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070318-0830-Loran Livingston - The Simple Act of Giving Mar 19, 2007

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2007-03-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 18th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 10:1-6; Isaiah 58; Luke 6:38Topic: GivingNotes: - Story of depression in 1991, obeyed Lord to give alms, was healed- God created us to thrive, we struggle to survive- When I give, I am imitating God (when I forgive, pray)- When I act as God, darkness must leave my life; joy, healing- When we exercise endorphins produced; optimism, joy- Give when God move you to or you'll talk yourself out of it- Give and it will be given to you- I own nothing; bondage when you keep what someone else needs- Giving is not a debt we owe but seed we sow

070314-1900-Doug Small - Evangelism:Telling the Story Mar 15, 2007

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2007-03-14-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 14th, 2007. Scripture Ref: II Samuel 18:14-27Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Biblical History is God revealing Himself; honor Him, He'll honor you- Evangelism is as simple as telling your story- Salvation an ongoing process; give God credit for His mercy, blessings- Brooklyn Tab story of Danny Valesco; Muslim waiters in Indonesia- We are saints who sin; our nature is changed to struggle against sin- American Christianity is private but we're in a war zone- Give God glory when breakthrough occurs; your life's a storyboard- An idol is a visible symbol of how a culture functions- Israel called out of Egypt (idolatrous) into Wilderness to detox society- Paul in Ephesus challenged worldview; society's economic system violates simple principles of Jesus, Church buys in, loses credibility- Jesus didn't just teach morality, but called for a revolutionary lifestyle- My story is every story of God's grace/redemption throughout history- Israel chosen by God, placed strategically, always called to this land- Gospel connects reality at place of happening with place of hearing- 1812 flagman relays message "Wellington Defeated the French?- Story of God saving Christian man from falling to prostitute

070311-1830-Loran Livingston - Battle Weary Mar 12, 2007

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2007-03-11-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening March 11th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about weariness.Scripture Ref: Topic: WearinessNotes:- Baby dedication (omitted from MP3)- Prayer for Pastor Livingston- Prayer, praise and worship (omitted from MP3)

070311-1030-Loran Livingston - What Does God Require Mar 12, 2007

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2007-03-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 11th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Jude 3-4; Acts 2:36-39; Proverbs 3:9-10; Mark 16:16; Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:36; Acts 16:30-33; I Peter 3:18-21; Malachi 3:9-10; Matt. 6:21Topic: Trust, Baptism, TithingNotes: - Erosion of the faith from false teaching and pure Christian apathy- Less commitment to faith of scriptures, convenience, enjoyment, preachers entertain, people become spectators; give to get- Trust Him in good and bad times- Obey Him, repent and be baptized: Baptism is foundational, Jesus set the example in baptism, prayer, forgiveness, Servanthood, etc.- Story of Ethiopian Eunuch, urgency to be baptized.- Baptism has been reduced to sprinkling rather than emersion- Infant baptism, idea that baptism = salvation- Tithing: God wants me, BRING, inconvenience, obedience- God doesn't promise we'll all be rich, but our needs will be met- God looking for people who pour themselves into ministry- You take interest in what you invest in

070311-0830-Loran Livingston - What Does God Require Mar 12, 2007

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2007-03-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 11th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Jude 3-4; Acts 2:36-39; Proverbs 3:9-10; Mark 16:16; Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:36; Acts 16:30-33; I Peter 3:18-21; Malachi 3:9-10; Matt. 6:21Topic: Trust, Baptism, TithingNotes: - Erosion of the faith from false teaching and pure Christian apathy- Less commitment to faith of scriptures, convenience, enjoyment, preachers entertain, people become spectators; give to get- Trust Him in good and bad times- Obey Him, repent and be baptized: Baptism is foundational, Jesus set the example in baptism, prayer, forgiveness, Servanthood, etc.- Story of Ethiopian Eunuch, urgency to be baptized.- Baptism has been reduced to sprinkling rather than emersion- Infant baptism, idea that baptism = salvation- Tithing: God wants me, BRING, inconvenience, obedience- God doesn't promise we'll all be rich, but our needs will be met- God looking for people who pour themselves into ministry- You take interest in what you invest in

