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Isaiah 53 gives us one of the clearest pictures of Jesus as the suffering Savior. Jesus carried our griefs, bore our sorrows, and took the punishment that brought us peace. Jesus is the only one who suffered perfectly, silently, and willingly. He is the innocent one who died so the guilty could go free. Because of His sacrifice, we can draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, knowing He understands our pain and has overcome it. Our response is active gratitude: loving Him, obeying Him, and telling others about the One who gave everything to save us.How will you respond to the One who rescued you? Join us at cefc.church.#Isaiah53 #RejectedRescuer #SufferingServant #JesusSaves #Gospel #SubstitutionaryAtonement #WithHisWoundsWeAreHealed #BibleTeaching 

What if God could say something that would make you sing with joy? If you are feeling weary and worn down, then listen to the great promise God gives through the prophet Isaiah. God has a hidden weapon, a warm light and a new covenant that will put a song of joy in your mouth! Don't miss out, join us at cefc.church.#Isaiah49 #SongtoSing #HopeInChrist #LightToTheNations #Restoration #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon 

Tired of waiting? Feeling unseen? The message from Isaiah 40 promises that those who wait on the Lord will soar on wings like eagles!#Isaiah40 #WaitOnTheLord #RenewedStrength #GodsSovereignty #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #WingsLikeEagles

Tired of waiting? Feeling unseen? The message from Isaiah 40 promises that those who wait on the Lord will soar on wings like eagles!#Isaiah40 #WaitOnTheLord #RenewedStrength #GodsSovereignty #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #WingsLikeEagles

The life of Hezekiah shows us how to find grace with God through humility and faith, while also warning us of the dangers of pride! Join us at cefc.church.#Isaiah #Hezekiah #HumilityandPride #Sermon #PrideAndFaith #SpiritualLeadership #IsaiahSermon

The life of Hezekiah shows us how to find grace with God through humility and faith, while also warning us of the dangers of pride! Join us at cefc.church.#Isaiah #Hezekiah #HumilityandPride #Sermon #PrideAndFaith #SpiritualLeadership #IsaiahSermon

Don't we need a leader who will be wise and powerful and just and peaceful who will make right all that is wrong in the world? History has been searching in vain for such a leader. But the prophet Isaiah promised that a king is coming who will do what no leader has done before. The Christ will be the leader we have longed for and the leader we desperately need. Discover more about this king at cefc.church.#Isaiah11 #PeaceOfChrist #JesusOurHope #TrueLeadership #HopeForTheWorld #ChristisKing #Leadership

Don't we need a leader who will be wise and powerful and just and peaceful who will make right all that is wrong in the world? History has been searching in vain for such a leader. But the prophet Isaiah promised that a king is coming who will do what no leader has done before. The Christ will be the leader we have longed for and the leader we desperately need. Discover more about this king at cefc.church.#Isaiah11 #PeaceOfChrist #JesusOurHope #TrueLeadership #HopeForTheWorld #ChristisKing #Leadership

My Way or God's WayIsaiah 7When threats and fear are bearing down on us, the natural response is to devise our own plan. But the supernatural response is to turn to Christ and "Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint" (Isaiah 7:4). God's plans are better than our plans! So trust in the Immanuel, the God who is with us!#Isaiah7 #Immanuel #GodsPlans #GodWithUs #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #MyWayOrGodsWay

My Way or God's WayIsaiah 7When threats and fear are bearing down on us, the natural response is to devise our own plan. But the supernatural response is to turn to Christ and "Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint" (Isaiah 7:4). God's plans are better than our plans! So trust in the Immanuel, the God who is with us!#Isaiah7 #Immanuel #GodsPlans #GodWithUs #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #MyWayOrGodsWay

