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While wrapping up the sermon series on Matthew’s Gospel last Sunday, I closed by focusing on a key verse—10:8.  Jesus sends his disciples on mission with this charge:  “Freely you have received, ...

Last Sunday I mentioned Randy Newman’s excellent new book, Questioning Faith:  Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt. Now that’s a densely packed title.  Let’s take it apart.

First, ...

On April 21, we’ll re-launch Sunday School for all ages here at Goshen Baptist Church!  There will be classes for children, youth, and adults from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.  The coffee pot will be on by ...

Being a Christian is not about what we deserve.  If it were, it would be terrifying.  The Bible and experience teach us that we’ve all shaken our fists at the Lord in stubborn rebellion (e.g., 1 ...

In 1863, Charitie Bancroft wrote the hymn, “Before the Throne of God Above.”  I love the way this song conveys assurance to the downcast believer—especially the call to “look up”:

When Satan tempts ...

The Christian life is a journey, and we’re still “on the way.”  We’re still in the process of being conformed to the likeness of Christ (Romans 8:29)—and that will be true all the way home to ...

In our Prayer Gathering this week, we prayed through Psalm 103.  It’s such a hope-giving song!  I thank the Lord for inspiring his servant King David to pen this exquisite praise poem.  Psalm 103 ...

"Christ the Lord is risen today.  Alleluia!"

Join us as we worship Christ the King, risen from the dead, on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m., in our Family Life Center (gym).

Come early for ...

Join us for worship at the foot of the cross on Good Friday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m., including sharing together in the Lord's Supper (childcare available for ages 3 and younger).

Last Sunday we commissioned David Nichols to serve as an Elder of Goshen Baptist Church.  Here are the questions we asked him, and to which he responded in the affirmative:

Do you reaffirm your ...

In the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans, chapter 3 turns the corner from devastating problem to glorious solution.  Chapter 1 indicates that all people are guilty of sin.  Chapter 2 clarifies: ...

I just finished Thaddeus Williams’ new book, Don’t Follow Your Heart:  Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship. He offers a creative and penetrating critique of the popular quest to ...

Last Sunday’s sermon touched on the interwoven biblical themes of divine sovereignty and human responsibility.  Consider:

Human choice and will; necessity of a personal response to God:

• Deut ...

We sent the following message out this morning (Feb. 8) to our church's general email distribution list:

Goshen Family,

I’ve been hearing this morning that several Goshen people have received ...

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28, ESV).

This single verse is the subject of Thomas Watson’s ...