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Dr. Andrew Davis
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Dr. Davis was born in Boston, Massachusetts where he later earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT in 1984. He then began his career as a Mechanical Engineer with Eaton-Nova Corporation in Beverly, Massachusetts. He was married to Christine Lee Rogers on May 14, 1988, and they have two sons and three daughters.  Dr. Davis started his seminary training while working as an engineer and earned his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1990. In 1992, Dr. Davis resigned from his engineering position to pastor the New Meadows Baptist Church in Topsfield, Massachusetts. In 1994, the Davis family followed the call of the Lord to Tokushima, Japan, where they were involved in church planting through the International Mission Board. In 1998, Dr. Davis graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, with a Ph.D. in Church History.  In October of 1998, Dr. Davis accepted a call to be the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church, Durham, NC.

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Dr. Andrew Davis
55M
An Example of an Expository Sermon
Jun. 1, 2007
In this sermon, Dr. Andrew Davis takes us through Daniel chapter 5, which tells the story of Belshazzar's feast and the fall of Babylon. The central message of the book of Daniel is God's sovereign rule over the kingdoms of men. In this chapter, we see Belshazzar's pride and presumption, leading to his defiance against God. Belshazzar hosts a lavish banquet, using the sacred gold goblets taken from the temple in Jerusalem, praising the gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone. This act of defiance and blasphemy leads to God's judgment upon him and the fall of the Babylonian Empire. The chapter serves as a reminder that God's sovereignty and power cannot be mocked, and that those who defy Him will ultimately face the consequences.
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Dr. Andrew Davis
64M
What Is Expository Preaching
Jun. 28, 2018
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Dr. Andrew Davis
56M
Personal Preparation, Time Allocation, and Strategy
Jun. 1, 2007
How do pastors and teachers prepare their sermons and lessons? While there is a tremendous amount of variation between each preacher and teacher there are some basic principles that ought to be present in the majority of sermon or lesson preparation. Practical considerations are extremely important, such as taking a consistent part of the day to devote to study, reading through multiple translations (or the original languages if possible), and examining technical and grammatical aspects of the sermon text. But simple meditation, and personal preparation to get your mind saturated with scripture and your heart set on the Lord are really the bedrock of good sermon and lesson preparation.
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Dr. Andrew Davis
54M
Fathers and Sons in the Redemptive Plan of God Part 1
Aug. 2, 2009
In this sermon, Dr. Andrew Davis explores the role of fathers and sons in God's redemptive plan. He discusses the eternal, happy relationship between the Father and the Son before the creation of the world and how their love led to the creation of humanity. The story of Adam as our first father and the concept of federal headship is examined, as well as the consequences of sin entering the world through him. Noah and his sons provide a lesson on the importance of respecting and honoring one's father. The patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, play a significant role in God's unfolding redemptive plan, with Abraham's faith serving as an example for all. The central question of the Old Testament, 'Where is the lamb?', is answered by John the Baptist in the New Testament, revealing Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise.
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Dr. Andrew Davis
72M
Teaching From Poetic Texts
Jun. 1, 2007
In this sermon, Dr. Andrew Davis discusses the importance of teaching from poetic texts as part of preaching from different genres of scripture. He emphasizes the variety of ways in which God communicates with people through different genres, such as history, law, prophecy, poetry, gospel, and epistles. Dr. Davis argues that all scripture has a united goal: to make believers wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus and to thoroughly equip them for every good work. He also stresses the importance of finding Christ in Old Testament Hebrew poetry, while avoiding the dangers of allegorical interpretation. Through responsible interpretation, preachers can connect poetic texts to the central message of Christ's salvation.
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Dr. Andrew Davis
49M
How to Prepare an Expository Message
Mar. 7, 2008
In this message, Dr. Andrew Davis steps us through how to prepare an expository sermon. He begins by teaching us how to choose a text and and shows us how to narrow it down. We then learn how to extract the true meaning from the your chosen text. He says that while much preparation is needed, it is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit.
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Dr. Andrew Davis
54M
Fathers and Sons in the Redemptive Plan of God Part 2
Aug. 2, 2009
In this message by Dr. Andrew Davis, we learn of the beautiful redemptive plan of GOD executed through the death of Jesus Christ. We also learn how the redemption plan effects our whole lives as christians. 
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Dr. Andrew Davis
56M
The Figures of the Church Described
Dec. 9, 2010
The Bible employs many rich metaphors and images to describe the people of God - the church - across both the Old and New Testaments. Throughout Scripture the church is described as; a people, a nation, a son, a family, a bride, a priesthood, a treasure, an inheritance, a temple, a body, and a city. Each of these images contributes a different sense of the infinite love God has for us in Christ Jesus. A deepening understanding of this love of God for his people is foundational to our joy and fruitfulness here on earth.
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Dr. Andrew Davis
65M
What is Expository Preaching?
Mar. 7, 2008
Dr. Andrew Davis, here in this message, explains the biblical doctrine of expository preaching. 
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Dr. Andrew Davis
53M
The Figures of the Church Applied
Dec. 9, 2010
This talk builds on the biblical images for the church discussed in the keynote address.  We will seek to take each of those rich images and draw out some practical applications for how we can better love and serve the church.
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