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Sermons from Central Church in Charlotte, NC. Listen to Pastor Loran Livingston as he delivers his “tell it as it is” sermons from the Word of God each Sunday morning and evening.

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120701-1030-Loran Livingston - God Is Sovereign Jul 02, 2012

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2012-07-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 1st 2012 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Isaiah 46:10; I Chronicles 29:11-12; II Chronicles 20:6-7; Proverbs 21:1; 16:9

Topic: Sovereignty of God

Notes:- Who is man? All of our thoughts about God are human, of a little explainable God.- God is on the throne, in control and has a plan. He is sovereign.- I am not the center; God does everything for Himself, for His glory- God does not consult man and is not moved by our demands or our weaknesses, but by our faith in His sovereignty- No one works independently of the will of God- I am in charge of nothing; we are free only within the boundaries God has placed us.- There is nothing God cannot do.- Politics should not divide believers; both parties are corrupt- God’s plan is that every knee will bow- No plan will succeed unless the Lord wills it. Say “if the Lord wills...”- You wouldn’t have chosen the life your living; God chose for you

120701-0830-Loran Livingston - God Is Sovereign Jul 02, 2012

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2012-07-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 1st 2012 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Isaiah 46:10; I Chronicles 29:11-12; II Chronicles 20:6-7; Proverbs 21:1; 16:9

Topic: Sovereignty of God

120624-1030-Loran Livingston - Sacrifice Jun 25, 2012

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2012-06-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 24th 2012 in the 10:30 service

Scripture: II Chronicles 7; Psalm 51:16-17; Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 13:15-16

Topic: Obedience

Notes:- After prayer of dedication at Solomon’s temple fire consumed the offering and sacrifices and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.- When the glory fell, the priests could not enter... represent religion, a manmade device that becomes a substitute for a real relationship with a living God- When you pray the glory will fill you and religion cannot get in- Religion is as dangerous as sin. Prayer reignites a passion for God- When we pray, we don’t act out of obligation but generosity- Jesus became the last blood sacrifice, but we do offer sacrifices.- David, a man of God, came to repentance, was broken hearted, felt remorse- Sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart: not enough brokenness over sin today, too much tolerance- Sacrifice of my body: His house, the temple of the Holy Spirit. I cannot go on sinning, doing whatever my body wants- Sacrifice of Praise: we need to speak it. We go on trying to remedy someone else’s problem. Lay it on the altar and thank God. Don’t let it steal your joy- Sacrifice of doing good and sharing: God delights in this and is well pleased.

120624-0830-Loran Livingston - Sacrifice Jun 25, 2012

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2012-06-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 24th 2012 in the 8:30 service

Scripture: II Chronicles 7; Psalm 51:16-17; Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 13:15-16

Topic: Obedience

120617-1030-Loran Livingston - Stop Grieving Jun 18, 2012

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2012-06-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 17th 2012 in the 10:30 service

Scripture: Genesis 45:5-8; Psalm 37:23-24, 28; Romans 8:28-30; II Timothy 1:8-10

Topic: Sovereignty of God

Notes:- How long will you be mad at yourself or believe you’re being punished- The Lord takes bad decision and turns them around for good- We’re grieving over things we do not know, assuming things could have been different; we live under a dark cloud of “what if”- We do not understand salvation if we think we can eternally effect our quality of life- God knows every misdirected step, immature decision... instead of stopping these from happening He brings it all together so we see that God ordered our steps- Because Joseph was a good man, God let him suffer so when the time came God could use him to deliver many people- You didn’t do this; God did this- God is involved, bringing His will to pass through us in ways we cannot understand- Will you contest God, be angry with Him or do what the Bible says and give thanks- He orders our steps and delights in His way; we should also delight- You’ll never fall and be cast away or not get up- God loves justice, will not forsake His children- If you have believed, you are preserved- All things (even sins) work together for good for the called; the good is in the eternal, not in a moment in the here and now... a glorified state with Jesus Christ- When God calls you, you cannot be uncalled- What I do does not change who I am in Christ; He is working on me

