Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Introduction to Psalm 8 If you have ever been camping far from city lights you may have experienced the beauty of the star-filled night sky. In moments like these, you feel your smallness, the short breath of your life. And if you're paying attention, you feel something more: wonder. King David must have felt that... Continue Reading →
INTRODUCTION: Let me take you back to a prison cell in Egypt. A young Hebrew man sits in the dark. He has been betrayed, forgotten, and condemned. Not because he was guilty, but because he was righteous. His name was Joseph. You may recall the story. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, served... Continue Reading →
Introduction Psalm 5 is a deeply personal lament in which David cries out to God for justice against his enemies while also expressing confidence in God’s righteousness and protection. This psalm highlights the themes of prayer, divine justice, the contrast between the wicked and the righteous, and the ultimate refuge found in God. The structure... Continue Reading →
Absalom's Betrayal Psalm 3 draws us into one of the darkest and most painful moments of King David’s life. According to its inscription, David composed this psalm while fleeing from his son Absalom, who had rebelled against him and seized the throne (2 Samuel 15–16). The anointed king of Israel, the man after God’s own... Continue Reading →
Introduction: The Gospel of John stands apart from the other Gospel accounts. While the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) provide detailed historical narratives of Christ’s life and ministry, John’s Gospel focuses on the spiritual and theological significance of Christ’s identity and mission. Theologians like John Calvin have described John’s gospel as the “soul” of... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: This morning, as we continue our journey through the book of Judges, we find ourselves in a time marked by moral chaos, where “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6). In this setting, we encounter a man named Micah from the hill country of Ephraim who believed... 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: Advent is a special time for Christians as we prepare for and anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ. It's a great opportunity for self-reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. However, in our modern hustle and bustle society, we often focus too much on shopping, parties, and decorations - forgetting the deeper... Continue Reading →
Scripture Reading: Psalm 96 Luke 2:1-20 Opening Prayer: Father God, as we gather here this Christmas Eve, I pray that you would open our hearts and minds to receive your Word. Be with us as we look forward to Christmas Day with eager anticipation, and help us to remember that the reason we celebrate is... Continue Reading →
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