Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Revelation Study Continues

Our study of the Book of Revelation will continue tommorrow evening from Chapter 2 as we deal with the subject of the 7 Churches of Asia. Join us at 6:30 p.m. as we embark upon the wonderful journey through God's Word!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Smiths


Youth Emphasis Day!

Today was a special day at CCC! The Youth Department led the congregation into the wondrous throne of God through music, drama and ministry. We were blessed to have Whitney and Crystal Smith as our guest. Crystal shared a dynamic message of God's delivering power. Praise God for a beautiful service devoted to God's mercy.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A Study in the Book of Revelation

Tonight, we will begin a new adult study series from the Book of Revelation. This book is a wonderful revelation of the person and power of the Lord Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us at 6:30 p.m. as we delve into the wonders of God's Word.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Double-mindedness

I recently heard my former pastor preaching via the internet. He is currently the leader of a small, disconnected church organization. As I listened to him preach, I was troubled by the fact that everything he said seemed to be in complete contradiction to the things that I had previously heard him preach from the pulpit and proclaim in private conversations. It seems that the spiritual direction that he had encouraged young men to pursue is no longer the path that he is following. He was, once, a strong voice for breaking down the walls of traditionalism and legalism and ritualism, but now he seems to be espousing the legalistic traditions he once criticized. My old coal mining grandfather would have called him "A WAFFLER!"
Now I know that all of us change from time to time. In fact, I believe that the Scriptures support the notion that if we grow in Christ we will be changed. Paul wrote: "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord" (2 Corinthians 3:18). However, what I heard in the message of my former pastor was not the voice of someone who had changed his viewpoint in a effort to be transformed from glory to glory in the image of Christ. What I heard was someone who had diverted the course of his theological belief back to an unstable and unforgiving stance steeped in legalism. In fact, the message that was preached was completely void of the anointing and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. This may sound harsh and extremely critical but the Bible plainly states that "a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways" (James 1:8b). Those who follow such double-mindedness need to be careful. The Proverbs declare: "Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint" (25:19.


Monday, August 23, 2010

Fish Fry

The Cottondale United Methodist Church will be sponsoring a Fish Fry, August 28, 2010 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. The proceeds will go to help the Cottondale Community Church Food Pantry. This is a wonderful event that reaches across denominational lines and ministers to the hungry and poor in our community. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. If you would like to purchase a ticket please contact us at: (205) 553-9413.

An Evening with Brent and Sam




God Is A Consuming Fire

GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE!
Sunday's message was taken from Hebrews 12: 18 - 29. The presence of the Lord was evident as we shared the reality that the Throne of God, the Word of God, the Church of God and the Child of God cannot be shaken by the powers of destruction. God's determination for our lives is to consume us with His fire. Paul wrote, "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power. That your faith should not stand inthe wisdom of men, but in the power of God" I Cor. 2: 4-5.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Brent Vernon to visit CCC!

Brent Vernon will be our guest on Sunday evening, August 22, 2010 at 6 p.m. Join us for a wonderful time in the Lord.

The Journey from Jeanean St. to University Blvd.

5 years ago we started a journey to relieve the church from it's financial indebtedness. Over $108,000.00 was donated and raised to pay off the mortgage of the Family Life Center. We give God praise that as of August 12, 2010 we are now out from under the burden of a mortgage. We are ready to take the next step to University Blvd. $1100.00 has been donated for a new building fund, with others pledging future donation to help us complete the vision that God gave us in 2004. We are anxiously waiting on God to do His will.

Revival 2010 a Huge Success!!

We were indeed blessed by the power of God in this great revival. People were moved by the presence of the Holy Spirit and the anointed preaching of God's messenger. We are looking forward to great things in the future for CCC!

Revival 2010




Great Revival











The Lord blessed CCC with a great revival. Mike Willingham did a tremendous job preaching the Anointed Gospel each service. The Youth Drama Team delivered powerful sermons and the Worship Team and Musicians led us into God's presence. We were blessed to have Trinity Gospel Trio with us on Wednesday evening, as well as, many other guests. Most of all, we were honored by the Divine Visitation of the Holy Spirit during each altar service. We have been truly blessed by the Lord.