Goshen Baptist Church
Matt Gregory, July 13, 2025
Sunday Morning Service - 10:45 a.m.
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Goshen Baptist Church
9800 Gordon Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
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https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/connect-with-usMatthew Gregory, SBCV
Acts 1:8
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 8:1-4
And there arose on that day [Stephen’s Martyrdom] a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria…
[But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.]
Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word.
Acts 13:1-3
Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Acts 11:19-26 (CSB)
19 as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephenmade their way as far as…Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them…who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.
22 News about them reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
25 Then he went to Tarsus to search for Saul…he brought him to Antioch.
The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
• Go…Out of Jerusalem
We must pursue our call over our comfort.
Acts 11:19 - as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephenmade their way as far as…Antioch
• Go…With a New Language
We must prioritize the language/culture of the other over our own preference.
Acts 11:19 speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them…who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also
• Go…With Joy
We must share a message that is Good News FOR everyone.
Acts 11:20 proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.
Acts 11:19-26 (CSB)
19 as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephenmade their way as far as…Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them…who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.
22 News about them reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
25 Then he went to Tarsus to search for Saul…he brought him to Antioch.
The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Acts 1:8
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 8:1-4
And there arose on that day [Stephen’s Martyrdom] a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria…
[But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.]
Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word.
Acts 13:1-3
Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Acts 11:19-26 (CSB)
19 as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephenmade their way as far as…Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them…who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.
22 News about them reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
25 Then he went to Tarsus to search for Saul…he brought him to Antioch.
The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
• Go…Out of Jerusalem
We must pursue our call over our comfort.
Acts 11:19 - as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephenmade their way as far as…Antioch
• Go…With a New Language
We must prioritize the language/culture of the other over our own preference.
Acts 11:19 speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them…who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also
• Go…With Joy
We must share a message that is Good News FOR everyone.
Acts 11:20 proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.
Acts 11:19-26 (CSB)
19 as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephenmade their way as far as…Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them…who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.
22 News about them reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
25 Then he went to Tarsus to search for Saul…he brought him to Antioch.
The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Revival at Calvary Baptist Church, July 13-15
Pastor Adam will be preaching at Calvary Baptist Church in Orange for their revival services July 13-16. You are invited to attend. The July 13 service will be at 11 am. The July 14-16 services will be at 7 pm.
Student Ministry Trip, July 15
The Student Ministry summer trip is July 15, and they will be going to the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach. The cost for the trip is $20 per student for the Aquarium only. There is an additional option for the ropes course, and the students will need to bring money for dinner on the way home. (Lunch will be provided on the way down.) You can register your student for the event in the church app. Please reach out to Sarah Martin with any questions.
Summer Nights of Worship, July 25 and Aug 15
Join us for Summer Nights of Worship (S.N.O.W.)! These informal, intimate evenings of praise and prayer will be held on July 25th, and August 15th at 6:30 pm near the pavilion. Everyone is welcome to come, and songs can be requested by the congregation. Please bring a chair. We’ll move indoors if the weather is bad. For more info, contact Travis Earley at
tsearley91@gmail.com or 434-420-8536.
tsearley91@gmail.com or 434-420-8536.
Mission Opportunity, July 25 - Aug 1
The Standing Rock mission team is gearing up for their annual trip to the reservation. Donna Overstreet, Lona Butcher, Kimberly Kelly and Linda Shrum are going from Goshen along with 8 other ladies. They will be having an all day VBS program (for adults and children) in the Bullhead village. They will be there from July 25 - August 2. They are asking for monetary donations to purchase food and VBS supplies. You can donate by putting cash, check (made out to Goshen), or Walmart gift cards in an envelope marked for Standing Rock and then putting it in the offering plate. The last collection date is July 13.
Thanks so much for your continued support of this ministry.
Thanks so much for your continued support of this ministry.
