Redemption Church

06/23/2026

Mae’s Haven Men's BBQ July 18
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We are inviting you to join us July 18th for our Mens fellowship at Mae's house
Pastor Jim and Brother Grover will be sharing Teens, young men and old come out and have some fun.

Spots are limited, so register today!Join us at Mae's Haven Men's Grill & Gather Backyard BBQ & Fundraiser Luncheon! Come enjoy an afternoon of great food,…

06/23/2026

TRUST HIS TIMING!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
“But I am trusting You, O Lord. I said, ‘You alone are my God; my times are in Your hands.’”
(Psalm 31:15 TLB)

TODAY’S WORD:
Family,
After God develops endurance in us, He teaches us something equally important how to trust His timing.

Many of us trust God’s power, but we struggle with His schedule.

We want immediate answers.

Immediate breakthroughs.

Immediate promotion.

Immediate results.

But God is never in a hurry, and He is never late.

David understood this principle. Although he was anointed king as a young man, he waited years before he ever sat on the throne. During those years, he learned that God’s timing is just as important as God’s promise.

If God opens a door too early, we may not be prepared for what’s on the other side.

If God releases a blessing too soon, it may become a burden instead of a blessing.

What we call delay, God often calls preparation.

While you’re waiting, God is arranging circumstances, aligning relationships, removing obstacles, and preparing opportunities that you cannot yet see.

Don’t waste your energy trying to force what God has not released.

Don’t become frustrated because things aren’t happening according to your schedule.

When God says “wait,” it is not rejection.

When God says “not yet,” it is not denial.

God’s timing protects us from premature decisions and positions us for maximum blessing.

Stay in peace.

Stay in faith.

Stay in obedience.

Your appointed time is coming.

When God opens the door, no person can close it. When God releases the blessing, no force can stop it.

Trust His timing because His timing is always perfect.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father, thank You that my life is in Your hands. Thank You that You know the beginning from the end and that Your timing is always perfect. Help me to trust You when I do not understand the delays and to remain at peace while You work behind the scenes. Teach me to walk by faith and not by sight. I surrender my plans, my schedule, and my expectations to You, knowing that You are directing my steps. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”👏🏾🙏🏾”.

FAITH DECLARATION:
I declare that my times are in God’s hands. I will not strive, force, manipulate, or become discouraged by delays. God’s timing is perfect, and His plans for my life are good. Every door will open at the appointed time. Every promise will be fulfilled according to His purpose. I walk in peace, patience, and confidence, knowing that God
is ordering my steps and preparing me for His best.

SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES:

(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

(Habakkuk 2:3)
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time… though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come.”

(Isaiah 60:22)
“When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.”

(Proverbs 3:5-6)
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart… and He shall direct thy paths.”

(Romans 8:28)
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.”

06/22/2026

"GREAT ENDURANCE”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
“…being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”
(Colossians 1:11 NIV)

TODAY’S WORD
Family,
Every promise from God requires a process.

We often celebrate David standing before Goliath, wearing the crown, and ruling as king. Those moments were powerful, but they were only a small part of David’s journey. Most of his life
was spent in the valleys in seasons of waiting, hiding, serving, and trusting God when nothing seemed to be changing.

The valley was not punishment.

The valley was preparation.

God was developing the endurance David would need to handle the promotion He had already promised.

Many of us are carrying promises from God, yet we’re discouraged because the journey seems longer than expected. We thought the door would have opened by now. We thought the breakthrough would have happened by now. We thought the prayer would have been answered by now.

But God’s delays are not God’s denials.

While you’re waiting, God is strengthening.

While you’re enduring,
God is preparing.

While you’re trusting,
God is working.

What the enemy intended to discourage you is becoming the very thing God uses to develop your faith, your character, and your testimony.

Don’t allow temporary discomfort to make you abandon a permanent promise.

The same God who sustained David in the wilderness is sustaining you today.

The valley is not where your story ends.

It’s where your strength is built.

Your endurance is preparing you for your destiny.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father, thank You for strengthening me with Your power when I feel weak. Thank You that every delay, every challenge, and every valley is serving a purpose in my life. Help me to trust Your process and remain faithful while You prepare me for what You have promised.

I declare that I will not grow weary, lose heart, or give up. Strengthen my faith and help me endure with confidence, knowing that my breakthrough
is on the way. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”🙏🏾 “.

FAITH DECLARATION:
I am strengthened by the power of God.
I have great endurance, great patience, and great faith. I will not be discouraged by delays or distracted by difficulties. God is preparing me for every promise He has spoken over my life. What
He started in me, He will finish. I declare that I am moving from endurance into destiny, from preparation into promotion, and from faith into fulfillment.

SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES:

(Isaiah 40:31)
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength…”

(Galatians 6:9)
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

(James 1:3-4)
“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”

(Romans 5:3-4)
“Tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.”

(Hebrews 10:36)
“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”

06/21/2026

SIGNS WILL FOLLOW‼️

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.”
(John 14:12, ESV)

TODAY’S WORD:
Family,
All week long we’ve been building toward this moment.

We learned that the fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.

