Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK I. SAMUEL'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY (1 Samuel 12:1-5) Before Saul wore the crown, Israel stood apart. Surrounded by nations that bowed to thrones of gold and marble, Israel bowed to the Living God. While others trusted in chariots and kings, Israel trusted in the voice of the Lord. God Himself was their King,... Continue Reading →
Praise the Lord with All Your Heart (Psalm 9:1–10) Have you ever had a near death experience, a time when you realized just how close you almost came to experiencing death? Maybe it was a near-miss on the highway. Maybe it was a medical scare that turned out to be a false alarm. Or maybe... Continue Reading →
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 →
INTRODUCTION: Let me take you back to a prison cell in Egypt. A young Hebrew man sits in the dark. He has been betrayed, forgotten, and condemned. Not because he was guilty, but because he was righteous. His name was Joseph. You may recall the story. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, served... Continue Reading →
Introduction Psalm 5 is a deeply personal lament in which David cries out to God for justice against his enemies while also expressing confidence in God’s righteousness and protection. This psalm highlights the themes of prayer, divine justice, the contrast between the wicked and the righteous, and the ultimate refuge found in God. The structure... Continue Reading →
Psalm 4: To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? SelahBut know that... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: In January we began preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. We began by focusing on Jesus' first message. The call to repent. To turn from the old ways of living and to follow in His footsteps. We noted that repentance is the doorway we must all pass through to enter... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: This morning, I invite you to join me once again on the mountainside where Jesus delivered the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. In His opening words, Jesus painted a picture of what it means to be a citizen of God’s kingdom through a series of blessings we... Continue Reading →
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