Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Audio: LINK Introduction: Tonight, I’d like to pose a question that might sound odd, considering why we’re all here. Imagine, just for a moment, that you had never heard the Christmas story, that you knew nothing of Jesus Christ or the good news He brings. All you knew is that tonight, the very Son of... Continue Reading →
AUDIO: LINK MUSIC: Acoustic Beginning - Simple and Singable PASTOR CROWDER: Good morning, and welcome to the annual Dover Baptist Christmas Cantata. Today, we embark on a journey through the ages, celebrating the mystery, the wonder, and the majesty of Christ’s birth. Our first hymn this morning is the beloved: “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel.”... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: During Advent, we reflect on the moment when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, God entering our broken world with grace and redemption. Yet, Advent doesn't end at the manger. It directs our hearts beyond the gifts and celebrations, pointing us toward the greater promise of His return. Advent invites us to... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: As we have seen over the last three weeks, the story of Ruth is one that begins with tragedy, and yet gradually unfolds with hope. In the first chapter, Naomi and her family leave Bethlehem during a famine, but after the loss of her husband and sons, Naomi returns home with... 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 Series Introduction: Today, as we turn to Exodus 19 and 20, we find the Israelites at the base of Mount Sinai, poised for a divine encounter with God. This moment is the culmination of a dramatic journey, God has delivered His people from slavery in Egypt with powerful plagues, He has parted... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: On this beautiful Easter Sunday, we gather to celebrate the cornerstone of our faith - the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection is more than just a miraculous event in history; it reminds us of the unshakable foundation of our belief, justification, and hope. As we reflect on the profound implications... 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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we will be continuing our journey through the Parables of Jesus. These parables contain valuable wisdom, each revealing the depths of God's truth and love. Our focus this morning is on a particularly powerful parable, The Parable of the Lost Son, found in Luke 15. This parable offers an... Continue Reading →
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