"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

Solus Christus: Christ Alone Read Acts 4:1-12Acts 4:12 states, “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” Why do you think the message of salvation through Christ alone was so central to the Reformation, and how does it challenge common beliefs or distractions in today’s world?According to 1 Timothy 2:5, Jesus is the sole mediator betwe...  Read More

A few weeks ago, we showed a video in our Sunday services. We are sharing it with you now so that those who were unable to be at the services can see it, or in case you want to watch it again. The video addresses some of the security measures we have put in place and provides information that we hope will be helpful to you.  We are doing this to build trust, not to create fear. At CFC, we believe ...  Read More

Sola Fide (Faith Alone)Read Romans 3:23-28. How does this passage illustrate that righteousness is a gift we receive through faith, not something we achieve through works?In Romans 4:1-3, Paul uses Abraham’s example to show that faith, not works, made him righteous before God. What does Abraham’s story teach us about what it means to have faith? How can we cultivate this kind of faith in our daily...  Read More

Romans 3:23-2823 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice ...  Read More

You may have heard it said that worship is much more than singing. We say that worship is our response to our awareness of God. Scripture makes it clear that worship is an all-of-life response, not just a musical one. Romans 12 tells us that we offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. He deserves more than just a few songs during a Sunday service; He deserves to have every...  Read More