Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Works Consulted: Complete Topical Guide to the Bible (Baker Books, 2017); Corporate Worship (9 Marks, 2021); Biblical Worship: Theology For God’s Glory (Kregal Academy; 2021); Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Books; 2001), Theology for Ministry (Zondervan: 2022) PART 1: A THEOLOGY OF BIBLICAL WORSHIP: Who We Worship? The Bible firmly establishes that God alone is... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we will continue our sermon series on the book of Exodus. Last week, we began our series by focusing on several brave women - the Hebrew midwives and the mother of Moses, who refused to comply with the wicked mandates of Pharaoh and, as such, spared countless lives,... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: On Good Friday, we witness the ultimate expression a love so vast and deep that it would endure anything for the sake of the beloved. This love went to the greatest lengths possible, even sacrificing one's own life on a cross to redeem and restore us. Today, we are invited to... 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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: During our sermon series on the parables of Jesus, we have covered various themes that are central to the Christian faith. We have learned about stewardship, mercy, generosity, gospel urgency, and persistence in faith. Today, we will conclude our series with the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.... Continue Reading →
Should Every Church Have A Regular Prayer Service? In the contemporary church landscape, where the allure of new and visually impactful ministries often overshadows more traditional practices, the significance of corporate prayer remains paramount. Despite facing perceptions of being old-fashioned or concerns about its relevance in today's fast-paced society, corporate prayer is a foundational activity... 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 →
Introduction "Forgiveness" is a word that I am sure we are all familiar with. It is one of the central elements of the Christian faith, and there is a great deal of power in this word. But here is something you might not have known; the Hebrew Bible actually has three words which we translate... Continue Reading →
One of the defining marks of our shared American culture is the idea of "rugged individualism", the idea that being self-reliant and independent from any need for outside help is virtuous and morally good. We love the self-made man, the lone ranger hero type, the person who takes charge and takes responsibility for their own... Continue Reading →
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