Cy-fair Christian Church

There’s no doubt. It assuredly looks foolish from the world’s point of view. It doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. It’s senseless. It’s futile. Even the bible teaches us that it doesn’t change how God looks at us. We’re still chronically messed up, constantly tripping over ourselves. Moreover, it doesn’t change anything about God. He’s still "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” (Ex. 34:6). So what’s the deal with worship? Who cares, really?American theologian, Marva Dawn, calls worship a “royal waste of time,” but not for the reasons the world believes. It is a royal waste of time because it “immerses us in the regal splendor of the King of the cosmos” and by doing so we are “empowered by a spirit who does not equip us with means of power or control, accomplishment or success, but with the ability and humility to waste time in love of the neighbor.” This sermon series takes us on a journey through the book of Malachi, entitled, “Who Cares?: From Dead

Ziplining? Swimming with crocodiles? Wing walking? Volcano-boarding? Extreme zorbing? If any of these things sound appealing to you, you might have a Type-T personality. That’s what Temple University’s professor of educational psychology, Frank Farley, uses to describe thrill-seekers, or those who are on the hunt for the next intense adventure. "It's the excitement,” he says. "It makes things interesting, keeps you going. When this life is over, you want to be able to look back and say, 'I lived.’"In the fifth installment of our series, Finding Your Way Back to God, we will discover the final awakening: Awakening to life. You first became aware of your desire for something more (awakening to longing). Then you charted a course in a new direction (awakening to regret), but you also realized that you couldn’t do it without God to make a change, and so you came home (awakening to help). When you arrived, He welcomed with inconceivable grace (awakening to love). Now, it’s time to really l

One analyst calculated that it is four times more likely for us to get hit by an asteroid than to have a winning Powerball ticket. If only the same statistics were true for identity theft! In one year approximately 1 out of 15 people will experience identity theft. Overall, 33% of Americans have already experience identity theft, which is more than twice the global average. There is a variety of forms of identity theft; identity theft involving bank accounts, credit cards, social security numbers, etc. There is one form of identity theft that is the most insidious of all; the theft of our identity in Christ.How does our identity in Christ get stolen? It is possible to have our identity stolen when we are not living up to the standard of how we believe a “good” Christian should live. It is possible our identity gets stolen when we have problems aligning the daily struggles of life with being a “new creation in Christ”. It is possible our identity in Christ gets stolen when we experience a marriage failure or w

Likely his final work, The Return of the Prodigal Son was painted by the great Rembrandt within two years of his death in 1669. It’s a somber, quiet version of the celebratory moment depicted in scripture. The elder brother and other onlookers watch the touching moment from a distance. There’s no new robe around the young man. No shiny ring. No fattened calf. No celebration just yet. In this tender moment, Rembrandt draws all of the attention to the father.Dutch Theologian, Henri Nouwen, stated that instead of being called The Return of the Prodigal Son, this painting could easily be called, “The Welcome by the Compassionate Father.” In the great parable, much is made of the prodigal’s squander of wealth, his repentance and return. Many also spend time exploring the elder son’s envious perspective. And while there are many truths to be mined from the reactions of these characters, it is the father that makes this story so significant.This Sunday, we draw our attention to the Father in part three of Finding Yo

In a rapidly changing world it is important to communicate the unchanging message of the gospel of Jesus Christ! Adults who care about the future of the next generation should find ways to help a kid…make friends, stand up to bullies, problem solve, laugh, develop integrity, show respect, take care of their body, communicate effectively and wait for what they want…just to name a few. Children desperately need people just like you to communicate to them the message that “every kid is made in the image of God to love God with all their heart, soul, strength and trust Jesus for a better future.”

God longs to transform your life. He wants to take you from the outhouse to the penthouse. He wants you to come to your senses, turn to him and experience a life worth living. He not only wants to change your life, he wants others to see that anyone can experience real change through the good news of Jesus Christ . 

