Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: As we have seen over the last three weeks, the story of Ruth is one that begins with tragedy, and yet gradually unfolds with hope. In the first chapter, Naomi and her family leave Bethlehem during a famine, but after the loss of her husband and sons, Naomi returns home with... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: Last week, we began our journey through the book of Ruth, where we saw Naomi’s devastating loss and her return to Bethlehem. Faced with famine in Israel, Naomi’s husband, Elimelech, decided to lead his family to Moab, a land outside the covenant of God and filled with pagan worship. This was... 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 Opening: The account of Samson, begins with the promise of a man set apart by God from birth as a Nazirite, consecrated for holiness and service. Empowered by the Spirit of the Lord, Samson was granted extraordinary physical strength to deliver Israel from its enemies. However, in Judges 16, we witness the... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Living in obedience to God doesn't come without its challenges. One of the most difficult trials we face is criticism, and it's inevitable that those who seek to live out their faith will encounter it. We might expect to face opposition from the world, but when criticism comes from those... 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 →
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 Introduction: On this glorious Easter morning, we stand in the radiant light of a new dawn and a new beginning. Today, we joyfully commemorate Jesus Christ's resurrection and the life it brings. This momentous event signifies a turning point in the course of human history - a reminder that through Christ's ultimate... 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 →
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