Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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 →
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 →
Cantata Audio: LINK What follows is a script for our Palm Sunday Easter Cantata for 2024. The dramatic readings were interspersed with songs as noted. Welcome/Introduction: Welcome to our Easter Cantata, a musical journey through the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry. As we gather here today, we embark on a narrative voyage, tracing the... Continue Reading →
Should Every Church Have A Regular Prayer Service? In the contemporary church landscape, where the allure of new and visually impactful ministries often overshadows more traditional practices, the significance of corporate prayer remains paramount. Despite facing perceptions of being old-fashioned or concerns about its relevance in today's fast-paced society, corporate prayer is a foundational activity... Continue Reading →
Communion Service Style A - Deacons Serve The Elements Just as Christian baptism is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus, so too Communion... Continue Reading →
Listen to the Cantata Here: LINK In the beginning, before the world was formed, before the stars adorned the heavens, and before time began, there was a divine presence that would bring light to the darkness. In the timeless realm of eternity past, a story of love and redemption was already being written. This is... Continue Reading →
"Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:37 Marilynne Robinson's novel "Gilead" is, without a doubt, one of my favorite novels and the most authentic depiction of the inner life of a minister that I have ever come across... Continue Reading →
A Commemorative Poem by Pastor Hardin Crowder Set to the tune Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Verse) Great is Thy faithfulness, Oh God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not; thy compassions, they fail not As Thou has been, Thou forever wilt be. (Chorus) Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is... Continue Reading →
“Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much” is the 2023 National Day of Prayer theme, based on James 5:16. National Day of Prayer promotes seven pillars of prayer focused on the government, military, media, business, education, church, and family. A Prayer For the American Government Father God, Your word teaches us that righteousness exalts a... Continue Reading →
Listen To Our Program: LINK Program Outline and Script: Palm Sunday Service DRAMA: Triumphant Octetal Procession - Children with Palms SONG: They’ll Know We Are Christians - Dover Children WELCOME: Linda Nuckols OFFERTORY CALL - Hardin Crowder Jesus taught his disciples, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” As Christians, we... Continue Reading →
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