Read Ezra 3:1-13The focus of the returning exiles was the massive project of rebuilding the LORD's temple.Why would think that the returning party would rebuild the altar of the temple first?Why would the Festival of Shelters feel particularly appropriate in light of their circumstances? How would this activity likely energize them?Contrast Ezra 3:1-6 with Hebrews 10:1-14 For the Christian, what f...  Read More

Ezra 3:1-31 In early autumn, when the Israelites had settled in their towns, all the people assembled in Jerusalem with a unified purpose. 2 Then Jeshua son of Jehozadak joined his fellow priests and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel with his family in rebuilding the altar of the God of Israel. They wanted to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as instructed in the Law of Moses, the man of God. 3 Even thou...  Read More

The prayers of many at CFC were answered! Many of you volunteered to pray for our HSM students as they went to CIY. Last week, a group of just over 80 high school students and leaders loaded up on buses to head to Cleveland, TN for summer camp at CIY Move. This was a great week for students to get away from their normal routines, grow in their relationships with each other, enjoy free time activit...  Read More

Maybe you noticed a few weeks ago that we have started playing a video right at the end of our Sunday services. A lot of people have wondered what these videos are all about, so we are providing an answer.  These videos are an attempt to help those who have made a decision to follow Jesus know what a good next step could be at CFC. One of the most common questions we have received in both our Memb...  Read More

Isaiah 43:21I have made Israel for myself, and they will someday honor me before the whole world.How does God make a people for Himself?He __________ His word. Ezra 1:1aIn the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, the LORD fulfilled the prophecy he had given through Jeremiah.Jeremiah 29:10-1410 This is what the LORD says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you...  Read More

Read Jeremiah 29:4-14; Ezra 1:1-6; 2:64-70From the prophecy in Jeremiah 29 to the fulfillment in Ezra, what do you learn about the power and character of God in Ezra 1:1-6 and 2:64-70?How does Proverbs 21:1 correlate to God's work in Ezra 1?How does this help you pray through an election year as we have in 2024?How does this truth help you "keep your head" in an election year like 2024?Old Testame...  Read More

Consummation is not a common word used in everyday language. Consult a dictionary definition of the term and discuss why you think it is used to describe the closing events of human history? Take a few moments before you read these passages to discuss what heaven means to you? What themes rise to the top?Read Revelation 21:1-5 and 22:1-6We often don't think of our experience of heaven being on the...  Read More

God is:Good Creator   Righteous JudgeInfinite Sustainer   Sovereign SaviorLoving Redeemer    Eternal KingRevelation 21:1-51 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 I heard a loud sho...  Read More

We have 2 things to tell you about this week.  First, have you ever been on a short term mission trip? Or if you have been, do you think maybe it’s time to do it again? These trips can be life-changing for those who go, as well as for those whom we serve. We would love for you to learn more about an upcoming Evangelistic/Medical Mission trip to Honduras. If the term “medical” made you pause, pleas...  Read More

Where do we go if we want to see God?John 14:6-96 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. 7 If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!”8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and...  Read More

Read: Isaiah 53:1-6 and Colossians 1:15-20Using a study bible or commentary, how many years before the arrival of Christ did Isaiah write these words about "the servant" of the LORD.According to Colossians 1:15-20, Jesus was God's "agent" in Creation and Salvation. Was Jesus merely an "agent?"If someone asked you, "Where can I go to see God?" How would you answer them and why? How does John 14:6-9...  Read More

You don’t have to look very far to see a big mission field right here in our area. In fact, we have wonderful educators at CFC who talk about how big of a mission field the public schools have become. We are so thankful for godly teachers and administrators who are a part of our church, and we need to be praying for them in their calling!  Did you know that Weekday Christian Education has been at ...  Read More