Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: On Good Friday, we witness the ultimate expression a love so vast and deep that it would endure anything for the sake of the beloved. This love went to the greatest lengths possible, even sacrificing one's own life on a cross to redeem and restore us. Today, we are invited to... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Whoever discerns accurately and searches all the way to the highest peak will be said to crush everything and reduce to dust the doctrines of good fragrance, like some perfume with which the bride is now said to be fragrant. Perhaps also the one who does not live according to the flesh but according to... Continue Reading →
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