Liturgical Baptist Church, Greenville, SC

Worship Rooted in the Historic Christian Liturgy

At Christ the Redeemer, our worship follows a historic, biblical pattern that shapes believers through the story of the Gospel. The weekly gathering is centered on Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection are the most important events in human history. We gather not to celebrate ourselves, but to worship the One who redeems and transforms his people.

The corporate service is designed to form and shape believers into the image of God. It is not entertainment or performance. Instead, it is a community-wide act of worship where God’s people serve one another and honor the Lord together.

What Is Liturgical Worship?

The word liturgy comes from the Greek leiturgia, meaning “public service.” This reflects the biblical vision that worship is not primarily about individual expression or performance, but about the entire community offering praise, prayer, and service to God.

Because liturgy shapes our understanding of God, our services intentionally follow a consistent structure that tells the story of redemption each week.

Our Biblical Order of Worship

Each Sunday gathering follows the grand storyline of Scripture:

• Creation – God Calls Us to Worship

We begin by acknowledging God as the holy Creator of all things through a call to worship and prayer of adoration.

• Fall – Confession of Sin

We recognize our sin and rebellion before God through corporate confession.

• Redemption – The Gospel Proclaimed

We hear the assurance of forgiveness, pray together, and receive teaching from God’s Word.

• Consummation – Sent into the World

We respond through the Lord’s Supper, praise, and a sending blessing to live out the Gospel in daily life.

Why Liturgy Matters

Liturgical worship reminds us that the purpose of gathering is not personal preference or emotional experience. Instead, it directs our focus toward God’s saving work throughout history and shapes us spiritually through Scripture, prayer, and sacrament.

This structured form of worship helps believers grow by:

• Anchoring us in the biblical story

• Forming our theology through Word and song

• Encouraging confession and repentance

• Uniting the church around shared practices

Key Elements of Our Liturgical Worship

Our services include historic biblical practices such as:

• Reading and preaching Scripture

• Corporate prayer

• Singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs

• Weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper

• Confession of faith and mutual encouragement

A Church Calendar Rooted in Christ’s Life

We also observe the historic church calendar, which traces the life of Christ throughout the year—from Advent and Christmas to Lent, Easter, and Pentecost—helping believers continually remember the Gospel story.

A Liturgical Baptist Church in Greenville, SC

As a Baptist church, Christ the Redeemer holds firmly to Scripture, believer’s baptism, and the Gospel of grace. Our liturgical worship connects us to the historic Christian tradition while remaining grounded in biblical authority.

We believe that this pattern of worship helps form disciples who love God deeply and serve their neighbors faithfully.