Cleansed and SentIsaiah 6:8-13Isaiah saw a vision of God in heaven that terrified him until God purified him. Then Isaiah wanted to go wherever God might send him. When we experience the grace of God, then our response should be to go and give God's word to others. But God's Word is alive and active—it softens some hearts and hardens others. That's why we must pray for His grace, asking God to open our eyes and hearts, and to give us courage to speak and act for His glory. Even in a world that resists, hope remains. Out of judgment, God preserves a holy seed—Jesus, the promised Messiah—who brings life, healing, and restoration. Go for God. Speak for God. Live for God. Join us at cefc.church#Isaiah6 #GoForGod #HereIAmSendMe #GodsWord #GraceAndCleansing #MissionCalling #Christ 

Cleansed and SentIsaiah 6:8-13Isaiah saw a vision of God in heaven that terrified him until God purified him. Then Isaiah wanted to go wherever God might send him. When we experience the grace of God, then our response should be to go and give God's word to others. But God's Word is alive and active—it softens some hearts and hardens others. That's why we must pray for His grace, asking God to open our eyes and hearts, and to give us courage to speak and act for His glory. Even in a world that resists, hope remains. Out of judgment, God preserves a holy seed—Jesus, the promised Messiah—who brings life, healing, and restoration. Go for God. Speak for God. Live for God. Join us at cefc.church#Isaiah6 #GoForGod #HereIAmSendMe #GodsWord #GraceAndCleansing #MissionCalling #Christ 

Isaiah 6 records the prophet's personal account of how God called and commissioned him for ministry. This moment was meant to prepare and equip Isaiah, teaching him to place his trust fully in God—His sovereignty, grace, and power—no matter what challenges lay ahead. In the same way, if we are to remain faithful under pressure, we too need a vision of God that reveals Him as both sovereign and holy. In a world that can crumble in an instant, our only certainty can be found in an unfailing God who makes provision for our sin, gives us strength for each day, and hope for the future. Discover more with us at cefc.church.

Isaiah 6 records the prophet's personal account of how God called and commissioned him for ministry. This moment was meant to prepare and equip Isaiah, teaching him to place his trust fully in God—His sovereignty, grace, and power—no matter what challenges lay ahead. In the same way, if we are to remain faithful under pressure, we too need a vision of God that reveals Him as both sovereign and holy. In a world that can crumble in an instant, our only certainty can be found in an unfailing God who makes provision for our sin, gives us strength for each day, and hope for the future. Discover more with us at cefc.church.

When God's Children RebelIsaiah 1God's children turned their backs on Him — so God gave them a choice to wallow in the consequence of their disobedience or turn back to justice and righteousness.

When God's Children RebelIsaiah 1God's children turned their backs on Him — so God gave them a choice to wallow in the consequence of their disobedience or turn back to justice and righteousness.

How do we live All of Life for Christ? How do we respond to the challenges, conflicts and relationships in this life? Philippians 2 shows us how to live with the mind of Christ: building others up in humility, growing in our faith with Christ, and serving as lights in a dark world. The darker the world gets, the brighter Christ's people should shine! Join us at cefc.church.#Philippians2 #Sermon #ChristianLiving #Humility #WorkOutYourSalvation #ShineYourLight #BibleTeaching #GospelCentered #ServeLikeChrist

How do we live All of Life for Christ? How do we respond to the challenges, conflicts and relationships in this life? Philippians 2 shows us how to live with the mind of Christ: building others up in humility, growing in our faith with Christ, and serving as lights in a dark world. The darker the world gets, the brighter Christ's people should shine! Join us at cefc.church.#Philippians2 #Sermon #ChristianLiving #Humility #WorkOutYourSalvation #ShineYourLight #BibleTeaching #GospelCentered #ServeLikeChrist

All of Life for Christ -- 1 Corinthians 6:19–20Did you know your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit? Your body belongs to God! In this study, we dive into 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 and explore what it truly means to glorify God in every area of your life.

All of Life for Christ -- 1 Corinthians 6:19–20Did you know your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit? Your body belongs to God! In this study, we dive into 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 and explore what it truly means to glorify God in every area of your life.

