Worship Notes for June 26, 2022 The two themes woven throughout our service today are the fear of the Lord and the Lord’s compassion. Without the fear of God we obey self, others, or the prevailing culture. Without the Lord’s compassion we would not know his salvation. The two midwives in Exodus 1 were commanded […]
For many churches certain worship services or seasons look very similar from year to year: Advent and Christmas, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, Easter, Ascension Sunday, Pentecost, etc. To this short list we could add Reformation Sunday and Thanksgiving. In our context all this is very intentional, and not simply traditional. Christmas Carols become old
CCC Worship Notes for March 13, 2022 This week we will study a fairly gruesome passage of Scripture. Genesis 34 is not the most uplifting section… What songs do you sing when dealing with defilement and murder? At the very least you can say that Jacob did not provide stellar leadership. Knowing that is at least
In several songs this week we will emphasizing the singing of the congregation by singing a cappella (with no instruments). The sound of nothing but the voice of the congregation is often quite glorious. But in this case I’ve planned this for a particular reason. One of the most profound changes during the reformation was
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In Hebrew 12:15, referring to Esau, we are told to see to it that “no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble.” I suppose there is no end to the trouble caused by bitterness. It certainly can cause us to do foolish things. This week in worship we will progress from the shocking truth
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In Genesis 26 Isaac follows in his father’s deceptive footsteps. Though the sins of the fathers visit the children’s children and though the heart is deceitful, the word of the Lord breaks in with life and blessing. He bring water where there was a desert. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Therefore,
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Usually our worship service here at Christ Covenant is designed to enhance the main theme in the preaching passage by dovetailing or repeating the main idea in some way. This week, however, is all about a contrast. Our main passage is the flood account. Cleary, judgement is a main theme. So, other than the opening
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