070307-1900-Steve Wright - Greatness is Serving Mar 08, 2007

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2007-03-07-1900 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday evening March 7th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.Scripture Ref: Luke 22; John 13Topic: ServanthoodNotes:- At Last Supper disciples' conversation of who would be the greatest- Jesus sent disciples to find water and prepare for Passover meal- Greatness is not each gift on higher shelf, but stoop down for next gift- The Son of Man came to serve, not to be served- He loved to the very end, challenges us to do the same- Washing of disciples feet- Pay your debts as they are owed- Story of visit to Michael in hospital; man with HIV, lead to salvation- We need to get out there where Jesus is, where people are in need- We step over basin (water) for convenience, time, etc.- We need to reach not only to the poor/down and out, but the rich

070304-1830-Loran Livingston - Last Week on Earth Mar 05, 2007

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2007-03-04-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening March 4th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about being ready for the rapture.Scripture Ref: I Thessalonians 4; John 14:1-3Topic: Be ReadyNotes:- Telephone call that family member died; we're all just one electrical spark away from eternity- At any moment Jesus could appear in the clouds to call saints home- Jesus did not teach on rapture; revealed to Paul after his conversion- End times overview: rapture, tribulation, antichrist, dome of the rock; Islam objective to destroy Israel, one world religion- Our concern needs to be Jesus calling us home- I have nothing to glory in (accomplishments)- God chooses the weak and lost to do great things for His glory

070304-1030-Loran Livingston - Light Shines in Darkness Mar 05, 2007

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2007-03-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 4th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:1-3; John 1:1-9; John 8:12Topic: FearNotes:- God is the only eternal being, complete in Himself- Everything made by God, through Jesus, out of nothing- God made heavens and earth (space and matter), hovered over the deep- Man was created with no needs/wants, no shame or worry- After Adam's sin, he lived long and saw the death, sickness, pain, childbearing of many, knowing he was responsible- Woman caught in adultery, Jesus' mercy, light shown in darkness - Every man a unique creation of God- People fear being caught, that they have been caught, or that no one even cares- Story of 8 yr. old daughter's note, running away but in the house- We all have past that we fear others finding out- He chooses sinful, scared people so He can show light in darkness

070304-0830-Loran Livingston - Light Shines in Darkness Mar 05, 2007

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2007-03-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 4th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:1-3; John 1:1-9; John 8:12Topic: FearNotes:- God is the only eternal being, complete in Himself- Everything made by God, through Jesus, out of nothing- God made heavens and earth (space and matter), hovered over the deep- Man was created with no needs/wants, no shame or worry- After Adam's sin, he lived long and saw the death, sickness, pain, childbearing of many, knowing he was responsible- Woman caught in adultery, Jesus' mercy, light shown in darkness - Every man a unique creation of God- People fear being caught, that they have been caught, or that no one even cares- Story of 8 yr. old daughter's note, running away but in the house- We all have past that we fear others finding out- He chooses sinful, scared people so He can show light in darkness

070228-1900-Steve Wright - People In Crisis Mar 01, 2007

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2007-02-28-1900 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday evening February 28th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:31; John 1:14;Luke 22; John 3:16-19; I Peter 3:15; I Thes. 1:5-8Topic: WitnessingNotes:- While we were sinners, Christ died for us; perfect model of how we should live, to sacrifice our lives for someone else- People assume the role of the judge: Jonah, James and John in Samaria- Story of man in mall, man at Disney; misrepresenting Christ, no love- We preach the gospel with words, but often not with our life- Others blend into the world: Peter denied Jesus- Man at General Assembly upset that world was getting into the church- Ministering to waitress during week of conference; there is never a time to rest from witnessing- When we find people in crisis we need pause our lives to love them- Ministering in Harley bar- John Grisham novels sold by word of mouth

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