Crescent Hill Baptist Church

Please join us for a four-part sermon series, Unexpected Blessings from God (April 19–May 10), where we explore how God’s work in our lives is often surprising, unsettling, and even painful before it becomes transformative. This series invites us to trust God in the tension, recognizing that what feels like a setback may actually be the beginning of God’s deeper work in us. This week's sermon...

Please join us for a four-part sermon series, Unexpected Blessings from God (April 19–May 10), where we explore how God’s work in our lives is often surprising, unsettling, and even painful before it becomes transformative. This series invites us to trust God in the tension, recognizing that what feels like a setback may actually be the beginning of God’s deeper work in us. This week's sermon...

Guest preacher and CHBC member, Dr. Frank Woggon is a native of Germany and an ordained German Baptist minister affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists. He and Kelley have been longtime members of CHBC, and their daughters, Hannah and Erin, grew up in this church. He likes to write, all things guitars, and to cook for his family and friends. He is the Director of Chaplaincy Services for UofL Hea...

Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! 🕊️This is the final sermon of Dr. Brogdon’s Easter sermon series, “When the Gospel Meets Our Failure.” Lent is a season of reflection and renewal, and of honesty. The gospel does not ignore misunderstanding, rebellion, betrayal, or even violence. It tells the truth about them. Failure is not the end of God’s work, it is often the place where God meets us and resha...

Welcome to our very first episode of Sunday to Monday: Living Faith Beyond the Service! A podcast where we can listen, tell stories and discuss how to live our lives faithfully outside of Sunday service, especially as we approach Easter. In this episode, hear from CHBC folks, Kerri Cheng, Derek Inghram, Brom Garlove, Matthew Evers, Ellie Mook, and Oliva Stallins. Thank you all for sharing your sto...

Dr. Brogdon’s Easter sermon series, “When the Gospel Meets Our Failure.” Lent is a season of reflection and renewal, and of honesty. The gospel does not ignore misunderstanding, rebellion, betrayal, or even violence. It tells the truth about them. Failure is not the end of God’s work, it is often the place where God meets us and reshapes us. This week's sermon message is based on the scripture...

This week's sermon message is based on the scriptures: I Corinthians 1:10-18  and Matthew 4:12-23.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradition. We’re a little different than other churches. We welcome all, regardless of race, age, creed, physical abilities, marital or economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. No matter where this day finds you...

Dr. Brogdon’s Easter sermon series,  “When the Gospel Meets Our Failure.” Lent is a season of reflection and renewal, and of honesty. The gospel does not ignore misunderstanding, rebellion, betrayal, or even violence. It tells the truth about them. Failure is not the end of God’s work, it is often the place where God meets us and reshapes us. We will follow the gospel story through the disciples’...

This week's sermon message is based on the scriptures: Exodus 17:1-7 and Psalm 95.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradition. We’re a little different than other churches. We welcome all, regardless of race, age, creed, physical abilities, marital or economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. No matter where this day finds you, know that you...

This week's sermon message is based on the scriptures: Psalm 121 and Acts 9:8-19.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradition. We’re a little different than other churches. We welcome all, regardless of race, age, creed, physical abilities, marital or economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. No matter where this day finds you, know that you a...

⚠️ We apologize for the sound quality at the beginning of this video. Please skip to the 2:07 minute mark for better sound. Subtitles will be provided.  This week's sermon message is based on the scriptures: Psalm 32 and Matthew 4:1-11. Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradition. We’re a little different than other churches. We welcome all, regardless of r...

This week's sermon message is based on the scriptures: Psalm 2 and Matthew 7:15-23.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradition. We’re a little different than other churches. We welcome all, regardless of race, age, creed, physical abilities, marital or economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. No matter where this day finds you, know that you...

This week's sermon message is based on the scriptures: Psalm 112:1-9 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-31.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradition. We’re a little different than other churches. We welcome all, regardless of race, age, creed, physical abilities, marital or economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. No matter where this day finds you,...

