Greater Bethel AME Chesapeake VA Pastor Rev. Anthony Sanders

06/10/2026

Good morning Sisters and Brothers. I hope and pray that all is well with you and your families. Start your day with God by being obedient unto the Lord. Stand firm in your faith and listen to the words of the Lord for your life. Dare not get ahead of God. (Philippians 2:5 NIV)
[5] In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:" So be encouraged this morning and keep your mind stayed on Christ Jesus!

For June 10, 2026: Challenge of the day:
Stay in alignment with God and never allow anyone to bring you out of Godly characteristics! (Psalms 119:101 NIV)
[101] I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.

To God be the glory,

Pastor Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders

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06/09/2026

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I hope that all is well with you and your families. Start your day with God by walking in the grace of God. Do not fear, nor be afraid. Go before the Lord and be at peace. (Hebrews 4:16 NIV) [16] Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." So be encouraged this morning and talk with God about it.

For June 9, 2026: Challenge of the day:
Keep standing in God's grace and strength. No matter how hard things may become God's got you. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)
[9] But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

To God be the glory,

Anthony R. " Victory " Sanders

06/08/2026

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I pray that all is well with you and your families. Start your day with God by letting your light shine. Do not be afraid of the challenges ahead of you, shine for the glory of GOD. GIVE GOD GLORY in all things. (Matthew 5:16 NIV)
[16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." So be encouraged this morning and keep shining on behalf of the Kingdom of God.

For June 8, 2026: Challenge of the day:
Be the difference and shine on for the glory of God. (Ephesians 5:13 NIV)
[13] But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.

To God be the glory,

Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders

06/05/2026

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I hope that all is well with you and your families. Start your day with God being still. Don’t worry yet trust God. (Exodus 14:14 NIV) [14] The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” So be encouraged this morning and keep walking in faith.

For June 5, 2026: Challenge of the day:
Sit quietly before the Lord today.
(Zechariah 2:13 NIV)
[13] Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.”

To God be the glory,

Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders

06/04/2026

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I hope and pray that all is well with you and your families. Start your day with God by taking a moment to enjoy who you are in God. Give God praise with Thanksgiving in your hearts.
(Galatians 5:22-23 NIV)
[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. " So be encouraged this morning and keep God's words first in your hearts.

For June 4, 2026: Challenge of the day: Be well! (3 John 1:2 NIV)
[2] Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

To God be the glory,

Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders

06/03/2026

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I pray that all is well with you and your families. Start your day with God by keeping hope alive. On tough days still believe and have hope. (Romans 5:5 NIV)
[5] And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." So be encouraged this morning and believe no matter what you are facing.

For June 3, 2026: Challenge of the day:
Do not lose your confidence, have faith and stay hopeful.
(Hebrews 11:1 NIV)
[1] Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
To God be the glory,

Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders

06/02/2026

Philippians 4:2-3 NIV
[2] I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. [3] Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospe

06/02/2026

In the next few days or so I will be transitioning to a new page. I will post the new past information as well.

Thank you all so much for your support and prayers as well as your encouragement over the years. It means more to me than you will ever know.

To God be the glory,

Rev. Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders

06/02/2026

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I hope that all is well with you and your family. Start your day with God by believing God for miracles. God can turn things around. Just have faith. (Mark 11:24 NIV) [24] Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. " So be encouraged this morning and keep the faith. God knows and He's going to respond in His way and in His timing.

For June 2, 2026: Challenge of the day:
Stand firm in your faith at all times during all circumstances. (James 1:2-3 NIV)
[2] Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, [3] because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

To God be the glory,

Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders

06/01/2026

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I pray that all is well with you and your families. Start your day with God by listening to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will never guide you wrong. Sir still and spend some time talking with God. Don't jump ahead of God. (John 15:26 NIV)
[26] “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. " So be encouraged this morning trust God's timing for your life.

For June 1, 2026: Challenge of the day:
Pause and listen to the direction of the Holy Spirit. (John 16:13 NIV)
[13] But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

To God be the glory,

Anthony R. "Victory " Sanders