<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Christian Fellowship Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[CF Paris | PTX]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:46:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cfparistexas.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Purpose of Judgment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 3:8–9 We tend to be uncomfortable with the idea of judgment. It feels harsh.Unloving.Unnecessary. But think about it this way: If God saw injustice, violence, and brokenness… and did nothing—would that be loving? No—that would be apathy. Judgment isn’t the opposite of love.It’s an expression of it. Because love cares enough to confront what’s wrong. God’s judgment isn’t meant to destroy you—it’s meant to redirect you. It shines a light on what’s broken so you can turn and...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/the-purpose-of-judgment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f445ed8ca39cf305c55c5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:22:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_570ffa33d71a48bc8e46047756405fda~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Real Belief Looks Like]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 3:5 “The Ninevites believed God…” And how did they show it? They changed. They fasted.They humbled themselves.They turned from their ways. That’s what real belief looks like. In our culture, belief is often just mental agreement. “I believe in God.”“I believe in Jesus.” But nothing changes. In Scripture, belief always leads to movement. If you truly believe something is wrong—you turn.If you truly believe God is right—you follow. The Ninevites didn’t just believe about...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/what-real-belief-looks-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2f9d6fea9f34ed56e5492</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:43:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_7f3099b01ba24a0ba2be716034e5962b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obedience Without Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 3:3–4 This time, Jonah obeys. That sounds like progress—and it is. But something is still off. He goes to Nineveh… but barely. He preaches… but minimally. He obeys… but reluctantly. His actions changed—but his heart hadn’t caught up yet. And if we’re honest, we’ve all been there. Doing the right thing… with the wrong attitude .Going through the motions… without real surrender. Obeying externally… while resisting internally. God isn’t just after your actions—He’s after your...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/obedience-without-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f09f73ddc36f1762319728</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:54:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_46118de6513246c6951597485287b02c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A God of Second Chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 3:1–2 “And the word of the Lord came to Jonah… a second time.” That line should stop you for a moment. God didn’t give up on Jonah.He didn’t replace him.He didn’t move on. He spoke again. And honestly—that’s good news for all of us. Because most of us don’t get it right the first time.Or the second.Or even the third. We run.We resist.We delay. And yet—God keeps coming back. Not because we deserve it… but because He is that merciful. Your failure is not final.Your detour...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/a-god-of-second-chances</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eebe0a7c7678baadea364b</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:01:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_9592dbbca3be4eb0b96ca5079bb31e81~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praise Before the Miracle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 2:9 Here’s what makes Jonah’s prayer so powerful: He starts praising… before anything changes. He’s still in the fish.Still stuck.Still uncomfortable. And yet he says, “With shouts of grateful praise…” Why? Because real faith doesn’t wait for the miracle—it trusts God in the middle of the mess. Most people praise God after He fixes things.Faith praises Him before He does. It’s easy to worship when the breakthrough comes.It’s harder—but deeper—to worship while you’re still...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/praise-before-the-miracle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eadf08458a76b200984526</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_70a49a508bc042e5843cd337c8840a02~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When You Finally See Clearly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 2:4–6 It took hitting bottom for Jonah to realize something: Getting what he wanted… almost cost him everything. He thought running would give him freedom.Instead, it led him into a downward spiral. And isn’t that true for us? We chase what we think will satisfy.We follow our own plans.We take control. Only to discover—it doesn’t lead to life. Sometimes, it takes losing what we thought we wanted…to realize what we actually need. And in that moment, everything becomes clear:...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/when-you-finally-see-clearly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e9978ebbc0f3ff7447a1c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_85cd6971c7cc44f09f4288fcfa4aaa3c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Every Open Door Is From God]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 1:3 Jonah found a boat going exactly where he wanted. Everything lined up.It  was easy.It  made sense. But it was still disobedience. We often assume that if something works out smoothly, it must be from God. But sometimes… it’s just convenient. Not every open door is God’s direction.Some are just opportunities to run. Jonah had the means, the moment, and the motivation—but none of that meant he was in God’s will. And we do the same thing. We justify decisions because they’re...