Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-6 “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34, ESV “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your... Continue Reading →
Absalom's Betrayal Psalm 3 draws us into one of the darkest and most painful moments of King David’s life. According to its inscription, David composed this psalm while fleeing from his son Absalom, who had rebelled against him and seized the throne (2 Samuel 15–16). The anointed king of Israel, the man after God’s own... Continue Reading →
Introduction: The Gospel of John stands apart from the other Gospel accounts. While the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) provide detailed historical narratives of Christ’s life and ministry, John’s Gospel focuses on the spiritual and theological significance of Christ’s identity and mission. Theologians like John Calvin have described John’s gospel as the “soul” of... Continue Reading →
Introduction to the Psalms: The Book of Psalms holds a unique and cherished place in Scripture. Unlike any other book in the Bible, the Psalms are written as prayers and songs directed to God, offering us a timeless treasure for communion with Him. While other parts of Scripture teach us how to pray, such as... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: Last week, we were introduced to the Kingdom of God, the central theme of Jesus's teachings. We delved into the very first word of His earthly ministry: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Together, we reflected on the meaning of repentance, not merely feeling regret for... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Welcome: Today, we embark on a new sermon series focused on the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5 through 7. However, I’d like to devote this morning to setting the stage and laying a foundation that will support us as we explore Jesus’ teachings in the weeks ahead. As... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Advent is a sacred season of reflection and preparation, offering the Church an opportunity to pause and align our hearts and lives with God’s redemptive plan. It stands as a bridge between two pivotal moments in Christ’s story: His humble incarnation in Bethlehem and His victorious return in glory. During Advent, we... Continue Reading →
Another long election season has come to an end, and what a strange election it was! Every time I thought I knew what to expect, the unexpected happened. To quote Amos, "I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet" (Amos 7:15). A few truths kept coming to my mind throughout... 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 →
hardincrowder.com 