Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: As we continue our journey through the wilderness alongside the Israelites, let us reflect on their story. Last week, we discussed Exodus 32, where the Israelites, in their impatience, created and worshipped a golden calf, betraying their covenant with God. Despite their rebellion, God's grace prevailed. He renewed His covenant... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: Last week, we left Israel at the foot of Mount Sinai, where the Israelites, freshly delivered from Egypt, witnessed the awe-inspiring presence of God. Amid thunder and lightning, God established a covenant with His people, presenting the Ten Commandments and calling them to be a holy nation. Moses ascended the mountain,... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: In our scripture passage today, we join the Israelites on their journey through the harsh wilderness, having just escaped the bonds of Egyptian slavery. Initially filled with the joy of freedom, the Israelites soon struggled under the weight of hunger, thirst, and mounting doubts. As we’ve seen over the last... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction So far, in our sermon series on Exodus, we recounted the history of the Israelites' oppression in Egypt and their dramatic liberation led by Moses. Initially, the Israelites suffered harsh slavery under a new Pharaoh who feared their growing numbers and ordered the killing of their newborn boys. Moses was... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we will explore the account of the Passover from the Book of Exodus. Through the devastating plagues, culminating in the death of Egypt’s firstborn, God not only punishes injustice but also sets the stage for His people’s dramatic deliverance. This act of judgment is also an act of mercy,... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK A Mother’s Day Minute: Good Morning and Happy Mother's Day! Today, before we get into our message, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible gift of motherhood in all its forms. Whether you are caring for an infant, chasing after toddlers, driving children from one activity to another, guiding... 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 →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we’ll continue our sermon series on the Book of Exodus, an account that continues to speak powerfully to us today about God's ability to deliver and transform His people. In Exodus 1, we saw a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph coming to power in Egypt. Viewing... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction The book of Exodus is a testimony of how God remembered His covenant promises and saved His people from the clutches of Egyptian slavery. This incredible deliverance foreshadows the ultimate redemption that Jesus Christ provides us. In this sermon series on Exodus, we will delve into these miraculous events that... 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 →
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