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070422-0830-Loran Livingston - Born Incorruptable Apr 23, 2007

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2007-04-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 22nd, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 1:17-25; II Tim 1:12; Gal 2:20; John 14:25-26Topic: SalvationNotes: - When Jimmy Carter ran for President he said he'd been "born again," a then uncommon term, though used by Jesus- Male has corruptible seed; God's seed (the Word) mixes with faith to bring spiritual conception from incorruptible seed, eternal life- A miraculous and supernatural encounter with Jesus changes us- American Christianity: people try to learn salvation (principles, keys)- Story of woman who came by house on a Saturday, was saved- Discipleship starts after you are born into the kingdom- Some people trying to live like Christians but haven't met Jesus- Imas' accusers just as corrupt- Called to be the vessels God works through, glove on God's hand- Holy Spirit came to teach Jesus and enable us to follow- As young evangelist: Spirit directed different sermon, saved "meanest man in town."- Saved people can get along (marriage in trouble?)- God will prune this church; we need to be working for Him

070418-1900-Doug Small - The Discipline of Gratitude Apr 19, 2007

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2007-04-18-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 18th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Zech 4:6; Isa 40:31; Deu 8; Luke 10:20; Gal 5:1; John 9:25Topic: EvangelismNotes:- When we tell the story, past and present are brought together- Historical references to the exodus; their story is our story- Prosperity causes amnesia; the first generation radically changed, the second grateful, third and fourth blessed, fifth goes back- God's reminder to Israel where they came from- It's not enough to remember God's blessings; we need to remember the bondage (slave memory)- Never stop being grateful for your salvation; the slave story is the most effective evangelism, the show of personal gratitude- Without your slave memory, you will go back- We want to fit into this world but be set apart for the Kingdom- "Our Town," lack of personal attention, relationships- We know who we are by remembering where we come from- It's not what you've done, but what sin you had potential to do- Business man's conversion, girl's healing, letter from Max Lucado

070415-1830-Loran Livingston - With Love and Commitment Apr 16, 2007

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2007-04-15-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening April 15th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about evangelism.Scripture Ref: Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Brother Bulos, evangelist from Lebanon- Most of the world has not heard about Jesus- Christians/Americans are seen as oppressors; the rest of the world does not understand why we care about them- We must reach out with love an d commitment- God gave America resources and strength so that we could carry the gospel around the world- We have to think spiritually, not as Americans/Westerners- They need the gospel

070415-1030-Loran Livingston - Then Comes the End Apr 16, 2007

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2007-04-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 15th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-28, 51-52; Acts 7; John 16:5-14, 3:36; Lev. 23; Romans 2:3; Hebrews 2:1-3; Luke 21:36; I Thessalonians 5:1-3Topic: JudgementNotes: - There will be an end to society as we know it, the rule of men- Our faith is a Jewish faith- Parallel of the 7 Jewish feasts: Passover, unleavened bread, first fruits, Pentecost, trumpets, atonement, tabernacle- Jesus taught 40 days after resurrection before ascension- Law came by Moses, truth and grace by Jesus- 2000 years we've been in summer, the season of harvest, then will come feast of trumpets (rapture of the church)- the concept of rapture is in scripture; to escape, flee, travel to safety- Past hurricane, tsunami, Katrina; said by some to be judgement of God, others deny God's wrath- If you're a sinner, your greatest fear should be God who is your enemy- Serving the Lord requires heart, soul and mind to pursue the Lord- Mark Harris of First Baptist told of Jewish man who said if we'd stop preaching and just live for Jesus, we'd have greater impact and could all get along; but we must preach Jesus

070415-0830-Loran Livingston - Then Comes the End Apr 16, 2007

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2007-04-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 15th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-28, 51-52; Acts 7; John 16:5-14, 3:36; Lev. 23; Romans 2:3; Hebrews 2:1-3; Luke 21:36; I Thessalonians 5:1-3Topic: JudgementNotes: - There will be an end to society as we know it, the rule of men- Our faith is a Jewish faith- Parallel of the 7 Jewish feasts: Passover, unleavened bread, first fruits, Pentecost, trumpets, atonement, tabernacle- Jesus taught 40 days after resurrection before ascension- Law came by Moses, truth and grace by Jesus- 2000 years we've been in summer, the season of harvest, then will come feast of trumpets (rapture of the church)- the concept of rapture is in scripture; to escape, flee, travel to safety- Past hurricane, tsunami, Katrina; said by some to be judgement of God, others deny God's wrath- If you're a sinner, your greatest fear should be God who is your enemy- Serving the Lord requires heart, soul and mind to pursue the Lord- Mark Harris of First Baptist told of Jewish man who said if we'd stop preaching and just live for Jesus, we'd have greater impact and could all get along; but we must preach Jesus

