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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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110410-0830-Loran Livingston - For Those Who Wait for Him Apr 11, 2011

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2011-04-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 10th, 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-8

Topic: Prayer

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- He acts for those who wait for Him- You must stir yourself up to reconnect with God- If we really believed something happens when we pray, wouldn’t we do more of it?- We get discouraged when we don’t see immediate definable results- The greatest sin in the church is prayerlessness... other sins, sickness are prevalent because of and the state of our country is due to prayerlessness- It is our call to pray without ceasing- The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit to go out and affect a group of people- Cornelius-while he was praying, God was speaking to people- Peter’s vision-what God called clean, he was calling dirty- Prayer is not just to get out of trouble or to get by a little easier- We are sometimes focused so much on personal situations that we can’t see God moving outside of that- The Lord’s prayer... don’t get comfortable with God or you lose respect; we are too familiar... we need a revival of fear and respect- There are people around the world suffering for Christ; we haven’t truly suffered- The greatest sin the human race has committed against itself is slavery, human trafficking- Pray for the persecuted and martyred Christians around the world

110403-1800-Loran Livingston - Broken hearted Apr 04, 2011

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2011-04-03-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 3rd, 2011 in the 6:00 service.

Scripture: Acts 9:15

Topic: Evangelism

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- How do you know you are filled with the Holy Spirit?- Paul was an angry religious zealot; during period of blindness his religious spirit was broken and he was made a fit vessel of Jesus Christ.- We don’t love sinners the way servants of God must; we’re upset with those who threaten our own lifestyle rather than the effects sin is having on people.- We have too much religion; we have our own plans- You’re not filled with the spirit just because you speak in tongues- You know you’re filled with the spirit when you see a dying world and your heart breaks and all you want to do is make sure you show them who Jesus is.- Instead of being angry at gays and homosexuals, realize the same devil has control of them that had hold of you. People are victims of sin.- Many people have not been fortunate enough to have grown up as I did...- Without prayer my heart does not bleed for sinners; ask God for that burden.- Religion doesn’t make you love God or people.- The only reason we exist is to be Jesus Christ on this planet. Am I a soul winner?

110403-1030-Loran Livingston - Further Instruction Apr 04, 2011

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2011-04-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 3rd, 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6; 11-12

Topic: Prayer

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- Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?- It begins with a revelation of Jesus Christ. You can know scripture and doctrine and be able to teach it yet not have a personal relationship with Jesus- You are not a Christian until Jesus is your life; when doctrine and theology don’t make sense you still know Jesus- Saul was so committed to his faith that he hated those not of his faith. When blinded for three days he prayed. God told Ananias “even now he is praying.”- Christians are praying people. Pray and wait for further instruction.- Studying is not the same as praying.- When I pray infrequently, people crowd my thoughts.- As long as I think a person is my problem/ solution I will not get instruction from the Lord; God will use people but not the people you choose.- We must pray past people; bless your enemies.- Prayer doesn’t change things; prayer changes me so things don’t ill affect me- The church cannot take sides; we are to love all people (Israel, Palestinians, Hispanics...)- 10:30-we must love sinners, homosexuals, people we think a threat to our society

110403-0830-Loran Livingston - Further Instruction Apr 04, 2011

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2011-04-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 3rd, 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6; 11-12

Topic: Prayer

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110327-1800-Jason York - We The Church Mar 28, 2011

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2011-03-27-1800 Jason York, Central's youth pastor, delivers the message this evening March 27th, 2011Scripture Ref: Romans 12:9-13; Psalm 37; 65; Acts 6; 11; 12; Hebrews 10:24-25Topic: The ChurchNotes:

- The purpose of the church is NOT to get people saved, healed, delivered or reconciled to family/friends, missions, evangelism, to care for the needy, to praise & worship...- Purpose of the church IS the edification of the saints; when this is happening, the other things will also happen- We are all destitute sometime- We put the pressure on our pastor to edify... we are all supposed to edify one another.- If someone has a need, someone else should meet that need- This requires personal contact with other human beings- Snap judgments; Story of judgement based on one side of phone conversation in NY- For people to know our love is sincere, what our devotion and honor is, to share and be shared with, to show hospitality... we must build relationships.- We must challenge one another to do good things- Sometimes love waxes cold but it doesn’t make you any less called to do it.- Jesus loved so He went.

110327-1030-Greg Baker - A Living Hope Mar 28, 2011

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2011-03-27-1030 Pastor Greg Baker is the speaker this morning March 27th, 2011 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I Peter 1:1-3; John

Topic: Hope

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- When we experience great sickness, disappointments, etc., there is hope in Jesus- At the tomb Peter was in despair; he saw that Jesus was alive and hope was restored- Peter fishing, followed Jesus’ instruction, nets full, realized Jesus as Son of God- God calls ordinary people... story of grandmother- Paul was educated, of favor; God call all kinds of people- Peter took his eyes off Jesus and began sinking, call to Jesus and was saved- Peter was willing to get out of the boat; story of hospital visitation (fainting)- Peter knew who Jesus was but misunderstood Him a few times... cut off Malchus’ ear- You can be sincere (as Peter) and still be wrong- Story: at Harris Teeter, tried to stop shopping cart from hitting woman’s car...- Peter’s denial; back to fishing... again Jesus showed up, brought hope

110327-0830-Greg Baker - A Living Hope Mar 28, 2011

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2011-03-27-0830 Pastor Greg Baker is the speaker this morning March 27th, 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: I Peter 1:1-3; John

Topic: Hope

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110320-1800-Evan Albertyn - Joy for Failures Mar 21, 2011

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2011-03-20-1800 Pastor Evan Albertyn is the speaker this evening March 20th, 2011 in the 6:00 service.

Scripture: Romans 8; Luke 15

Topic: Salvation

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- Parable of the lost coin, the lost sheep and the prodigal son- The older son... self-righteous, finding faults in others but not enjoying his father- The prodigal son... appetite for things of this world, spending his life on things that did not matter- There must be punishment for sin, so God sent Jesus to pay for our sins that He would be able to accept us`

110320-1030-Loran Livingston - Persistent Prayer Mar 21, 2011

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2011-03-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 20th, 2011 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8; Philippians 4:4-7

Topic: Prayer

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- We have great music, preaching, etc. All we need to become disciples; what we lack is prayer. Prayer is work; does not come to us naturally.- Jesus equates losing heart with losing the power to pray- Prayer is never in vain; is a priority in the kingdom of God- Prayer brings peace of mind- Prayer is worship; it is not to be demanding of God- Communion with God (prayer) is the mightiest thing you can do- The widow and the unjust judge: he eventually avenged her as God will avenge His own in time. Be persistent.- Jesus asks if when He returns, will people have this faith-will they be praying?- The last day church does not see the need for prayer- When we have a problem, we talk it over more with people than with God

110320-0830-Loran Livingston - Persistent Prayer Mar 21, 2011

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2011-03-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 20th, 2011 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8; Philippians 4:4-7

Topic: Prayer

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