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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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111016-1800-Loran Livingston - True Fasting Oct 17, 2011

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2011-10-16-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 16th, 2011 in the 6:00 service.

Scripture: Acts 13:2-3; Isaiah 58:1-14

Topic: Fasting

Notes:

- Books on fasting... if you fast then don’t make a big deal about it- Christianity turned into an industry; sacred turned into merchandise- How arrogant of a human being to try to change God’s mind- Fasting has become a tool to strong-arm God to move in our direction- Biblical fasting is to find out what it is God wants you to do- Preachers today are demanding-certain car, hotel, kinds of water... picked up and escorted, not to be bothered by anybody- God wants you to live a balanced, moral, Christian, dedicated, spirit filled life... at times God may move on you to fast to humble your soul, not to get power- God won’t honor what you do if you don’t have a relationship with your family- Obey God, love one another, help those who cannot help themselves- When you do what he tells you to do then you shall call and the Lord will answer- Live right, tell the truth, love the Lord, love your wife & family, pray, do the right thing and you will be healthy

111016-1030-Loran Livingston - Where Are Your Accusers? Oct 17, 2011

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2011-10-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 16th 2011 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topic: Forgiveness

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- Woman caught in adultery; the sin of the religious leaders-used her to trap Jesus- Every person is a creation of God; Jesus died for all; double standard in society- Jesus spent the night praying; prayer enables us to handle any situation- Sadducees questioned Jesus about marriage in heaven and paying taxes- 3 things on the line: life of the woman, teachings of Jesus on compassion and the law of Moses- Don’t try to box Him in; Jesus forgave her though she had not sought Him or repented; He is a better God than you think He is- There will be people in heaven you didn’t expect- We want immediate proof of salvation; we expect more than God expects- She asked for nothing but He gave everything- It takes time for a seed to produce... a process from seed to fruit; nothing or no one bears fruit all the time; it is seasonal- Last Supper: disciples disappointed because things had not worked out like they thought they would - Forgiveness came first, now we don’t have to sin- He’s not finished with your situation yet

111016-0830-Loran Livingston - Where Are Your Accusers? Oct 17, 2011

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2011-10-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 16th 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topic: Forgiveness

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111009-1030-Loran Livingston - His Finished Work Oct 10, 2011

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2011-10-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 9th 2011 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11; Colossians 2:10; Romans 6:4; 10:4; John 5:24; I John 3:14; II Corinthians 5:17

Topic: Salvation

Notes:

- You are complete in Him the moment you are saved- You show you are saved because you can rest in His finished work- The Father sees Jesus in me; I’m not acting like Jesus... Jesus is acting through me- It is not our business to evaluate others or even ourselves... it doesn’t matter how I feel or what I’m going through- In Christ... I am a new creation, complete... passed from death to life- Denominations will lead you to works and insecurity- If you believe on the name of the Son of God you will be born again- When we realize that all we are is in Christ, we can enter that rest- Everything God said I had to do, Jesus did for me- No sin will make it into heaven, so what makes me qualified? He took my sin.- Every requirement, every need is met in Jesus- Go after righteousness and righteousness will guide your life and peace and joy...- Tithing is not biblical... giving is. Tithing is O.T. law... God loves a cheerful giver.- Give and it shall be given... could be money, health, peace....- If you do those things that please Jesus, your life will turn around

111009-0830-Loran Livingston - His Finished Work Oct 10, 2011

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2011-10-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 9th 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11; Colossians 2:10; Romans 6:4; 10:4; John 5:24; I John 3:14; II Corinthians 5:17

Topic: Salvation

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111002-1800-Loran Livingston - Present Yourself Oct 03, 2011

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2011-10-02-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 2nd, 2011 in the 6:00 service.

Scripture: Lamentations 3:55-57; Psalm 40:1-5

Topic: Home

Notes:

- You don’t measure a hospital by its health but by its help; the church is a hospital- People are in the pit needing answers- God hears when you call; don’t be afraid- Pit: miry clay-quicksand you cannot get out of yourself. Also where human refuse is thrown... prophets were thrown into.- When God hears you cry out to Him from the pit, He lifts you up and gives you a new song. The pit is a prerequisite for a new song.- God is not looking at your shortcomings or failures- God has a good plan in spite of what you’ve done; there is nothing God cannot do

111002-1030-Loran Livingston - We Are Not Home Yet Oct 03, 2011

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2011-10-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 2nd 2011 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Acts 17:31, 24-28; Psalm 139:15-16; II Corinthians 5:1-4; Romans 8

Topic: Sovereignty of God

Notes:

- Story of old missionary couple returning home... “We’re not home yet.”- There is a book, you have an assignment and an appointment- God has appointed a time for you to leave this world; your days are numbered- Your life written in God’s book; God has several books... deeds, redeemed, book of life- God has no needs and can meet your every need; God gives life, breath...- There is nothing God is not in control of; all He does is for His own glory- We feel trapped in our lifestyle, even guilty for but this is our assignment- You will never feel complete & fulfilled until you are with Jesus- Creation is under a curse... groaning & sighing...- He gave you the power to meet somebody’s need and to love the world He died for- We have become the temple of the living God- Abraham was looking for the city of God; John saw the new Jerusalem- Stop being enchanted by things right now... not looking forward to leaving, trapped in the staying

111002-0830-Loran Livingston - We Are Not Home Yet Oct 03, 2011

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2011-10-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 2nd 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Acts 17:31, 24-28; Psalm 139:15-16; II Corinthians 5:1-4; Romans 8

Topic: Sovereignty of God

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110925-1800-Loran Livingston - Pray in Victory Sep 26, 2011

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2011-09-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 25th, 2011 in the 6:00 service.

Scripture: I Corinthians 15:57

Topic: Prayer

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- We already have victory in Christ- When you pray it’s not as fishing, hoping God will hear... use another scripture or come back later and try again...- A victorious person is already assured that God hears and answers prayer- We’re not trying to pray through; we’re already in the throne room- God already knows what you’ll pray and has the answer on the way- Who He sees in secret He will reward in public- God loves to hear you pray- When He does answer it will be for His own pleasure- God will not fail or disappoint you- Prayer is not a waste of time; prayer is an act of faith- When we pray according to His will, He will; pray from a standpoint of victory

110925-1030-Loran Livingston - How Will You Finish? Sep 26, 2011

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2011-09-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 25th 2011 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Acts 20:24; Galatians 1:6-8; 5:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Micah 6:8

Topic: Focus

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- If your cause is not Jesus alone then you have lost your focus- Something will arise to snatch our attention away from Jesus- Your faith is not supposed to be complicated-you’ve lost focus- Happiness is in the grace of God alone; you’re missing the joy of the journey- People get bent out of shape over current events, gays, liberals...- People don’t want what you have; Jesus gives peace and joy- Don’t be satisfied with a little- When first saved there was only one book that mattered; I wanted Jesus, was praying and reading, not looking for another rally or seminar- Christian authors don’t agree with one another- We substitute study for prayer- Authors write but have no experience with people- Most scholars are deficient in prayer; knowledge puffs up, love builds up- It doesn’t really matter when Jesus is coming back: live right and love God- Know Him not so I can prove a point but to live in the power of the resurrection

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