref: Matthew 28:9-20 Topic: Fear Notes: - Scripture quoted by Anna & Elana - Jesus after resurrection: Rejoice, Do not be afraid, Go tell my brethren, - When you're born again, you receive spirit of Jesus, no fear - Who’s report will you believe? - God  wants his children to be certain where they stand with Him - Why do people stay out of church when things get difficult...

070211-1030-Loran Livingston - Through the Eyes of Jesus

2007-02-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 11th, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:14-2 Topic: Equality Notes: - Great revival happening all over the world, media blind to the truth - When we're saved our thinking must change to see by the spirit - We think politically, racially, nationalistically, religiously - People are doing God's work in very different ways than we are - It is not docrine/dogma that draws people, but the love...

070211-0830-Loran Livingston - Through the Eyes of Jesus

2007-02-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 11th, 2007 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:14-2 Topic: Equality Notes: - Great revival happening all over the world, media blind to the truth - When we're saved our thinking must change to see by the spirit - We think politically, racially, nationalistically, religiously - People are doing God's work in very different ways than we are - It is not docrine/dogma that draws people, but the love o...

070207-1900-David Niemeyer - Almost Together

2007-02-07-1900 David Niemeyer is the speaker for Wednesday evening February 7th, 2007. Scripture ref: Acts 26:28-29; Acts 6:8; Acts 7:51; Acts 9 Topic: Transformed Life Notes: - There is nothing like the real thing (God made); snow, milk, eggs, etc. - Are you living an almost life; nothing like a transformed life - Ministering to a man in Home Depot - (recap of previous Wednesdays) - Artificial faith-can do what I want to\ - We must examine ourselves; do I resist the Holy Spirit or the si...

070204-1830-Loran Livingston - God Heals

2007-02-04-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February  4th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about healing.  Also a  couple of  interesting testimonies. Scripture Ref: James 5:13-20 Topic: Healing Notes: - Elizabeth Durham testimony - Lois Wooden talks about womens retreat - Pastor's story of Amy’s healing as a child, deformed hip - Anointing with oil and prayer for healing

070204-1030-Loran Livingston - In The Darkness

2007-02-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 4th, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:45-46; Isaiah 45:7; I Kings 8:12; Psalms 139:11-12; Luke 23:26 Topic: Darkness Notes: - When Jesus was crucified there was 3 hours of total darkness - Passover, people didn't see that Jesus was the lamb offered - Both thieves railing at Jesus, darkness touched one - God speaks in the darkness, gets your attention - God spoke to Jonah in the darkness of the wh...

070204-0830-Loran Livingston - In The Darkness

2007-02-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 4th, 2007 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:45-46; Isaiah 45:7; I Kings 8:12; Psalms 139:11-12; Luke 23:26 Topic: Darkness Notes: - When Jesus was crucified there was 3 hours of total darkness - Passover, people didn't see that Jesus was the lamb offered - Both thieves railing at Jesus, darkness touched one - God speaks in the darkness, gets your attention - God spoke to Jonah in the darkness of the wha...

070131-1900-Doug Small - The Shocking Grace of God

2007-01-31-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 31st, 2007. Scripture Ref: Topic: Grace Notes: - the cross is about the shocking grace of God - in the garden when they ate the fruit they did not immediately die, God deflected immediate judgement - Crucifixion is about the wrath of God, His judgement on man - The problem with sin is that it means rejecting God - We want to tame God, to make His punishment less severe

070128-1830-Loran Livingston - Riches Kept

2007-01-28-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January  28th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about giving. Scripture Ref: Ecclesiastes 5:10-15 Topic: Giving Notes: - The importance of tithing - The wealth is in the seed, there is no harvest without the seed - "The Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn - The more you have, the more you want - We've justified greed in the church of America, what we call ministry is materialism - Often wonder what it would be like to be a bear, to go thro...

070128-1030-Loran Livingston - Kingdom Treasure

2007-01-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 28th, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Topic: Giving Notes:

070128-0830-Loran Livingston - Kingdom Treasure

2007-01-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 28th, 2007 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Topic: Giving Notes:

070124-1900-Winston Wooden - Finish Well

2007-01-24-1900 Winston Wooden is the speaker for Wednesday evening January 24th, 2007. Scripture ref: Heb. 12:1-4; Eph. 2:6; Phil. 3:13; John 17:4-5 Topic: Spiritual Race Notes: - We begin the race with excitement, something happens, we lose zeal - Story of man who lost wife, realized what he'd sacrificed for business - We must cast off weights and sins before we can run the race - Conduct characterized by walk, service by race - Story of friend, hamburger weighed him down for race - To f...

