Crump Chapel Church

06/17/2026

But Let US

We live in a society that often acts as if this world is all there is. People make plans without God, chase temporary pleasures, and build their lives around the assumption that tomorrow is guaranteed. The thought of Christ's return is often ignored, mocked, or pushed aside as something far off in the future. The world around us often lives as though Christ is never coming back and many are spiritually asleep, distracted, and unprepared.

Look at what Gods word says about US.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 (KJV)"But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation."

Paul draws a clear distinction between believers and unbelievers with two powerful words: "But let us.". Why? Glad you asked …….Because we belong to Christ, we are called to live differently.

Couple of points about “Let Us”…..

First, let us be sober. - Paul is not only speaking of avoiding drunkenness but of living with spiritual alertness. We must keep our minds focused on God, His Word, and His will. A sleepy Christian is vulnerable to temptation, but an alert Christian is prepared for battle.

Second, let us put on faith and love. - Faith keeps us trusting God when we cannot see the way. Love keeps us serving God and others even when it is difficult. Together they protect the heart like a breastplate protects a soldier in battle.

Third, let us wear the hope of salvation. - Our hope is not wishful thinking; it is confident assurance in Christ. The promise of His return, our eternal security, and the glory that awaits us guards our minds against fear and discouragement.

The encouragement is this… As children of the day, we are not called to blend into the darkness but to shine in it. While others may sleep, let us watch. While others may drift, let us stand. While others may fear, let us hope.

Have a blessed day!!

Pastor B

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

God Still Uses Ordinary People

Sometimes we look at our limitations, past failures, or lack of resources and wonder if God can really use us. We compare ourselves to others and feel inadequate for the task. Yet throughout Scripture, God has always delighted in using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes.

Look at what God's Word says:

1 Corinthians 1:26–27 (NKJV)26For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;

Need some sugar for your Kool-Aid…. God chose Moses, a man who struggled with speaking. He chose David, a shepherd boy overlooked by his own family. He chose fishermen, tax collectors, and ordinary men to turn the world upside down with the gospel. Their power was not in themselves....... it was in the God who called them.

From these examples, here are some points…

God Sees What Others Overlook - People often judge by appearance, ability, or status. God looks at the heart and sees potential where others see weakness.

God Equips Those He Calls - God never asks us to serve Him in our own strength. He provides the wisdom, grace, and power needed to fulfill His purpose.

God Gets the Glory - When God uses ordinary people, there is no doubt where the credit belongs. Our weaknesses become a platform for His strength.

The encouragement is this…. Whatever God has placed before you today, don't focus on what you lack. Focus on the One who called you. The same God who empowered His servants in Scripture is able to work through you. Stop looking at your limitations and start looking at God's possibilities. What He starts, He is faithful to complete. (Philippians 1:6)

Have a Blessed Day!!

Pastor B

06/08/2026

Your Heart and God’s Word

Many of life’s greatest battles are won or lost in the heart. Before someone drifts from God, compromises their convictions, or makes a harmful choice, the struggle usually begins within. In the same way, a life marked by faithfulness, integrity, and obedience is often the result of God’s quiet work in the heart.

We work hard to protect what we value most. We lock our homes, safeguard our accounts, and watch over our possessions. Yet Scripture reminds us that our greatest treasure is not something outside of us, but within us .....our heart. Proverbs 4:23 (KJV)"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."

Here’s some more sugar for your Kool-Aid...

Psalm 119:9–16 (NKJV)

9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.

10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!

11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

12 Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes.

13 With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.

16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.

In this, the longest Psalm in the Bible, the psalmist shows us how the heart is guarded, cleansed, and strengthened. The answer is not found in self-help, willpower, or human wisdom, but in the life-changing power of God’s Word.

A Couple of Points...

A Heart That Seeks God (vv. 9–10) - The psalmist asks, “How can a young man cleanse his way?” and immediately gives the answer: “By taking heed according to Your word.” He then declares, “With my whole heart I have sought You.” A guarded heart is a seeking heart. God does not desire occasional attention but wholehearted devotion. The closer we walk with God, the less likely we are to wander from Him.

A Heart That Stores God’s Word (v. 11) - "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." The psalmist did more than read God’s Word... he treasured it. He stored it deep within his heart. A Bible sitting on a shelf cannot protect us, but God’s Word hidden in the heart becomes a weapon against temptation, discouragement, and deception. Whatever fills the heart will eventually shape the life.

A Heart That Delights in God’s Truth (vv. 14–16) - The psalmist rejoiced in God’s testimonies as though they were great riches. He meditated on God’s precepts and delighted in His statutes. Many people obey God out of duty, but the psalmist obeyed out of delight. His heart found joy in God’s truth. When God’s Word becomes our delight, obedience becomes a privilege rather than a burden. A heart that delights in God will not easily forget Him.

The psalmist reminds us that a strong heart is not built by circumstances but by Scripture. A heart that seeks God, stores His Word, and delights in His truth will remain steady in temptation and faithful in every season. The question is not whether God’s Word is powerful enough to change a life. The question is whether we will allow that Word to take root in our hearts.

