Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Standing Strong in the Valley of Fear Imagine standing on the sun-scorched hillside of Elah. The air wavers with heat. Dust clings to the sandals of Israel’s trembling warriors. Across the ravine, stands Goliath of Gath, a human fortress armored in bronze. His voice bellows taunts across the valley, crashing like thunder against the hills... Continue Reading →
Introduction: Before Jesus preached a sermon, before He healed the sick, called the disciples, or walked on water, He went into the wilderness. He didn’t wander there by accident. Mark tells us in Mark 1:12, “The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.” Now pause right there. That’s not how we usually imagine the... 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 Introduction: The book of Judges offers a sobering glimpse into the spiritual condition of God’s people after the death of Joshua. Despite the incredible miracles and victories experienced under his leadership, we read in Judges 2:10 that “another generation arose after them who did not know the LORD or the work that... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening Words: This morning, we focus on the story of Joshua, the leader of Israel, who stood before the formidable walls of Jericho at a pivotal moment in his journey. In that crucial hour, Joshua encountered a divine messenger, an experience that not only deepened his understanding but also redirected his path.... Continue Reading →
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