The Bible reveals our Creator, who is both magnificent in power and yet intimately personal.John 1:1-31 In the beginning the Word already existed.   The Word was with God,   and the Word was God.2 He existed in the beginning with God.3 God created everything through him,   and nothing was created except through him.Isaiah 40:12Who else has held the oceans in his hand?   Who has measured off the he...  Read More

John 1:1-3 describes Jesus as the Word through whom all things were created. How does contemplating the vastness of God’s creation (e.g., the universe, nature, or even human life) deepen your awe of Him? Share a specific moment when you felt overwhelmed by God’s creative power.In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus welcomes the children and says the kingdom of God belongs to those who come to Him like a child. W...  Read More

Students matter at CFC — They always have and always will! The month of May has come to an end. This means that summer events for Student Ministries are about to begin! Our Student Ministry Team is very excited about the opportunities we have for our middle school, high school, and college students this summer. We will kick off the month of June with two trips to Holiday World. Our High School Min...  Read More

Read Revelation chapters 21 and 22.From Revelation 21:1-2 and Revelation 22:1-2:How do the images of the New Jerusalem as a bride and the river of life flowing from God’s throne help us understand the beauty and vitality of God’s new creation?What does this vast description say about the way God will bring about the transformation of all things?In Revelation 21:3-4, God promises to dwell with His ...  Read More

Revelation 21:1-21 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.God's renewal of the world includes the transformation of everything.Revelation 22:1-21 Then the angel showed me a river with the...  Read More

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, CFC! With it being Memorial Day weekend, we felt it appropriate to spotlight our Veteran Ministry. This month marks the third anniversary of CFC’s Veteran Ministry. It is an umbrella ministry that serves not only Veterans (those who have served in the military), but also service members (those currently serving on active duty and those in the National Guard and Reserves...  Read More

Read: Matthew 25:31-46Matthew 25:1-30 gives us the two final illustrations that correspond to the disciples' questions in Matthew 24:3.  Jesus gives us 6 of these illustrative answers that center around the need to prepare for his coming. The closing section goes beyond the questions of 24:3 to describe the period following the second coming of Jesus.According to 25:31-46, as a general principle, ...  Read More

The Structure of Matthew 24-25What signs of the end will happen before Jesus returns? (24:4-31)How do we interpret and apply the promised return of Jesus? (24:32-25:30)What happens after Jesus returns? (25:31-46)Matthew 25:31-4631 “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered in his presence,...  Read More

Want to go around the world by staying home? Where are you going this summer? Well, you don’t have to go far at CFC to go around the world. You can do this by attending Beautiful Feet gatherings! While we have done Beautiful Feet for years, you might not be aware of the opportunity. So, what is it?   Beautiful Feet takes its name from the words of the prophet Isaiah that are also repeated by the A...  Read More

Matthew 24:32-3532 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. 33 In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door. 34 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my wo...  Read More

Read Matthew 24:32-51What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?What word would you use to summarize the activity of the passage?Discerning the Signs: Based on the parable of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32-35), what does Jesus teach about recognizing the signs of His return? How can we apply this to our daily lives to stay spiritually attentive?Unexpected Return: In Matthew 24:36-39...  Read More

Wow! We were blown away by the testimonies of those who were baptized two 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 a reminder of the forgiveness, grace, and new life available through Jesus — and ONLY through JESUS.  Our prayer for you is that th...  Read More