James 1:19–27 provides some very practical advice for Christians to live out their faith. And while this passage may have been called controversial, Pastor John walks us through it to show that it is not nearly so controversial a thing.

James pt1 - Persevere!

Nov 11th, 2020 26m 52s

The book of James is written in the style that more resembles Wisdom literature like Ecclesiastes than an epistle like Romans. It is an incredibly helpful book for helping Christians understand topics like the relationship between faith and wo

The Armour of God

Nov 11th, 2020 26m 59s

In Ephesians 6:10-18 Paul uses the metaphor of armour to describe what we as Christians need to "put on" in order to be complete, and prepared for the spiritual battles we face.

This is the Day

Nov 11th, 2020 26m 32s

Do you still see the beauty of life and forgiveness? Does grace still havehold of you? Join us as we explore these questions, in the hopes that if our answer is not "yes" as of now, we can recapture that answer.

His Commands pt8 - His Final Commands

Nov 4th, 2020 26m 24s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us.Jesus' final commands to His disciples are this: Walk in the Light, and Make

His Commands pt7

Nov 4th, 2020 21m 1s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us.This week, we learn more about Jesus' commands to His disciples that we owe

His Commands pt6

Nov 4th, 2020 25m 52s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us.Last week, we explored what Jesus meant when He commanded us to be careful a

His Commands pt5

Nov 4th, 2020 25m 35s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us.One of the most often-misused command is, "Judge not," but what does it actu

His Commands pt4

Nov 4th, 2020 23m 48s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us.In Matthew 6:19-34 we are provided examples of the subtle dangers of worldly

His Commands pt3

Nov 3rd, 2020 26m 37s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us.Matthew 6:1-18 lays out this next command for us: Do not look for human appr

His Commands pt2

Nov 3rd, 2020 24m 2s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us. In this message, Pastor John examines a few more of Christ's commands: Do n

His Commands pt1

Nov 3rd, 2020 25m 18s

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people. The last command Christ gave His people - even those who are His people now - is to go out and make disciples. But how? What does that mean? Join u

Going Everywhere

Nov 3rd, 2020 29m 30s

As Christians, we have been commanded to go everywhere and make disciples. Guest speaker Chris Harwood shares with us about what it means for us to go everywhere, and everywhere we go, to make disciples.This is a part of CFC's focus on being

Spiritual Growth

Nov 3rd, 2020 31m 57s

How are we to grow as Jesus' disciples? What does that even mean? Guest speaker Mike Reimer shares from Hebrews 12 what it means to throw off every encumbrance as we obey Christ's command to grow.This is part of CFC's focus on being and maki

Do Not Grow Weary!

Nov 3rd, 2020 38m 8s

Early Christians faced immense pressure to turn their backs on the Gospel. What kept them from doing that? Guest speaker Jake Froese helps us understand Paul's encouragement in Hebrews 12 to not grow weary in the pursuit of God's truth.

Joseph - Episode 3

Jul 27th, 2020 27m 20s

In this episode Pastor John returns to Joseph as the focus of the story in an exploration of his trials and successes in Egypt. He explores, in particular, the conflict with Potiphar's wife and how Christians often face trials and unfair afflic

Joseph - Episode 2

Jul 27th, 2020 28m

In this sermon Pastor John does a detailed exploration of Joseph's family and God's plan for the nation of Israel. Passages covered are Genesis 38, 49:3–4, 49:5–7, 49:8–12

Joseph - Episode 1

Jul 27th, 2020 27m 41s

In this first episode of a series on the story of Joseph, we see how God uses imperfect people and difficult situations for his glory and to help his people. From the sermon: "God uses men and women where they are in their circumstances to acco

To Go Forth as Disciples

Jul 27th, 2020 29m 5s

In this sermon Pastor John discusses the Great Commission: the authority with which Christ gives it, what the Commission is, and Christ's promises in that context. Covers Matthew 28:18-20 and various other passages.

What Disciples Do

Jul 3rd, 2020 25m 14s

Last time, we examined the question of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.This week, the question we will explore is, what are disciples of Jesus to do? Pastor John explores what Christians are commanded to do in their lives - not to be sa

Be a Disciple

Jun 22nd, 2020 23m 3s

Pastor John explores the three "C"s of what it means to be a disciple: It begins by hearing Christ's call and positively responding. Then, one considers what it means to be a follower of Christ: both the joy and the difficulty. Finally, a disci

The Fear of the Lord

Jun 19th, 2020 25m 2s

When was the last time you thought hard about what happened before creation existed? And how often do you think about what happens after we pass from this world? Pastor John explores the terror and the power of what it means to live in fear of

1 Timothy pt7 - Servitude and Wealth

Jun 3rd, 2020 24m 49s

These are some final thoughts on the entire chapter dealing with servitude, wealth, and adherence to scripture. Paul addresses how those who serve others should behave towards their masters. While he details it in the context of slavery, this i

1 Timothy pt6 - Instructions to the Church

Jun 3rd, 2020 27m 40s

In chapter 6, Paul gives practical advice to Timothy on how to treat different members of the church family appropriately. Here we get a window into how the church is to support and provide for both younger and older widows as well as church el

1 Timothy pt5 - Remedies Against Falsehood

May 18th, 2020 25m 33s

We must never forget that we are in a spiritual battle. It is a situation that our western thinking makes difficult for us western Christians to grasp, because we have been conditioned to think scientifically and such thinking is founded in, an