Wow! We are thanking the Lord for the testimonies of those who were baptized a couple of weeks ago. It was such an encouragement to see so many make a public declaration of their faith in Jesus. For those of us who witnessed these, it was a reminder not only of God's grace, but also of the forgiveness, grace, and new life available through Jesus — and ONLY through JESUS.  Our prayer for you is tha...  Read More

Acts 4:1-12 1 While Peter and John were speaking to the people, they were confronted by the priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees. 2 These leaders were very disturbed that Peter and John were teaching the people that through Jesus there is a resurrection of the dead. 3 They arrested them and, since it was already evening, put them in jail until morning. 4 But many of ...  Read More

Solus Christus: Christ Alone Read Acts 4:1-12Acts 4:12 states, “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” Why do you think the message of salvation through Christ alone was so central to the Reformation, and how does it challenge common beliefs or distractions in today’s world?According to 1 Timothy 2:5, Jesus is the sole mediator betwe...  Read More

A few weeks ago, we showed a video in our Sunday services. We are sharing it with you now so that those who were unable to be at the services can see it, or in case you want to watch it again. The video addresses some of the security measures we have put in place and provides information that we hope will be helpful to you.  We are doing this to build trust, not to create fear. At CFC, we believe ...  Read More

Sola Fide (Faith Alone)Read Romans 3:23-28. How does this passage illustrate that righteousness is a gift we receive through faith, not something we achieve through works?In Romans 4:1-3, Paul uses Abraham’s example to show that faith, not works, made him righteous before God. What does Abraham’s story teach us about what it means to have faith? How can we cultivate this kind of faith in our daily...  Read More

Romans 3:23-2823 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice ...  Read More

You may have heard it said that worship is much more than singing. We say that worship is our response to our awareness of God. Scripture makes it clear that worship is an all-of-life response, not just a musical one. Romans 12 tells us that we offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. He deserves more than just a few songs during a Sunday service; He deserves to have every...  Read More

Grace is the unmerited favor of God.Ephesians 2:1-3“Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. 3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinati...  Read More

How important is our past? Does it really affect us today? What are the dangers of neglecting our past?Have someone do their best to summarize the history of the reformation briefly. What are the 5 Solas?What is the definition of grace?Read Ephesians 2:1-3 (NLT). What is our threefold predicament according to the text? What do people do today to try to work their way out of this threefold predicam...  Read More

If you have never attended the Intro to CFC class, we want to encourage you to do so. Your next chance to participate is October 19 at 9:15AM or 10:45AM in Room 332 (in the balcony) or at 4:15PM in The Gathering (near CFC Kids’ check-in). While this is the first step in the membership process, we would also encourage those who simply want to learn more about CFC to attend. If you have kids, you ca...  Read More

Read Jonah 3:10; 4:1-11Jonah was angry when God showed mercy to Nineveh, revealing his prejudice and resentment.Can you think of a time when you felt upset or frustrated because someone you didn’t like received grace or a blessing?How can acknowledging these feelings help you grow closer to God’s heart of compassion?How might Hebrews 4:16 help you in the struggle with this sort of resentment?God a...  Read More

Jonah 3:10When God saw what they had done and how they had put a stop to their evil ways, he changed his mind and did not carry out the destruction he had threatened.Identify and confess your own areas of self-____________________ (1:1-3)Jonah 4:1-31 This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry. 2 So he complained to the LORD about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home that yo...  Read More