At CEFC, we want to live all of life for Christ whether we are at home or work, with our neighbors, or in our community. Our podcast is taken directly from our sermons where we help you to apply the scriptures to your life as you grow in your relationship with Christ, build one another up, and go out to serve. Visit us here to learn more: www.cefc.church.
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Are you empty, unsatisfied or looking for more? Isaiah 55 is God’s gracious invitation to everyone who is hungry for something satisfying. In this message, we explore the beautiful promise of “free food for the soul”. Why do we spend so much of our lives chasing things that cannot satisfy? Learn how to come to Christ who gives living water, true br…
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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 wi…
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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 #HopeInChr…
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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 #WingsLikeEaglesDe către Shad Baker
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The Triumph And Tragedy Of Hezekiah
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34:22The 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 #IsaiahSermonDe către Shad Baker
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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 desp…
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My Way or God’s Way Isaiah 7 When 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 u…
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Cleansed and Sent Isaiah 6:8-13 Isaiah 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…
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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…
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When God's Children Rebel Isaiah 1 God’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. 💔 Isaiah 1 is about a Father inviting His children back into relationship and health. Through Jesus, scarlet sins can become white as snow! 🌟 #Isaiah1 #…
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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 shin…
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All of Life for Christ -- 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 Did 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. 💡 Key Takeaways: Understanding your body as God’s temple Living for Christ in thought, word, and…
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Better Together | Romans 12:3–8 | 9-7-25 We 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…
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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 Ps…
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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 #ServeWithWha…
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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 h…
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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 disc…
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Don't Grow Weary Of Doing Good
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32:05“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.” Ga…
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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 Christ If you feel like you don’t measure up, or sin has a hold …
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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 n…
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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—n…
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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, sen…
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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 …
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God's Promise Or Your Performance?
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35:57📌 Sermon Title: God’s Promise or Your Performance? 📖 Text: Galatians 3:1–14 Which road are you on — the road of law or the road of faith? In this message, we look at a spiritual fork in the road. Either we can pursue the blessings of God through faith or through law, through belief or through works, through the Spirit or through the flesh. The onl…
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Who Is Your Dad? (Father's Day)
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33:08📌 Who Is Your Father? 📖 John 8:31–47 In this revealing and deeply personal passage, Jesus engages in a brilliant confrontation with people who claimed to believe in Him. But belief, He shows, is not the same as discipleship—and not everyone who claims God as their Father belongs to His family. In this message we explore: The difference between a sl…
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📌 Sermon Title: Hypocrisy in the Church 📖 Text: Galatians 2:11–21 “Hypocrites are the worst”—and perhaps the worst hypocrites are hypocrites in the church. In Galatians 2:11–21, we confront one of the most shocking examples of hypocrisy in the early church: the Apostle Peter. Though Peter believed the gospel of grace, his actions told a different s…
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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,…
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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. 🔑 Key Takeaways: * Why the Gospel's …
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Forty and Fearless | Celebrating 40 Years of God’s Faithfulness at CEFC Join us as we celebrate 40 incredible years of God's goodness and faithfulness! This milestone isn't just a look back—it's also a time to look forward. Inspired by Caleb’s courage in Numbers 14, we’re not asking for comfort—we’re asking for a challenge. Like Caleb, in Joshua 14…
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Traitors like Benedict Arnold have a bad reputation for good reason. And yet, many Christians are in danger of deserting Jesus because they are led astray by troublemakers who distort the gospel of grace. Don’t be a traitor! Watch out for troublemakers who would lead you away from Jesus. This message exalts God’s amazing grace and warns us against …
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Paul wastes no time reminding believers in the churches of Galatia exactly what the Gospel really is and what it does for those who believe it. False teachers were leading people away from the Gospel so he is quick to address Gospel concepts right out the gate, setting the tone for this heated letter. A key point Paul reminds all believers about is…
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Forgotten in a prison but remembered by God—Joseph’s story is a powerful reminder that delays are not denials. When it seemed like nothing was happening, God was preparing everything. Come discover how God’s providence turns trials and tribulations into mercies in disguise! Join us at cefc.church.De către Jeff Lee
