Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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: This morning, we are beginning our new sermon series, "Life in the Promised Land," where we will explore Israel's transition from the wilderness into the land God promised them, uncovering lessons about faith, trust, and God's faithfulness. Today, we start with Joshua 2:1-24, focusing on Rahab, a woman whose courageous... 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 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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Over the last few weeks, we have followed the story of God's people in Egypt through the book of Exodus. In today's sermon, we will observe God reaffirming His promises to act mightily, inviting us to reflect on our own responses to God's promises when faced with challenges and setbacks.... 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 →
Cantata Audio: LINK What follows is a script for our Palm Sunday Easter Cantata for 2024. The dramatic readings were interspersed with songs as noted. Welcome/Introduction: Welcome to our Easter Cantata, a musical journey through the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry. As we gather here today, we embark on a narrative voyage, tracing the... Continue Reading →
Scripture Reading: Joshua 24:13-15 Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the honor and privilege of gathering here this morning to worship you. I pray that you will open our hearts and our minds to receive your word. I ask that you give me words to speak, so that we would... Continue Reading →
Deacon Ordination Service: Ordination Service Introduction: What is a deacon? The word in Greek literally translates as “a servant.” But how did this term come to refer to an office of the church? The answer to this goes all the way back to Acts 6, when a certain problem arose in the early christian churches.... Continue Reading →
Scripture Reading: Mark 10:17-31, ESV Luke 9:18-27, ESV Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the honor and privilege of being able to gather for worship in this place. I pray that this time spent in your word would be honoring to you and helpful to your church. I pray that you would open... Continue Reading →
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