2 Chronicles 7:11-2011 So Solomon finished the Temple of the LORD, as well as the royal palace. He completed everything he had planned to do in the construction of the Temple and the palace. 12 Then one night the LORD appeared to Solomon and said, “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this Temple as the place for making sacrifices. 13 At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls,...  Read More

All throughout Scripture, we see God’s heart for the hungry and the hurting. In Proverbs 19:17 we are reminded that “If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD - and he will repay you.” This principle is a big reason that we are sticking with our 17-year tradition that we call the Thanksgiving Offering & Food Drop. In our own community, there are families quietly struggling to put food on t...  Read More

Psalm 85:1-71 LORD, you poured out blessings on your land!   You restored the fortunes of Israel.2 You forgave the guilt of your people—   yes, you covered all their sins.3 You held back your fury.   You kept back your blazing anger.4 Now restore us again, O God of our salvation.   Put aside your anger against us once more.5 Will you be angry with us always?   Will you prolong your wrath to all ge...  Read More

Read Psalm 85 and Isaiah 57Reflecting on Psalm 85:1-7, the psalmist recalls God's past restoration and forgiveness while pleading for revival today. What specific ways has God shown mercy or "restored the fortunes" in your own life or our church community, and how does this fuel your personal prayer for Him to "revive us again" (v. 6)?Isaiah 57:15  describes God dwelling with the "contrite and hum...  Read More

Veterans Day is observed this coming Tuesday, and we wanted to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the men and women at CFC who have served or currently serve our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and steadfast service reflect the biblical virtues of honor, selflessness, and protection of others. May God bless every veteran at CFC, and may He grant them peace and restoration.  If...  Read More

"kavod" means wealth, riches, honor, reputation, heaviness, weight, splendor, or distinction.Isaiah 42:8 (NLT)I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols.Resting in His salvationIsaiah 30:15 (NLT)This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness...  Read More

What is the definition of the word glory? What are some passages of Scripture that come to mind that speak about God’s glory? (There are over 600 in the Bible).Is God selfish for wanting all the glory? Why or why not? Have you ever considered/struggled with this?God in and of Himself is self-deferential. The life of the Triune God is a glory, not of demand, but of deferring to the other. The Fathe...  Read More

We want to take a special moment to formally acknowledge and extend a warm welcome to those who have recently completed the CFC membership process. We hope you will rejoice and give thanks to the Lord for the faithful men and women whose names are listed below and are now united with us in covenant fellowship. May we grow together in sound doctrine, steadfast faith, enduring love, and Christlikene...  Read More

2 Timothy 3:14-1714 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to ...  Read More

The Sufficiency of Scripture: Sola Scriptura Read: 2 Timothy 3:1-17Compare 2 Timothy 3:16a and 2 Peter 1:20-21.  Luther stated, “What is asserted without the Scriptures… may be held as an opinion, but need not be believed.” What competing “voices” (e.g., culture, personal feelings, or traditions) challenge your trust in Scripture as the final authority? How can you practically test teachings or de...  Read More

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