Tom Brady was being interviewed not long after he won his third Super Bowl, and he was ask, “This whole experience—this whole upward trajectory—what have you learned about yourself? What kind of effect does it have on you?” Brady answered, “Well it put an incredible amount of pressure on me. When you feel like you’re ultimately responsible for everyone and every thing…there’s a lot of pressure. Why do I have three Super Bowl rings and still think there’s something greater out there for me? I mean, maybe a lot of people would say, ‘Hey man, this is what it is.’ I reached my goal, my dream, my life. Me, I think: God, it’s gotta be more than this…”What is the answer? Brady replied, “I wish I knew.”The truth is Tom Brady and all of us were made for more. No accomplishment on earth is going to fill the void in me or you or even Tom Brady that only a relationship with God can fill. Wherever you are from, whatever your past hurts, shame, or regrets you might have, whether you call yourself a Christian or not, you ha

When sin entered the world through Adam & Eve, it distorted what God intended for us to experience on earth. But Jesus wouldn’t allow this sin to keep us separated from Him. Praise God, we can look forward to the hope of Heaven in Jesus Christ! Together we can say with the Apostle Paul, “Death is swallowed up in victory. Oh death where is your victory? Oh death where is your sting?” (1 Cor. 15:54b-55).

God loves variety. He demonstrates that over and over through His creation. And while we don't know everything about the New Earth, one thing is for sure, there will be amazing variety there. The most incredible variety will be found among those who are the image-bearers of God Himself—people just like you, from different cultures, of different colors, with different shapes and sizes, who speak different languages, possess different gifts, and contain different passions.

This week, teens in the CFCC Student Discipleship Ministry share their experiences from a summer of service. 

In John chapter 14 Jesus promises us that he is going to prepare a place for us.  It will be a place that is not marred by sin. A place where God’s glory, creativity, and love are on full display, and most importantly a place were his people get to enjoy his creation in the full presence of the creator.

Commonly referred to as the “love chapter,” chapter 13 of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is often read during marriage ceremonies. However, this passage is also pointing to another even greater marriage that won't be fully realized until Jesus is united with His bride in eternity. "Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Cor 13:8–13)This is the most astounding fact about our eternal state: We shall see God face to face. Rest assured friends, beholdi

Listen to these words…reconcile, restore, redeem, recover, return, regenerate, resurrect—the “re” prefix signifies a return to the original condition. In the beginning, Adam and Eve walked and talked with God in the perfect paradise He created. They were created in God’s image to be His image bearers and bring Him glory on earth. You and I are created in the image of God as well. He longs for us to be His image bearers on this earth and for all eternity in the New Heavens and New Earth. Make no doubt, this restoration, this reconciliation, this regeneration comes at a great price. That price is found in the word redemption—God bought back what he formerly owned. The price was no less than the death of His very own perfect son—Jesus. Restoration is far more expensive than recycling comes close to being. I for one am thankful God is the God of restoration.

Don’t forget, “What you believe about eternity, determines how you live today.” Please remember, this is not a theoretical series about someday, this is a series that impacts how we live today! I am so glad you are here to take this journey with me.

What comes to mind when you think about Heaven? Is it an eternal sing-along? Will you have to learn to play the harp? Will we have wings? As it turns out, most people’s view of eternity is shaped more by television, movies and conversations with friends than it is shaped by the Bible. For others, heaven isn’t really worth thinking about.Yet, if Heaven is where those in Christ will spend their eternity, doesn’t it seem odd that we don’t have a better understanding of it? If you were moving to another state and knew nothing about it, wouldn’t you want to learn about the place in which you would live? At the very least, you’d research what the landscape looks like, what the locals do for fun, and where they like to eat. The same should be true about Heaven! And if you feel guilty about looking forward to the treasures of Heaven, please don’t, because the essence of Heaven is the presence of God.For that reason, we’re kicking off a new 9-week series beginning this week entitled, The Hope of Heaven. Though our wil

Yoda was right, “The greatest teacher, failure is,” but Biblical wisdom is the ability to learn from the failure of others. So over the past three weeks we’ve looked closely at several Bible figures and how they have handled adversity in their lives. This week, we’ll focus our attention on Moses, one of the greatest heroes of faith in all of scripture, and explore how he learned from loss.

Have your dreams been shattered? Do you find yourself on the floor picking up the pieces? Have you ever felt abandoned? Take heart, God is up to something good. Though you may feel you are alone, your shadow is not the only one who walks beside you. There is ONE out there who wants to rescue you. 

It is hard to get our arms around the fact that God’s purpose is often accomplished through tragedy. If we can look at Eric and his family’s losses, and others’ losses, and see some divine purpose in them, it can help us believe that there is purpose in our own losses as well. It can help us believe the blood-bought promise of God: “all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”