Connexion Church | Bowling Green, KY

Call to Worship:  Psalm 72:18-19 Songs “Angels from the Realms of Glory” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” Congregational Reading:  Matthew 2:1-23 Songs “We Three Kings” “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Sermon: “Epiphany: Jesus (and Our Thoughts) Revealed” The Responses of the Outsiders The Magi King Herod The Responses of the Insiders The citizens of Jerusalem The chief priests and scribes Joseph...

Call to Worship : Psalm 115:1 Songs of Praise "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" "Angels We Have Heard on High" Scripture Reading & Candle Lighting : Luke 2:1-21  Song of Preparation : " The First Noel" Sermon “Glory to God in the highest” “On earth peace among those with whom He is pleased” We are in a war of independence from God. This war has led to evil, brokennes...

Call to Worship : Isaiah 42:10-12 Songs of Praise "O Come All Ye Faithful" "O Little Town of Bethlehem" Scripture Reading : Isaiah 49:1-13 Song of Preparation : "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)" Scripture Reading : Luke 2:21-40 Sermon Observations “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to Your word.” “For my eyes have seen your salvation that...

Welcome & Call to Worship: Isaiah 9:2-7 Song of Praise: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" Song of Praise: "Mighty To Save" Scripture Reading & Candle Lighting: Luke 1:5-25 Song of Preparation: "Sing We the Song of Emmanuel" Scripture Reading: Luke 1:57-80 Sermon: "The First Songs of Christmas: The Benedictus" Observations The Good News was preached to Jews f...

Call to Worship: Psalm 103:1-5 Song of Praise: "Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy )" Song of Praise: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Song of Preparation: "His Mercy Is More" Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-56 Sermon: The First Songs of Christmas: The Magnificat  Mary praises God for what He has done for her. Mary praises God for what He...

Welcome & Call to Worship: Psalm 57:9-11 Song of Praise: "Come Praise and Glorify" Song of Praise: "God Is For Us" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 41:8-10 Song of Preparation: "Goodness of God" Sermon: Genesis 25:1-18 Observations Abraham took another wife and had additional sons. Abraham died and was buried by his sons Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael also had descendants an...

Call to Worship: Psalm 121:1-4 "Omemma" "Great Things" The Lord's Prayer "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" Sermon: Genesis 24:29-67 Observations Rebecca demonstrates her suitability for the role God has ordained for her. Laban is revealed as a responsible brother but also focused on material possessions. Isaac saw Rebekah…and saw the providence of God. Application...

Call to Worship: Lamentations 3:22-24 Song: "The Lion and the Lamb" Song: "Jireh" Scripture Reading: Psalm 118:1-14 Song: "Trust in God" Sermon: Genesis 24:1-28 Abraham entrusts his servant an important task: “Find a wife for my son Isaac.” “You will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites.” “Go to my country and to my kindred, and take a wife...

Call to Worship: Psalm 99:1-5 Songs of Praise: "The Lion And The Lamb" "Victory in Jesus" Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18; Psalm 30:5b Song of Preparation: "He Will Hold Me Fast" Sermon: Genesis 22:2--23:20 Observations The writer circles back around to the extended family of Abraham. We learn of the death of Sarah. Abraham acquired his first permanent prop...

Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-3 Song: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" Song: "Great Things" Responsive Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19,39-40 Song: "Jireh" Sermon Notes Observations The Lord called and commanded Abraham. Abraham heeded the Lord. Isaac submitted to Abraham and to the Lord. God provided a substitute sacrifice. Prelude to another story A Son obeyed His Father....

Call to Worship: Psalm 92:1-4 "House of the Lord" "Ever Be" Responsive Reading: Psalm 16 "Agnus Dei" Sermon Notes "Behold the Lamb" Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Call to Worship: Psalm 34:1-3 "God Is For Us" "His Mercy Is More" Responsive Reading: Psalm 1 "How Great Is Our God" Sermon Notes God demonstrates His grace… By appearing to Abraham By revealing His plans to Abraham Plans to bless Abraham and Sarah with a son Plans to judge the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah By allowing Abraham to negotiate with Him By sending His angel...

Call to Worship: Psalm 91:1-2 Worship Songs "God Is For Us" "Holy Forever" "Cornerstone" "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" Responsive Reading: Isaiah 54:1-8 Sermon Notes God renews the covenants God reintroduces Himself: “I am God Almighty.” God commands Abram: “Walk before me and be blameless.” Abram responds by falling on his face God elaborates on His par...

Call to Worship: Psalm 27:1-4 "Omemma" "This Is Amazing Grace" Responsive Reading: Psalm 5 "Agnus Dei" Sermon Scripture: Genesis 16 Sermon Notes Pattern Promise Problem Potential solution Sins Slavery Polygamy Surrogacy Contempt Envy Abuse Passivity The Angel of the LORD Finds Hagar Speaks to Hagar Instructs Hagar Blesses Hagar and her descendants Hagar's respons...

Call to Worship: Psalm 9:1-2 Worship Songs "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" "By Faith" "He Will Hold Me Fast" "Revelation Song" Scripture Passage: Genesis 15 Sermon Notes Observations Abram was not immune to fear. Abram had to decide between following the way of sin and the way of the Lord. Abram had a growing personal relationship with the Lord. Abram asked...

Call to Worship: Psalm 123:1-2 Songs "Come Praise and Glorify" "Jesus Paid It All (Christ I Owe)" "Jireh" "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me" Sermon Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23 Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Call to Worship: Psalm 122:1 Songs "House of the Lord" "God Is for Us" "Christus Victor (Amen)" "They'll Know We Are Christians" Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9 Sermon: Notes Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Call to Worship: Psalm 89:1 Songs "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" "How Great Is Our God" "Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)" "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" Scripture: Philippians 3:15-4:1 Sermon Points: Seven Signs of Christian Maturity A mature Christian has the goal of knowing Christ. A mature Christian heeds the call to press on. A mature Christian hold...

Call to Worship: Psalm 84:1-4 Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:1-14 Songs "Omemma" "10,000 Reasons" "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" "Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)" Sermon Notes Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Scriptures Psalm 135:1-3 Philippians 2:19-30 Songs "God Is For Us" "Victory in Jesus" "God You're So Good" "Jireh" Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Scriptures Jeremiah 32:36-41 Philippians 2:12-18 Songs "God Is For Us" "His Mercy Is More" "All My Boast Is in Jesus" "Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me" Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Scripture Songs "Crown Him with Many Crowns (Majesty)" "Holy Forever" "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love" "What Wondrous Love Is This" Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Scripture Songs "King of Heaven" "Jireh" "Christus Victor (Amen)" "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love" Sermon Notes IF statements If there is any encouragement in Christ If there is any comfort from love If there is any participation in the Spirit If there is any affection and sympathy THEN Complete my joy HOW? By being of the same mind By havin...

Scripture Songs "This Is Amazing Grace" "Omemma" "Living Hope" "Christus Victor (Amen)" Sermon Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App

Scripture Songs "Come Praise and Glorify" "10,000 Reasons" "Jireh" "Christus Victor" Sermon Notes Day of the Christian Martyr Voice of the Martyrs Global Hymn Sing Send us Fan Mail Visit us: On the web Facebook YouTube YouVersion Bible App