Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 2 of our Stay Curious: Alpha Series. Who is this Man who has shaped the world as we know it and who do YOU say He is? You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at  our website . We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our  YouTube channel , on  Apple Podcasts  or on  Spotify . You ca...

Today, Pastor Steve Boul speaks in part 1 of our Stay Curious: Alpha Series. Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than what meets the eye? In a powerful exploration of Jesus' words "I am the way, the truth, and the life," Pastor Steve reveals how our deepest longings point to something greater—not a destination, but a relationship. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources a...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 4 of our Advent series, Awakening Joy: Emmanuel in the Shadows . Have you ever wondered where God is when shadows fall and joy seems impossible to find? In this powerful message, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus himself became a refugee, fleeing to Egypt in the dark of night. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at  our website . We hop...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 3 of our Advent series, Awakening Joy: Emmanuel in the Shadows . What if the darkest moments of our lives could become the very spaces where divine light breaks through? In a powerful message, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus intentionally enters the shadows of our world, just as He did over 2000 years ago. Drawing from Matthew 1:18-25, he illuminates ho...

Today, we will worship together and hear from Pastor Beth Bramstedt in part 2 of our Advent series, Awakening Joy: Emmanuel in the Shadows . What does it mean to truly prepare our hearts for Christ's coming? In a message about clearing spiritual clutter, Pastor Beth draws parallels between sorting through her grandchildren's outgrown clothes, John the Baptist's ministry, and the inner work of Adve...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 1 of our Advent series, Awakening Joy: Emmanuel in the Shadows . What if the darkest moments of our lives could become the very places where joy begins to stir? In this powerful message, Pastor Michael invites us to "wake up" to God's presence in the shadows of Advent. Drawing from Matthew 24 and Romans 13, he illuminates how Christ meets us in our pre-da...

Today, we will hear from Pastor Steve and many others about our Neighbor and Nations ministry and what it means to be called to go, send, pray, and love. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at  our website . We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our  YouTube channel , on  Apple Podcasts  or on  Spotify . You can also...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 9 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. Have you ever felt trapped by sin, endlessly trying to conquer it through willpower alone? Pastor Michael shares a transformative truth: God's love, not our striving, sets us free. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at  our website . We hope this message encourages you and helps you...

Today, Guest Pastor Donnie Berry speaks in part 8 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. Drawing from Galatians, Pastor Donnie teaches how the Holy Spirit leads us from living by the flesh to walking in love, joy, peace, and other spiritual fruits. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at  our website . We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 7 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. Through the metaphor of spiritual plumbing, Pastor Michael showed how grace opens the valve to righteousness. The key isn't about controlling our behavior from the outside in, but allowing our true identity in Christ to flow outward. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at  our website...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 6 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. What if the key to spiritual transformation lies not in doing more, but in slowing down? In Pastor Michael's compelling message, he explores the profound connection between God's rest and authentic spiritual growth. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at  our website . We hope this me...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 5 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. What does it truly mean to live with our hearts fully aligned with God? Pastor Michael takes us on a journey through the nature of disordered loves and spiritual transformation. Drawing from Ezekiel's temple vision and Jesus's cleansing of the temple, he reveals how our hearts – now God's dwelling place...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 4 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. What if transformation isn't just about changing our beliefs, but rewiring our very capacity to receive and give love? In this message, Pastor Michael unpacks how true spiritual growth happens when we behold God's glory and allow Him to heal both our hearts and minds. You can find the full sermon notes...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 3 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. What does it truly mean to behold the face of God? In Pastor Michael's message, he explores how our earliest attachments shape our ability to connect with our heavenly Father. Drawing fascinating parallels between infant brain development and spiritual formation, he reveals how we were designed to find...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 2 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. What if the secret to spiritual growth isn't about doing more, but about learning to abide? In this powerful message, Pastor Michael takes us on a journey through John 15, using his recent experience at a 16th-century Italian vineyard to illuminate the deep truths of our relationship with Christ. You ca...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. What does it mean to truly live loved? In an exploration of authentic faith, Pastor Michael draws from his own 44-year journey to illuminate the transformative difference between striving to earn God's approval and simply receiving His unconditional love. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at ...

Today, Guest Pastor Jeremey Linneman speaks on Receiving the Father's Embrace. Have you ever felt crushed by the pressure to perform, even in your spiritual life? Pastor Jeremy talks about a transformative truth from Galatians 4: to embrace our identity as His beloved children. Through parallels between the Exodus and our salvation, he reveals how God orchestrated the ultimate rescue mission and n...

Today, Pastor Beth Bramstedt speaks in Part 3 of our three-week series titled "Follow Me". What does it mean to truly follow Jesus beyond mere belief? In this conclusion to the "Follow Me" series, Pastor Beth unveils how Peter's journey from impulsive fisherman to mature shepherd mirrors our own path of discipleship. Through touching stories of modern-day transformation and Peter's seaside reconci...

Today, Pastor Beth Bramstedt speaks on our three-week series titled "Follow Me". Have you ever felt the stirring call to step out of your comfort zone, even when fear threatens to hold you back? In this message about following Jesus, Pastor Beth unpacks the compelling story of Peter walking on water, revealing how authentic discipleship embraces both faith and doubt. You can find the full sermon n...

Today, Pastor Steve Boul and Kim Stewart speak on part 1 of our three-week series titled "Follow Me". Have you ever wondered what it truly means to follow Jesus? Through the compelling story of Simon Peter, Pastor Steve unveils how Jesus transforms ordinary lives with extraordinary love. From a seasoned fisherman to a devoted disciple, Peter's journey reveals how Jesus sees us, meets us in our dai...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks on our five-week series titled "Movement Of The Spirit". Join us as we talk about loving the world. What if loving someone before they believe could change their entire story? Whether you're wrestling with loving those different from you or seeking fresh purpose, this message reveals how God's relentless love can flow through us to transform lives. You can find t...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks on our five-week series titled "Movement Of The Spirit". Join us as we talk about our prophetic history. Have you ever wondered what God's been quietly building through generations of faithful believers? In this message, Michael unveils Christian Fellowship's prophetic legacy—from its founding call to "make love our aim" to its ongoing role as a house of praise,...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks on our five-week series titled "Movement Of The Spirit". Join us as we talk about surrendering and receiving. What if the key to unlocking a deeper relationship with God lies in the simplicity of surrender? In this sermon, Michael challenges us to envision surrender not as a loss of control, but as a gateway to God's abundant presence. As we continue through the...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks on our five-week series titled "Movement Of The Spirit". Join us as we talk about releasing idols. Have you ever stopped to consider the subtle yet profound ways idolatry seeps into our lives, disguising itself as something harmless? In this sermon, Michael explores the idea that while we may easily dismiss the concept of idols, they often reside within our heart...

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks on our five-week series titled "Movement Of The Spirit". Join us as we talk about prophecy and responding to the Spirit. Are you aware of the Holy Spirit's active presence in your daily life? Pastor Michael invites us to explore this vital relationship, emphasizing that our communion with the Spirit isn't just a distant concept but a personal invitation into a li...