The encouragement is this: When God’s Word settles into your heart, it begins to shape your mind. When it shapes your mind, it influences your choices. When it influences your choices, it directs your life. And when God’s Word directs your life, God receives the glory.

Have a blessed week!

Pastor B

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our Crump Chapel Scholarship recipients Zy'Leisha McNulty and Jadeisha Diggs! Pastor and Mrs. Robinson along with the Crump Chapel Church Family are so proud of your accomplishments!

06/05/2026

Security Blanket

I often looked at Linus from Charlie Brown and wondered why he always carried his blanket wherever he went. It was what brought him comfort and security. We all look for security. Some trust in money, relationships, possessions, or their own abilities to make them feel safe. Yet every earthly source of security can fail. Psalm

Look at what God's Word says:

Psalm 91:1 (NKJV) - "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."

This verse reveals three powerful truths about the security found in God's presence.

Security Is Found in God's Presence - The psalmist says, "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High." To dwell means more than an occasional visit; it means to live, remain, and abide. God's protection is experienced most fully by those who cultivate a close and consistent relationship with Him.

Security Comes from God's Protection - The believer who dwells with God will rest "under the shadow of the Almighty." A shadow is cast by something larger than ourselves. The Almighty is all powerful, sovereign, and able to protect His children. We may not always understand His ways, but we can trust His care.

Security Produces God's Peace - The result of dwelling in God's presence is rest. This rest is not merely physical but spiritual. Even when storms rage around us, God's presence brings confidence, peace, and assurance. We can rest because our lives are in His hands.

The encouragement is this…. The safest place in the world is not a location but a relationship. When we make God our dwelling place, we discover a security that circumstances cannot shake. The closer we stay to Him, the greater our confidence and peace.

Have a great weekend!

Pastor B

06/04/2026

Strength for Today

It's easy to become overwhelmed when we think about everything we have to face. Tomorrow's challenges, unanswered prayers, and unexpected burdens can make us feel weary. But God never asks us to carry tomorrow before it arrives. He gives us strength for today.

Look at what God's Word says:

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) - "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."

This verse is filled with God's promises.

He promises His presence: "I am with you."

He promises His strength: "I will strengthen you."

He promises His help: "I will help you."

He promises His support: "I will uphold you."

Notice that God doesn't promise a life without difficulties. Instead, He promises that we will never face those difficulties alone. The same God who holds the universe together is holding His children in His righteous hand.

The Encouragement is this….Whatever you are carrying today, bring it to the Lord. His strength is greater than your weakness, and His grace is sufficient for every challenge you face.

Have a Blessed Day!!

Pastor B

06/01/2026

When God Interjects

Have you ever looked back over your life and realized that what seemed like a coincidence was actually God at work? May be a chance meeting, an unexpected opportunity, a closed door that led to a better one, or a difficult season that positioned you for a greater blessing. In the moment, it may have appeared random, but later you could clearly see the fingerprints of God.

Seeded from a message preached at Crump Chapel for Friends and Family Day by Pastor Brandon Catchings (Thanks Again) .... Look at God’s Word….

Ruth 2:2–4 (NKJV)2So Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” 3Then she left, and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers. And she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech. 4Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

Life does not always go according to plan. Naomi and Ruth found themselves in a season of loss, grief, and uncertainty. Ruth was simply looking for a field where she could gather enough grain to survive. She was not searching for Boaz, a husband, or a future blessing. She was just taking the next faithful step.

Verse 3 says, "and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz." To human eyes, it looked like chance… But in God's providence, there are no accidents. What seemed like a random field was actually a divine appointment.

Then verse 4 says, "And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem." At just the right moment, God interjected into Ruth's ordinary day. Boaz's arrival would become the turning point that changed Ruth's future forever.

Couple of Points gleaned from this powerful story…

God often works through ordinary moments. - Ruth was not in a worship service or on a mountaintop experience. She was working in a field. God frequently steps into our lives while we are faithfully handling everyday responsibilities.

God’s timing is always perfect. - Boaz arrived exactly when Ruth needed favor. God is never early and never late. He knows when to open doors, send help, and provide direction.

God’s intervention is bigger than our immediate need. - Ruth was looking for grain, but God was preparing a future. Sometimes we pray for provision, and God is working on purpose. We ask for help today, while He is arranging blessings that will impact generations.

The Encouragement is this …There may be areas of your life that seem ordinary, uncertain, or even accidental…. But God is still directing steps and arranging encounters. The same God who interjected in Ruth's story is able to step into yours. Keep walking faithfully. What looks like coincidence may actually be God's providence, and the field you're standing in today may be the very place where God reveals His next blessing.

Have a blessed Week!!

Pastor B

05/21/2026

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05/17/2026

Great worship and Praise at Crump Chapel Church this morning. So proud of these young ladies. Congratulations on your graduation! We are super excited to see what God has in store for each of you.

This is truly a proud Pastor moment. When I first came to Crump Chapel, many of you were only 3 and 4 years old. Now, watching you reach this milestone is a reminder of God’s faithfulness through the years. To God be the glory!

As you step into this next chapter, continue to keep God first in everything you do. Trust Him to guide your steps, open doors, and strengthen you along the way.

Your church family loves you, believes in you, and is praying for your future. Be blessed and continue to shine!

Pastor Robinson