Better Together | Romans 12:3–8 | 9-7-25We were made for community, not isolation. In this message, we learn how pride and hiding can destroy the belonging we long for, and how God's grace calls us into the body of Christ. Each of us has gifts to use and a place to belong.#BetterTogether #Romans12 #BodyOfChrist #GraceAndBelonging

Better Together | Romans 12:3–8 | 9-7-25We were made for community, not isolation. In this message, we learn how pride and hiding can destroy the belonging we long for, and how God's grace calls us into the body of Christ. Each of us has gifts to use and a place to belong.#BetterTogether #Romans12 #BodyOfChrist #GraceAndBelonging

In Psalm 133, we find a beautiful explanation of the God given goodness of dwelling in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Psalmist David, uses the images of a priestly ordination ceremony and the dew on the mountains to help us understand what unity in relationships can do in our lives and the life of the church. As we study this Psalm we'll see ways to realize that blessing in our everyday as we seek to dwell in unity with those around us. 

In Psalm 133, we find a beautiful explanation of the God given goodness of dwelling in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Psalmist David, uses the images of a priestly ordination ceremony and the dew on the mountains to help us understand what unity in relationships can do in our lives and the life of the church. As we study this Psalm we'll see ways to realize that blessing in our everyday as we seek to dwell in unity with those around us. 

Serve with What You Have | Exodus 4:1–17 | Moses had a palace, privilege, and potential—but he also had failure, fear, and excuses. God called him to serve, but Moses refused until God gave him three signs. In Exodus 4, God proves that He can use anything and anyone. Your serving can become a sign that point people to Christ.#Exodus4 #ServeWithWhatYouHave #ServingIsASign #Moses #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #FaithOverFear #GodCanUseYou #ServeGod

Serve with What You Have | Exodus 4:1–17 | Moses had a palace, privilege, and potential—but he also had failure, fear, and excuses. God called him to serve, but Moses refused until God gave him three signs. In Exodus 4, God proves that He can use anything and anyone. Your serving can become a sign that point people to Christ.#Exodus4 #ServeWithWhatYouHave #ServingIsASign #Moses #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #FaithOverFear #GodCanUseYou #ServeGod

God works with imperfect people and grows them as they serve. Zechariah was an old priest who served God faithfully, even while he struggled with unanswered prayers.While Zechariah was serving, God showed up and grew Zechariah's faith through hardship.God is calling you to serve him now, even in your imperfection. God will grow you as you serve him because he loves you. Serving is for growing. Join us at cefc.church.#ServingIsForGrowing #Luke1 #PriesthoodOfBelievers #FaithInHardship #SpiritualGrowth #BibleTeaching

God works with imperfect people and grows them as they serve. Zechariah was an old priest who served God faithfully, even while he struggled with unanswered prayers.While Zechariah was serving, God showed up and grew Zechariah's faith through hardship.God is calling you to serve him now, even in your imperfection. God will grow you as you serve him because he loves you. Serving is for growing. Join us at cefc.church.#ServingIsForGrowing #Luke1 #PriesthoodOfBelievers #FaithInHardship #SpiritualGrowth #BibleTeaching

What do you boast in?Your success? Your status? Your religious performance?In Galatians 6, the Apostle Paul draws a hard line between two kinds of boasting: boasting in the flesh—what we do, how we appear, how others see us—and boasting in the cross of Jesus Christ.In this message, we unpack Paul's passionate conclusion to the Galatians and discover why the cross alone is worth boasting about. We'll explore the difference between a life motivated by appearances and one transformed by grace. One leads to temporary peace and shallow approval—the other leads to new creation, true peace, and eternal mercy.If you've ever felt the pressure to perform, to please others, or to find identity in what you can achieve, this passage—and this message—will point you to Christ. Join us at cefc.chuch.#JesusIsEnough #Galatians6 #BoastInTheCross #GraceNotPerformance #NewCreation #CrossOverCircumcision #PeaceAndMercy #ChristAlone 

