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 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 →
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: Today, as we turn to Exodus 19 and 20, we find the Israelites at the base of Mount Sinai, poised for a divine encounter with God. This moment is the culmination of a dramatic journey, God has delivered His people from slavery in Egypt with powerful plagues, He has parted... 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 →
Holy Week, which leads up to Easter, is a deeply significant time for Christians, marking the final week of Jesus Christ's life on Earth. Below are six devotionals that cover the major events of Holy Week, designed to facilitate reflection, discussion, and prayer. Palm Sunday: Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Read: Matthew 21:1-11 Devotional: Imagine... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today begins the third week of Lent, and I’m excited to continue our sermon series called "The Songs of Lent." Each week, we explore a different Psalm to help us get closer to God's heart and better understand the depth of His love shown through Christ's sacrifice. This week, we're... Continue Reading →
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