A Gospel Prayer based on Ephesians 2:1-10

Lord God Almighty, my Heavenly Father, when you made this world, You created it to be full of light and life. Yet through willful rebellion and disdain for Your perfect gifts, men chose darkness instead of light and death instead of life.  Tragically, to my own hurt, I have continued in this pattern. Apart from […]

A Gospel Prayer based on Ephesians 1:15-23

Dear Lord God, my heavenly Father, I praise You for being the Father of glory, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. You have revealed Yourself as the Father through the Son by the Spirit. You have also revealed Your will through Your written Word. You have not hidden Yourself. You desire to be truly […]

How do I pray on this Presidential Inauguration Day?

by Lead Pastor Chad Allen Today is our nation’s presidential inauguration day, and thousands of Christians will affirm the need to lift up our nation in prayer in this significant moment, especially in the midst of such a disheartening and volatile political environment.  But how should we pray?  Themes will revolve around peace for our […]

A Gospel Prayer based on Ephesians 1:11-14

Dear Lord God,  You are worthy of all my praise. You have a purpose and a plan for everything, including me. You are always at work to accomplish Your perfect will. I have always been part of the overall purpose You are working out in everything and in everyone. It is Your purpose that will […]

A Gospel Prayer based on Ephesians 1:3-14

All praise, blessing, and honor belong to You, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are prepared to bless all who come to You through Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.  But rather than come to You, like a sheep that has gone astray, I have often chosen to […]

Be a Daniel 

by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;  – Daniel 2:20-21 These words were written, […]

Vaccines and the Christian Worldview

by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor With the COVID vaccines beginning to roll out, there are both questions and concerns that have been emerging among the body of Christ. Like masks, there are a variety of different views that people are expressing.  Ultimately our stance as a church is that people will make decisions based on […]

Praying for New Life in Christ

by Rick Duncan, CVC Founding Pastor This prayer may be particularly helpful in those seasons when one is being assaulted with death, suffering, or affliction. It’s a Scripture-led prayer for someone who longs for more New Life in Christ. *** O God, You are my life. You have breathed into me the breath of life, […]

December 2020

Dear CVC Family, We have some important updates for you as we begin the month of December.  Please read the info below!   VIRTUAL ADVENT TREE We still have plenty of giving opportunities available for CVC Families and CVC Missions.  Please note: we’re asking that you turn in the CVC Family gift cards by this Sunday, […]

Preparing for Advent

by Lead Pastor Chad Allen With 2020 being such a challenging year, many of us know it’s going to be an uphill battle to try and be in the “Christmas spirit” and to feel emotionally engaged with the birth of Christ. Here’s my encouragement to you: Go on the offensive and be proactive by getting […]

Lord’s Supper | Tuesday, November 24

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 24 at 7 PM.  We will take the Lord’s Supper together (virtually) from home.  We’ll be live streaming this time of worship on our website and our CVC Facebook page.  If you would like to pick up Communion elements from CVC, we’re happy to provide those to you!  […]

Lord’s Supper | Tuesday, November 24

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 24 at 7 PM.  We will take the Lord’s Supper together (virtually) from home.  We’ll be live streaming this time of worship on our website and our CVC Facebook page.  If you would like to pick up Communion elements from CVC, we’re happy to provide those to you!  […]