Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Introduction: Last week, we followed Jesus to the Sea of Galilee, where He called Peter, Andrew, James, and John. At His simple command, “Follow Me,” they dropped everything. Today, the story continues. Jesus takes His new disciples into Capernaum. Just like in Nazareth, the first thing He does is head straight to the synagogue and... Continue Reading →
When God Starts in the Margins Let me begin with a question: If you were going to launch a movement to transform and redeem the world, where would you start? It is natural to think in terms of power, visibility, and influence. Our minds go to capitals, capitals of religion (Jerusalem), of politics (Rome), of... Continue Reading →
I. A Wedding in Cana (John 2:1–2) John begins this account with what seems like a simple phrase: “On the third day...” (John 2:1). At first glance, it might appear to be nothing more than a chronological note. However, “the third day” recalls the resurrection, the climactic moment when Jesus rose from the grave, revealing... Continue Reading →
Introduction: The Gospel of John stands apart from the other Gospel accounts. While the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) provide detailed historical narratives of Christ’s life and ministry, John’s Gospel focuses on the spiritual and theological significance of Christ’s identity and mission. Theologians like John Calvin have described John’s gospel as the “soul” of... Continue Reading →
"Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction The story of Exodus is, above all, a message of God’s enduring faithfulness and providential care, even amidst the darkest times of persecution and suffering. The Israelites, once esteemed due to the salvation of Egyptian civilization that came about through the God of Joseph, suddenly confronted a reality that dramatically changed... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: Link Introduction: The death of Jesus on the cross is the most significant moment in human history. Because Jesus died in our place, he has fully paid the debt of our sins. Because of the cross, we can truly claim forgiveness of sins and liberation from the dominion of darkness. However, the cross... Continue Reading →
Series Introduction: Since the New Year began, we have been in a series of messages titled “Who Do You Say That I Am?” We have looked at people from all different walks of life and how their encounters with Jesus transformed their lives. This is the second to last week of our series before we... Continue Reading →
Introduction: We are in the fourth week of our sermon series, “Who Do You Say That I Am?” where we are focusing on how different people encountered Jesus and answered this question for themselves. First we looked at Peter, a worn out fisherman who didn’t think Jesus would want anything to do with him. Then... Continue Reading →
Scripture Reading: John 3:1-21 Eph. 2:4-10 Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the honor and the privilege we have to gather here this morning to celebrate the gift of salvation made available to us through Christ. I pray that as we enter into this time of preaching, that you would give me words... Continue Reading →
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