Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
Introduction to Psalm 8 If you have ever been camping far from city lights you may have experienced the beauty of the star-filled night sky. In moments like these, you feel your smallness, the short breath of your life. And if you're paying attention, you feel something more: wonder. King David must have felt that... Continue Reading →
I. A Wedding in Cana (John 2:1–2) John begins this account with what seems like a simple phrase: “On the third day...” (John 2:1). At first glance, it might appear to be nothing more than a chronological note. However, “the third day” recalls the resurrection, the climactic moment when Jesus rose from the grave, revealing... Continue Reading →
Introduction: While the Gospel writers provide only a few details about the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus, they emphasize two key points. First, they make it clear that his birth really happened. They include family lineages, ancestral towns, historical references to Roman emperors and local rulers, and the testimony of eyewitnesses to confirm its... 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 →
Audio: LINK Introduction: Tonight, I’d like to pose a question that might sound odd, considering why we’re all here. Imagine, just for a moment, that you had never heard the Christmas story, that you knew nothing of Jesus Christ or the good news He brings. All you knew is that tonight, the very Son of... Continue Reading →
AUDIO: LINK MUSIC: Acoustic Beginning - Simple and Singable PASTOR CROWDER: Good morning, and welcome to the annual Dover Baptist Christmas Cantata. Today, we embark on a journey through the ages, celebrating the mystery, the wonder, and the majesty of Christ’s birth. Our first hymn this morning is the beloved: “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel.”... Continue Reading →
"[The firefly's] luminescence could very well be the spark that reminds us to make a most necessary turn - a shift and a swing and a switch - toward cherishing this magnificent and wondrous planet.”Aimee Nezhukumatathil, "World of Wonders" I truly believe that I grew up in one of the best environments a child could... Continue Reading →
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