Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Manakin-Sabot, VA
Monday: The Purpose of God's Judgments Scripture Reading: Exodus 7:3-5 Devotional: The account of God hardening Pharaoh's heart can be confusing and is often misunderstood. It shows God's complete control over human events. By doing this, God could show His power clearly, bringing glory to His name through the powerful acts that followed. God's goal... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK A Mother’s Day Minute: Good Morning and Happy Mother's Day! Today, before we get into our message, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible gift of motherhood in all its forms. Whether you are caring for an infant, chasing after toddlers, driving children from one activity to another, guiding... Continue Reading →
In this week's sermon, we delved into the depths of Exodus 5:22-6:13, exploring the steadfastness of God's promises amidst the trials faced by Moses and the Israelites in Egypt. Despite Moses' crisis of faith and the increased burdens imposed by a hardened Pharaoh, God reaffirms His commitment to deliverance through a series of powerful "I... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Over the last few weeks, we have followed the story of God's people in Egypt through the book of Exodus. In today's sermon, we will observe God reaffirming His promises to act mightily, inviting us to reflect on our own responses to God's promises when faced with challenges and setbacks.... Continue Reading →
The great hymn writer, John Newton, famous for writing the hymn Amazing Grace once wrote: “Thou art coming to a King; large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much.” As we gather in prayer today, let us remember that God reigns sovereignly over all. No... Continue Reading →
In this week's sermon, we continued our exploration of the Book of Exodus, focusing on the significant confrontation between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh in Exodus 5. We witnessed the first major clash of divine command against human authority as Moses and Aaron boldly demanded the release of the Israelites, only to be met with Pharaoh’s... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we’ll continue our sermon series on the Book of Exodus, an account that continues to speak powerfully to us today about God's ability to deliver and transform His people. In Exodus 1, we saw a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph coming to power in Egypt. Viewing... Continue Reading →
Monday: Trusting God's Signs of Assurance Scripture Reading: Exodus 4:2-5 Devotional Thought: In Exodus 4:2-5, God performs a miracle with Moses' staff, turning it into a serpent and back again. This sign wasn't just a display of divine power but also a personal assurance to Moses of God's presence and support. The staff, representing Moses'... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction The book of Exodus is a testimony of how God remembered His covenant promises and saved His people from the clutches of Egyptian slavery. This incredible deliverance foreshadows the ultimate redemption that Jesus Christ provides us. In this sermon series on Exodus, we will delve into these miraculous events that... Continue Reading →
Works Consulted: Complete Topical Guide to the Bible (Baker Books, 2017); Corporate Worship (9 Marks, 2021); Biblical Worship: Theology For God’s Glory (Kregal Academy; 2021); Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Books; 2001), Theology for Ministry (Zondervan: 2022) PART 1: A THEOLOGY OF BIBLICAL WORSHIP: Who We Worship? The Bible firmly establishes that God alone is... Continue Reading →
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