Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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: Last week, we began our journey through the book of Ruth, where we saw Naomi’s devastating loss and her return to Bethlehem. Faced with famine in Israel, Naomi’s husband, Elimelech, decided to lead his family to Moab, a land outside the covenant of God and filled with pagan worship. This was... Continue Reading →
Another long election season has come to an end, and what a strange election it was! Every time I thought I knew what to expect, the unexpected happened. To quote Amos, "I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet" (Amos 7:15). A few truths kept coming to my mind throughout... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: Today, we begin a new sermon series on the book of Ruth, a story set against the backdrop of one of Israel's darkest chapters; the time of the Judges. As we saw in our last sermon series, this was an era marked by turmoil, disobedience, and moral decay, summed up by... 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 →
The following was the notes from a Seminar I lead on October 19th 2024, addressing the history of the Christian church's political engagement as well as the Biblical view of government. Works Consulted: “The Baptist Faith and Message 2000” by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee “Baptist Political Theology” Edited by Thomas S. Kidd “The... 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 Series Introduction So far, in our sermon series on Exodus, we recounted the history of the Israelites' oppression in Egypt and their dramatic liberation led by Moses. Initially, the Israelites suffered harsh slavery under a new Pharaoh who feared their growing numbers and ordered the killing of their newborn boys. Moses was... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Over the last few weeks, we have followed the story of God's people in Egypt through the book of Exodus. In today's sermon, we will observe God reaffirming His promises to act mightily, inviting us to reflect on our own responses to God's promises when faced with challenges and setbacks.... Continue Reading →
The great hymn writer, John Newton, famous for writing the hymn Amazing Grace once wrote: “Thou art coming to a King; large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much.” As we gather in prayer today, let us remember that God reigns sovereignly over all. No... Continue Reading →
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