Peaceful New Beginnings MB Church

Peaceful New Beginnings MB Church Peaceful New Beginnings Baptist Church located at 345 S Cicero Ave in Chicago, IL, where Rev. Derrick McCollum, Sr. is our Pastor.

Our mission is to bring souls to Christ and our prayers that something is said that helps you in your walk with Christ

06/03/2026

Walking Home Alone in the Dark

Infidelity destroys friendships and relationships. Fellowship is disrupted. Trust is shattered. The pain is deep, the guilt is overwhelming, and the shame can feel unbearable. Depression becomes real. The future appears uncertain. It feels as though there is no way back, and even when help is coming, it seems just out of reach.

It’s like walking home alone in the dark. Every step is heavy. Every shadow feels larger than it is. The silence is deafening, and your thoughts become your greatest tormentor. You replay the mistakes, relive the consequences, and wonder if you’ll ever feel whole again.

Yet David knew that feeling.

After his sin with Bathsheba and the death of Uriah, David experienced the crushing weight of guilt. But instead of hiding forever, he turned back to God.

In The Book of Psalms 32:5, David declares, “I acknowledged my sin unto thee… and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.” And in Psalm 51:10 he cries, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”

David teaches us that failure does not have to be final. Sin brings consequences, but God’s grace offers restoration. Shame says, “Hide.” Grace says, “Come home.” Guilt says, “You’re finished.” Mercy says, “Let’s begin again.”

The walk home may be lonely. The night may seem long. But if God could restore David, He can restore you. Keep walking. Keep praying. Keep trusting. The same God who meets us in the darkness is able to lead us back into the light.

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5) ✨🙏🏿🌅

06/02/2026

Turn the Page...

There are times when reading a book that we become discouraged by the events unfolding in the story. Someone dies. Someone gets hurt. Someone gets away with doing wrong. The situation seems unfair, hopeless, and disappointing. If we stop reading there, we might conclude that the story ends in tragedy.

But if we keep reading, grace often appears. Justice is revealed. Healing comes. Hope emerges. What looked like the end becomes the beginning of something better.

Life works the same way. Too many people get stuck on a painful page, a betrayal, a failure, a loss, a heartbreak, and never discover what God has written in the next chapter. Don't judge your entire story by one difficult season.

The Book of Isaiah 43:18–19 says, "Remember ye not the former things... Behold, I will do a new thing."

Sometimes you just have to turn the page. The chapter you're in may be painful, but God is still writing your story. And the next chapter may contain the very grace you've been praying for. ✨📖✊🏿

06/01/2026

I Need You to Make It!!!

Don’t give up on me. I need you to hold on.

I know you’re deep in the storm. I know the winds are strong, the waves are high, and the night seems longer than it should. I know you’re tired. I know you’ve cried. I know you’ve wondered how much more you can take.

But don’t quit now.

There are people who need your smile, your wisdom, your prayers, your presence, and your testimony. There is purpose attached to your life that has not been fulfilled yet. What you’re going through today is not greater than the God who is carrying you through it.

The Epistle to the Hebrews 10:36 says, “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”

Hold on a little longer. Pray a little harder. Trust a little deeper.

I need you to make it through this season because somebody is going to survive after hearing how you survived. One day you’ll look back and realize that the very thing that almost broke you became the testimony that blessed somebody else.

So don’t give up.

Don’t let go.

Don’t quit.

I need you to make it. And by God’s grace, you will. ✊🏿❤️🔥

05/30/2026

“Moses My Servant Is Dead!”

There comes a time when grieving must give way to moving. God spoke to Joshua after the death of Moses and said, “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan…” (The Book of Joshua 1:2). God was not being insensitive to Joshua’s loss; He was reminding him that purpose still remained. The season had changed, and it was time to move forward.
Some people spend years mourning what they lost, a relationship, an opportunity, a job, a friendship, or a chapter of life that has already ended. While grief is natural, living there permanently will keep you from the future God has prepared.
Stop staring at closed doors. Stop building monuments to what used to be. Thank God for what was, but don’t miss what is next. What is gone is gone, but God’s purpose for your life is still alive.

Moses is dead. The promise is not.
Get up. Cross your Jordan. There is still territory to possess. ✊🏿🔥

05/29/2026

It’s Their Loss, Not Yours!

The Gospel of Matthew 27:5 (ESV)
“And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed, and he went and hanged himself.”

Judas hanged himself.

He betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, the price of a slave. Scripture reveals that he was a thief, driven by greed, and willing to sacrifice relationship for personal gain. Though he walked with Jesus, he never truly embraced who Jesus was. In the end, he traded an eternal opportunity for temporary profit.
Sometimes God allows people into our lives who appear to be friends but are really looking for an advantage. They benefit from your kindness, your generosity, your wisdom, and your presence, yet fail to appreciate the blessing of being connected to you. Like Judas, some people cannot see your value because they are blinded by their own selfish desires.
But here’s the good news: don’t spend your life chasing people who choose to walk away. Let them make their choices. Let them miss what God placed in their reach.
Your worth is greater than money, favors, or what someone can gain from you. If they choose to leave, let them leave. If they betray you, let God handle it.
Remember, Judas was replaced in The Acts of the Apostles 1. The Kingdom moved forward. The mission continued. God’s plan was not derailed.
No one is irreplaceable except God.
So the next time someone thinks they’ve gotten over on you, remember this: it’s not your loss—it’s theirs. Keep moving forward and enjoy the people God has assigned to your journey. ✊🏿
“What man intends for evil, God can still use for good.” (Genesis 50:20)

05/27/2026

Make the Right Choice

“Choices are a direct reflection of who we are. Our desires, ambitions, needs, wounds, and insecurities often drive the decisions we make. That’s why we must be careful not to move too fast or act on emotion alone. Every choice leaves an imprint on our future, and once we make decisions, we often have to live with their consequences. Temporary happiness can lead to permanent regret if we are not discerning. But remember this: happiness is fleeting and based on circumstances, while the Joy of the Lord is lasting, sustaining, and eternal. Seek God’s wisdom before making decisions that can alter the course of your life.”

