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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.

Latest Episodes:

100307-1030-Loran Livingston - In His Hand Mar 08, 2010

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2010-03-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 7th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I Corinthians 2:9-10; Psalm 37:21-24; Ephesians 2:8-10

Topic: Assurance

Notes: - You never encounter a situation God has not prepared for you - We are not capable of saving ourselves or keeping ourselves - When we believe, we are created in Christ Jesus for good works - Our steps are ordered; when we stumble we stumble in His hand - There is safety and provision in His hand - Jonah didn't want to do what God had for him to do - God prepared a storm for Jonah (as He does for us) - God prepared the fish, then a plant to shade Jonah, and a worm to kill the plant so Jonah would move on when it was time - Everything God prepares for us to do is about people... that we love them and show them Jesus - Story of man putting fish on hook for Pastor as a child, so that he'd know the thrill; We don’t have what it takes so God does it for us.

100307-0830-Loran Livingston - In His Hand Mar 08, 2010

Show notes

2010-03-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 7th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: I Corinthians 2:9-10; Psalm 37:21-24; Ephesians 2:8-10

Topic: Assurance

100228-1800-Loran Livingston - Just Be A Witness Mar 01, 2010

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2010-02-28-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 28th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Galatians 6:1

Topic: Evangelism

Notes:- God is able to do anything- God never intended us to be in pain, in sin, or to die; effect of sin- Jesus defeated death for those who believe; He gives eternal life- Even though we die in this world, we do not die- Played golf last Sunday... explanation to British man.- Religion messes people up; it is man’s attempt- Seek Jesus, not religion- We plant seeds; don't try to pluck fruit that isn’t there- Our forefathers couldn’t wait to tell people what Jesus did for them- We don't need to learn how to win them to Christ; be a witness- We are not the attorney, judge or jury; Christians too judgmental- God judges me by the way I judge others; be kind and merciful- I feel sorry for Tiger Woods. Christians need to love him. Don't give up on people or gloat when they "get what they deserve"- You didn't get what you deserved

100228-1030-Loran Livingston - Don't Give Place to the Devil Mar 01, 2010

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2010-02-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 28th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-31; 3:9-10; John 14

Topic: Anger

Notes: - Be angry and sin not. Anger is part of being human but can be a tool of the devil if we let control us - Sometimes things don't get corrected without anger. - Don't let the sun go down on your anger - Jesus, in the garden, said "the enemy has nothing in me" - ... I smell a little sulfur sometimes - We give ourselves permission to be angry, to seek revenge - God is known to the principalities & powers by the church - This is not about what God can give; He's already given everything - Salvation is the greatest thing God has ever done - All commandments of the Lord are equally important - We are an angry nation getting angrier - Give your neighbor permission to be wrong, to make mistakes and don't get mad about it - Live in forgiveness; it will change everything in your life

100228-0830-Loran Livingston - Don't Give Place to the Devil Mar 01, 2010

Show notes

2010-02-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 28th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-31; 3:9-10; John 14

Topic: Anger

Notes:- Be angry and sin not. Anger is part of being human but can be a tool of the devil if we let control us- Sometimes things don't get corrected without anger.- Don't let the sun go down on your anger- Jesus, in the garden, said "the enemy has nothing in me"- ... I smell a little sulfur sometimes- We give ourselves permission to be angry, to seek revenge- God is known to the principalities & powers by the church- This is not about what God can give; He's already given everything- Salvation is the greatest thing God has ever done- All commandments of the Lord are equally important- We are an angry nation getting angrier- Give your neighbor permission to be wrong, to make mistakes and don't get mad about it- Live in forgiveness; it will change everything in your life

100221-1830-Darrell Rice - Efficient Grace Feb 22, 2010

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2010-02-21-1800 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening February 21st, 2010.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 5:5; Romans 5:17; 7:15; John 1:14; Luke 2:40; Acts 4:29-33; 11:21-23; Philippians 4:13; II Corinthians 12:7-10

Topic: Grace

Notes:

- Grace to the humble- Working definition (grace): God's empowering presence enabling me to be what I was created to be and to do what I was called to do- Testimony: Pastor Arthur Guice- Testimony of woman demon possessed, man who's stutter went away when he received the baptism of the holy spirit.

100221-1030-Darrell Rice - The Model Church Feb 22, 2010

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2010-02-21-1030 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning February 21st, 2008. Scripture Ref:Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3; I Corinthians 3:5

Topic: The Church

Notes:- All my life I've searched for the perfect church- NT churches recognized for their failures- 8 Characteristics of church I'm looking for: risk taking, evangelistic, fruitful, well taught, connected to larger body, generous, worshipping, mission minded- Barnabas sought Saul to teach the people. He taught the life of Christ, shaped doctrine, taught the people to get along...- Parallels of marriage and church: honeymoon phase, specific irritations, general discomfort, exhaustion, separation- The model church will have some irritations, discomfort and even separation, but in the end will stand strong in faith and grace in the presence of God

100221-0830-Darrell Rice - The Model Church Feb 22, 2010

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2010-02-21-0830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning February 21st, 2008. Scripture Ref:Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3; I Corinthians 3:5

Topic: The Church

100214-1800-Loran Livingston - Trust & Do Good Feb 15, 2010

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2010-02-14-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 14th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Psalm 37:1-8; Ephesians 6:5-8

Topic: Faithfulness

Notes:- Any sacrifice you make for God brings great reward- When we seek God we stir the enemy; be observant of people who may not wish us well... increased security- Six churches burned in Texas (unbalanced zealots)- Unless the Lord protects us our efforts are in vain- Be prepared; don't fret about evil doers. Trust in the Lord- He is your master; you His slave. Be salt and light.- Work as unto Christ- We don't understand evangelism... bless enemies and forgive.- Whatever good anyone does He will receive the same from the Lord- Anger, wrath, fretting, bad temper. A soft answer...

100214-1030-Loran Livingston - One Thing Matters Feb 15, 2010

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2010-02-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 14th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8; 27:1-4

Topic: Purpose

Notes:- We argue about age of earth, predestination & free will, incarnation of Jesus, last days... speculating beyond scripture, explaining what we do not understand- The sins of yesterday do not exist- Mary at Jesus' feet... Martha tried to pull her away to help her- Is someone pulling you away... telling you your responsibilities?- Many things will distract you; we have too many things going on- We will not win souls by arguing about God; proclaim the gospel- People are not looking for theology but to escape misery- Story of Dog weaning puppies; people must learn for themselves- Whoever calls on His name will be saved and safe- Trouble is coming; stop anticipating and worship & trust God who will take care of your troubles

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