We learned to feed our faith and starve our fears.

We learned to agree with what God says about us.

We learned to trust God’s timing when the answer seems delayed.

We learned to stand firm in the power of God when obstacles appear.

We learned to guard our spirit from negativity, bitterness, and distractions.

Now comes the result of a life surrendered to God:

Signs will follow.

Notice that Scripture doesn’t say signs follow those who are perfect.

It doesn’t say signs follow those who have never made mistakes.

It doesn’t say signs follow those with the most talent, education, influence, or resources.

It says signs follow those who believe.

When you live a life that honors God, walks in obedience, trusts His timing, prays with expectation, and refuses to quit, God begins to show Himself in ways that cannot be explained naturally.

Doors open that no man can shut.

Favor finds you when you weren’t looking for it.

Healing comes when doctors have no explanation.

Provision appears when resources seem exhausted.

Relationships are restored when all hope seems gone.

Opportunities arrive that you never could have created on your own.

That’s not luck.

That’s not coincidence.

That’s the hand of God.

Family, I believe we’re living in a season where God is about to show Himself strong on behalf of those who have remained faithful.

Many of you have been praying.

Many of you have been standing.

Many of you have been believing when it would have been easier to quit.

You’ve honored God when nobody was watching.

You’ve obeyed Him when it wasn’t convenient.

You’ve trusted Him when the answers didn’t come quickly.

Now get ready.

God is preparing to do something greater than you’ve imagined.

The Scripture says that eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man the things God has prepared for those who love Him.

Don’t talk yourself out of it.

Don’t let fear convince you otherwise.

Don’t let past disappointments limit future expectations.

The same God who brought you through every battle you’ve faced is preparing to amaze you again.

Keep believing.

Keep praying.

Keep honoring Him.

Keep walking by faith.

The signs are not something you have to chase.

When you chase God, the signs will follow.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father,
Thank You for Your faithfulness throughout every season of my life. Thank You for teaching me to fear You, trust You, obey You, and walk by faith. Thank You for every promise You have spoken and every blessing You have prepared.

Help me to continue believing even when I cannot yet see the full picture. Strengthen my faith and keep my heart focused on You. I trust that You are working all things together for my good and that Your hand is upon my life.

I believe that You are about to do exceedingly, abundantly above all I could ask, think, or imagine.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen!

FAITH DECLARATION:
I declare that I am walking by faith and not by sight. I fear God, trust His Word, obey His voice, and follow His leading. The favor of God surrounds me, the power of God works within me, and the promises of God are coming to pass in my life. I expect breakthroughs, miracles, restoration,
healing, provision, and divine opportunities.
I will not be moved by what I see because my confidence is in the Lord. As I pursue God with
all my heart, His goodness, favor, and signs will follow me. This is my season to see the hand of God move in extraordinary ways.

SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES

Mark 16:17
“And these signs will follow those who believe…”

Ephesians 3:20
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.”

1 Corinthians 2:9
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Psalm 23:6
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…”

(Hebrews 11:1)
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Redemption Church Chester invites you to join us this Sunday for Father's Day at 101 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, Virginia, 10 AM. Live worship and 10:30 on Zoom and Facebook Live.

Today's message: The Power and Purpose of a Godly Father.
Psalms 103:13, Ephesians 6:4, Joshua 24:15.

*Fathers give identity.
*Fathers lead their families spiritually. *Fathers provide and protects
*Fathers discipline in love .

This Father's Day song is the perfect tribute to Godly fathers. Fr...

06/20/2026

"GUARD YOUR SPIRIT"

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
“Banish bitterness, rage and anger, shouting and slander, and any and all malicious thoughts these
are poison.”
(Ephesians 4:31, VOICE)

TODAY’S WORD:
Family,
This week we’ve learned to fear God, feed our faith, agree with His Word, trust His timing, and stand firm in His power.

Now we come to something that can either protect your destiny or poison it:

What you allow into your spirit.

The enemy knows he doesn’t have to destroy you if he can distract you.

He doesn’t have to stop your purpose if he can poison your perspective.

He doesn’t have to steal your blessing if he can fill your heart with bitterness, offense, anger, jealousy, and negativity.

Many people are praying for God’s favor while holding on to things that are contaminating their spirit.

They’re carrying offenses from years ago.

They’re replaying hurtful words over and over.

They’re giving too much attention to criticism, gossip, and negative opinions.

They’re allowing someone else’s bitterness to become their burden.

Family, not every battle deserves your attention.

Not every criticism deserves a response.

Not every attack deserves your energy.

Some things are distractions sent by the enemy to pull your focus away from what God is doing in your life.

The truth is, people can only poison your spirit if you allow their poison to get inside of you.

You cannot stop people from talking.

You cannot stop people from criticizing.

You cannot stop people from misunderstanding you.

But you can decide what you allow to take root in your heart.

Jesus was criticized.

David was criticized.

Joseph was criticized.

Paul was criticized.

If God used them greatly and people still talked about them, don’t be surprised when it happens to you.

The key is learning to keep your spirit clean.

Don’t feed offense.

