Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Listen to Sermon Audio Here: LINK Seeking God’s Will Before Stepping Forward We live in a world that doesn’t slow down. The moment a story breaks, opinions flood social media. News networks scramble to fill the air with guesses and speculation. Everybody seems to have something to say before they’ve had a chance to stop,... Continue Reading →
O Lord God of Hosts, the King of the nations, unto You we lift our eyes and hearts on this occasion. As we raise the banner of this land, we acknowledge You as the giver of all good things, the Defender of the just, and the Judge of all the earth. We bless You, O... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 1:1–28, ESV There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: Last week, we were introduced to the Kingdom of God, the central theme of Jesus's teachings. We delved into the very first word of His earthly ministry: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Together, we reflected on the meaning of repentance, not merely feeling regret for... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: Today, we're diving into Ruth chapter 3, but first, let's quickly refresh ourselves on the journey so far. Our journey through the book of Ruth began with Naomi, a woman who once felt utterly forsaken. She had known the fullness of family, cherished a life blessed by God, and experienced the... 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 →
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 Introduction The story of Exodus is, above all, a message of God’s enduring faithfulness and providential care, even amidst the darkest times of persecution and suffering. The Israelites, once esteemed due to the salvation of Egyptian civilization that came about through the God of Joseph, suddenly confronted a reality that dramatically changed... 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: Today marks a shift in our focus away from the life of Jacob to the captivating story of his beloved son, Joseph. In our previous series, we followed Jacob's remarkable journey, one punctuated by a multitude of hardships, ultimately guiding him back to the land of his birth. Through faith... Continue Reading →
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