Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
The great hymn writer, John Newton, famous for writing the hymn Amazing Grace once wrote: “Thou art coming to a King; large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much.” As we gather in prayer today, let us remember that God reigns sovereignly over all. No... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction The book of Exodus is a testimony of how God remembered His covenant promises and saved His people from the clutches of Egyptian slavery. This incredible deliverance foreshadows the ultimate redemption that Jesus Christ provides us. In this sermon series on Exodus, we will delve into these miraculous events that... Continue Reading →
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 →
Cantata Audio: LINK What follows is a script for our Palm Sunday Easter Cantata for 2024. The dramatic readings were interspersed with songs as noted. Welcome/Introduction: Welcome to our Easter Cantata, a musical journey through the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry. As we gather here today, we embark on a narrative voyage, tracing the... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Welcome to the second Sunday of Lent! During our forty-day journey to Easter, we will be exploring the Psalms in a series called "The Songs of Lent." This week, we will focus on Psalm 121, a powerful reminder to trust in the Lord's provision, even in the face of dangers... 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 →
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and discipline.Proverbs 1:7 More often than not our problems are human in origin. We frequently suffer the painful results of our own foolishness or the foolishness of others. The greater the fool the more painful his folly. But is there a way... Continue Reading →
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Give these instructions to the Israelites: When you come into the land of Canaan, which I am giving you as your special possession, these will be the boundaries..."Numbers 34:1 NLT When reading through the Bible there are certain chapters that modern readers, myself included, often find tedious. I would... Continue Reading →
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