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 →
I. Saul’s First Mistake: He Did Not Wait on God (1 Samuel 13:1-23) We all know how difficult it can be to wait on God. We probalby know how hard it is to wait on a job offer, a diagnosis, or direction in life. Waiting tests us like nothing else. 1 Samuel 13 is about... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: This morning, as we continue our journey through the book of Judges, we find ourselves in a time marked by moral chaos, where “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6). In this setting, we encounter a man named Micah from the hill country of Ephraim who believed... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: In the first three chapters of Judges, we saw the unfolding of Israel’s recurring pattern of disobedience and deliverance. After the death of Joshua, the tribes of Israel failed to drive out the Canaanites, as God had commanded fully. Instead, they allowed many of these pagan nations to remain, which led... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: The book of Judges offers a sobering glimpse into the spiritual condition of God’s people after the death of Joshua. Despite the incredible miracles and victories experienced under his leadership, we read in Judges 2:10 that “another generation arose after them who did not know the LORD or the work that... Continue Reading →
I was unable to preach this sermon due to unforeseen illness. A special thanks to my deacon Charles Burton for preaching from my manuscript in my absence. No sermon audio is available for this message. I apologize for the inconvenience. Introduction: Last week, we saw the incredible fall of Jericho, where the walls came down... Continue Reading →
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