Blog: September 2023

"In Awe of Him" Special Worship Night at Goshen Baptist Church Sunday, Oct. 1st, 7:00-8:30 p.m. What does it mean to be in "Awe" of God? When we focus on His character how should our hearts respond? How should our reverence for God affect the way we worship Him? This night will allow us to look deeper into these questions, gaining wisdom through a short message, poem, and songs, followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship. We hope to create a space where each person can engage with God in a personal way, coming just as they ...

You’ve been there—every honest Christian knows it.  You’re in a worship gathering, the leaders invite everyone to join in, and the church launches into song.  But something’s wrong. Maybe you’re just “not there” yet—your head is full of parking lot squabbles or last night’s movie.  Or the lyrics are strange (what do we mean by “Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee” or “Ye chosen seed of Israel’s chosen race, ye ransomed from the fall”?).  Or maybe the song expresses things that just aren’t true for you, at least not at the moment, ...

The parables in Matthew 25 called for God’s people to lead lives ready for the Great Master’s return. These passages dwelled specifically on the importance of being moved to action rather than halted by complacency or fear. This infamous parable demonstrated the call to be doers of the Word rather than mere hearers through the different types of workers called to the same purpose of Christ’s kingdom. Who did the master and his servants represent in this passage? What were the talents that Jesus discussed? The master of the estate ...

Some people say God will never give his children more than they can handle.  But is it true?  Here and now, no.  But ultimately, yes. Not only does experience teach us that some Christians do face over­whelming anguish—afflictions far beyond any reasonable definition of “handling” an experience (history is strewn with stories of believers who suffered harrowing trials).  But Scripture also tells us about saints of whom the world was not worthy who were “sawn in two” (Heb 11:37) and “slain for the word of God” (Rev 6:9).  Stephen was crushed ...

  Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12)   October 29: Guest Preacher, Dr. Jim Tebbe, speaking at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. on “Redraw Your Map” (Acts 10:9-23). Combined Adult Class, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall, with Jim speaking on “Christian Approaches to Islam” (including Q&A) Jim was born in Pakistan and has served the global church in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Jordan and Cyprus.  He has been a leader with Interserve and InterVarsity Christian ...

Goshen Baptist Church invites you to join us for our annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 28, 1:00-3:00 p.m.  This is a family friendly, FREE event with food and fun for all ages.  Participants visit decorated car trunks and collect candy and prizes!  So put on your favorite costume, grab your friends and family, and meet us in the Family Life Center parking lot.  We look forward to seeing you at Trunk-or-Treat 2023! Trunk-or-Treat 2016 Trunk-or-Treat 2017 Trunk-or-Treat 2018 Trunk-or-Treat 2021 Trunk-or-Treat 2022

Jesus spent the bulk of Matthew 23 rebuking the Pharisees and Sadducees’ unloving nature. He criticized the self-importance in their hearts and how it served as a stumbling block to those around them. Christ warned these religious leaders against making so much of themselves that they were blind to their own need for a Savior. How did the religious leaders’ behavior go against God's command to love Him and others? Why was Jesus so grieved by these men’s lifestyle? As it turns out, Christ was grieved by the state of their legalistic hearts ...

A few weeks ago a Rafael Nadal fan page on Facebook shared a quote from the tennis superstar:  “I appreciate a lot in this life—the things you cannot buy.  Life is only once.  - Rafael Nadal.” This statement appears above a photo of Nadal and his wife, Maria Perello.  So the implication, it seems, is that that marriage and family and love have a value that’s beyond the reach of money—that they’re priceless.  He makes a good point. And coming from a celebrity whose net worth is around $220M, his claim has a certain credibility.  After all, ...

Join us for lunch on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 11:45 a.m. in the Family Life Center.  We'll supply hamburgers and hot dogs.  If you're able to help out by grilling, bringing a side dish or a dessert, or helping with set-up/clean-up please notify the office (thanks!). Scheduling reminders: On Sept. 10 there will be NO Sunday School--just our worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch together. Then on Sept. 17 we'll return to our regular two-service schedule:  Worship at 8:30 &11:00 a.m., with Sunday School for all ages at 10:00 a.m.

Our sermon text this Sunday brings us face to face with one of Jesus’ most pointed and poignant statements of his purpose in living and dying:  “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). To be sure, Matthew has already recorded Jesus’ passion predic­tions several times:  “The Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be ...