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070225-1830-Loran Livingston - Men Are Suffering Feb 26, 2007

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2007-02-25-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 25th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about love.Scripture Ref: Romans 13:8-10; I John 4:7-12Topic: Men (Love)Notes:- Women gather for prayer, ministry, fellowship, but the men suffer- Men don't know how to love, stigma, we distance ourselves- When men gather, they feel they must always talk spiritual, sometimes just need to be guys together (guns, motorcycles, fishing, hunting…)- Love your neighbor, enemy, each other- The church will not flourish until men learn to love one another- Men need to hold each other up in times of weakness

070225-1030-Loran Livingston - God Is Greater Feb 26, 2007

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2007-02-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 25th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:6-11; I Corinth. 13:8-13; Gen. 2:9; Psalm 115:1-8; Mark 16; John 5:39-40Topic: FaithNotes:- God's kindness and love is greater than any we've known- Man's fist sin was choosing from tree of knowledge rather than life- Baby faith is about me, a feeling or answer; mature faith about trust- Your faith should always be stretched, never comfortable- We look at God from whatever perspective package we've been given: American, Calvinistic, Armenian, Baptist, Pentecostal, word of faith- You will align yourself with whatever view of God you've created- We make graven images that we can understand, feel in control- Divine healing, some died in faith- The church is sustained by Holy Spirit, not the Bible- Our knowledge is limited, but we're growing in knowledge and grace

070225-0830-Loran Livingston - God Is Greater Feb 26, 2007

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2007-02-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 25th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:6-11; I Corinth. 13:8-13; Gen. 2:9; Psalm 115:1-8; Mark 16; John 5:39-40Topic: FaithNotes:- God's kindness and love is greater than any we've known- Man's fist sin was choosing from tree of knowledge rather than life- Baby faith is about me, a feeling or answer; mature faith about trust- Your faith should always be stretched, never comfortable- We look at God from whatever perspective package we've been given: American, Calvinistic, Armenian, Baptist, Pentecostal, word of faith- You will align yourself with whatever view of God you've created- We make graven images that we can understand, feel in control- Divine healing, some died in faith- The church is sustained by Holy Spirit, not the Bible- Our knowledge is limited, but we're growing in knowledge and grace

070221-1900-Doug Small - People Of Peace Feb 22, 2007

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2007-02-21-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 21st, 2007. Scripture Ref: James 4:1-3; John 16:33; Hebrews 11:6Topic: PeaceNotes:- Interpersonal conflict results from intrapersonal conflict- People who aren't at peace with themselves war with others- Repentance, restitution, peace of God- "I have conquered the world" in the middle of tribulation- People war to get what they want- Without faith it is impossible to please God; seek Him- The enemy will attack your faith in the character of God- 3 positions of prayer: "You love me…" must be the 1st position- 3 control points: Prayer, Giving, Fasting- The reward is bigger than the answer- We are placed in situations to show the world the peace of God

070218-1830-Dr. Mark Mogul - Jesus Unites Feb 19, 2007

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2007-02-18-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston has a special guest this evening February 18th, 2007 in the 6:30 service. He introduces Dr. Mark Mogul. Mark, a Messianic Jew, gives his testimony of how he came to know Jesus Christ as his Messiah.Scripture Ref: Topic: TestimonyNotes:- Pediatric Oncologist, Converted Jew- Suffered much persecution in life, judgmental Christians- Cousin was a survivor of the holocaust- Joined Steve Plunkett in a men's group; discovered non-judgmental Christians- Religion divides, Jesus unites- Story of things 4 yr. old son said about Jesus- Story of 5 yr. old patient visited by Jesus, 5 yr. old boy named Salvador

070218-1030-Loran Livingston - Don't Look Back Feb 19, 2007

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2007-02-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 18th, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:12-14; Luke 24:46-47; Luke 18:9; Luke 9:62; Colossians 2:13 Topic: Regret Notes: - There are always opportunities to feel guilty, regret - This body is a tomb, a casket but contains resurrection life - This body is a constant reminder of all our sin - The closer I get to God, the more I see how vile I was - We're called to repentance, not regret - There is no repentance without forgiveness - We hear testimony of people's complete deliverance from desire for the world and sin, but we always struggle - Power of sin broken, but influence remains; keep flesh crucified - Parable of those who trusted themselves to remain righteous - When you start keeping all your rules, you despise those who don't - They'll know we are His disciples because we love one another - The kingdom of God is now and tomorrow, not yesterday

070218-0830-Loran Livingston - Don't Look Back Feb 19, 2007

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2007-02-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 18th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:12-14; Luke 24:46-47; Luke 18:9; Luke 9:62; Colossians 2:13Topic: RegretNotes:- There are always opportunities to feel guilty, regret- This body is a tomb, a casket but contains resurrection life- This body is a constant reminder of all our sin- The closer I get to God, the more I see how vile I was- We're called to repentance, not regret- There is no repentance without forgiveness- We hear testimony of people's complete deliverance from desire for the world and sin, but we always struggle- Power of sin broken, but influence remains; keep flesh crucified- Parable of those who trusted themselves to remain righteous- When you start keeping all your rules, you despise those who don't- They'll know we are His disciples because we love one another- The kingdom of God is now and tomorrow, not yesterday

070214-1900-Doug Small - How Close To The Edge Feb 15, 2007

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2007-02-14-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 14th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 2Topic: HolinessNotes:- Australia, New Zealand, Presidential Prayer Breakfast- Legalism is the view that what Christ did isnÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½t enough, the need to work for salvation- We ask "What is permitted?" "What is prohibited?"- We should be asking "How close can I get to Him?"- What would you give up for love?- Clean -up of crime in NYC- People who break little laws will break big laws

070211-1830-Loran Livingston - Rejoice Feb 12, 2007

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2007-02-11-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 11th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about fear.Scripture Ref: Matthew 28:9-20Topic: FearNotes:- Scripture quoted by Anna & Elana- Jesus after resurrection: Rejoice, Do not be afraid, Go tell my brethren,- When you're born again, you receive spirit of Jesus, no fear- Who's report will you believe?- God wants his children to be certain where they stand with Him- Why do people stay out of church when things get difficult?- Fear gets between you and God; insulated with fear

070211-1030-Loran Livingston - Through the Eyes of Jesus Feb 12, 2007

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2007-02-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 11th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:14-2Topic: EqualityNotes:- Great revival happening all over the world, media blind to the truth- When we're saved our thinking must change to see by the spirit- We think politically, racially, nationalistically, religiously- People are doing God's work in very different ways than we are- It is not docrine/dogma that draws people, but the love of God- War, immigration, Anna Nicole Smith- Everyone goes through stormy times, it's all relative- The issue is sin, not politics, government, money, raceâ�¦- Sin is self-centeredness- Sea of Galilee (water flows out) vs. Dead Sea (no flow out); God gives to us, we must give to others

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