Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK I. The Crisis of Leadership and the Question of Kingship (1 Samuel 8:1-5) In 1 Samuel 8, Israel stands at another crossroads. The chapter begins, “When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel” (1 Samuel 8:1, ESV). Samuel had served faithfully as prophet, priest, and judge. But with age... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK I. The Danger of Presuming on God's Presence (1 Samuel 4) In 1 Samuel 4, Israel makes a fatal mistake. They presume on God's presence without submitting to His authority. Facing the Philistines, a fierce warrior people from the island of Caphtor (modern-day Crete), Israel believes the battle can be won by... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34, ESV “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: This morning, as we continue our journey through the book of Judges, we find ourselves in a time marked by moral chaos, where “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6). In this setting, we encounter a man named Micah from the hill country of Ephraim who believed... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: In the first three chapters of Judges, we saw the unfolding of Israel’s recurring pattern of disobedience and deliverance. After the death of Joshua, the tribes of Israel failed to drive out the Canaanites, as God had commanded fully. Instead, they allowed many of these pagan nations to remain, which led... 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 →
I was unable to preach this sermon due to unforeseen illness. A special thanks to my deacon Charles Burton for preaching from my manuscript in my absence. No sermon audio is available for this message. I apologize for the inconvenience. Introduction: Last week, we saw the incredible fall of Jericho, where the walls came down... 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 →
Works Consulted: Complete Topical Guide to the Bible (Baker Books, 2017); Corporate Worship (9 Marks, 2021); Biblical Worship: Theology For God’s Glory (Kregal Academy; 2021); Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Books; 2001), Theology for Ministry (Zondervan: 2022) PART 1: A THEOLOGY OF BIBLICAL WORSHIP: Who We Worship? The Bible firmly establishes that God alone is... Continue Reading →
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