Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Audio: LINK Introduction: Tonight, I’d like to pose a question that might sound odd, considering why we’re all here. Imagine, just for a moment, that you had never heard the Christmas story, that you knew nothing of Jesus Christ or the good news He brings. All you knew is that tonight, the very Son of... Continue Reading →
AUDIO: LINK MUSIC: Acoustic Beginning - Simple and Singable PASTOR CROWDER: Good morning, and welcome to the annual Dover Baptist Christmas Cantata. Today, we embark on a journey through the ages, celebrating the mystery, the wonder, and the majesty of Christ’s birth. Our first hymn this morning is the beloved: “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel.”... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: During Advent, we reflect on the moment when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, God entering our broken world with grace and redemption. Yet, Advent doesn't end at the manger. It directs our hearts beyond the gifts and celebrations, pointing us toward the greater promise of His return. Advent invites us to... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Advent is a sacred season of reflection and preparation, offering the Church an opportunity to pause and align our hearts and lives with God’s redemptive plan. It stands as a bridge between two pivotal moments in Christ’s story: His humble incarnation in Bethlehem and His victorious return in glory. During Advent, we... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Over the last few weeks, we have followed the story of God's people in Egypt through the book of Exodus. In today's sermon, we will observe God reaffirming His promises to act mightily, inviting us to reflect on our own responses to God's promises when faced with challenges and setbacks.... 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 →
Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.Psalm 119:105 ESV In our world of streetlamps, indoor lighting, and the ever-present glow of the smartphone screen; we rarely encounter true darkness as they did in ancient times. When the new moon rose over the ancient near east, or when the stars... Continue Reading →
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