Have you counted the cost of following Jesus? Is Jesus worth it? In Acts 26, Paul shares his testimony with King Herod Agrippa and challenges him to believe in the risen Christ. Agrippa listen’s to Paul’s testimony and calculates the cost of following Jesus and chooses. Two questions that we will encounter in this sermon are (1) What is the cost of following Jesus? (2) Do we gain more than we lose? Join us at cefc.church.

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What do I do when I don’t know what to do? In Acts 25, the Apostle Paul endures over two years in prison, facing uncertainty about his future. What should he do? This sermon explores two critical questions every Christian should ask when navigating life’s difficult and imprisoning moments:

1. What do you want me to know?

2. What do you want me to do?

Scripture: Acts 25

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Thanking God is more than just a good thing to do, it’s also good for us. It helps us grow a healthy faith relationship with God that enables us to overcome struggles in all areas of life: anxiety, idolatry, depression, suffering, and lethargy, to name just a few. Thankfulness is like a vitamin to the Christian life. God uses it to support the development of a faith and character that overcomes the challenges we face in a broken world. Little wonder Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to, “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”. Let’s explore why and how we can do that in “all circumstances”. Join us at cefc.church.

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Felix was a clever man who moved up the social ladder from slave to freeman to governor of Judea. When the apostle Paul was brought before him, Felix’s mind and heart was engaged by Paul’s message of faith in Jesus, righteousness, self-control, and judgment. But Felix delayed any decision on Christ and faith until he ran out of time to make a decision. 

Have you been putting off making a decision that you know in your heart needs to be made? Don’t delay! If you wait too long, you may find that you lose the opportunity to make the most important decisions in your life.  

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The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christianity, provoking responses that range from worship to anger. If the resurrection is true then the person and claims of Christ are true, while rejecting the resurrection means denying Christ’s divinity entirely. More than just a point of division, the resurrection empowers believers, offering profound courage and hope. 

The importance of the resurrection extends beyond theological debate—it impacts our daily lives. In moments when doubt creeps in, when loneliness overwhelms, or when shadow of self-doubt shakes your confidence, the resurrection assures you that Jesus stands by you and gives you strength.

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When was the last time you shared your story of meeting Jesus? If you were to tell your story now, who would you tell—friend, family, or even an enemy? And what would you say? In this message, "Paul’s Powerful Testimony", we’ll walk through Acts 22 and see how Paul courageously shared his conversion story before a hostile audience. How did Paul tell his story? 1. He built a bridge. 2. He described his life before Christ. 3. He explained how he met Jesus. 4. He showed how the love of Jesus changed his life. Learn more at cefc.church

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When You Are Treated Unfairly

Acts 21:17-40

Ever been falsely accused or misunderstood? The Apostle Paul faced exactly that in Jerusalem. Despite his good intentions and careful planning, he encountered intense opposition and unfair treatment. This powerful study of Acts 21:17-40 reveals timeless wisdom for responding to injustice with both grace and wisdom.

Learn how to:

Navigate unfair situations with Christ-like character

Balance being "gentle as doves" while "wise as serpents"

Turn moments of opposition into opportunities for witness

Find peace when facing unfair treatment

Perfect for anyone struggling with:

Workplace discrimination

False accusations

Family conflicts

Social rejection

Religious persecution

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When is it right to ignore a warning? If you saw a sign that warned of shark-infested waters, would you dive in anyway? People who loved God and loved Paul warned him not to go to Jerusalem. In fact, they warned Paul that if he went to Jerusalem he would be bound and imprisoned. Paul went anyway. How did Paul know to go even though good people warned him not to go? Do you know how to hear from God? When you know God’s will, are you determined to do God’s will? In this passage we will be inspired to discover God’s will and do it, even when everyone warns against it. We will find power in Christ to do the will of God — for our good and His glory! Join us at cefc.church.

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Saying farewell is never easy, but Paul masterfully says goodbye to his friends, the Ephesian elders after 3 years of faithful ministry among them. Paul reminds the elders how he lived and led beside them for three years, and as he departs for Jerusalem, he calls them to lead as he did. The charge that Paul leaves them with is to serve the Lord, share the gospel of grace, pay attention to their lives, and the lives of those in the church, and lastly, he calls them to give more than they receive. Leadership is self-sacrifice, but it is nothing more than what we have first received from Jesus Christ. Join us at cefc.church.

Imagine a church service in a home late on a Sunday night. People have shared a good meal together, the room is warm and stuffy, and the apostle Paul is preaching late into the night. As Paul speaks on and on, a young man named Eutychus falls asleep in a window and plummets three stories to his death. But Paul went down and took the man in his arms and his life came back to him. This extraordinary miracle sets the stage for us to explore 1. Passion, 2. Love, and 3. Power. Discover what gave Paul the passion to speak about Christ through the night. Encounter the love that led Paul to embrace the dead. Finally, experience the power of Christ that raises the dead! Join us cefc.church