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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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100425-1800-Loran Livingston - Religious Traditions Apr 26, 2010

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2010-04-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 25th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topic: The Gospel

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- Everyone deserves to hear the gospel- Don't get caught up in denominations- Not a lot of difference between the church and the world sometimes... greedy, self-serving- We leave it to denominations to do ministry; Jesus told individuals to go; get me back to one on one ministry- Love God with heart, soul, mind and love your neighbor as yourself- Movement to mix Judaism and Christianity... Gentiles were never told to celebrate feasts and festivals- Jesus died to free us... simple... we must tell people- Calvinism, eschatology, tongues... we don't have to understand these things to be a witness- Salvation comes by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ- When we get caught up in doctrine we miss the point of what Jesus came to do and sends us to do

100425-1030-Loran Livingston - Who Is My Neighbor? Apr 26, 2010

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2010-04-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 25th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Joshua 5:13; Luke 10

Topic: The Church

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- When I take my eyes off Jesus I fall into sin, accumulate weights that keep me from being/doing what God has designed/required- We interest ourselves in temporary things while expressing love for Jesus, working harder for culture and country than for His kingdom- We shouldn't consider sides, evaluating people according to sides- Our only cause is the cross of Christ, the gospel preached to all men- No active soldier entangles himself in everyday life- When we choose sides we eliminate somebody- There is one church; Jesus made Jews and Gentiles one- Israel & Palestine- Church's job is not to promote politics... save America...

100425-0830-Loran Livingston - Who Is My Neighbor? Apr 26, 2010

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2010-04-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 25th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Joshua 5:13; Luke 10

Topic: The Church

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100418-1800-Randy Smith - The Infrastructure Apr 19, 2010

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2010-04-18-1800 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this evening April 18th, 2010 in the 6:00 service.Scripture Ref: Ezra 1-4Topic: The Church

Notes:- Bridge over Mississippi collapsed-hadn't been maintained- U.S. infrastructure needs work or it will collapse- We need spiritual infrastructure work before we collapse- Tree destroyed internally by insects, looked strong outwardly- Birth of strong church... complaints, murmurs... stagnancy- Young couple... marriage, children... need to work to stay strong- God has a plan of hope for those born in Plan B- Must do God's work God's way; doesn't work our way- When a ministry begins no one knows if it will work- Rebuilding of Temple: began with full support of people; then eventual discouragement of older crowd, then of the young untested leaders... distraction (amusement, relaxed) and defamation

100418-1030-Randy Smith - Casual With Holy Things Apr 19, 2010

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2010-04-18-1030 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning April 18th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 15Topic: Holy Living

Notes:- With the right incentives, we can change- We prepare when something important is going to happen- Worship is preparation to spend time with God, not the effect of- Deliberate inspection and surrender of every attitude and hunger of my heart is the beginning of worship, not the end- You belong to God and are to be used by Him- I have to want intimacy with God to have it- Sincere: no wax (wax used to fill cracks in pottery)- Be watchful, work righteousness, be honest, do not slander, check the room you're in (who you're hanging out with), commitment, priorities, generosity- Everything we have belongs to our King- Be careful what you promise people you're going to do- The ground is shifting; spend time with Jesus

100418-0830-Randy Smith - The Cross Apr 19, 2010

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2010-04-18-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning April 18th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 27:27-54; Luke 23:39-43Topic: The Gospel

Notes:- Not every witness is reliable- Witnesses to the crucifixion saw differently; people use the cross but don't understand it- Roman soldiers: self-sufficient, mocked Jesus, they could not see His true power. We take what we can get but don't want to give, watching Jesus from a distance- Simon of Cyrene: wasn't looking for Jesus, mistreated, found Jesus who understood his pain.- Passers by, leading priests: listened enough to get sound bytes but not enough to get the truth. Mocked Him with sound bytes- We need more than information-transformation- What comes from a man's mouth shows his heart- Shocked witness (roman officer)

100411-1800-Loran Livingston - Eyes of Faith Apr 12, 2010

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2010-04-11-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 11th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Psalm 119:18; Acts 16:14; II Chronicles 6:36-39

Topic: Faith

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- Understanding the scripture must be a miracle of enlightenment- You cannot understand God unless God gives you an understanding- Hagar-God opened her eyes to see the well so child would live- As a child of God you never reach the end of your journey- Solomon's prayer... Dedication of Temple... Israel lost in captivity- Lost children... power of wealth diminishes dependence on God- Lot went towards Sodom... can’t handle money/freedom if we don’t bow before God with a humble soul- Prodigal Son-when he came to himself he came home- Call on God; He can open their eyes so they can return home

100411-1030-Loran Livingston - The Faith Struggle Apr 12, 2010

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2010-04-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 11th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: John 20:19-30; 21:1-3

Topic: Faith

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- After resurrection, Jesus visited disciples, then they went home- Jesus sent them out, gave Holy Spirit, told them live in forgiveness- Thomas wrestled with divinity of Jesus- There is nothing that will finalize your faith; just have to trust Jesus- God doesn't operate within the confines of my mind- Faith doesn't come from the head but from the heart- Disciples went fishing-Jesus appeared- Must start over each day, we are dying people born of the spirit- We have spiritual highs; must return to the mundane life by faith- Woman on the phone interrupted by tongues "God talking"...- Until Pentecost the disciples lived in fear; Holy Spirit gives boldness- Lazarus and rich man- A miracle will not make you a stronger follower or save a sinner- Have confidence in the Word of God

100411-0830-Loran Livingston - The Faith Struggle Apr 12, 2010

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2010-04-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 11th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 20:19-30; 21:1-3

Topic: Faith

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100404-1030-Loran Livingston - He's Alive Apr 05, 2010

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2010-04-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 4, 2010 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: John 20:1-10; Acts 2:23-24; 4:33; Hebrews 2:9

Topic: Salvation

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- Discrepancies in 4 resurrection accounts... message is the same - Stone rolled away so people could see that He had risen - Holy Spirit wrote scripture through men, using their character and understanding - Gospel message: Jesus risen; anyone can be forgiven and accepted - Sin is to live without Jesus - Everyone that knows the Lord met Him in a different way - Linen cloth lying in the tomb, handkerchief folded by itself meaning "I won’t be coming back" - After resurrection 40 days instructing, then ascension and promise "I will come again." - Day of Pentecost the Spirit fell, Peter preached the resurrection... - Everything is centered no the resurrection - There will be spiritual attacks; don’t be afraid... He is alive - Death operates on the foundation of sin... defeated on the cross

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