Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Introduction to Psalm 8 If you have ever been camping far from city lights you may have experienced the beauty of the star-filled night sky. In moments like these, you feel your smallness, the short breath of your life. And if you're paying attention, you feel something more: wonder. King David must have felt that... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: Good morning, church! As we approach the close of another year and stand on the brink of a new beginning, let us take a moment to reflect on the passing of time, but on the truths God has revealed to us and the themes that will guide us forward. Themes of... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: What a joyous occasion it is to gather here today, as we commemorate the 251st Homecoming of Dover Baptist Church! Over two and a half centuries, the Lord has faithfully shepherded this congregation, blessing generation upon generation with His grace, mercy, and steadfast love. What a marvelous testimony it is to... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening Words: This morning, we focus on the story of Joshua, the leader of Israel, who stood before the formidable walls of Jericho at a pivotal moment in his journey. In that crucial hour, Joshua encountered a divine messenger, an experience that not only deepened his understanding but also redirected his path.... 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 Introduction: Last week, we left Israel at the foot of Mount Sinai, where the Israelites, freshly delivered from Egypt, witnessed the awe-inspiring presence of God. Amid thunder and lightning, God established a covenant with His people, presenting the Ten Commandments and calling them to be a holy nation. Moses ascended the mountain,... 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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: On this fifth Sunday of Lent, we come together to continue our journey through the Psalms. Our focus this morning is on Psalm 130, which reminds us that God's mercy and forgiveness are available to us in our darkest moments. As Christians, we can find true freedom from sin and... 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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