Deuteronomy 30:19 says, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life.” Seek God before you decide. One right choice can change the direction of your entire life.

05/16/2026

The Power to Say NO!!!

No is a complete sentence. Every opportunity is not your assignment, and every invitation is not from God. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is say no to what drains you, distracts you, or pulls you away from purpose. Jesus Himself stepped away from crowds, rejected temptation, and refused to be controlled by people’s expectations. Saying no does not make you selfish; it protects your peace, priorities, and calling. The Epistle to the Galatians 5:1 reminds us, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.” You do not have to explain every boundary. Guard your heart, honor your time, and trust God enough to stop saying yes to everything.

05/15/2026

When Living just enough is not enough!

When life gets hard, it’s easy to become consumed with pressure, stress, bills, responsibilities, and uncertainty. But Jesus gives us a powerful reminder in The Gospel of Matthew 6:33: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” When you put God first, you do not have to carry life alone. God already knows what you need before anxiety ever reaches your heart. Seek Him before panic. Pray before you quit. Worship before you worry. The same God who feeds the birds and clothes the lilies is faithful enough to take care of you. Keep trusting Him through every overwhelming season.

04/14/2026

When People Test Your Gangster!”
The Conviction and Conversion of a Thug

Some people don’t just push your buttons…
they try to pull you back into a version of you that God already delivered you from.

They test your patience.
They test your character.
They test that old “I wish you would…” spirit.

And if you’re honest—
that old you still knows how to show up. 👀

1. The Conflict Within: Flesh vs. Faith

There’s a real tension in you.

You’ve been changed…
but you remember who you used to be.

📖 Galatians 5:17
“The flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit…”

That “gangster” response? That’s flesh.
That pause, that restraint? That’s Spirit.

Something to consider:
“Salvation changed your direction—but it didn’t erase your memory.”

2. The Conviction That Checks You

Before you clap back… something in you says,
“Don’t do it.”

That’s not weakness that's conviction.

📖 John 16:8
The Spirit convicts…

Conviction is God interrupting your reaction.

The old you would’ve responded quick.
The new you feels the check.

Something to consider:
“If you can’t go off like you used to—it’s because God is growing you.”

3. The Conversion That Changed You

You’re not who you were.

You might remember how to act…
but you’ve been converted.

📖 2 Corinthians 5:17
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…”

You don’t fight the same.
You don’t move the same.
You don’t respond the same.

Not because you can’t…
but because you’ve been changed.

4. The Choice You Make in the Moment

Here’s where it gets real:

You still have to choose.

📖 Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil…”

You can go back…
or you can grow forward.

Every test is a decision point.

Preaching line:
“Growth is proven in how you respond when you’re provoked.”

5. The Control That Shows Your Strength

Real strength now looks different.

It’s not loud.
It’s not reactive.
It’s controlled.

📖 Proverbs 16:32
“Better to rule your spirit than take a city.”

Anybody can lose control.
It takes power to keep it.

Real Talk

They tested your gangster…
but what showed up was your growth.

And that’s how you know God is still working on you.

Because there was a time…
you wouldn’t have paused.
you wouldn’t have prayed.
you wouldn’t have processed.

You would’ve just reacted.

Final Word (Close)

You’re not soft—you’re saved.
You’re not weak—you’re wise.
You’re not scary—you’re Spirit-led.

So let them test what you used to be…

But show them who you’ve become.

04/13/2026

When Life Is on Overload
There are seasons when everything hits at once.
Responsibilities pile up.
Pressure builds.
Your mind won’t slow down… and your strength starts running low.
You’re showing up—but barely holding it together.

God Doesn’t Ignore Overload—He Invites You Out of It
Jesus speaks directly to this in Matthew 11:28:
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Notice—He doesn’t say, figure it out.
He says, " Come to Me.
Because some burdens aren’t meant to be managed…
They’re meant to be released.

You Were Never Meant to Carry Everything
Part of the overload is this:
We’re trying to hold what only God can handle.
That’s why 1 Peter 5:7 says:
“Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”
Not some of it.
Not the “manageable” parts.
All of it.

Slow Down Before You Break Down
We live fast.
We move fast.
We expect fast results.
But God often works in stillness.
Psalm 46:10 reminds us:
“Be still and know that I am God.”
Stillness isn’t weakness—
It’s where clarity returns and strength is renewed.

You Can Reset Without Quitting
Overload doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’ve reached a limit.
And limits aren’t bad, they’re signals.
Signals to rest.
To refocus.
To realign with God.

Final Word
When life is on overload…
Don’t push harder.
Pause.
Pray.
Release.
Because God never designed you to carry life alone.

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345 S Cicero
Chicago, IL
60644

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Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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