Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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: 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 →
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 →
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 →
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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