Pastor at Dover Baptist Church in Goochland, VA.
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 →
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 →
Holy Week, which leads up to Easter, is a deeply significant time for Christians, marking the final week of Jesus Christ's life on Earth. Below are six devotionals that cover the major events of Holy Week, designed to facilitate reflection, discussion, and prayer. Palm Sunday: Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Read: Matthew 21:1-11 Devotional: Imagine... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today begins the third week of Lent, and I’m excited to continue our sermon series called "The Songs of Lent." Each week, we explore a different Psalm to help us get closer to God's heart and better understand the depth of His love shown through Christ's sacrifice. This week, we're... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Welcome to the second Sunday of Lent! During our forty-day journey to Easter, we will be exploring the Psalms in a series called "The Songs of Lent." This week, we will focus on Psalm 121, a powerful reminder to trust in the Lord's provision, even in the face of dangers... Continue Reading →
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: As fallen human beings, we tend to forget things easily. We get distracted by the world around us and can only keep a few essential things in our minds at one time. But what happens when we forget God? I don't mean forgetting that He exists but forgetting to make... 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 →
Listen to the Cantata Here: LINK In the beginning, before the world was formed, before the stars adorned the heavens, and before time began, there was a divine presence that would bring light to the darkness. In the timeless realm of eternity past, a story of love and redemption was already being written. This is... 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 →
Whoever discerns accurately and searches all the way to the highest peak will be said to crush everything and reduce to dust the doctrines of good fragrance, like some perfume with which the bride is now said to be fragrant. Perhaps also the one who does not live according to the flesh but according to... Continue Reading →
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