An invitation and warm welcome could change a life!  Lifeway Research found that 6 out of 10 Americans typically attend church at Christmas. Furthermore, among those who don’t attend church at that time, a majority (57%) said they would likely go if someone they knew invited them.  Yes, you read that correctly! More than half of the respondents said they would likely go if someone they knew invite...  Read More

In Luke chapters 1 and 2, how many songs are there surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Messiah? What is the first song studied in this sermon series?Why is it important to note that Mary’s song is a response to God? (Hint: God is the initiator) What are some examples of the long-lost two-part harmony in Mary’s song? (Lord and Servant, Savior and Saved, See-er and Seen, Doer and Done for, etc.) Wha...  Read More

Luke 1:46-50 (NLT)Mary responded,“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.    How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!For he took notice of his lowly servant girl,    and from now on all generations will call me blessed.For the Mighty One is holy,   and he has done great things for me.He shows mercy from generation to generation   to all who fear him.Lord and ServantSavior and SavedSee-er and SeenDoer an...  Read More

Read Luke 17:11-19 and Leviticus 13:12-17How does Leviticus 13:45-46 and 13:12-17 help you understand what is happening in Luke 17?The physical disease of leprosy is often compared to the spiritual sickness of sin. What the physical and social realities of this comparison?Paul talks about the progression of sinful effects in 2 Timothy 3:1-2. What symptom given here is connected to this account in ...  Read More

Luke 17:11-1911 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”14 He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed...  Read More

We can't wait to worship with you as we wrap up our “Thank You Notes” sermon series! Our worship services this Sunday at 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 4:15 PM will be intentionally different than usual, so we hope that their uniqueness will be a blessing to you.  We know that many of you already have your Thanksgiving plans and are looking forward to time with family and friends. We don’t want to jump in...  Read More

Read Colossians 3:12-17"If sincerity is the sincerest form of flattery, representation is perhaps the greatest form of gratitude."  In light of Colossians 3:12-17, do you agree or disagree with this statement?  How has the text informed your answer?How do verses 12 and 17 form a parenthesis around the passage?What characteristics are identified as proof of representation in the life of a Christian...  Read More

Colossians 3:12-1712 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony...  Read More

As we approach Thanksgiving, we are excited to do what we do every year: our annual Thanksgiving Offering and Food Drop! Will you partner with us again to express your thankfulness to the Lord by blessing others in the Tri-State? God has blessed most of us here at CFC with a home, plenty to eat, clean water, and many other things, but there are many in the world, and even here in the Evansville ar...  Read More

Read Deuteronomy 8:1-20...  Read More

As a divine attribute, goodness first describes God's essential character. It means that God is not evil. James 1:13 tells us that nothing about evil is in any way tempting to God. Anything that proceeds from God, therefore, is good and for our good.Psalm 107:1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good!His faithful love endures forever.James 1:17Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to u...  Read More

It's back! Thank you, CFC, for your participation in Operation Christmas Child over the last several years. We’re ready and excited to see God work through you as we do this again! Last year, God used His people as OCC collected 11,330,126 shoebox gifts (10,051,570 in the U.S.) from more than 84,000 churches – including CFC. That’s the most that has ever been packed and donated nationwide!  If you...  Read More