What do you boast in?Your success? Your status? Your religious performance?In Galatians 6, the Apostle Paul draws a hard line between two kinds of boasting: boasting in the flesh—what we do, how we appear, how others see us—and boasting in the cross of Jesus Christ.In this message, we unpack Paul's passionate conclusion to the Galatians and discover why the cross alone is worth boasting about. We'll explore the difference between a life motivated by appearances and one transformed by grace. One leads to temporary peace and shallow approval—the other leads to new creation, true peace, and eternal mercy.If you've ever felt the pressure to perform, to please others, or to find identity in what you can achieve, this passage—and this message—will point you to Christ. Join us at cefc.chuch.#JesusIsEnough #Galatians6 #BoastInTheCross #GraceNotPerformance #NewCreation #CrossOverCircumcision #PeaceAndMercy #ChristAlone 

“Let Us Not Grow Weary.”Have you ever felt exhausted by doing the right thing? Serving. Giving. Helping. Restoring. Bearing the burdens of others. Maybe you've even found yourself on the sidelines—not because you stopped caring—but because you're tired!“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:1-11Find encouragement in the gentleness of Christ, the strength of His Spirit, and the joy of doing good together.

“Let Us Not Grow Weary.”Have you ever felt exhausted by doing the right thing? Serving. Giving. Helping. Restoring. Bearing the burdens of others. Maybe you've even found yourself on the sidelines—not because you stopped caring—but because you're tired!“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:1-11Find encouragement in the gentleness of Christ, the strength of His Spirit, and the joy of doing good together.

Freedom can mean many different things to different people. In this message we learn about freedom in Christ and how it can impact our daily lives. In Galatians 5:1-15, Paul teaches us:*What we are free from*What we are free to*What danger is in us or anyone adding to the Gospel of ChristIf you feel like you don't measure up, or sin has a hold on you, this message gives us perspective on how Christ's love can change us versus us trying to change ourselves. Join us at cefc.church.

Freedom can mean many different things to different people. In this message we learn about freedom in Christ and how it can impact our daily lives. In Galatians 5:1-15, Paul teaches us:*What we are free from*What we are free to*What danger is in us or anyone adding to the Gospel of ChristIf you feel like you don't measure up, or sin has a hold on you, this message gives us perspective on how Christ's love can change us versus us trying to change ourselves. Join us at cefc.church.

What would you like to see changed about yourself?What would others like to see changed about you?What would God like to see changed about you?In the first part of Paul's letter to the Galatian Christians, he addresses false teaching that threatened to lead them away from Christ. In the second part of the letter, he addresses bad behavior that needs to change in the Galatians, and possibly in us today.The Galatians were not being very Christlike towards one another. Paul reminds these Christians that believing in Jesus sets us free to become the people God wants us to be. We have new potential through believing in Jesus – we have the Holy Spirit helping us. We can and must change! Paul explains how we can change and live by the Spirit. Join us at cefc.church.

What would you like to see changed about yourself?What would others like to see changed about you?What would God like to see changed about you?In the first part of Paul's letter to the Galatian Christians, he addresses false teaching that threatened to lead them away from Christ. In the second part of the letter, he addresses bad behavior that needs to change in the Galatians, and possibly in us today.The Galatians were not being very Christlike towards one another. Paul reminds these Christians that believing in Jesus sets us free to become the people God wants us to be. We have new potential through believing in Jesus – we have the Holy Spirit helping us. We can and must change! Paul explains how we can change and live by the Spirit. Join us at cefc.church.

Who do you long to see changed? A child, a friend, a spouse, a co-worker? What kind of change are you praying for? In Galatians 4:8–31, the apostle Paul demonstrates what it looks like to deeply desire spiritual transformation in others—not just behavior modification, but Christ formed in them.In this message, we explore how Paul begs for change—not with manipulation or control, but with:Love – He expresses deep affection for the Galatians, even calling them his “little children.”Truth – He courageously tells them hard truths, even at the risk of them considering Paul and enemy.Action – He calls them to cast out the voices leading them away from the freedom of the gospel.✨ Who are you begging God to change? This message will guide you in creating the best environment for change in others. #Galatians #ChangeInOthers #SpiritualGrowth #GospelTruth # #ChristFormedInYou #ChurchLife #BiblicalTeaching #ChangeLives

