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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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091122-0830-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)

091115-1800-Loran Livingston - An Opportune Time Nov 16, 2009

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2009-11-15-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 15th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Luke 4; Psalm 19:7-11

Topic: Temptation

Notes:- Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up- Temptation of Jesus: Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit... lead by the Spirit into the wilderness- We blame it on the devil when it may be the Spirit leading- Where God takes you will make you stronger- Jesus was hungry and exhausted when tempted, not spiritually weak- Don't negotiate with the devil- When I read/study and pray, I'm never caught off guard- The Devil will wait till an opportune time- Islam plans to take over the world, infecting us slowly- We've laid down our armor, a passive church with a diluted message- Jesus lived scripture. Life comes out of your heart- It's not by your strength; when you walk away, He brings you back

091115-1030-Loran Livingston - Who Comes To Me Nov 16, 2009

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2009-11-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 15th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: John 6:37

Topic: Salvation

Notes:

- Anyone who trusts Jesus will be accepted- The heart of God is souls; we are incapable of bettering ourselves- Cabala, Christian Science, Eastern mystics... did you try Jesus?- Jesus is not religion but the only true living God- Islam is violent, hateful, demonic- You weren't looking for Jesus; He called us out- Temptation of Jesus; we must know God's Word to fight the devil- Satan has the power to take you higher; when God deals with you , you look up... hope for tomorrow- I cannot save myself; must come to Jesus, bring everything- A sinner cannot stop sinning... feeble religious attempts...- The devil says "not now"- Golf cart wreck: "Why did you wait so long to get help?"- Renaissance Golf course: built over dump... covered over trash, stench seeps out- We must let Jesus dig trash out and wash us clean

091115-0830-Loran Livingston - Who Comes To Me Nov 16, 2009

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2009-11-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 15th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 6:37

Topic: Salvation

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091108-1800-Loran Livingston - The Power Of Pentecost Nov 09, 2009

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2009-11-08-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 8th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

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Topic: Evangelism

Notes:- The great commission... Pentecost often focuses on tongues, but it is to send us in boldness to proclaim Jesus- Emphasis on going, but what do you do when they come to you?- If they see it in you, they'll want to know about it- Don't plan what you'll say, rely on the spirit to give you words- We train preachers to write sermons; Word of God should come out of our hearts with meekness and fear- This is what you were saved to do; it is not an inconvenience- Pastor Z/Int'l Bikers for Christ- People want to get far from sin... will never reach a sinner- Do we want to preserve religious culture or save souls for Jesus- Worldly music? Youth ministry... the world has changed; we won't reach them with tradition. Someone must relate to them- We are sheep among wolves- Harley store, gun shops...- Story of hike... ministering to guide... not dressed for it, not prepared... this is evangelism

091108-1030-Loran Livingston - Center of All Things Nov 09, 2009

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2009-11-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 8th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17

Topic: Covenents

Notes:- Hebrews explains transition from OT Judaism (human endeavor to please God)- Our sins crucified Christ; God put Him on cross to make covenant- Cut doesn't cut deals with people; this covenant with Himself- We are liars, deceivers, unholy, self-centered sinners- God showed Abraham in a vision His covenant, faithfulness- We try to show God we can do it but we need Jesus as our cosigner- Jesus is your righteousness, payment, source. Ask Him to forgive and trust that it is done- You don't own anything; all belongs to God- He holds everything together... every molecule by gravity- Single parents, jobless, students, widows... He holds lives together- We are kept by the power of God through faith

091108-0830-Loran Livingston - Center of All Things Nov 09, 2009

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2009-11-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 8th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17

Topic: Covenents

091101-1030-Loran Livingston - What Troubles You Nov 02, 2009

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2009-11-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 1st, 2009 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture: John 14:1-6; II Timothy 3:1-5, 13

Topic: Hope

Notes:- People in despair over things out of their control... news- People speak from uninformed, opinionated perspectives- We shouldn't be enraged over anything in politics or of this world- This is not your world if you're saved- Only one thing in this world is true: Jesus Christ. One book: Bible.- In the last days will be perilous times- A leader with no morals is no leader at all- Politics are nothing but man's thinking... prejudices- We have truth, know the way, enjoy the life yet as vultures, nibble on the carcasses of this world- We won't turn society around by putting someone in office- America is greedy, materialistic, self-centered, knows how to fake it.- Who we put in office speaks for us. We are not longer a Christian nation, but a nation of diversity- Believe on Jesus and He will prepare a place for you in God's house- We are sorry representatives of Jesus, miserable and corny. People don't want what they see because we aren't real.- Jesus is the way; look to Him.

091101-0830-Loran Livingston - What Troubles You Nov 02, 2009

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2009-11-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 1st, 2009 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture: John 14:1-6; II Timothy 3:1-5, 13

Topic: Hope

091025-1800-Loran Livingston - When I'm Weak Oct 26, 2009

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2009-10-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 25th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: II Corinthians 12:9-10

Topic: Evangelism

Notes:- We're not called to give theological response but to be a witness- Story of Waffle House- God sends people to you. It doesn't matter where you are or how you're dressed and doesn't require a prepared sermon- People need to see sincere people who've found hope- Don't be too religious (too Christian)... cannot relate to people- We've all been on the bottom; be transparent- Love them, pray for them, be their friend (don't become snooty)- You don't want to tarnish your testimony, but don't be high minded- Story of funeral... old friends still searching- Don't ever be ashamed where you came from- Don't look down on anyone. They're just like you.- This is for common man.

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