Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
The Journey of Mary (Luke 1:39-40) “In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah…” (Luke 1:39, ESV) Mary’s journey to the hill country of Judea was a pilgrimage of faith. Luke tells us that Mary “got ready and hurried” (Luke 1:39), words filled with urgency.... Continue Reading →
Audio: LINK Introduction: Tonight, I’d like to pose a question that might sound odd, considering why we’re all here. Imagine, just for a moment, that you had never heard the Christmas story, that you knew nothing of Jesus Christ or the good news He brings. All you knew is that tonight, the very Son of... Continue Reading →
AUDIO: LINK MUSIC: Acoustic Beginning - Simple and Singable PASTOR CROWDER: Good morning, and welcome to the annual Dover Baptist Christmas Cantata. Today, we embark on a journey through the ages, celebrating the mystery, the wonder, and the majesty of Christ’s birth. Our first hymn this morning is the beloved: “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel.”... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: During Advent, we reflect on the moment when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, God entering our broken world with grace and redemption. Yet, Advent doesn't end at the manger. It directs our hearts beyond the gifts and celebrations, pointing us toward the greater promise of His return. Advent invites us to... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Advent is a sacred season of reflection and preparation, offering the Church an opportunity to pause and align our hearts and lives with God’s redemptive plan. It stands as a bridge between two pivotal moments in Christ’s story: His humble incarnation in Bethlehem and His victorious return in glory. During Advent, we... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: Link Series Introduction: We gather tonight in this sacred place, joined by our shared faith. We will reflect on a well-known story that never ceases to inspire us with its wonder. We'll read Psalm 96, a beautiful song that praises God as the ruler of all creation. We'll also read from the Gospel... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: Link Series Introduction: Advent is a special time for Christians as we prepare for and anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ. It's a great opportunity for self-reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. However, in our modern hustle and bustle society, we often focus too much on shopping, parties, and decorations - forgetting the deeper... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Advent is a time to reflect and anticipate the celebration of the birth of our Savior. Advent reminds me of the joy that comes with being a believer. Unfortunately, this joy is often a secret that most people are unaware of. People are chasing temporary happiness and looking for ways... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: Link Series Introduction: Advent is a special time that calls us to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the world's celebrations, Advent invites us to take a step back and contemplate timeless truths. As we journey through the Psalms, we will uncover the... Continue Reading →
The following was written to serve as a devotional in lieu of a sermon. The Sunday worship hour for this week was instead devoted to our church's Christmas Program. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10 Hebrews 12:10-14 Introduction: So far in our Advent series we have been focusing heavily on the prophecies of Isaiah. On the first... Continue Reading →
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