070121-1830-Steve Wright - The Cost of Decipleship

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 discipl...

070121-1030-Loran Livingston - Love Starts At Home

2007-01-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 21st, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 21:15-17; Ephesians 5:22 Topic: Love Notes:

070121-0830-Loran Livingston - Love Starts At Home

2007-01-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 21st, 2007 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 21:15-17; Ephesians 5:22 Topic: Love Notes:

070117-1900-Jim Busker - Ministry of Reconcilliation

2007-01-17-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 17th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:15-17; 2 Peter 1:5-13 Topic: Reconcilliation Notes: - The kingdom of God is at hand; lay aside sin, the weight of sins already forgiven - A beaver builds a damn one stick at a time; devil brings up past sins, issues one at a time - Dentist prods until he finds cavity; Satan finds weakness, builds on it; bad spots must be dealt with before they worsen - G...

070114-1830-Loran Livingston - The Gift of the Father to You

2007-01-14-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January  14th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Ref: John 4:13; John 7:37; Acts 19 Topic: Baptism of the Spirit Notes: - Baby Dedication - At the well, Jesus spoke about water that satisfies, but the baptism of the Spirit is as flowing rivers - A separate experience, evidence of tongues, sent on day of Pentecost - 12 men spoke in tongues AND prophesied - Baptism not greater than salvation, un...

070114-1030-Loran Livingston - Blessing or Curse

2007-01-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 14th, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 10:38-42; Phil 4:11-13; Hebrews13:5-6 Topic: Purpose Notes: - Jesus at home of Mary and Martha; Mary's focus on Jesus - Who is controlling your life?  we need to simplify - Are you experiencing the Peace of God? Do you harbor feelings? - Are you proud of your accomplishments? If not then you need a change.  When you do what glorifies Him, you feel alive. - Are yo...

070114-0830-Loran Livingston - Blessing or Curse

2007-01-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 14th, 2007 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 10:38-42; Phil 4:11-13; Hebrews13:5-6 Topic: Purpose Notes: - Jesus at home of Mary and Martha; Mary's focus on Jesus - Who is controlling your life?  we need to simplify - Are you experiencing the Peace of God? Do you harbor feelings? - Are you proud of your accomplishments? If not then you need a change.  When you do what glorifies Him, you feel alive. - Are you...

070110-1900-Doug Small - Holy By Grace

2007-01-10-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 10th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Luke 7 Topic: Holliness Notes: - Holiness is the standard and the substance of the Christian life - It is impossible for God to sin, be tempted, or tempt - We are too much like the world; grace doesn’t merely release us from the guilt of sin, but from the grip of sin - Jesus at home of Simon, woman to wash His feet; parable of two men, one owed ten times the other; neither debt cou...

070107-1830-Loran Livingston - Are You Filled?

2007-01-07-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January  7th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-20; Romans 8:26 Topic: Holy Spirit Notes: - People look for "activity," tongues, prophecy, etc. rather than relationship. Pentecostal experience becomes destination, "faith level" - Prayer becomes a task - Working on motorcycle, dropped screw, sought but did not find - Women seek husbands, etc.  don’t go looking, just stay re...

070107-1030-Loran Livingston - When You Believe

2007-01-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 7th, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 3:16-21; John 5:24 Topic: The True Gospel Notes: - Road to Damascus, Paul asked "Who are you, Lord," and "What do you want me to do?" - What kind of sin must one commit to deserve hell? “He that does not believe on the name of the Son of God.? - Sin of Saddam Hussein, the Holocaust, child molesters -  Pure gospel preaching has immediate effect; shame attached to g...

070107-0830-Loran Livingston - When You Believe

2007-01-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 7th, 2007 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 3:16-21; John 5:24 Topic: The True Gospel Notes: - Road to Damascus, Paul asked "Who are you, Lord," and "What do you want me to do?" - What kind of sin must one commit to deserve hell? "He that does not believe on the name of the Son of God." - Sin of Saddam Hussein, the Holocaust, child molesters -  Pure gospel preaching has immediate effect; shame attached to go...

070103-1900-Doug Small - What Happened to Holiness?

2007-01-03-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 3rd, 2007. Scripture Ref: Exodus 3:5; Romans 1:4; II Corinthians 7:1 Topic: Holliness Notes: - Christ was sinless, holy; His purpose for us is holiness - Ted Haggard scandal - Americans don't know what holiness is; morality is not an obligation - People have embraced a faith that saves but does not change - Deep into situational ethics, no moral absolutes - True holiness works together with love, not mean-sp...

