In Philippians, Paul demonstrates for us the essence of his reasoning. His logic flows like this: "On the basis of this........Do this..."Return to a reading of Philippians 2:1-11 then read 4:1-3.How do you experience the essence of Paul's reasoning from this particular comparison How does 4:2 connect us with 2:5?How is the "nearness" of the Lord, or the "Lord's return" reinforce what Paul has sta...  Read More

Philippians 4:1-31 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. 2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the ...  Read More

The problem is serious, but there is hope!  May is Foster Care Awareness Month. While this deserves forward-facing attention every day of every month, we are extra intentional in May about raising awareness and getting more people connected to this crisis to provide hope to a dire situation. The sad reality is that foster children may be hurting even if they have been or are currently with a CFC f...  Read More

Read: Philippians 3:12-4:11. From a pastoral perspective, why do you think it was important to Paul to elaborate on what he explains in 3:12-14?2. Why might Paul consider it a mark of maturity to recognize your own imperfection?3. What is one way Paul describes those who are enemies of the cross? How is that contrasted with believers in this passage?4. Some people accuse Christians of being so “he...  Read More

Philippians 3:12-1412 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the r...  Read More

We were able to celebrate 10 baptisms this past Sunday! If you haven’t heard the testimonies, we would strongly encourage you to watch them at the links below. In the midst of a dark world, this is evidence that God is at work! We are so thankful for these 10 people who publicly identified with Christ. Our prayer is that their testimonies will encourage you in your walk with the Lord.  Baptism is ...  Read More

Philippians 3:11 Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.Keep your faith fresh and familiarPhilippians 3:2-42 Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved. 3 For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are t...  Read More

Read Philippians 3:1-11 and Romans 3:19-22In 3:1, Paul talks about the necessity of repetition of instruction in matters of faith and practice. Why is this so important?Since our faith is objective, based on a relationship with Jesus Christ, what challenges to the relationship do you face in keeping it fresh but also familiar? Perhaps draw from the experience of other relationships you have where ...  Read More

Read: Philippians 2:1-18Notice how verses 12-18 flow from what Paul has taught us from Christ's example in the previous verses. We can call the outcome Paul is identifying here "spiritual formation" (Galatians 4:19).According to v 12, why is it important to pursue this sort of formation in partnership with others as much as we can. What might happen in Paul's absence from the Philippians?Using the...  Read More

Philippians 2:19-3019 If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along. 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. 21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. 22 But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father...  Read More

CFC Family, this is a reminder for those of you who signed up for the Grace Marriage quarterly conference, as well as for those who would like to join. Grace Marriage is hosted at CFC on four different Saturdays throughout the year from 8:00AM-12:30PM, and we provide breakfast!On April 20th, CFC will be hosting our fourth session of Grace Marriage. It’s a ministry focused on helping couples priori...  Read More

Philippians 2:1212 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. We work for FORMATION not JUSTIFICATION.Philippians 2:13For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Spiritual exercise is in ...  Read More