Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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 →
Should Every Church Have A Regular Prayer Service? In the contemporary church landscape, where the allure of new and visually impactful ministries often overshadows more traditional practices, the significance of corporate prayer remains paramount. Despite facing perceptions of being old-fashioned or concerns about its relevance in today's fast-paced society, corporate prayer is a foundational activity... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: The story of Joseph is one of the most remarkable and inspiring tales in all scripture. It is a story that demonstrates the transformative power of forgiveness and highlights the sovereignty of God. Even during Joseph's darkest hours, God's plan for his life was unfolding, and the end result was... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Joseph's life has been marked by a series of remarkable events and trials. He was the favored son of Jacob and was adorned with a coat of many colors, which sparked jealousy among his brothers. His own kin betrayed and sold him into slavery, after which he found himself in... 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 →
Sermon Audio: Link Series Introduction: Today, as we conclude our sermon series on the life of Jacob, we are confronted with a pivotal moment of reckoning, reconciliation, and redemption. Jacob's journey, marked by its struggles and conflicts, has been one that many of us can relate to. From the very beginning, his life was embroiled... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today's sermon continues our series on the Life of Jacob, a man whose name means "supplanter" or "he who grabs the heel." Jacob was the younger twin son of Isaac, born immediately after his brother Esau, and his story is full of themes of sibling rivalry, deception, and divine providence.... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Two weeks ago, we continued our journey with Jacob. This journey led us to a pivotal moment in his life when the Lord Himself appeared to him on the road to Haran. In that divine encounter, we witnessed the revelation of God's promises of grace that brought Jacob to his... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: In last week's sermon, we examined the story of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. We focused on their struggles and the numerous decisions that tore this family apart. We analyzed Isaac's bias towards Esau and his disrespect for God's plan, Rebekah's hastiness and deceit to secure Jacob's blessing, and Esau's... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Our recent series focused on Abraham's life, and we concluded by focusing on how he sent his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac from among their people. We saw how the servant prayed for guidance from the Lord and miraculously met Rebekah, who agreed to marry Isaac.... Continue Reading →
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