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Mary the Messenger | Easter Message from John 20:11–18 On Easter morning, Jesus had a message to send—and he chose Mary Magdalene as his first messenger. Not a religious leader. Not a public figure. A woman with a past. A woman transformed by Jesus. In this message, we explore: 📩 The urgency of God's message—like a warning on a highway, or life-sav…
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On this Good Friday, we consider the death of Christ and what that death means for our life today. Join us cefc.church.De către Trevor Steele
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How does Jesus respond to our disappointment and sorrow? If you were weeping, what would Jesus say? In John 20:11–18, we find Mary Magdalene weeping outside the empty tomb. It’s there, in her grief, that the risen Jesus meets her and asks two deeply personal questions: “Why are you weeping?” “Whom are you seeking?” These are not just questions for …
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In John 20:1-10, we read of a dark moment when confusion turned to faith, and an empty grave declared the greatest victory in history. In a world searching for hope, the resurrection of Jesus proves that death is not the end and that Jesus is the light in the darkness. What does the empty tomb mean for us today? Discover how this moment reshaped hi…
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Mary the Anointer approached the tomb, expecting to anoint the body of Jesus—but what she found changed everything. Mark 15:42–16:4 reveals a deep preoccupation with Christ’s lifeless body. Why? What does this tell us about the meaning of His death? This message explores the central event of Christ’s sacrifice through three powerful perspectives of…
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Mary the Witness Stand Out, Stand By, Stand On Mary Magdalene wasn’t just a follower of Jesus—she was a witness who stood out for her singular devotion to Him. In a world where identity is often tied to people, status, or achievements, Mary found her identity in Christ. She stood by Jesus at the cross when others fled, showing a faith that was bold…
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Join us for this message about Mary Magdalene, a true servant of Jesus. As seen in Matthew 27:55-56, Mark 16:1-2, Mary is one of the women who gave to minister to Jesus’ needs. After Jesus’ death, Mary was one who rose early to anoint His body with costly spices and showed sacrificial love even when hope seemed lost. Mary gave her whole self – time…
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Discover the transformative power of Jesus through the inspiring story of Mary Magdalene in this sermon on Luke 8:1-3. Once oppressed by seven demons, Mary was healed by Jesus’ compassion and authority, becoming a "tower of faith" and a model disciple. Learn how she followed Jesus wholeheartedly, giving her all—time, resources, and life—despite the…
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Do you need healing—emotional, physical, spiritual, or psychological? 💔 James 5:16-18 shows us the power of confession and prayer in bringing restoration. But what if you're afraid to confess? What if praying feels awkward or uncomfortable? True healing happens in community. When we confess our sins to one another and pray for one another, we step …
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This message tackles two questions: Do I love others enough to give correction? Do I love Jesus enough to receive correction? A good friend tells the truth even when the truth hurts. Proverbs 27:5-6 describes this type of truth telling as a faithful wound. When a friend wounds us with the truth, that wound can lead us to grow more like Christ. On t…
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We are not meant to walk alone! God designed friendships in Christ to be a source of mutual encouragement, strength, and spiritual growth. Paul longed to visit the believers in Rome—not just to encourage them, but to be encouraged by their faith as well (Romans 1:11-12). This message covers the following: ✨ How to cultivate friendships that build u…
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Friendships can become God’s force to shape and sharpen our spiritual lives. This message unpacks Proverbs 27:17 and Galatians 6:1-2, revealing how to approach others with gentle correction when they're caught in one of life's traps. Learn the delicate balance between necessary friction and damaging force in relationships, and see how Jesus modeled…
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Friendship That Sacrifices (1 Samuel 18:1-4; Philippians 2:5-8) | CEFC 2-2-25 In a world of quick likes, endless scrolling, and shallow connections, true friendship is becoming increasingly rare. But real friendship—the kind that changes lives—is costly. It requires sacrifice, vulnerability, and deep commitment. 📖 In 1 Samuel 18, Jonathan gives up …
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Are you the type of friend who encourages and strengthens others even when it puts you in a potentially difficult situation? In 1 Samuel 23:15-18, Jonathan, son of King Saul, secretly meets with David, Saul's successor, to encourage him spiritually and affirm his future kingship. Although David was being relentlessly threatened by King Saul, Jonath…
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The Foundation For Friendships
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31:09Are you struggling with Friendship? Are you lonely and desiring a friend? Are the friendships you already have difficult and sometimes painful or unfulfilling? As we begin our new series “Friendship by Divine Design,” we are going to explore how Christ has modeled friendship for us and through a foundational friendship with Him, we’ll be able to sh…
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How will you finish your life? Will it be full of meaning, purpose, and faith—or will it slip away like sand in an hourglass? Starting well is important, but finishing well is critical. How can we finish well? How can we finish faithfully? Acts 28 describes final years of the apostle Paul’s ministry when his life is being “poured out like a drink o…
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Life often feels like a series of storms, but what happens when the storm is followed by the strike of a snake? In Acts 28, Paul survives a shipwreck only to face a venomous viper on the island of Malta. His response shows us how to trust God when it seems like the struggles and hardships in life keep coming. Through this message, discover five pow…
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Christmas celebrations don’t always live up to our expectations and the season seems to come and go so quickly. But here’s the good news, if we look behind all our yearly festivities to the reason we celebrate Christmas we find a message that never disappoints and a person that always exceeds the expectations of those who believe in him. John tells…
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