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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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091220-1030-Loran Livingston - Pursue Jesus Dec 21, 2009

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2009-12-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 20th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35; 39-45; Psalm 63

Topic: Faithfulness

Notes:- Simeon was waiting for the consolation of Israel... How much of my life is spent waiting for Jesus?- Anna served in the temple day and night... How much am I serving?- There must be a love for God that drives us; must not serve out of obligation and fear, but gladness- The shepherds searched for Jesus as soon as they were stirred- The wise men pursued Jesus, from the east (far off)- We must wait, serve, search and pursue Jesus- We all go through lulls; God wants you more than you want Him- When crowds got big, Jesus began speaking in parables so that only the truly committed would continue with Him- We must go after Him to understand what He said- Parable of the sower: only one scenario represents the saved- No such thing as a carnal Christian... a casual Christian- If Jesus is in you, you will bear fruit

091220-0830-Loran Livingston - Pursue Jesus Dec 21, 2009

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2009-12-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 20th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35; 39-45; Psalm 63

Topic: Faithfulness

091213-1030-Loran Livingston - His Victory Is Ours Dec 14, 2009

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2009-12-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 13th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: I Timothy 1:15; I John 4:17; I Corinthians 15:57; I Samuel 17:2

Topic: Fear

Notes:- The people of God intimidated by the enemy on their own land- The only real battle takes place when we pray... we become bold- When we don't pray our enemies grow before our eyes- Saul said "Bring my armor." We try to look good...- The church is being defamed, trying to look like the world, acting like celebrities. - Trust Him. Live and act accordingly- We need a revived hunger and thirst for righteousness- David's victory became their victory. They weren't capable so David fought the battle for them- We don't have to be afraid of defeat... He is greater than Goliath

091213-0830-Loran Livingston - His Victory Is Ours Dec 14, 2009

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2009-12-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 13th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: I Timothy 1:15; I John 4:17; I Corinthians 15:57; I Samuel 17:2

Topic: Fear

091206-1030-Loran Livingston - What Is In Your Hand? Dec 07, 2009

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2009-12-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 6th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Ecclesiastes 9:10; II Samuel 23:13-17

Topic: Servanthood

Notes:- We wait endlessly until we're prepared or have the resources to do something for God- Moses at burning bush: "I'm not equipped"- Moses' staff became symbol of authority... beginning of servanthood- It's not how much you have, but Who blesses it; serve Him now- We think because we're saved things should be pleasant- Conversion is immediate, but being conformed takes a lifetime- David in cave... 3 mighty men risked lives to bring him water- A cave is a place you've got nowhere else to go- David poured water out... turned cave into a temple- Don't sit and wither because nothing is happening in your life- Jesus at temple... people had turned temple into den of thieves- When your temple turns into a cave you turn inward, selfish... Jesus will tear it down- Give, pray, praise and turn your cave back into a temple- The most fulfilled people are working for God.

091206-0830-Loran Livingston - What Is In Your Hand? Dec 07, 2009

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2009-12-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 6th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Ecclesiastes 9:10; II Samuel 23:13-17

Topic: Servanthood

091129-1030-Loran Livingston - A Spirit of Wickedness Nov 30, 2009

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2009-11-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 29th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: II Peter 3:1-7

Topic: America

Notes:- Our enemy is not a person or people, but spiritual wickedness- Our country is about to take a turn to define our demise- The church is not praying/ reading, angry but not fighting for good- This is as easy as it will ever be in America, freedoms diminish- Excerpts from Dr. Dobson's newsletter... abortion, safe schools czar, homosexuality, hate crimes- You cannot be both politically liberal and religiously conservative- Broken hearted for America, the world sees our path... we will lose our military power and our voice- China buying up seaports, Saudi Arabia...- God appoints our seasons; predestined the boundaries of the nations- Pray for the land, the people, our leaders... it is our spiritual duty- God put us here to be salt and light- The U.S. is not a factor in prophecy; focus on Europe/Middle East; the world will turn against Israel- How should we be living? Soberly, upright and Godly- Denominations are not biblical.

091129-0830-Loran Livingston - A Spirit of Wickedness Nov 30, 2009

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2009-11-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 29th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: II Peter 3:1-7

Topic: America

091122-1800-Loran Livingston - Through Biblical Eyes Nov 23, 2009

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2009-11-22-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 22nd, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Acts 4:19-20

Topic: America

Notes:- After we're saved God gives us new eyes to see everything through- In scriptures, God changed things so His will would happen- God puts people in power, even to oppress His people- God is not fair, but just- Proud Mary... we need individual cleansing, but also the corporate church needs cleansing- America will see the most radical departure from our Christian roots- The country will lose its influence and military power- The government will threaten the pure preaching of the gospel- Peter and John before government leaders...- Same-sex marriage, hate crimes, abortion- We aren't to just worship in the sanctuary... must get out there- As long as there's worldliness in my, I'll be sympathetic to world- Manhattan Declaration (Colson, Dobson, etc): will not "render to Caesar what is God's"

091122-1030-Loran Livingston - Carry Out The Rubbish Nov 23, 2009

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2009-11-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 22nd, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: II Corinthians 6:14-7:1; II Chronicles 29:3-5, 7

Topic: Sin

Notes:

- Respect, Inspect, Expect- Respect those les fortunate; help those who cannot help themselves- Give unselfishly; respect where God has you and what others are going through- Inspect (introspect) your heart.- The world is distasteful to those filled with the Spirit- Our value system should not be as the world's- I know my heart is not where it should be when I'm not looking for Jesus to come (expectancy)- When I'm reading and praying I'm fascinated with heaven- We can get infected spiritually and through the flesh, then our worship is restrained- Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the temple, removed the rubbish- We are the temple of the Lord; we must take out the trash- The lamp is the Word of God; offerings are our prayers- Walk in the truth; keep heart and mind open to God- Works of the flesh: sensual sins, anger, pride (national, ethnic, etc)

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