CF of Elizabeth Sunday Teachings

The psalms are a collection of poems written by a variety of people in Israel's history. They were often set to music and sung. They deal with a variety of topics but can be categorized as songs of promise, praise, and prayer. They give us insight as to what was going on in the lives of the people who wrote them and how they saw or looked for God in the midst of their situation. This is the book o...

Job's story is the oldest story in the Bible, dating back thousands of years before Christ himself. It's a story of testing, trial, suffering, and unspeakable loss but also of faithfulness and restoration. Job suffered in his life but never gave up his hope and dedication to God. This is the Book of Job. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the books of...

Esther tells the story of the origins of the Jewish holiday of Purim and how the people who were already in exile faced a potential genocide and were saved because God called and positioned Esther in such a place as to save her people from annihilation. This is the Book of Esther. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the books of history. This episode w...

Celebrate our risen Savior on this Easter Sunday morning! This episode was recorded on April 17, 2022, during our 10:30am worship service. Today’s speaker: Carlos Cedeño Translation: Surgio Zurita Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufmann Theme Music by: Giancarlo Cordon Produced by: William Hartz ========== Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth is a Christian community whose mission is to love God, make disciples...

Palm Sunday is the celebration of when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem just before he was to be crucified and resurrected. It's the celebration of the arrival of the King. A King who calls us to live holy lives honoring God's will. This episode was recorded on April 10, 2022, during our 10:30am Palm Sunday worship service. Today’s speaker: Carlos Cedeño Translation: Sergio Zurita Audio Engineer: Oliver...

Pastor Jim Jorgensen gives a special prophetic message for our church. This episode was recorded on April 03, 2022, during our 10:30am worship service. Today’s speaker: Jim Jorgensen Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufmann Theme Music by: Giancarlo Cordon Produced by: William Hartz ========== Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth is a Christian community whose mission is to love God, make disciples, and change t...

The people of Israel and Judah are in exile. Conquered by the Babylonians and now under the rule of the Persians, there are some who desire to return to their home land to rebuild and restore all that was lost. Ezra and Nehemiah tell their story of that rebuilding. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the books of history. This episode was recorded on M...

The Books of 1 and 2 Chronicles are companions to the Books of 1 & 2 Kings. They shed more light on the dealings of the kings of the nation and the exile an eventual return to the Promised Land. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the books of history. This episode was recorded on March 20, 2022, during our 10:30am worship service. Today’s speaker:...

The books of 1 & 2 Kings tell the story of the kings of Israel after David. David's son Solomon, though wealthy, wise, and powerful, falls away from God towards the end of his life and begins a cycle that the nation follows after his death. The kingdom is divided into two during the reign of Solomon's son, Rehoboam, and then the divided kingdom goes on a journey of ups and downs with dozens of...

The books of 1 & 2 Samuel cover a time of transition for the people of Israel. The time of the judges is over and the time of the kings is beginning. This week we look at the stories of Samuel (the last judge) and Saul and David (the first two kings) of Israel. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the books of history. This episode was recorded on M...

The Book of Ruth is the story of a foreigner who immigrated into the land of Israel, trusted a God who she did not know in her home country, and found herself part of a far larger story than she could have ever imagined... a story that leads to and ties her directly to Jesus. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the books of history.. This episode was r...

The people of Isreal have entered the Promised Land and are claiming the territory that God has promised them, but they still struggle with obeying all the commands God has given them, and it leads to disaster. So, God sent judges to oversee and govern the people and lead them back. This is the Book of Judges. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the Ol...

We continue our journey through the Bible with the Book of Joshua. The Hebrew people have entered the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, but disobedience still plagues them even as they are inheriting the land God had given to them. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the Old Testament books of history.. This episode was recor...

At the end of their lives, people tend to focus on what is the most important thing for them. This is the story of Deuteronomy. As Moses was coming to the end of his life, he shared what was most important for the people to know and remember. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our study on the Torah. This episode was recorded on February 06, 2022, during our 10:30...

People fail, but God remains faithful. This is the story of the Book of Numbers. Through their wandering in the wilderness, as the people of Isreal sometimes fell and turned their backs on God, there was always a path of repentance and restoration extended to them. God remains faithful to his promises despite our shortcomings. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of ou...

How is it possible for us to stand before a holy God? The Book of Leviticus shows how God provided a system of atonement through sacrifice that helps us to understand the cost of our sin and provides a way for us to be united with him. Next week's reading homework: The Book of Numbers. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part of our Study on The Torah This episode was reco...

We continue our journey through the Scriptures and follow the family of Abraham as we leave Genesis and move into the book of Exodus. Today we look at how this family became a nation, found themselves as slaves in a foreign land, and saw God's deliverance as he set them free. Next week's reading homework: Leviticus 6, 7, 10, and 23. This teaching is part of our 2022 series, "Anchored,” and is part...

In the beginning... Today we start our journey through the Scriptures by looking at the book of Genesis and how God, in the beginning, God was setting up a family here on Earth to be a blessing to the entire world. The Church today is a part of that same family, and we need to be about the family business. Next week's reading homework: Exodus 1, 11-12, 19-20 This teaching is part of our 2022 serie...

How can we stand strong in our faith when trouble and storms come our way. We need a sturdy anchor to help keep us grounded as we face life's difficulties. Today, Pastor Carlos shares the word for 2022: Anchored and how the Apostle Paul's shipwreck experience can teach us how to remain anchored in Christ. We also announce our year-long plan to work all the way through the Bible, reading and sharin...

The first Christmas was far from a "silent night." There was a lot of unrest and division happening in the world that Jesus was born into. We experience much of that same unrest and division in our lives today. This Christmas, may you follow the baby born in the manger who came to calm the unrest and bring wholeness to the division. This teaching is part of our December 2021 series, "The Promise o...

The story of Christmas begins in a manger and it leads to a cross, but that's not where it ends. After the cross there was an empty tomb. Jesus' resurrection gives us a new outlook and chance at life and living confidently in Christ's power. Today we look at the story of Peter and how the resurrection changed him. This teaching is part of our December 2021 series, "The Promise of Christmas” This e...

The birth of Jesus is the start of the story that leads to our redemption -- to us being brought back into relationship with God. It starts in a manger, but it leads to a cross. This teaching is part of our December 2021 series, "The Promise of Christmas” This episode was recorded on December 12, 2021 during our 10:30am worship service. Today’s speaker: Elliott Johnson Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufm...

The Christmas story is a story of hope, that God has not given up on the world and that he is doing something to bring people back to him. The story was foretold for hundreds of years prior and culminated in the birth of Jesus. This teaching is part of our December 2021 series, "The Promise of Christmas” This episode was recorded on December 05, 2021 during our 10:30am worship service. Today’s spe...

What does a life of gratitude look like? This teaching is a special Thanksgiving message. This episode was recorded on November 28, 2021 during our 10:30am worship service. Today’s speaker: Carlos Cedeño Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufmann Theme Music by: Giancarlo Cordon Produced by: William Hartz ========== Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth is a Christian community whose mission is to love God, make di...

What really fills your soul? What is it that can leave you with a full life, embracing all that God has for you? This teaching is part of our November 2021 series, "The Promise of a Way Out” This episode was recorded on November 21, 2021 during our 10:30am worship service. Today’s speaker: Ashley Tirado Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufmann Theme Music by: Giancarlo Cordon Produced by: William Hartz ===...