Don’t feed resentment.

Don’t feed bitterness.

Don’t feed the need to prove yourself.

God never called you to defend your reputation.

He called you to trust Him with it.

Family, your destiny is too important to be distracted by people who don’t understand your assignment.

Stay focused on God’s purpose.

Stay focused on God’s promises.

Stay focused on God’s calling.

The more God prepares to do through you, the more important it becomes to protect what is happening within you.

Guard your heart.

Guard your mind.

Guard your spirit.

Because what God is preparing for you is too valuable to allow negativity to steal it.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father,
Thank You for being my defender, my protector, and my vindicator. Help me to release every offense, every hurt, every bitterness, and every negative thought that seeks to take root in my heart.

Give me the wisdom to guard my spirit and the strength to focus on what You have called me to do. Help me to walk in forgiveness, peace, and love, even when others misunderstand or criticize me.

I trust You to handle what I cannot control and to protect what concerns me.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
“🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾”.

FAITH DECLARATION:
I declare that my spirit is protected and my heart is guarded.
I will not allow bitterness, offense, jealousy, anger, or negativity to take root in my life.
I release every hurt and every burden into God’s hands.
I choose peace
over conflict, forgiveness over resentment, and faith over frustration. God is my defender,
my vindicator, and my protector.
My focus remains on His purpose,
His promises, and His plan for my life.

SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES:

(Proverbs 4:23)
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”

(Philippians 4:8)
“Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just… meditate on these things.”

(Colossians 3:13)
“Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another…”

(Isaiah 26:3)
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”

(Romans 12:21)
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

06/18/2026

"TRUST GOD’S TIMING"

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
“They soon forgot what He had done and did not wait for His plan to unfold.”
(Psalm 106:13, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD:
Family,
The fear of the Lord teaches us to honor God.

Faith teaches us to trust God.

Agreeing with God’s Word teaches us who we are.

Now comes one of the greatest tests of faith:

Waiting on God’s timing.

Anyone can trust God when things are happening quickly.

Anyone can trust God when prayers are being answered immediately.

Anyone can trust God when doors are opening.

But real faith is revealed when nothing appears to be changing.

When the promise takes longer than expected.

When the answer doesn’t come according to your schedule.

When God seems silent.

Moses understood this lesson firsthand.

As a young man, he knew God had called him to deliver Israel. He knew there was a purpose on his life. But instead of waiting on God’s timing, Moses tried to make it happen himself. He stepped ahead of God and spent the next forty years in a wilderness that could have been avoided.

His heart was right, but his timing was wrong.

How often do we do the same thing?

We know God gave us a promise, so we try to force the door open.

We manipulate circumstances.

We become frustrated because things aren’t moving fast enough.

We try to help God accomplish what only God can accomplish.

Family, faith and patience always work together.

If faith says,
"God can do it,” patience says,
"And I’ll wait
until He does.”

Just because God is silent doesn’t mean God is absent.

Just because you don’t see movement doesn’t mean He isn’t working.

Just because the promise hasn’t arrived doesn’t mean it isn’t coming.

Behind the scenes, God is arranging people, moving circumstances, opening doors, and aligning opportunities that you cannot yet see.

If Moses had known what God was preparing during those forty years, he would have worried less and trusted more.

The same is true for you.

The delay is not a denial.

The waiting season is not a wasted season.

God is using this time to prepare you for what He has prepared for you.

Don’t become discouraged because things are taking longer than expected.

Stay faithful.

Stay obedient.

Keep praying.

Keep believing.

Keep honoring God.

At the appointed time, His plan will unfold exactly as He promised.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father,
Thank You that Your timing is perfect, even when I don’t always understand it. Thank You that You are working behind the scenes in ways I cannot see. Help me to trust You when the answers seem delayed and the promises seem distant.

Give me patience while I wait and faith while I trust. Keep me from becoming frustrated, discouraged, or tempted to force things to happen in my own strength. Teach me to rest in the confidence that You are always
on schedule.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
“🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾”.

FAITH DECLARATION:
I declare that God’s timing is perfect.
I will not become discouraged by delays, setbacks,
or unanswered questions.
I trust that God
is working behind the scenes for
my good.
I refuse to force doors open that God has not opened.
I will remain faithful, patient, and obedient while His plan unfolds. What God has promised will come to pass at the appointed time. My waiting season is preparing me for my winning season.

SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES:

(Ecclesiastes 3:11)
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”

(Habakkuk 2:3)
“Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”

(Isaiah 40:31)
“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength…”

(Galatians 6:9)
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

(Psalm 27:14)
“Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart…”

06/17/2026

Redemption Church Chester Bible Study Join us on Zoom ⬇️ Every Wednesday at 7:00PM

Bible Study Class on Strength, Settle and Equip
(1 Peter 5:10)

https://acpsk12.zoom.us/j/97449639578
Password: 12345

Bible Study Wednesday 7pm

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06/17/2026

Join Us Tonight 7pm on Zoom and In Person at the Church 101W HUNDRED ROAD CHESTER VA 23831

Let’s talk about Your Heart Posture and The Spirit of Fear...