Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
The Journey of Mary (Luke 1:39-40) “In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah…” (Luke 1:39, ESV) Mary’s journey to the hill country of Judea was a pilgrimage of faith. Luke tells us that Mary “got ready and hurried” (Luke 1:39), words filled with urgency.... 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 →
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 →
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: In our last sermon, we saw the Israelites’ defiance after the spies’ negative and fearful report and the resulting punishment: a 40-year journey through the wilderness. Though this 40 year detour was a punishment for Israel’s sin, God also used this as time of teaching and instruction. Since we last... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: As we continue our journey through the wilderness alongside the Israelites, let us reflect on their story. Last week, we discussed Exodus 32, where the Israelites, in their impatience, created and worshipped a golden calf, betraying their covenant with God. Despite their rebellion, God's grace prevailed. He renewed His covenant... 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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