Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-6 “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that... Continue Reading →
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 Welcome: Last week we saw how Jesus rightly interpreted the Law of God regarding adultery, divorce, and making oaths. In our last sermon we saw that all three of these laws were really about pursuing an integrity of the heart, not merely exterior obedience. Today, we’ll continue our journey through Jesus’ Sermon... Continue Reading →
Two Genealogies It’s easy to gloss over the long genealogies in the Bible, thinking they are just lists of names. However, these passages have a deeper meaning. These names are a reminder that God’s plan for salvation was set in motion long before Christ’s arrival (Luke 24:44-46). When we read of figures like Abraham, Boaz,... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is a word we hear often during this time of year. It’s the centerpiece of the holiday we celebrate tomorrow; a day marked by shared meals, family traditions, and the joy of being together. But Thanksgiving is so much more than turkey and traditions, more than the laughter of loved ones or the warmth... 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 Opening: The account of Samson, begins with the promise of a man set apart by God from birth as a Nazirite, consecrated for holiness and service. Empowered by the Spirit of the Lord, Samson was granted extraordinary physical strength to deliver Israel from its enemies. However, in Judges 16, we witness the... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: For the past few weeks, we have journeyed through the book of Judges, a dark chapter in Israel’s history when “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6). Today, we focus on Abimelech, the son of Gideon, who lacked his father’s reverence for God. Instead, Abimelech was driven... 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 →
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