Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
From the Tax Booth Imagine a busy seaside road in the region of Galilee. Beside the road sits a small table equipped with a ledger, a set of scales, a Roman seal, and a box for coins. Levi, the son of Alphaeus, is collecting tolls and taxes for the Roman Empire at his booth. Although... Continue Reading →
I. The Weight of a Calling Our passage begins with just five words from John the Baptist. But behind those five words stands a lifetime of longing, preparation, and prophetic expectation. "The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, ‘Behold,... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: For the past few weeks, we’ve been walking through the Sermon on the Mount, spending time reflecting on the Beatitudes. We’ve explored what it means to be poor in spirit, to mourn over sin, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness; each building upon the other to shape us for a... Continue Reading →
The following was the notes from a Seminar I lead on October 19th 2024, addressing the history of the Christian church's political engagement as well as the Biblical view of government. Works Consulted: “The Baptist Faith and Message 2000” by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee “Baptist Political Theology” Edited by Thomas S. Kidd “The... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Father’s Day Minute: Good morning, everyone, and Happy Father's Day! Before we dive into our sermon, let's take a moment to honor the godly fathers and father figures among us today. Each of you holds a special place in our hearts and lives, and today, we want to recognize your incredible influence... Continue Reading →
Works Consulted: Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Various); Bible For Hope Study Notes (Various); The Gospel Coalition Website (Various); The Gospel and Same Sex Marriage (Russell Moore); God and the Transgender Debate (Andrew T. Walker); Is God Anti-Gay (Sam Allberry) PROLOGUE: My Hope For This Conversation Many Christians today feel cornered, bullied, silenced, or outright attacked... Continue Reading →
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