061231-2300-Loran Livingston - New Year's Eve

2006-12-31-2300 Pastor Loran Livingston continues a tradition at Central this evening December  31st, 2006 in a special 11:00 PM service, by selecting scriptures for the new year. Scripture Ref: Psa 46:1; Luke 6:23; Micah 7:8; Matt 5:18; Psa 34:18; Isa 60:20; James 4:10; Rev 21:7; John 14:27; Psa 34:17; Gal 6:9; Prov 1:33; Psa 27:14 Topic: New Year Scriptures Notes: - Whatever you face this year, God is faithful - Live like you're leaving - Rid of unnecessary things in your life - Read you...

061231-1030-Loran Livingston - Secret Sin

2006-12-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 31st, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 51:1-10; I Tim. 5:24-25; Psalm 19:12-14 Topic: Sin Notes: - Examination of ourselves that nothing be between me and my savior - Death of James Brown, Gerald Ford, Saddam Hussein - You will die, no second chance, sins will find you out - The world knows nothing about death; eulogies all are going to heaven - Secret sins are only secret to man, not to God - If yo...

061231-0830-Loran Livingston - Secret Sin

2006-12-31-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 31st, 2006 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 51:1-10; I Tim. 5:24-25; Psalm 19:12-14 Topic: Sin Notes: - Examination of ourselves that nothing be between me and my savior - Death of James Brown, Gerald Ford, Saddam Hussein - You will die, no second chance, sins will find you out - The world knows nothing about death; eulogies all are going to heaven - Secret sins are only secret to man, not to God - If you...

061224-0900-Loran Livingston - Christmas Eve Communion

2006-12-24-0900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Christmas Eve morning December 24th, 2006 in a 9:00 service. Scripture Ref: Topic: Communion Notes: - Communion Service - Christmas about gifts, a tree - Jesus is the greatest gift; every good and perfect gift - The tree on Calvary, the cross

061217-1830-Loran Livingston - Anywhere But Here

2006-12-17-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening December  17th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about the wilderness. Scripture Ref: Topic: Wilderness Notes: - Experience in Sinai Desert, extreme heat/cold - Your faith is born in the wilderness - Called, chosen, but wandering - Learn to worship God, walk with God, work for God - God speaks in the Wilderness - You may know God’s called you to something but you're not equipped - Moses spent 40 years in wilderness, Jesus 40 days in wilde...

061217-1030-Loran Livingston - The Indescribable Gift

2006-12-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 17th, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-14; II Corinthians 9:15; Col. 1:20 Topic: Shalom Notes: - You don't get something from Jesus, you get Jesus - Shalom- Hebrew for the all encompassing gift of Jesus, 4 definitions - Peace, to be complete (intruder, sin must be removed to have peace) - Payment, Jesus bought back peace - Greeting - People remove themselves from the world, hide in church, but we...

061217-0830-Loran Livingston - The Indescribable Gift

2006-12-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 17th, 2006 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-14; II Corinthians 9:15; Col. 1:20 Topic: Shalom Notes: - You don't get something from Jesus, you get Jesus - Shalom- Hebrew for the all encompassing gift of Jesus, 4 definitions - Peace, to be complete (intruder, sin must be removed to have peace) - Payment, Jesus bought back peace - Greeting - People remove themselves from the world, hide in church, but we ...

061213-1900- No Message

Movie - The Life of Joseph No message tonight.

061210-1830-Christmas Cantata - No Distribution

No message.  Christmas cantata is not available for distribution.

061210-1030-Loran Livingston - Who Do You Say That I Am?

2006-12-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 10th, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 13:1-5 Topic: Notes:

061210-0830-Loran Livingston - Who Do You Say That I Am?

2006-12-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 10th, 2006 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 13:1-5 Topic: Notes:

061206-1900- No Message

Movie - The Life of Joseph No message tonight.

061203-1830-Loran Livingston - Sound Doctrine

2006-12-03-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening December  3rd, 2006 in the 6:30 service about sound doctrine. Scripture Ref: John 2:5; Titus 2 Topic: Instruction Notes: - Preach doctrine: older men to be sober, self controlled - Older women reverent, not slanderous (by your words judged), to admonish younger women to love their husbands - Young men to be sober minded - God doesn't send instruction through those we want ; consider all instruction from godly men and women - Paul ...

061203-1030-Loran Livingston - Plant Yourself

2006-12-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 3rd, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Cor. 3:9, 12:18; Psalms 92:13; Eph. 2:10; Acts 2:42, 44-47 Topic: God's Call Notes: - What has God called you to do? - You are God's field, a building, living stones. Jesus is the cornerstone - You will be judged for what He called you to do, works ordained - How do you find God's specific will? Seek His face; Plant Yourself - Jesus ordained the church; people don’t...