Today we welcome Dr. Lewis Brogdon to the pulpit at Crescent Hill Baptist Church. The Interim Pastor Search Team has unanimously recommended Dr. Brogdon to be Interim Pastor of CHBC. His ministry spans multiple church traditions and settings, including rural and city congregations. Across those experiences, he has leaned into building trust, strengthening congregational life, and helping communiti...

Guest preacher, Jason Crosby has served as the Chaplain at Centre College since 2022. Prior to this role, Jason was the Co-Pastor, here, at Crescent Hill Baptist Church for 14 years. Jason has also served as an interim minister at the First Baptist Church of Battle Creek, Mich., worked as a community organizer with the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice in Ann Arbor, Mich., and was a project...

Due to an ongoing battle with laryngitis, our guest preacher this week, Kelley Woggon asked CHBC member, Kerri Richardson Cheng to fill her place at the pulpit this week. Thank you to Kelley for writing this beautiful message and thank you to Kerri for delivering it! Kelley Woggon has been a member of CHBC since 1999. She works as Director of Pastoral Care for Norton Healthcare. She and her husban...

Guest preacher, Grady Throneberry was a local police chief for 16 years until he retired. He also served as a bi-vocational associate pastor and earned a PhD in pastoral ministry. Grady and his husband, Devin, live with their dog Reagan, enjoy a variety of arts events and venues, big screen movies, reading and travel. Grady writes regularly and is currently working on a second book. This week'...

This week's sermon message is based on the scripture Matthew 2:13-23.Coordinator at CBF Kentucky, Bob Fox steps into the 'bridge to interim' role here at CHBC. Bob will be preaching throughout the end of the year and we are grateful to have him serve our church during this time of pastoral transition and search! Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tra...

This week's sermon message is based on the scripture Matthew 1:18-25.Coordinator at CBF Kentucky, Bob Fox steps into the 'bridge to interim' role here at CHBC. Bob will be preaching throughout the end of the year and we are grateful to have him serve our church during this time of pastoral transition and search! Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tra...

This week's sermon message is based on the scripture Matthew 3:1-12.Coordinator at CBF Kentucky, Bob Fox steps into the 'bridge to interim' role here at CHBC. Bob will be preaching throughout the end of the year and we are grateful to have him serve our church during this time of pastoral transition and search! Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist trad...

This week's sermon message is based on the scripture Isaiah 2:1-5. Coordinator at CBF Kentucky, Bob Fox steps into the 'bridge to interim' role here at CHBC. Bob will be preaching throughout the end of the year and we are grateful to have him serve our church during this time of pastoral transition and search! Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradi...

Coordinator at CBF Kentucky, Bob Fox steps into the 'bridge to interim' role here at CHBC. Bob will be preaching throughout the end of the year and we are grateful to have him serve our church during this time of pastoral transition and search! This week's sermon message is based on the scripture Genesis 11:31-12:3.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist...

Rev. Jordan Conley's last sermon at Crescent Hill Baptist Church. As Rev. Jordan Conley steps into a new chapter of ministry, we celebrate his presence, care, and guidance to our church family. Our continued prayers are with Jordan and Patrick as they begin this new phase. This week's sermon message is based on the scripture Isaiah 65:17-25.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith...

This week's sermon message is based on the scripture Luke 20:27-38.Crescent Hill is an inclusive community of faith rooted in the Baptist tradition. We’re a little different than other churches. We welcome all, regardless of race, age, creed, physical abilities, marital or economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. No matter where this day finds you, know that you are the beloved...

All Saints Sunday is recognized around the world as a special way to remember the saints who have gone before us. At Crescent Hill, roses are placed in honor of the saints who have passed in the last year, and banners are placed throughout the Sanctuary to remind us of those saints who are still with us years later. This week's sermon message is based on the scriptures: Joshua 4:1-7; 14-24 and...