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/not-every-open-door-is-from-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e6f3ffe30ec41b7d06e9c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:01:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_0b7bb1ff597c478f8262ae7242a3e8af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When You Hit Bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 2:1–2 Most people pray… eventually. But usually, it’s when things fall apart. When life is manageable, prayer becomes optional. When life collapses, prayer becomes essential. Jonah didn’t pray on the boat. He prayed in the belly. From the depths, he cried out—and here’s what he realized: God was listening. That’s not always how it feels, is it? When you’re overwhelmed… When you’re stuck… When you’ve hit bottom… It’s easy to assume God is distant. But Jonah discovered the...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/when-you-hit-bottom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e594f0a96d49e56ec421a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_ca5436de0fb24549a705a3f71dfda25a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Storm Isn’t Just About You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 1:4–6 When the storm hit, Jonah wasn’t the only one affected. The sailors—innocent people—were caught in the chaos of his disobedience. That’s a hard truth we don’t like to hear: Our choices don’t just affect us. We live in a culture that says, “As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else, it’s fine.” But Scripture tells a different story. Your obedience impacts others. And your disobedience does too. Jonah didn’t even realize he had become a source of danger to the people around...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/your-storm-isn-t-just-about-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e05805934ce57791710eee</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:01:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_67513babb2144a748d85ef91c709113d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When We Rationalize Running]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonnah 1:3 Jonah didn’t run because he didn’t know God. He ran because he did. He knew God was merciful… and he didn’t think Nineveh deserved it. So he justified his disobedience. “They’re too far gone.” “They don’t deserve grace.” “I’ll do it later.” Sound familiar? Rationalizing sin is when we make excuses for what God has already made clear. We delay forgiving. We resist serving. We ignore conviction. And we tell ourselves it’s fine. But delayed obedience is still disobedience....]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/when-we-rationalize-running</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ddbe48602a28f5308ba3b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_d14bcb326ab2493b855a41d9fd1811a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asleep At The Wheel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Jonah 1:1–3 Have you ever driven somewhere and realized you don’t remember the trip? You were there… but not really paying attention. That’s exactly how spiritual drift happens. Jonah wasn’t openly rebelling in a dramatic way—he just went the other direction. God said go to Nineveh, and Jonah quietly chose Tarshish. No big announcement. No confrontation. Just slow, subtle disobedience. And that’s how it often starts for us. We don’t wake up one day and decide to run from God. We...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/asleep-at-the-wheel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dc5f0143e56f31776f48be</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:01:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_05a1e31a7bb34431a88c25154673afbe~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_750,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Silence of Day Two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Romans 8:28 There’s a space in the resurrection story we don’t talk about much. Day two. Day one was full of shock and grief. Day three brought resurrection and victory. But day two? Silence. No movement. No answers. No visible evidence that anything was happening. And that’s where many of us live. You’re praying—but nothing seems to change. You’re believing—but you don’t see results. You’re waiting—and it feels like God is quiet. But here’s the truth: just because God is silent...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/the-silence-of-day-two</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d86822a51db32c14c453c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:03:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_6c81dc2071744b17873c8931c1f6aaf5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[He Understands Your Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Isaiah 53:5 Sometimes the hardest part of suffering… is feeling like no one understands. The loneliness. The weight. The questions. But the cross reminds us of something powerful: Jesus doesn’t just see your pain—He’s experienced it. He was rejected. He was mocked. He suffered physically and emotionally in ways we can barely comprehend. The prophet Isaiah said, “He was pierced for our transgressions… by His wounds we are healed.” That means whatever you’re walking through—you are...