070408-1030-Loran Livingston - Resurrection Day Apr 15, 2007

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2007-04-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-24; John 5:28-29Topic: ResurrectionNotes: - If we don't preach the resurrection of Jesus, we aren't His church- CM Police officers murdered; cops are servants of the Lord- Dan White recognized for 65 yrs service through music- Jesus spoke of hope and of the end; Paul's writings for us- Neither Jesus nor Paul apologized for their teachings- We'll all be resurrected; 1st for the just, 2nd for the unjust- First fruit given to God, a sign of harvest to come; Jesus was first fruits of those who died; the harvest to come is the resurrection of the just- The resurrection message is mere tradition for many, a social obligation to attend church on Easter- Local preacher began with apology for His faith as not to offend- Political leader won't attend Central for fear of affect on his career- Satan wants us to gather under guise of unity, to put aside differences; Christians seen as narrow minded, exclusive- Short period of peace to come to earth by the antichrist- Christians in foreign countries know the cost of proclaiming Christ; persecution will come to us- Hebrew tradition of folded or crumpled napkin; linen napkin folded and set aside in grave shows Jesus never to return to grave

070411-1900-Doug Small - People of His Story Apr 12, 2007

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2007-04-11-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 11th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Psalm 30; Psalm 40Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Our culture is disputing the fact that there is a God- Man doesnâ��t realize how far he's fallen; God is restraining judgement- Tower of Babel: establishment of cult, separation into dialects- God moves and intervenes and uses His people to tell His story- We are aligned with Godâ��s chosen people (Israel) to tell His story- Man in prison remembering hymns, overcoming enemy- Pagan tribe requested missionary family to live among them; remembered previous family theyâ��d poisoned- Someone is watching for your reaction to tragedy, a testimony to them- Narrow personal salvation (existentialist view), whatâ��s in it for me, disconnected from larger message- We are a branch connected to the vine, revolutionaries in the story- Jesus proved power over nature, healing, insight, over resources; message of miracles: Jesus is Lord over all- People want His riches without His rule; blessing without boundaries- Napoleon defeated and exiled: "Jesus founded His empire on Love."

070408-0830-Loran Livingston - Resurrection Day Apr 09, 2007

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2007-04-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-24; John 5:28-29Topic: ResurrectionNotes: - If we don't preach the resurrection of Jesus, we aren't His church- CM Police officers murdered; cops are servants of the Lord- Dan White recognized for 65 yrs service through music- Jesus spoke of hope and of the end; Paul's writings for us- Neither Jesus nor Paul apologized for their teachings- We'll all be resurrected; 1st for the just, 2nd for the unjust- First fruit given to God, a sign of harvest to come; Jesus was first fruits of those who died; the harvest to come is the resurrection of the just- The resurrection message is mere tradition for many, a social obligation to attend church on Easter- Local preacher began with apology for His faith as not to offend- Political leader won't attend Central for fear of affect on his career- Satan wants us to gather under guise of unity, to put aside differences; Christians seen as narrow minded, exclusive- Short period of peace to come to earth by the antichrist- Christians in foreign countries know the cost of proclaiming Christ; persecution will come to us- Hebrew tradition of folded or crumpled napkin; linen napkin folded and set aside in grave shows Jesus never to return to grave

070408-0700-Loran Livingston - Resurrection Day Apr 09, 2007

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2007-04-08-0700 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th, 2007 in a special 7:00 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-24; John 5:28-29Topic: ResurrectionNotes: - If we don't preach the resurrection of Jesus, we aren't His church- CM Police officers murdered; cops are servants of the Lord- Dan White recognized for 65 yrs service through music- Jesus spoke of hope and of the end; Paul's writings for us- Neither Jesus nor Paul apologized for their teachings- We'll all be resurrected; 1st for the just, 2nd for the unjust- First fruit given to God, a sign of harvest to come; Jesus was first fruits of those who died; the harvest to come is the resurrection of the just- The resurrection message is mere tradition for many, a social obligation to attend church on Easter- Local preacher began with apology for His faith as not to offend- Political leader won't attend Central for fear of affect on his career- Satan wants us to gather under guise of unity, to put aside differences; Christians seen as narrow minded, exclusive- Short period of peace to come to earth by the antichrist- Christians in foreign countries know the cost of proclaiming Christ; persecution will come to us- Hebrew tradition of folded or crumpled napkin; linen napkin folded and set aside in grave shows Jesus never to return to grave

070404-1900-Doug Small - The Rebirth of Baalism Apr 05, 2007

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2007-04-04-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 4th, 2007. Scripture Ref: I Kings; Daniel 2:4-7:28Topic: Baal in AmericaNotes:- Second season of miraculous intervention: Baalism as state religion- Pagan beliefs begin to assimilate into dominate culture; dominate faith evolves into hybrid faith and beliefs are substituted- Begins with cultural accommodation and ethnic sensitivity- Theistic evolution, evolution recast into scientific notion- We see miracles as unnatural, assuming nature is in charge; miracles are when God acts differently than the His usual life sustaining ways- Baalism is ancient naturalism-mother nature as god- Examples of Baal literature; violence/sexuality, male hatred- Introduction of Baalism without blatant idol worship- In paganism you fashion your own god, tolerance, diversity- Daniel: vision of Nebuchadnezzar: the dominant empires of history- Nebuchadnezzar's conversion; Balthazar's destruction

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