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070819-1830-Loran Livingston - Our Eyes Upon You Aug 20, 2007

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2007-08-19-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening August 12th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about faithfulness.Scripture Ref: II Chronicles 20:4, 12Topic: FaithfulenessNotes:- New Member, Trek (not on recording)- God acts for His own glory, not for our happiness- Jehoshaphat & Judah- When we don't know what to do "our eyes are upon You"- God is sovereign but we feel like He is obligated to answer our prayers- Not my will but thine be done; you may need to give up your ambition- Holiness should be our drive; holiness is something given by God, not something we do- With mind and body we serve the flesh; with spirit we serve the Lord

070819-1030-Loran Livingston - The Crippled Believer Aug 20, 2007

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2007-08-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 19th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 4:15-18; 5:5-7; 17:1; Luke 9:16; Psalm 121:1-8Topic: AddictionNotes: - Pool of Bethesda, "Do you want to be made well?" "I have no man…"- There is no man who can set you free, fill your soul- Doctors, therapists, etc. –good attempts to help any way they can scientifically, medically- Woman at the well: look up- Jesus is interested in showing you what's wrong in your life, repairing you live; what's inside is what defiles us- You never win; gambling, pornography, addictions- Some people always choose wrong friends, associates, jobs- Jesus doesn't always take desire and opportunity away, but gives you the power to see temptation and run- Gus: anointed, stopped smoking after trying and failing on his own- Sometimes it's better to run than to fight (a battle you cannot win)

070819-0830-Loran Livingston - The Crippled Believer Aug 20, 2007

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2007-08-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 19th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 4:15-18; 5:5-7; 17:1; Luke 9:16; Psalm 121:1-8Topic: AddictionNotes: - Pool of Bethesda, "Do you want to be made well?" "I have no man…"- There is no man who can set you free, fill your soul- Doctors, therapists, etc. –good attempts to help any way they can scientifically, medically- Woman at the well: look up- Jesus is interested in showing you what's wrong in your life, repairing you live; what's inside is what defiles us- You never win; gambling, pornography, addictions- Some people always choose wrong friends, associates, jobs- Jesus doesn't always take desire and opportunity away, but gives you the power to see temptation and run- Gus: anointed, stopped smoking after trying and failing on his own- Sometimes it's better to run than to fight (a battle you cannot win)

070815-1900-Gene Shelton - A Made Up Mind Aug 16, 2007

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2007-08-15-1900 Gene Shelton is the speaker for Wednesday evening August 15th, 2007.Scripture ref: James 1:4-8; Ephesians 1:10Topic: PurposeNotes:- I'm responsible for what I've learned- Confusion is a device used by the enemy- James is writing on how to act like a believer- God maps out a path; we should humble ourselves and cooperate- Trust God to complete us; don't feel guilty because we're not there- Until completion, ask Him for wisdom; ask in faith- What are you seeking; that is your source; He should be your desire- If lacking peace, ask 'am I on board with God…'- We want knowledge, but we must act on what we know- Double-mindedness is produced by: enemy, every day life- God is always faithful- To be a follower of Christ we must trust Him- Having a made up mind: gives confidence, give care for people; confirms your calling

070812-1830-Loran Livingston - Forgiven Aug 13, 2007

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2007-08-12-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening August 12th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about forgiveness.Scripture Ref: Psalm 130; Philippians 3:1-3Topic: ForgivenessNotes:- Don't serve God out of obligation, but out of appreciation- As I grow closer to God, I become more aware of my sin- Thought my sin was external, but it is the deep sinful nature of man- As sin is exposed we must let Him cleanse it or it becomes an obstacle- If you forgive others, God will forgive you- We cannot understand unconditional love; only known through spirit- We like and accept people who are like us; I love God because He first loved me- Real love cannot stop loving- David killed Goliath because he was madly in love with God; David fell, repented, and was forgiven.- Story of taking kids to Cherokee, seeing woven rugs from backside- We see ourselves from the inside, the ugly side- We cannot see the Glory of God in our own lives

070812-1030-Loran Livingston - Only Jesus Aug 13, 2007

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2007-08-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 12th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:1-9; I Corinthians 1:17; 2:1-7Topic: False TeachingsNotes: - Unless you know scripture and walk in the spirit, you'll be deceived- From various pulpits the teaching is often: humanitarian, sociological, educational or religious, but not spiritual or biblical- We do what we do because of sin, which separates us from God- Jesus died to reconcile us to God- We must proclaim truth in God's terms, not changed to appeal to men- Our concepts of God explained through organizations- You may know your church, theology, roots, but not know God- Beware religious people- Rejoice in Christ Jesus; worship in spirit and in truth

070812-0830-Loran Livingston - Only Jesus. Aug 13, 2007

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2007-08-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 12th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:1-9; I Corinthians 1:17; 2:1-7Topic: False TeachingsNotes: - (Israel Mission Team)- Unless you know scripture and walk in the spirit, you'll be deceived- From various pulpits the teaching is often: humanitarian, sociological, educational or religious, but not spiritual or biblical- We do what we do because of sin, which separates us from God- Jesus died to reconcile us to God- We must proclaim truth in God's terms, not changed to appeal to men- Our concepts of God explained through organizations- You may know your church, theology, roots, but not know God- Beware religious people- Rejoice in Christ Jesus; worship in spirit and in truth

070808-1900-A Walk Through the Bible - NT - Not Available Aug 09, 2007

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080805-1830 - Whitney Phipps Concert - Not available Aug 06, 2007

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070805-1030-Loran Livingston - I Have Learned Aug 06, 2007

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2007-08-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 5th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 11:25-30; Deuteronomy 8:1-6; Philippians 4:10-13Topic: FaithfulnessNotes: - Musical Guest Whitney Phipps not on recording or web- Every stage of life has pressures, this is a learning process- Sandra's ringtone (hallelujah chorus)- A yolk is designed for two, an old experienced ox and a young ox- Thank God for every situation. We want to get out of trouble, but our troubles are designed by God to develop patience- Wine from grapes; broken, crushed- Once you learn something from experience, you know it- "I can do all things through Christ…" often misunderstood. No matter what happens I can persevere- God will not make you comfortable but will give you comfort- God uses my weaknesses, not my strengths- God acknowledges my sacrifice, not my achievements- Whatever I put in God's hand cannot be taken out- Whatever is done has continuous consequence- I was wrong, please forgive me

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