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/he-understands-your-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d71cfd0b7119100dffb2c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:01:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_91f4d5fd358046d1a12423630fd25425~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Because You’re Good—But Because He Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Romans 3:23–25 We tend to think of sin as just “bad things we’ve done.” But it’s deeper than that. Sin is choosing our way over God’s way. And if we’re honest—we’ve all done that. Every one of us has gone our own direction at some point. That’s the bad news. But here’s the good news: God didn’t walk away from us when we walked away from Him. Instead, He made a way back. Not because we earned it. Not because we cleaned ourselves up. Not because we finally got it together. But...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/not-because-you-re-good-but-because-he-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5c33eb75c5d305826e4f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_5860af8fc1ce4a29a55a16b09b951f32~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Living Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3–4 Have you ever felt like your story was already written… and not in a good way? Maybe it’s mistakes you can’t undo. Pain you can’t shake. Or a season that just won’t change. It can feel like life has already handed down its final verdict. But Easter tells a different story. Scripture says that through the resurrection of Jesus, we’ve been given a living hope . Not a dead, distant, wishful kind of hope—but something alive, active, and working right now in your life....]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/a-living-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3d1c4d142869289e83e96</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_a9b86338f50d4fcf9296e918200ffa69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Is Still Working on You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: Ephesians 2:22 If you’re honest, there are moments when your life doesn’t look like a “temple of God.” You see your flaws. Your struggles. Your moments of failure. And it’s easy to wonder: How could God live in someone like me? But here’s the truth: God isn’t finished with you yet. Scripture says we are being built together — piece by piece — into a dwelling place for God. The Holy Spirit is actively working in your life, shaping you to become more like Jesus. Growth is a process....]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/god-is-still-working-on-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c5f29f60f0b8e1134f3986</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_79121043e600418abe8ed0b33d733bee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Story of God’s Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: John 1:14 From the very beginning, God’s desire has always been the same: to dwell with His people. In the Garden of Eden, God walked with Adam and Eve. In the wilderness, His presence filled the tabernacle. In Jerusalem, His glory rested in the temple. Then Jesus came — God in the flesh, living among us. And now? Through the Holy Spirit, God lives in you. The entire story of Scripture points to this reality: God is not distant. He is relational. He desires closeness. Sin created...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/the-story-of-god-s-presence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4a58f149f4fed56538002</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_01be767d9ca7470286a14c8aa75217cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Is Closer Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16 Many people live their lives as if God is distant. We pray upward, we look outward, and we hope God shows up in powerful moments. But Scripture reveals something far more personal and profound: God is not just with you… He is in you. If you are a follower of Jesus, the Holy Spirit dwells within you. That means you are now the temple of God — the place where His presence lives. Think about that. The same Spirit that hovered over creation… The same power that...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/god-is-closer-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1ea6c36a1fdc193bcbd8b</guid><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:01:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_96f214bcd82c42abafd684bbf401ca34~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Day Every Knee Will Bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture:  Romans 14:11 One day, history will reach its ultimate moment. Scripture tells us that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. No one will debate His identity on that day. No one will question His authority. The entire world will recognize what believers already know: Jesus reigns. The only difference will be timing. Some will bow in joyful worship, celebrating the Savior they trusted during their lifetime. Others will bow in regret, realizing...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/the-day-every-knee-will-bow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69baf726392d3386b9253e69</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_d93cd632ee124d3eaf8e46f8c09b66af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Jesus Is Truly Lord]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture:  Luke 6:46 Jesus once asked a challenging question: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” It’s possible to use the right language about Jesus while still keeping control of our own lives. We can sing about His lordship, talk about His teachings, and attend church regularly — yet resist the parts of our lives where He asks us to change. But calling Jesus “Lord” means more than acknowledging His identity. It means surrender. When Jesus is Lord, our priorities...]]></description><link>https://www.cfparistexas.com/post/when-jesus-is-truly-lord</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69baf4b20cf3a00608ed9506</guid><category><![CDATA[Devos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:01:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf07d_a9b86338f50d4fcf9296e918200ffa69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Greg Higgins</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>