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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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081012-0830-Loran Livingston - Spiritual Sacrifice Oct 13, 2008

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2008-10-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 12th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 2:1-6; Psalm 51:17; Hebrews 13:15-16; Matthew 5:43-45

Topic: Holy Living

Notes:- What God has chosen, men have rejected- Because of Jesus, we are able to offer spiritual sacrifice to God; we are built up and increased as we do- We are a holy priesthood who can approach the throne of God- Jesus' blood is applied to us so we no longer shed the blood of animals- We need a broken spirit, humility: spiritual sacrifice- God acknowledges my achievements, but he blesses my sacrifices- God doesn't look at what you give, but what you've left after giving- Live with dependence on God; bless others with what He gives and he will take care of you- Arrogance turns people off; humility impresses people- Praise is a spiritual sacrifice- The Lord will lift you up (example of dog)- Acts of goodness, kindness are spiritual sacrifice

081008-1830 - The Role of the Man - Week 4 - NA Oct 09, 2008

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081005-1730-Loran Livingston - The Enduring Word Oct 06, 2008

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2008-10-05-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 5th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:22-2:3; Colossians 4:6Topic: ScriptureNotes:- Story: grandson with knife. God gives so much, but we want what he hasn't given. He will take away, but we fight to keep- Economic crisis could be God taking away- What am I trying to hold onto? Job, relationships…- We want to blame the devil, but he has very little to do with my life- Hold loosely and thankfully- Jesus was ordained before the foundation of the world as our salvation- Never substitute preaching for reading the Word of God- Need fellowship with believers to walk in the Spirit (sincere love for the brethren)- the more Word in your heart, the more it will come out in your life.- lay aside anger, deceit, hypocrisy, envy

081005-1030-Loran Livingston - Redeemed by Jesus Oct 06, 2008

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2008-10-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 5th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:13-21; Isaiah 65:17; I John 2:17

Topic: Holy Living

Notes:- In biblical times men tied up looseness in their robes when gardening to not hinder work. just as we are told to tie up the loins of our mind.- Let your hope rest fully in Jesus Christ.- When we imitate Christ, obey scriptures, we began to be holy- When saved we are seen as holy in the eyes of God; must live it out- We must give account for every word and action- Redeemed: Jesus came to us, took us out, set us free- We're not redeemed with corruptible things; success has nothing to do with money; be rich in Christ, not worldly possession- The world loves money, but it is God who will take care of you

081005-0830-Loran Livingston - Redeemed by Jesus Oct 06, 2008

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2008-10-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 5th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:13-21; Isaiah 65:17; I John 2:17

Topic: Holy Living

080924-1830 - Movie - NA Oct 02, 2008

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080928-1730-Loran Livingston - Our Salvation Sep 29, 2008

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2008-09-28-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 26th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:6-10; Romans 5:9; I Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9; Revelation 3:10; II Corinthians 5:14-18Topic: SalvationNotes:- The revelation of Jesus Christ is His return. Jesus teaching to Israel, not concerning the rapture- Paul taught on the rapture, catching away of the saints- Salvation from the wrath of God coming on this world- God has judged nations and people, but has never poured out His wrath on the whole earth- Salvation is when God reconciles you to Himself; you will never suffer His wrath. Jesus took the wrath for us all- Body of Christ: the Spirit of Christ dwells in us; we are one in Him- Regard no one according to the flesh (cultural pride, heritage)

080928-1030-Loran Livingston - Faith On Trial Sep 29, 2008

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2008-09-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 28th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:3-9; II Timothy 2:13; Isaiah 64:4-5

Topic: Faith

Notes:- The world is rotting, look up, do not worry- You don't need faith when things are good; our faith should be most obvious when troubles come- Faith is not a feeling.- There is a saving faith, but also an act of faith- Don't imitate other's faith; trust Him in your situation- End Time overview: battle of Gog and Magog, Russia will determine to take Israel; resurrection of Israel, Russia, Old Roman Empier (European Union); Jesus to return- Trials sent by God to reveal genuine faith- He is faithful; we are not- We do not move the hand of God by praying louder or reminding Him- He acts for the one who waits, meets the one who rejoices

080928-0830-Loran Livingston - Faith On Trial Sep 29, 2008

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2008-09-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 28th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:3-9; II Timothy 2:13; Isaiah 64:4-5

Topic: Faith

080924-1830 - The Role of the Man - Week 3 - NA Sep 25, 2008

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