Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 1:1–28, ESV There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name... Continue Reading →
Two Genealogies It’s easy to gloss over the long genealogies in the Bible, thinking they are just lists of names. However, these passages have a deeper meaning. These names are a reminder that God’s plan for salvation was set in motion long before Christ’s arrival (Luke 24:44-46). When we read of figures like Abraham, Boaz,... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: Today, we're diving into Ruth chapter 3, but first, let's quickly refresh ourselves on the journey so far. Our journey through the book of Ruth began with Naomi, a woman who once felt utterly forsaken. She had known the fullness of family, cherished a life blessed by God, and experienced the... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: Today, we begin a new sermon series on the book of Ruth, a story set against the backdrop of one of Israel's darkest chapters; the time of the Judges. As we saw in our last sermon series, this was an era marked by turmoil, disobedience, and moral decay, summed up by... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we find ourselves once more in the company of the Israelites, standing at the very banks of the Jordan River, with the long-awaited, fruitful land of their forefathers finally within sight. The fulfillment of a divine promise made to Abraham generations ago draws near. After enduring centuries of... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Living in obedience to God doesn't come without its challenges. One of the most difficult trials we face is criticism, and it's inevitable that those who seek to live out their faith will encounter it. We might expect to face opposition from the world, but when criticism comes from those... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: As we saw in our last sermon series, after 400 years of slavery, the Israelites witnessed God's power through the plagues against Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea, leading to their exodus from Egypt. We ended our series in Exodus 15 with the Israelites singing praises to God... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we will explore the account of the Passover from the Book of Exodus. Through the devastating plagues, culminating in the death of Egypt’s firstborn, God not only punishes injustice but also sets the stage for His people’s dramatic deliverance. This act of judgment is also an act of mercy,... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: On Good Friday, we witness the ultimate expression a love so vast and deep that it would endure anything for the sake of the beloved. This love went to the greatest lengths possible, even sacrificing one's own life on a cross to redeem and restore us. Today, we are invited to... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we will continue our sermon series on the Parables of Jesus. Today, we will explore the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, which can be found in Luke 16:19-31. This powerful parable urges us to examine our priorities and how we respond to those in need around us... Continue Reading →
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