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060614-1900-Jim Busker - Faith That Is Alive Jun 15, 2006

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2006-06-14-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 14th, 2006.Scripture Ref: Luke 24Topic: FaithNotes:- Two men who meet Jesus on road to Emmaus, talk and don't know who He is. Invite Him home.- You can have dead faith, a belief that does nothing for you- Peter walks on water- Greeks known for the love of knowledge, reason, understanding- Hebrew scholar questioned on belief in literal 6 day creation. Response: that's what God said, what's to question?- God hasn't called us to understand or prove, but to trust- Fool says there is no God, atheist doesn't believe there's a God- The last thing before judgement and hell, bow the knee and confess Jesus is Lord. He will be revered as God.

060611-1030-Doug Small - Do You Believe In Ghosts Jun 12, 2006

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2006-06-11-1030 Sunday morning June 11th, 2006 10:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: JohnTopic: Holy SpiritNotes:- When Jesus left, He sent the Holy Spirit which gave us relationship with the Father like never before- Story of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection (metaphorical)- Building of tabernacle so God could dwell with the people- Instructor at West Coast, played Ukulele in bars, encounters with God- God didn't want a temple, but living, breathing tabernacles to carry His presence (Holy Ghost).- God's focus is not on holy places, but on holy people connected to Jesus, we become portals to another world- Angels are here to help purposes of God on earth, through us- Serpent attacked Eve instead of Adam, attacks us as Bride of Christ- Feast of Tabernacle-reenacting of God's fire over tabernacle in wilderness. Pray for rain on crops and rain of Holy Spirit- Evan Roberts' formula for revival:- Clean up of NY City, people who do small crimes will do big crimes- David and John Livingston

060611-0830-Doug Small - Do You Believe In Ghosts Jun 12, 2006

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2006-06-11-0830 Sunday morning June 11th, 2006 8:30 service. Doug Small is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: JohnTopic: Holy SpiritNotes:- When Jesus left, He sent the Holy Spirit which gave us relationship with the Father like never before- Story of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection (metaphorical)- Building of tabernacle so God could dwell with the people- Instructor at West Coast, played Ukulele in bars, encounters with God- God didn't want a temple, but living, breathing tabernacles to carry His presence (Holy Ghost).- God's focus is not on holy places, but on holy people connected to Jesus, we become portals to another world- Angels are here to help purposes of God on earth, through us- Serpent attacked Eve instead of Adam, attacks us as Bride of Christ- Feast of Tabernacle-reenacting of God's fire over tabernacle in wilderness. Pray for rain on crops and rain of Holy Spirit- Evan Roberts' formula for revival:- Clean up of NY City, people who do small crimes will do big crimes- David and John Livingston

060607-1900-Abdoul Diallo - From Islam Jun 08, 2006

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2006-06-07-1900 Abdoul Diallo is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 7th, 2006. Abdoul tells us about his conversion from Islam.Scripture Ref: Luke 14:26-27Topic: Conversion TestimonyNotes:- Brought up Islamic in W .Africa- After 9-11 begin to question Islam- Jesus came to divide people, not to unify- Met a Christian man, talked religion, politics, led to conversion- We try to resist the devil before we submit to God (backwards)- He and brother searched for evidence of Islam and Christianity- Brother converted after walking path of Jesus and Paul, killed for faith

060604-1830-Greg Baker - The Helper Jun 05, 2006

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2006-06-04-18:30 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening June 4th, 2006Scripture Ref: John 16; Acts 1:4, 5:8; Acts 2; Romans 8Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- All Jews return to Jerusalem for Pentecost.- On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit- Holy Spirit convicts of sin, guides us in truth, comforts, gives power- Story of man praying in the spirit (in Russian), words confirmed God's work in nearby man who spoke Russian.- Fellowship of the Believers- We are replenished by the Spirit so we can minister to others- We weren't called to witness, but to be a witness

060604-1030-Steve Wright - Comfort in Suffering Jun 05, 2006

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2006-06-04-1030 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning June 4th, 2006.Scripture Ref: 2 Cor 1:3-5Topic: CompassionNotes:- It's hard to comfort others when you are hurting- Blessings come from our comforting others while we ourselves hurt- Story: man owed $ for painting job, never paid, bills couldn't be met, IRS agent needed comfort- Ask God to send someone your way for help (man in store)- Compassion always requires action, no the same as sympathy

060604-0830-Steve Wright - Comfort in Suffering Jun 05, 2006

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2006-06-04-0830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning June 4th, 2006.Scripture Ref: 2 Cor 1:3-5Topic: CompassionNotes:- It's hard to comfort others when you are hurting- Blessings come from our comforting others while we ourselves hurt- Story: man owed $ for painting job, never paid, bills couldn't be met, IRS agent needed comfort- Ask God to send someone your way for help (man in store)- Compassion always requires action, no the same as sympathy

060531-1900-David Hoshour - Eternally Secure Jun 01, 2006

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2006-05-31-1900 David Hoshour is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 31st, 2006. Scripture Ref: I John 5:13; Heb. 9:27, 10:14; Rom. 8:15, 6; Philippians 1:6; John 6:37Topic: AssuranceNotes:- Once saved always saved vs. loss and regaining of salvation - Eternal life, once for man to die and then judgement- Serve Christ out of love, spirit of adoption, not fear of hell- Fear of a father's discipline, should fear God, but not judgement- Salvation: eternal, new creation (old man is dead), by grace not works, Jesus promised to keep us.- People can do a really good imitation of serving the Lord- Don't confuse having holy spirit (as at salvation) with baptism (a gift)- Metaphor: fireman saving woman from rooftop, Christ holds onto you

060529 Pastor Loran Livingston is taking some time off May 29, 2006

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Note: At the urging of his doctors and the elders, Pastor Loran Livingston is taking some time off for the next few weeks. Please pray for Pastor Livingston during this time. For more information listen to the May 28th services.

060528-1830-Loran Livingston - Aerodynamics of the Christian Walk May 29, 2006

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2006-05-28-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 28, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how the Christian walk is similar to the aerodynamics of a flying airplane!Scripture Ref: James 4:7; Hebrews 13:20-21Topic: SubmissionNotes:- Submission to God should come first, God is everything to us- Principles of aerodynamics: thrust, lift, weight, drag- We want to eliminate drag and weight, but we need all 4 to fly- God has already plotted our course and destination- Older planes have more drag, created by rust etc., lbs. added by people- Some days more headwind (drag), some days more tailwind- Some good days, some bad days, storms- Submit, accept all the Lord leads you through, serve with gladness- Enjoy life, family, money- He will meet our needs. Laugh.

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