Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Faithful in Enemy Territory When we step into 1 Samuel 27–30, we find David in one of the hardest seasons of his life. He is still running from Saul, and he is worn out. In 1 Samuel 27:1 we hear him say to himself, “Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul”(ESV). That... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34, ESV “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your... Continue Reading →
Introduction: The Gospel of John stands apart from the other Gospel accounts. While the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) provide detailed historical narratives of Christ’s life and ministry, John’s Gospel focuses on the spiritual and theological significance of Christ’s identity and mission. Theologians like John Calvin have described John’s gospel as the “soul” of... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we reflect on the conclusion of the extraordinary life of Moses. From his humble beginnings as a Hebrew infant hidden in a basket to his adoption by Egyptian royalty, Moses' journey was a testament to God's guiding hand. Chosen by God, Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction So far, in our sermon series on Exodus, we recounted the history of the Israelites' oppression in Egypt and their dramatic liberation led by Moses. Initially, the Israelites suffered harsh slavery under a new Pharaoh who feared their growing numbers and ordered the killing of their newborn boys. Moses was... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction The story of Exodus is, above all, a message of God’s enduring faithfulness and providential care, even amidst the darkest times of persecution and suffering. The Israelites, once esteemed due to the salvation of Egyptian civilization that came about through the God of Joseph, suddenly confronted a reality that dramatically changed... Continue Reading →
Leona Mae Crowder is the name of my five month old daughter. She is happy, healthy, and has brought more joy to my life than I could have ever imagined. She is such a joyful baby, and her smile always brighten my day. Her squeals and giggles are the most beautiful sounds I have ever... Continue Reading →
He was despised and rejected by men,a man of suffering who knew what sickness was.He was like someone people turned away from;he was despised, and we didn’t value him.Yet he himself bore our sicknesses,and he carried our pains;but we in turn regarded him stricken,struck down by God, and afflicted.Isaiah 53:3-7 CSB Grief is an English... Continue Reading →
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