Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: As fallen human beings, we tend to forget things easily. We get distracted by the world around us and can only keep a few essential things in our minds at one time. But what happens when we forget God? I don't mean forgetting that He exists but forgetting to make... Continue Reading →
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