Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
God's Provision in the Ordinary Have you ever cried out for a miracle and felt abandoned when nothing changed? That is exactly where we find David in 1 Samuel chapter 21. The giant-slayer is now a fugitive. He is desperate. He is hungry. He is alone. When David arrives in the city of Nob, the... 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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, ESV And Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock... 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 Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 ESV And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray,... Continue Reading →
Absalom's Betrayal Psalm 3 draws us into one of the darkest and most painful moments of King David’s life. According to its inscription, David composed this psalm while fleeing from his son Absalom, who had rebelled against him and seized the throne (2 Samuel 15–16). The anointed king of Israel, the man after God’s own... Continue Reading →
Introduction to the Psalms: The Book of Psalms holds a unique and cherished place in Scripture. Unlike any other book in the Bible, the Psalms are written as prayers and songs directed to God, offering us a timeless treasure for communion with Him. While other parts of Scripture teach us how to pray, such as... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: This morning, I invite you to join me once again on the mountainside where Jesus delivered the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. In His opening words, Jesus painted a picture of what it means to be a citizen of God’s kingdom through a series of blessings we... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: Last week, we were introduced to the Kingdom of God, the central theme of Jesus's teachings. We delved into the very first word of His earthly ministry: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Together, we reflected on the meaning of repentance, not merely feeling regret for... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: Today, we embark on a new sermon series focused on the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5 through 7. However, I’d like to devote this morning to setting the stage and laying a foundation that will support us as we explore Jesus’ teachings in the weeks ahead. As... Continue Reading →
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