061203-0830-Loran Livingston - Plant Yourself

2006-12-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 3rd, 2006 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Cor. 3:9, 12:18; Psalms 92:13; Eph. 2:10; Acts 2:42, 44-47 Topic: God's Call Notes: - What has God called you to do? - You are God's field, a building, living stones. Jesus is the cornerstone - You will be judged for what He called you to do, works ordained - How do you find God's specific will? Seek His face; Plant Yourself - Jesus ordained the church; people don’t ...

061129-1900-Kenny Martin - Fourth Man In The Fire

2006-11-29-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 29th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Daniel 3; Mark 8:36 Topic: Action Notes: - The fiery furnace - Peer pressure - Lottery tickets-stewardship - Surfing the web, drinking - This life is temporary, stay on course

061126-1830-Loran Livingston - Do Something

2006-11-26-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening November  26th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about being "doers" of The Word. Scripture Ref: James 1:21-25; John 13:12-17; Proverbs 29:18 Topic: Action Notes: - We read Scripture from a Greek/Roman perspective (knowledge), Hebrews read for the sake of doing - Only when we do, do we understand and have joy - Disposal installation: manual didn’t make sense until put into action - Harley Davidson repair, get down, use the tools, get hands...

061126-1030-Loran Livingston - Time Is Running Out

2006-11-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 26th, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 17:29-31; Luke 16; Titus 2:11-13 Topic: Righteousness Notes: - Eternity, everyone will give account to Jesus, every little thing matters - Mention of Avi Mizrachi… a witness everywhere he goes (Wal-Mart) - Lazerus and the rich man - We must preach the truth to all, people will walk away - We must live a lifestyle that flees sin, denies the ...

061126-0830-Loran Livingston - Time Is Running Out

2006-11-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 26th, 2006 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 17:29-31; Luke 16; Titus 2:11-13 Topic: Righteousness Notes: - Eternity, everyone will give account to Jesus, every little thing matters - Mention of Avi Mizrachi… a witness everywhere he goes (Wal-Mart) - Lazerus and the rich man - We must preach the truth to all, people will walk away - We must live a lifestyle that flees sin, denies the flesh ...

061121-1900-Greg Baker - Testimonies

2006-11-21-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for Wednesday evening November 21th, 2006. Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 15:1-10 Topic: Testimony Notes: Testimonies - Dan White - Becky Kelly - Bonita Clark -  -  - Bob Wilson - Rita

061119-1830- Children's Choir - No distribution

061119-1030-Charles Mack Sr. - Prosperity Of The Wicked

2006-11-19-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning November 19th, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 73 Topic: Endure Notes:

061119-0830-Charles Mack Sr. - Prosperity Of The Wicked

2006-11-19-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning November 19th, 2006 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 73 Topic: Endure Notes:

061115-1900-Perry Tuttle & Evan Albertyn - Faith In A Big God

2006-11-15-1900 Perry Tuttle & Evan Albertyn are the speakers for Central on Wednesday evening November 15th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Philippians 1:6; Romans 5:19-20; Hebrews 11:6 Topic: Faith Notes: Perry Tuttle/Evan Albertyn - To walk by faith, you must hope for something - Children want to be in the presence of their father - Satan says God is trying to keep good things from us (as in the garden) - Out of God's presence flows His promises, then His instruction - Do you trust God? Obey and ...

061112-1830-Central Curch of God Choir and Testimonies

Sunday evening November 12th 6:30 PM service.  This evening we listened to the Central Church of God choir perform some of the music they performed on their recent mission trip to Spain.  We saw a brief video of  some of the highlights from their trip and listened to testimonies from several of the choir members as they told of how this mission trip impacted their lives. Mission Testimonies - Cassie Smith - John Clark - Eddie Reagan - Bill Pleasants - Porter Speakman This service is not ava...

061112-1030-Rabbi Avi Mizrachi - You Shall Be My People

2006-11-12-1030 This morning November 12th, 2006 in the 10:30 service, we have a special treat as Pastor Loran Livingston introduces a guest speaker, Rabbi Avi Mizrachi from Adonai Hoi congregation. Adonai Roi (Hebrew for "The Lord is my Shepard") congegation is a Messianic Jewish, Hebrew speaking, Israeli congregation in Tel Aviv, Israel. Scripture Ref: Psalms 90:12-13; Ezekiel 36:19-28; Mat 23:37-39 Topic: Israel Notes: