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070121-1830-Steve Wright - The Cost of Decipleship Jan 22, 2007

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2007-01-21-1830 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 6:30 Sunday evening January 21st, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.Scripture Ref: Luke 10:1-3, 9; Luke 9:51-62; Mark 1:17Topic: DiscipleshipNotes:- Visit to father's grave. Adopted, made part of his family- Remember salvation, God adopted me, I carry His name- Salvation is by grace, free, but discipleship does cost.- Follow Christ to Jerusalem to death, mission field- If God is calling you to what is comfortable, it may not be God- Often God asks us to do something and we don't, it comes back- How to catch a monkey, he won't let go. We must let go- Missions is a relationship, pray about the harvest- It's easier to pray for other missionaries than to go and do- Story of woman (dancer) on train- We are to be fishers of men, not many are fishing anymore- Man at Gay parade in San Francisco, Gay Christian bible.

070121-1030-Loran Livingston - Love Starts At Home Jan 22, 2007

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2007-01-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 21st, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 21:15-17; Ephesians 5:22Topic: LoveNotes:

070121-0830-Loran Livingston - Love Starts At Home Jan 22, 2007

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2007-01-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 21st, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 21:15-17; Ephesians 5:22Topic: LoveNotes:

070117-1900-Jim Busker - Ministry of Reconcilliation Jan 18, 2007

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2007-01-17-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 17th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:15-17; 2 Peter 1:5-13Topic: ReconcilliationNotes:- The kingdom of God is at hand; lay aside sin, the weight of sins already forgiven- A beaver builds a damn one stick at a time; devil brings up past sins, issues one at a time - Dentist prods until he finds cavity; Satan finds weakness, builds on it; bad spots must be dealt with before they worsen- Grandma lost short term memory; some things we need to forget… if God is willing to forget our sins, so should we- The exodus; God destroyed Egypt one plague at a time; soon people began complaining, had forgotten what God brought them out of- We scuba dive for sins Christ forgave; we like to remember the good old days; count them ALL as rubbish; God will free you of memory- If it does not glorify God to pursue a thought, take it captive

070114-1830-Loran Livingston - The Gift of the Father to You Jan 15, 2007

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2007-01-14-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January 14th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: John 4:13; John 7:37; Acts 19Topic: Baptism of the SpiritNotes:- Baby Dedication- At the well, Jesus spoke about water that satisfies, but the baptism of the Spirit is as flowing rivers- A separate experience, evidence of tongues, sent on day of Pentecost- 12 men spoke in tongues AND prophesied- Baptism not greater than salvation, unless expressed in love is in vain- Who speaks in tongues does not speak to men, but to God- Pray, read, pursue love, desire spiritual gifts… that you may prophesy- When anointing leaves you feel empty, depressed. Approach throne of grace. When time comes, He will give what is needed- Who speaks in tongues edifies himself; prophecy edifies church- A move of the spirit does not frighten, but convicts, stirs- Have you received the Holy ghost since you believed?

070114-1030-Loran Livingston - Blessing or Curse Jan 15, 2007

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2007-01-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 14th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 10:38-42; Phil 4:11-13; Hebrews13:5-6Topic: PurposeNotes:- Jesus at home of Mary and Martha; Mary's focus on Jesus- Who is controlling your life? we need to simplify- Are you experiencing the Peace of God? Do you harbor feelings?- Are you proud of your accomplishments? If not then you need a change. When you do what glorifies Him, you feel alive.- Are you and your family enjoying the fruit of your labor? Don't forsake this moment for a future that may not come. - The importance of eating together, touching people. Table of Grace- Easter Egg hunts: people spend life trying to obtain what will rot away

070114-0830-Loran Livingston - Blessing or Curse Jan 15, 2007

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2007-01-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 14th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 10:38-42; Phil 4:11-13; Hebrews13:5-6Topic: PurposeNotes:- Jesus at home of Mary and Martha; Mary's focus on Jesus- Who is controlling your life? we need to simplify- Are you experiencing the Peace of God? Do you harbor feelings?- Are you proud of your accomplishments? If not then you need a change. When you do what glorifies Him, you feel alive.- Are you and your family enjoying the fruit of your labor? Don't forsake this moment for a future that may not come. - The importance of eating together, touching people. Table of Grace- Easter Egg hunts: people spend life trying to obtain what will rot away

070110-1900-Doug Small - Holy By Grace Jan 11, 2007

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2007-01-10-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 10th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Luke 7Topic: HollinessNotes:- Holiness is the standard and the substance of the Christian life- It is impossible for God to sin, be tempted, or tempt- We are too much like the world; grace doesn't merely release us from the guilt of sin, but from the grip of sin- Jesus at home of Simon, woman to wash His feet; parable of two men, one owed ten times the other; neither debt could be paid, as no sin- Double delusion in Church-we rationalize some sins while others are detestable; some think they are less sinful because they don't act out every sin- I'm where I am by the grace of God, no pride or arrogance- Man on rodeo circuit-God kept him by grace- Some raised in church don't realize how far God reached to save them- We substitute legalism for holiness/tolerance for love- Christ's righteousness saves, repentance does not obtain righteousness- Stories: JFK assassination on radio in London theater; Roman Empire transformed by Christian integrity; Nelson Mandela (reconciliation)

070107-1830-Loran Livingston - Are You Filled? Jan 08, 2007

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2007-01-07-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January 7th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-20; Romans 8:26Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- People look for "activity," tongues, prophecy, etc. rather than relationship. Pentecostal experience becomes destination, "faith level"- Prayer becomes a task- Working on motorcycle, dropped screw, sought but did not find- Women seek husbands, etc. don't go looking, just stay ready- Knowledge/scripture useless without prayer life- Pray for one another, pray in the Spirit- After you've prayed in the spirit, speak boldly the truth- Tongues were not given to preach the gospel- You can't teach people to pray in Spirit, as the spirit gives utterance- When we are weak, the spirit prays through groanings- You don't have the right to command angels (female preacher told angel to find her ring). God rejects the proud.- God is not looking for spiritual giants, but obedient children

070107-1030-Loran Livingston - When You Believe Jan 08, 2007

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2007-01-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 7th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 3:16-21; John 5:24Topic: The True GospelNotes:- Road to Damascus, Paul asked "Who are you, Lord," and "What do you want me to do?"- What kind of sin must one commit to deserve hell? "He that does not believe on the name of the Son of God.?- Sin of Saddam Hussein, the Holocaust, child molesters- Pure gospel preaching has immediate effect; shame attached to gospel- Devil finds ways to water down the truth; people can be motivated and do good and not be saved- When you believe, you pass from death to life- Phone call from pastor friend: son murdered, went blind. Sermon on Treasure in Darkness- When we are in dark places, God teaches us, reveals things

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