Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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 Introduction: For the past few weeks, we’ve been walking through the Sermon on the Mount, spending time reflecting on the Beatitudes. We’ve explored what it means to be poor in spirit, to mourn over sin, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness; each building upon the other to shape us for a... Continue Reading →
Works Consulted: Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Various); Bible For Hope Study Notes (Various); The Gospel Coalition Website (Various); The Gospel and Same Sex Marriage (Russell Moore); God and the Transgender Debate (Andrew T. Walker); Is God Anti-Gay (Sam Allberry) PROLOGUE: My Hope For This Conversation Many Christians today feel cornered, bullied, silenced, or outright attacked... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we will continue our sermon series on the Parables of Jesus. We will focus on the Parable of the Large Banquet, as recorded in Luke 14:15-24. Jesus shared this parable to challenge the complacency of those who believed their earthly importance guaranteed them a place at God's table. As... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: In our journey through the book of Genesis, we have witnessed the unfolding of God's, His covenant with Abraham, and the miraculous birth of Isaac, the promised son. With Isaac's birth, a long-awaited dream became a reality, and the lineage through which God's blessings would flow began to take shape.... 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 →
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