Read Luke 2:21-35What significance do you see between the old age of Zachariah, Elizabeth, and Simeon, with the young age of Mary and the baby Jesus? Consider this in light of what Jesus says in Matthew 5:17Go back through the chapter and count how many times the Holy Spirit is mentioned. Why do you think this is significant?What does it mean for Jesus to be God’s salvation?What does the faithful ...  Read More

Luke 2:29-3029 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace,as you have promised.30 I have seen your salvation,The arrival of Jesus is the fulfillment of a long-awaited promise.Luke 2:30-3230 I have seen your salvation,31 which you have prepared for all people.32 He is a light to reveal God to the nations,and he is the glory of your people Israel!”What does it mean for Jesus to be God’s salv...  Read More

Good morning, CFC! With Christmas just days away, we can't help but think about the CFC Family and be thankful for how you serve and give to the church. The faithful generosity of the people of CFC has impacted people for the sake of the Gospel all around the city and the globe for 50 years. We have included our First Quarter Operations Report in this eNews. You can find it HERE. Our fiscal year r...  Read More

As we approach our Christmas Worship services this weekend, we want to invite parents to bring their elementary-aged children to join them in the Worship Center. We believe there is great value in children witnessing and participating in corporate worship alongside their families. This practice not only helps children see aspects of their parents faith lived out that they don't normally get to see...  Read More

Kyle told you about this on Sunday, but here is some more information about our Christmas Eve offering. Every Thanksgiving, we bless our local community through our Food Drop; every Christmas Eve, we bless the nations through a special offering since we are reminded that “For God so loved the WORLD…” As always, 100% of your gifts for both opportunities go directly toward those projects. For this y...  Read More

Read the text of Luke 2:1-20 straight through 3 timesReading through the Christmas story 3 times consecutively, did you see anything new or reconnect with something old?How does this text flow from what Luke says in 1:3-4?  What is he helping you do with the arrival of Jesus?Only three angels are identified by name in the Bible: Gabriel (Daniel 8:16), Michael the archangel (Daniel 10:13), and Luci...  Read More

Our appropriate response to the birth of Jesus is a lifestyle of wonder and worship.Luke 1:3-43 Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus, 4 so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught.Luke 2:8-128 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their f...  Read More

Read: Luke 1:57-80 and Wesley's Hymn, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."What language do you find in the Christmas hymn that is also in Zechariah's song of praise?What questions about the coming of Jesus are raised and answered by the song of Zechariah?What Old Testament passages can you cross-reference with Zechariah's song?Zechariah's song is like a present wrapped by verses 1:69 and 78-78, which f...  Read More

Luke 1:67Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:The praises of a PRIEST.Luke 1:68-7068 “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,   because he has visited and redeemed his people.69 He has sent us a mighty Savior   from the royal line of his servant David,70 just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago.The preaching of a PROPHET.Luke 1:71-7571 Now we...  Read More

An invitation and warm welcome could change a life!  Lifeway Research found that 6 out of 10 Americans typically attend church at Christmas. Furthermore, among those who don’t attend church at that time, a majority (57%) said they would likely go if someone they knew invited them.  Yes, you read that correctly! More than half of the respondents said they would likely go if someone they knew invite...  Read More

In Luke chapters 1 and 2, how many songs are there surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Messiah? What is the first song studied in this sermon series?Why is it important to note that Mary’s song is a response to God? (Hint: God is the initiator) What are some examples of the long-lost two-part harmony in Mary’s song? (Lord and Servant, Savior and Saved, See-er and Seen, Doer and Done for, etc.) Wha...  Read More

Luke 1:46-50 (NLT)Mary responded,“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.    How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!For he took notice of his lowly servant girl,    and from now on all generations will call me blessed.For the Mighty One is holy,   and he has done great things for me.He shows mercy from generation to generation   to all who fear him.Lord and ServantSavior and SavedSee-er and SeenDoer an...  Read More