Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Why Don't We Pray? Prayer may be the most powerful, and least utilized gift that God has given us. It is our direct line of communication with God, and we are told not only that God hears prayer, but also that He answers prayer. In the gospels we frequently see Jesus going away from the... Continue Reading →
OPENING: If you have been keeping up with our Bible Reading Plan you know that this week we wrapped up the short books of First and Second Thessalonians. Both of these letters were written by Paul to the church in Thessalonica around the same time, and both deal with the same subject, namely the second... Continue Reading →
For me, one of the small joys of autumn is the sudden emergence of the beautiful red flowers, known in my part of the country as "spider lilies." Recently I learned that these flowers are actually an invasive species that originated in South Eastern Asia. This gorgeous red weed eventually made its way to the... Continue Reading →
All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot “If you decide to become a veterinary surgeon you will never grow rich but you will have a life of endless interest and variety.”James Herriot, All Creatures Great and Small In "All Creatures Great and Small", we are introduced to a young veterinarian named James Herriot (the... Continue Reading →
Introduction: Last week Bro. Brian preached a wonderful message on the ending of the Gospel of John, but we know from the gospel of Matthew and the book of Acts that this was not the last time the disciples would see Jesus. In the moments before he ascended to heaven, Christ spoke to his followers... Continue Reading →
"[The firefly's] luminescence could very well be the spark that reminds us to make a most necessary turn - a shift and a swing and a switch - toward cherishing this magnificent and wondrous planet.”Aimee Nezhukumatathil, "World of Wonders" I truly believe that I grew up in one of the best environments a child could... Continue Reading →
No death in all of human history even comes close to arousing as much interest or speculation as the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. It has been studied by scholars, historians, philosophers, and theologians for ages. And some 2,000 years later nearly 3 billion people around the world gather in places of worship like... Continue Reading →
Introduction: You know, it is really hard to hit the target if you don't know what you are aiming for. Likewise, it is hard to know what success is if you have never taken the time to defined success. I hope today that all of us are striving to be faithful Christ-followers, but sometimes we... Continue Reading →
"Stay where you are poor beast this is no world for you, keep your trees green and your friends protected and good luck to you for you are the last." - The Huntsman, The Last Unicorn This is the line that begins the titular last unicorn's quest to figure out what has happened to all... Continue Reading →
Introduction : This morning's message will be from 2 Kings chapter 6 if you would like to go ahead and find the passage in your bibles. The book of 2 Kings is actually just the second half of the book of Kings. Back in the time of scrolls you had a limit to how long... Continue Reading →
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