Read Mark 3:22-27 and 4:35-6:6How is 4:36-6:6 the evidence of Jesus' illustration in 3:27?Is there a particular circumstance in your past or present that has felt particularly overwhelming? How did it manifest itself? Suddenly? Building in waves? Personally? Circumstantially?How does a study of Mark 4:35-6:6 encourage you? Were there any examples from the text that you identified most?Mark helps u...  Read More

Mark 3:22-2722 But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power to cast out demons.”23 Jesus called them over and responded with an illustration. “How can Satan cast out Satan?” he asked. 24 “A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse. 25 Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart....  Read More

One of the key motivators in changing our membership process was to better care for people in the CFC family who may have had to miss church for a few weeks. That has been hard to do in the past because many don’t check in with us weekly, so we aren’t sure if you were here or not! We have a new process to follow up with those who haven’t checked in with us for 3 consecutive weeks to make sure that...  Read More

Stay up to date with what's happening at CFC by reading the eBulletin each week....  Read More

Read Mark 3:20-4:34 How does Jesus model the way we should respond to enemies or those who misunderstand us? (See Mark 3:20-35)How does Jesus model the way we should take the gospel of the kingdom of God to those who are interested? (See Mark 4:1-20)What does Jesus say is the life source of those who believe in Him? (See Mark 4:21-25… emphasis on verse 24)The parable of the growing seed (Mark 4:26...  Read More

Mark 3:20-22 (NLT) 20 One time Jesus entered a house, and the crowds began to gather again. Soon he and his disciples couldn’t even find time to eat. 21 When his family heard what was happening, they tried to take him away. “He’s out of his mind,” they said. 22 But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he get...  Read More

Do you have a heart for children and a desire to make sure every child feels welcomed, loved, and safe at church? Our Specific Needs Ministry at CFC, known as Sidekicks, is looking for volunteers to provide one-on-one support to children with specific needs.As a Sidekick, you’ll be paired with a child to help them fully engage in the CFC Children’s Ministry—whether that’s through participating in ...  Read More

With our new membership process, we want to be sure that our staff and elders steward and care for our members well. To do that, we need to know you better and know how you are doing. Checking in each week that you come to church certainly helps us do that, so we’ve made it even easier to check in. Starting this Sunday, there will be a QR code on the seat in front of you. Scan it to check in each ...  Read More

Read Mark 2:1-3:19We hear the word "disruptor" used in our contemporary culture a lot. How is this "buzzword" defined?In light of the reading today, how does Jesus bring about disruption?To answer this question refer to Mark 14:36. What does the will of God demand of Jesus?What is the goal of Jesus' life? To be disruptive or to do the will of God?The awareness of Jesus brings with it a disturbing ...  Read More

A DISRUPTOR is an individual who significantly alters how an industry or system operates.Mark's Mentions of Jesus in PrayerOutside Capernaum (1:35-39)Outside Bethsaida (6:45-47)In the Garden of Gethsemane (14:32-42)Out of all the conflicts in life, we SUCCEED when we SURRENDER to Jesus.Conflict and the Confessionary Structure of MarkFive incidents in Galilee (2:1-3:6)Five incidents in Jerusalem (1...  Read More

Since we have four service times, we know that most of you don’t get to see all of the testimonies and baptisms on Baptism Sundays. We also recognize you can be encouraged in your own faith by witnessing others’ baptisms! They serve as a reminder to us that, even in the midst of a dark world, God is still at work in our lives, and many are still bowing down to His plan. We also know that it is goo...  Read More

Read Mark 1:1-45In Mark 1:1, what is the writer saying in these words? Using a Bible Study tool, what is the meaning of "good news" or "gospel" in this verse?What is the meaning of "Messiah?"What is the function of John the Baptist-- why is he necessary?How are John and Mark similar in their confessions about Jesus?Mark is introducing us to Jesus as the Son of God. We see this most vividly authent...  Read More