120617-0830-Loran Livingston - Stop Grieving Jun 18, 2012

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2012-06-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 17th 2012 in the 8:30 service

Scripture: Genesis 45:5-8; Psalm 37:23-24, 28; Romans 8:28-30; II Timothy 1:8-10

Topic: Sovereignty of God

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- How long will you be mad at yourself or believe you’re being punished- The Lord takes bad decsion and turns them around for good- We’re grieving over things we do not know, assuming things could have been different; we live under a dark cloud of “what if”- We do not understand salvation if we think we can eternally effect our quality of life- God knows every misdirected step, immature decision... instead of stopping these from happening He brings it all together so we see that God ordered our steps- Because Joseph was a good man, God let him suffer so when the time came God could use him to deliver many people- You didn’t do this; God did this- God is involved, bringing His will to pass through us in ways we cannot understand- Will you contest God, be angry with Him or do what the Bible says and give thanks- He orders our steps and delights in His way; we should also delight- You’ll never fall and be cast away or not get up- God loves justice, will not forsake His children- If you have believed, you are preserved- All things (even sins) work together for good for the called; the good is in the eternal, not in a moment in the here and now... a glorified state with Jesus Christ- When God calls you, you cannot be uncalled- What I do does not change who I am in Christ; He is working on me

120610-1030-Loran Livingston - Strong & Courageous Jun 11, 2012

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2012-06-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 10th 2012 in the 10:30 service

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9; I John 3:14-24

Topic: Assurance

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- It is never God’s intent that you feel afraid or guilty- Live with boldness, courage, optimism, joy- Israel moving into the promised land was God telling us to move into an abundant life- Nothing is supposed to intimidate you as a believer; fear is torment- If you don’t believe God will never leave you, everything you do will be in fear- You will never be able to do enough if it’s up to you- When you ask, God delivers; you can count on His faithfulness- We’re not saved by works of any degree at any time but by grace, the good news of the favor of God upon the undeserving- This is about being a child of God, not a member of an organization- Because we love the brethren, we know we are saved- God is greater than your heart. Believe in Jesus and love one another- Don’t let your heart, the church, an organization condemn you|- People are bitter with the church, don’t want formality... as long as the gospel is preached, who cares?- Church ought to be a place where you’re free, not obligated- You don’t owe me anything; you only thing you owe the brethren is to love them- This is about you and your bible and your God

120610-0830-Loran Livingston - Strong & Courageous Jun 11, 2012

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2012-06-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 10th 2012 in the 8:30 service

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9; I John 3:14-24

Topic: Assurance

Notes:

- It is never God’s intent that you feel afraid or guilty- Live with boldness, courage, optimism, joy- Israel moving into the promised land was God telling us to move into an abundant life- Nothing is supposed to intimidate you as a believer; fear is torment- If you don’t believe God will never leave you, everything you do will be in fear- You will never be able to do enough if it’s up to you- When you ask, God delivers; you can count on His faithfulness- We’re not saved by works of any degree at any time but by grace, the good news of the favor of God upon the undeserving- This is about being a child of God, not a member of an organization- Because we love the brethren, we know we are saved- God is greater than your heart. Believe in Jesus and love one another- Don’t let your heart, the church, an organization condemn you- People are bitter with the church, don’t want formality... as long as the gospel is preached, who cares?- Church ought to be a place where you’re free, not obligated- You don’t owe me anything; you only thing you owe the brethren is to love them- This is about you and your bible and your God

120603-1030-Loran Livingston - You Can't Go Back Jun 04, 2012

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2012-06-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 3rd 2012 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: II Peter 2:9

Topic: Temptation

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120603-0830-Loran Livingston - You Can't Go Back Jun 04, 2012

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2012-06-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 3rd 2012 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: II Peter 2:9

Topic: Temptation

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