National Night Out, Aug. 5, 5-8 pm
Your help is needed as we reach out to our community for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre. The event begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. You can help for the whole time or just part of the time. Whatever time you have to give is appreciated. We will be offering free sand art for kids and teens, passing out small New Testament Bibles, and providing information about our church. Help is needed with the sand art, passing out the Bibles and church information, and interacting with kids and families in ways that lead to gospel conversations. You can sign up on the bulletin board or in the church app
Sunday School Promotion Sunday, Aug. 10
Please join us on August 10th at 9:30am during the Sunday School hour to recognize our students and acknowledge a year’s worth of progress. This will also mark the moving up to a different grade and possibly a different class. We want to recognize all the hard work put in by the children every Sunday morning. Join us for a small breakfast as we say a few words about each child and pass out certificates. We love what the Lord is doing in the lives of these children here at Goshen!
Homecoming, Oct. 5
Mark your calendar for Goshen’s Homecoming 2025 on Sunday, October 5! We will be highlighting our growing disaster relief ministry. Shawn Ames from SBC Virginia will be here to preach God’s Word and help us think about how compassion ministry allows us to minister the gospel in Jesus’ name.
Parenting Conference, February 20-21, 2026
Mark your calendar for February 20-21, 2026. We will be hosting Tate and Wendy Cockrell for a parenting conference. More details will be forthcoming. You won’t want to miss it!
Goshen Merch Shop
We now have an online Goshen Merch Shop. The shop has various clothing items in multiple colors with our Goshen logo, and new items have been added. You will pay for your items directly at the link, and they will ship directly to you. If there is something you would like to see in the shop, please let the office know, and we may be able to make it happen based on availability.
https://thechurch.shop/shop/goshenbaptist/Jukebox corner
Have a favorite song or a song we haven’t done in a while? Please feel free to share it with Travis or any member of the Worship team. Whether it’s a hymn, worship song, or just a special piece that speaks to your heart, we would LOVE to hear it. Let us know and we’ll do our best to include it in an upcoming service!
Prayer Requests
One of the groups we offer in the Goshen app is our Prayer Community. We encourage you to join this group and use this tool for your prayer requests. This is an easy and great way to get requests out immediately without having to go through the church office. If you have any questions about the app or how to join one of the groups, please contact the office.
Children’s Ministry Volunteers Needed
The Children’s Ministry is urgently seeking volunteers to help with both Sunday school and Awana programs. These ministries are vital in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children to grow in their faith, but they cannot thrive without the dedication and service of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Melissa Czubowicz at 570-460-8707 or melczub@gmail.com.
Goshen Baptist Church Mobile App
We have a brand-new app for our church that you can now download from the app store on your device by simply searching for Goshen Baptist Church or by using the QR code below. The app will allow you to listen to or watch past sermons, share prayer requests, connect with a group, and access online giving. Make sure to enable push notifications through the app which will allow us to communicate with you this winter concerning any potential weather closings. Please contact the church office with any questions or if you need help downloading the app.
https://subsplash.com/goshenbaptistchurch/appGifts of Love and Offerings
http://goshenbaptistchurch.net/giveSermon Archives
You can find our recent sermons on our website, our Facebook page, and YouTube. You don't need a Facebook account to view the videos.
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/sermonsWhat to Expect
Visiting for the first time? We want you to know what you'll find at Goshen.
http://goshenbaptistchurch.net/what-to-expect/
Tools for Growth
We want to equip you and your family to grow as followers of Christ.
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/adults
For Kids
See what we offer - just for kids!
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/children-s-ministry
For Teens
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/student-ministry
Who We Are
Find out how we want to make a lasting difference in your life, our community, and the world.
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/our-covenant
Our Beliefs
Learn what we believe as fully devoted followers of Christ
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/our-beliefs
Visiting for the first time? We want you to know what you'll find at Goshen.
http://goshenbaptistchurch.net/what-to-expect/
Tools for Growth
We want to equip you and your family to grow as followers of Christ.
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/adults
For Kids
See what we offer - just for kids!
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/children-s-ministry
For Teens
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/student-ministry
Who We Are
Find out how we want to make a lasting difference in your life, our community, and the world.
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/our-covenant
Our Beliefs
Learn what we believe as fully devoted followers of Christ
https://goshenbaptistchurch.net/our-beliefs