Read Philippians 4:10-20In our last lesson, we looked at the imperative force (commands) of the text. In our reading today, there is no imperative force. Paul isn't commanding us to do anything, but there are examples to follow. Can you find 2 examples to follow from Paul? Can you find 2 examples to follow from the Philippians?According to 4:17, Paul is trying not to sound ungrateful for the gift....  Read More

Romans 8:28-3028 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave...  Read More

Hello, Church Family! We have a ministry at CFC that we are very thankful for, and we’re now looking for more people to serve within it. As our Specific Needs Ministry continues to grow and impact lives, we are excited to extend an invitation for new volunteers to join our dedicated team of Sidekicks. Inspired by Luke 18:16, where Jesus welcomes the children with open arms, we believe in serving a...  Read More

Read Philippians 4:1-9From verses 1-9, how many commands (imperatives) do you count?The command in 4:1, "stay true to the Lord" is a hinge command that connects the previous teaching on dealing with external opponents (3:2-21) to the teaching that follows on dealing with internal conflict (4:2-9).   How do these sections link to "stay true to the Lord?"What does the command involve in 4:8?What doe...  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

Good morning, CFC family! We are excited to help raise awareness for a Gospel-centered ministry coming to our area soon through the Evansville Rescue Mission. The Evansville Rescue Mission was started back in 1917 by co-founders Dr. Ernest “Pappy” Reveal and his wife, Edna. They had a vision to reach out to the hurting, forgotten, and impoverished in the Tri-State, and it’s a heart of service that...  Read More

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