Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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 →
Another long election season has come to an end, and what a strange election it was! Every time I thought I knew what to expect, the unexpected happened. To quote Amos, "I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet" (Amos 7:15). A few truths kept coming to my mind throughout... 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 Inconvenient Gospel is a stirring collection of Clarence Jordan’s most powerful writings, capturing the essence of a life lived boldly in pursuit of justice, unity, and love. As a Southern Baptist minister, theologian, and farmer, Jordan was not content with preaching from the pulpit; he chose to live out his faith by challenging the... 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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: The journey of the Israelites through the wilderness has been a story of faith, trials, and God's unwavering guidance. From their miraculous exodus from Egypt to the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites experienced God's power and provision in miraculous ways. He parted the Red Sea, provided... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK A Mother’s Day Minute: Good Morning and Happy Mother's Day! Today, before we get into our message, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible gift of motherhood in all its forms. Whether you are caring for an infant, chasing after toddlers, driving children from one activity to another, guiding... 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 →
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