Who do you long to see changed? A child, a friend, a spouse, a co-worker? What kind of change are you praying for? In Galatians 4:8–31, the apostle Paul demonstrates what it looks like to deeply desire spiritual transformation in others—not just behavior modification, but Christ formed in them.In this message, we explore how Paul begs for change—not with manipulation or control, but with:Love – He expresses deep affection for the Galatians, even calling them his “little children.”Truth – He courageously tells them hard truths, even at the risk of them considering Paul and enemy.Action – He calls them to cast out the voices leading them away from the freedom of the gospel.✨ Who are you begging God to change? This message will guide you in creating the best environment for change in others. #Galatians #ChangeInOthers #SpiritualGrowth #GospelTruth # #ChristFormedInYou #ChurchLife #BiblicalTeaching #ChangeLives

Who are you? Many of us answer that question by mentioning what we do or what we've accomplished. Others might respond by what others have done to them. In Galatians 4:1-7, Paul lifts our eyes to a different kind of answer one not built on our achievements or our failures, but on something much more profound. God has adopted us into His family, sent His Holy Spirit into our hearts, and made us heirs through Jesus! Join us at cefc.church.

In this message, we explore the relationship between God's promise to Abraham, the Law given to Moses, and the fulfillment found in Christ. Are Christians still bound by the rules and laws of the Old Testament? What purpose did the Law serve, and how does it point us to Jesus?You'll discover:✅ Why the Law never replaced the Promise✅ How the Law reveals our need for grace✅ What it means to "put on Christ" and live as sons and daughters of God✅ Why your spiritual heritage goes back to Abraham—and how that shapes your identity today.Join us at cefc.church.#RulesAndLawsOfTheBible #GodsPromise #GraceNotLaw #Galatians3 #BiblicalCovenants #OldTestamentLaw #PutOnChrist #IdentityInChrist #ChristianUnity

In this message, we explore the relationship between God's promise to Abraham, the Law given to Moses, and the fulfillment found in Christ. Are Christians still bound by the rules and laws of the Old Testament? What purpose did the Law serve, and how does it point us to Jesus?You'll discover:✅ Why the Law never replaced the Promise✅ How the Law reveals our need for grace✅ What it means to "put on Christ" and live as sons and daughters of God✅ Why your spiritual heritage goes back to Abraham—and how that shapes your identity today.Join us at cefc.church.#RulesAndLawsOfTheBible #GodsPromise #GraceNotLaw #Galatians3 #BiblicalCovenants #OldTestamentLaw #PutOnChrist #IdentityInChrist #ChristianUnity

Watch Out for Spies!In Galatians 2:1–10, false brothers—spies pretending to be believers— try to turn Christian freedom into spiritual slavery. What's at stake? The very heart of the Gospel.Paul refuses to yield. Not even for a moment. Why? Because salvation is through grace alone—not rules, not rituals, not religious performance.In this sermon, we explore: false brothers who secretly try to steal your freedom in Christ; private conversation that preserve unity and prove there's one gospel; the right hand of fellowship that Christians extend to each other; and remembering the poor as a fruit of true faith, not a work to earn salvation.Paul shows us how to stand firm on essentials, show grace on non-essentials, and extend the hand of fellowship to all who believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ! Join us at cefc.church.

Watch Out for Spies!In Galatians 2:1–10, false brothers—spies pretending to be believers— try to turn Christian freedom into spiritual slavery. What's at stake? The very heart of the Gospel.Paul refuses to yield. Not even for a moment. Why? Because salvation is through grace alone—not rules, not rituals, not religious performance.In this sermon, we explore: false brothers who secretly try to steal your freedom in Christ; private conversation that preserve unity and prove there's one gospel; the right hand of fellowship that Christians extend to each other; and remembering the poor as a fruit of true faith, not a work to earn salvation.Paul shows us how to stand firm on essentials, show grace on non-essentials, and extend the hand of fellowship to all who believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ! Join us at cefc.church.

Discover the life-changing truth that the Gospel isn't a human invention but comes directly from God through divine revelation. In this powerful sermon on Galatians 1:11-24, we explore how Paul's dramatic transformation from violent persecutor to passionate preacher proves the supernatural power of God's Gospel.