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If you're looking for a Bible reading plan in 2014, here are two articles that you might be helpful. First, this Justin Taylor article has multiple options: one-year plans, two-year plans, intensive plans, slower-read plans, digital plans, etc. It's incredibly useful and really is the one-stop shopping option for Bible reading plans. In addition that, be sure to check o...

We're moving! Not too far, but we're moving! After searching more than a year for a new worship space, we're excited to announce that Christ Fellowship Church will begin worshiping, Lord willing, at Rosewood Hall in Homewood on January 26th, 2014. Let me give you a few details, walk you through the benefits of the move, and leave you with a pastoral word on this event in...

Series: As Far As the Curse Is Found The preaching passage: Isaiah 40:1-11 This Sunday we'll continue our Advent series with a look at a turning point in Isaiah: a word from God of comfort and reconciliation. We'll explore how this prophetic hope is fulfilled in Christ, the church, and the age to come and, along with that, what that means for God's people today. Songs...

Series: Far As the Curse Is Found The preaching passage: Isaiah 7:1-25 This Sunday we'll begin our Advent series with a look at one of Isaiah's most well-known prophecies: the birth of a child as a sign of God's deliverance. We'll explore how this prophetic vision is fulfilled in Christ and, along with that, what that means for God's people today. Songs we'll sing tog...

Series: God's Good Intentions The preaching passage: Revelation 21:1-8 This Sunday we'll look at God's good design of marriage. Songs we'll sing together include: "Our God" by Myrin, Redman, Reeves Tomlin (YouTube) (iTunes) "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)" by Myrin Redman(YouTube) (iTunes) "How Deep The Father's Love For Us" by Townend(YouTube) (iTunes) "Christ...

Series: God's Good Intentions The preaching passage: Matthew 19:1-9 This Sunday we'll look at God's instructions concerning the issues of divorce and remarriage. Songs we'll sing together include: "At the Cross" by Hudson Watts "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" by Glasser Wesley (YouTube) (Amazon) "Take My Life" by Havergal, Malan Tomlin (YouTube) (Amazon) "Co...

Series: God's Good Intentions The preaching passage: 1 Peter 3:8-17 This Sunday we'll look again at the topic of homosexuality and how we as a church can most effectively display the love of Christ in light of and in response to this important cultural issue. Songs we'll sing together include: "The Love of God" by Lehman (YouTube) (iTunes) "God Is Able" by Fieldi...

Series: God's Good Intentions The preaching passage: Romans 1:18-32 This Sunday we'll look what the Bible has to say about one of our culture's most pressing hot-button issues, homosexuality. This will be the first of two weeks that we spend discussing this topic. Songs we'll sing together include: "Mighty to Save" by Fielding Morgan (YouTube) (iTunes) "Rock of Age...

Series: God's Good Intentions The preaching passage: James 3:13-17 (and select texts) This Sunday we'll look at what God's Word says to us about dating: why, who, and how. Songs we'll sing together include: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" byRobinson Wyeth(YouTube) (iTunes) "Hosanna" by Braun, Fraser Romero(YouTube) (iTunes) "I Stand Amazed" by Gabriel (YouTub...

Series: God's Good Intentions The preaching passage: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 This Sunday we'll look at what God's Word says about singleness and the Christian life. Songs we'll sing together include: "Holy, Holy, Holy" by Dykes Heber (YouTube) (iTunes) "Our God" by Myrin, Redman, Reeves Tomlin(YouTube) (iTunes) "All to Us" by Maher, Redman, Reeves, Tomlin(YouTube) ...