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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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080803-0830-Loran Livingston - Much More Than This Aug 04, 2008

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2008-08-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 3rd, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 19:23-29

Topic: Faith

Notes:- It is impossible for one who trusts in riches or anything other than Jesus to enter heaven- Disciples astonished; wealthy considered to have favor of God, much like prosperity teachings of today- No effort on man's part can qualify for salvation; with Him all things are possible- Economic distress, God will not fail you, no need to panic- The more money we have, the more we trust it- Amaziah, king of Judah, teams with God's enemies out of panic- Opportunities to progress, hypocrisy/duplicity in the church- People try to do business by the world's standards, yet be holy- God is able to give much more than this, the world

080730-1900-Greg Baker - Receiving the Holy Spirit Jul 31, 2008

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2008-07-30-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 30th, 2008Scripture Ref: Acts 2; 10; 19Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- Review: Instances when Holy Spirit fell and speaking in tongues- Spirit fell on Cornelius and his household as Peter spoke the gospel- The Day of Pentecost is when the gift of the Spirit was poured out for all men- Paul at Ephesus

080727-1830-Loran Livingston - When It's Midnight Jul 28, 2008

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2008-07-27-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 27th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 13:15Topic: PraiseNotes:- A sacrifice takes the life out of something- When praise is sacrificially given, power is released, chains fall off- Story of man in church with cell phone, calling so family could hear- God didn't save you to be comfortable, but to be a comfort- If you're saved then you're where God wants you right now- There is comfort in the middle of the storm- When you praise and don't feel like it, devil accuses you of hypocrisy- Praise in spite of; when trials come there is peace- Jesus did not die to solve your problems, but to save your soul- Paul and Silas in prison praising- When souls are saved, someone must suffer for it- What God is doing for someone else through your pain

080727-1030-Lt. General William G. Boykin-Get Back In The Battle Jul 28, 2008

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2008-07-27-0830 Lt. General William G. Boykin (retired) is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 8:30 morning service July 27th, 2007.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 14:3; Psalm 13, 27Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- (prayer for missionaries)- God will speak to us but we have to listen- Story by Tom Brokaw, uproar in media against Boykin, led to rebuke by President- Prayer "How long…"- Holy Spirit "Get up, get your armor on and get back in the battle"- Investigation, criminal charges, disappointed in God- God surrounded him with an army of believers- Charges thrown out, "exonerated"- We fight in a spiritual battle, must keep in the battle

080727-0830-Lt. General William G. Boykin - Get Back In The Battle Jul 28, 2008

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080723-1900-Greg Baker - The Holy Spirit and Tongues Jul 24, 2008

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2008-07-23-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 23rd, 2008Scripture Ref: I Cor 12; 1 Thes 2:7; Acts 6-9Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- Role of Holy Spirit as comforter, guide, restrainer- Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit unpardonable; Spirit leads us to Christ- Tongues in public setting to edify, sometimes abused- Story of Billy Graham at Evangel; tongues/interpretation completed sermon- Spirit first fell on disciples in upper room, marked by supernatural occurrences including tongues- Seven men chosen to serve widows; Stephen stoned, others scattered to preach Christ. People saved, healed, Paul sent and they received the Holy Spirit- Saul and Damascus Road conversion, received Spirit three days later- We're not seeking tongues (gifts). We should be led by the spirit, loving and doing what He asks.

080720-1830-Frieda Roos-Van Hessen - Holocaust Survivor Testimony Jul 21, 2008

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2008-07-20-1830 Frieda Roos-Van Hessen presents, her testimony of how she survived the holocaust, this Sunday evening July 20th, 2008.Scripture ref: Topic: TestimonyNotes:- Holocaust Survivor

080720-1030-Loran Livingston - Consider The Lillies Jul 21, 2008

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2008-07-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 20th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.

Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Luke 12:27

Topic: Jesus the Son

Notes:- Paul concerned with Christ and Christ crucified, not to know about other concerns- Without Jesus we are walking dead men- In Him we live, move and have our being- Paul must have been a great student of the Words of Jesus- What do I have in common with the lily?- Everything is temporary except the Word of God- We don't have to remind God every day, He will answer prayers we forgot we prayed- God takes care of those who trust Him- Walk with Jesus should not be of toil, but simplicity.- When I keep my eyes on Jesus, my problems are small, low irritability- Stand before the Lord when you don't know what to do

080720-0830-Loran Livingston - Consider The Lillies Jul 21, 2008

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2008-07-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 20th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.

Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Luke 12:27

Topic: Jesus the Son

080716-1900-Greg Baker - The Holy Spirit Jul 17, 2008

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2008-07-16-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 16th, 2008Scripture Ref: Joel 2:28-29; Isaiah 28:11-12; II Thessalonians 2:3-8; John 16:5-11; I Corinthians 6:19; 12:4; Hebrews 6:1-2; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; 2Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- Symbols of the Holy Spirit: dove, water, fire, wind, oil- The spirit responds to obedience- Old Testament prophecies of the Spirit- 2 functions of H.S. in the world: restraining, convicts of sin, righteousness, judgement- Overview of Revelation- Holy Spirit leaves with the Church- Role of H.S. in the believer: lives in us, cultivates fruit, gives gifts to edify the Church- There are two baptisms: water and spirit- Tongues are any language not known by the speaker. Tongues of angels, man and unknown tongues.- Jack Hayford led to speak tongues to man on plane- Story of couple drawn by spirit, man praying in tongues (Russian)

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