Glenn Anthony Baptist NXT LVL Ministry

08/27/2026

Jesus is our victorious King who conquered death and the grave. His resurrection is the ultimate demonstration of His power and authority. And the same power that rose Jesus from the grave is at work in your life today. No matter what battles you face, remember that your King has already won the war.

Because Jesus has already won, you can walk in freedom. Chains break when we call on our victorious King. And that freedom isn’t just for you — it’s for everyone. Someone in your life is waiting to experience the hope and joy that only Jesus can bring. Share your story and invite them to meet the King who can change everything.

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08/16/2026

Today we said farewell to summer in the best way possible…together.

“Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of God’s presence.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭9‬ ‭

08/08/2026

But what if they don’t deserve it? That’s the honest question. And Scripture doesn’t dodge it.
Honor is meant to move in every direction—to those who lead us, to those beside us, and to those entrusted to our care. But what about the person who hurt you?
A parent who was absent. A boss who used you.
Someone who betrayed you. Someone who seems to deserve nothing but your distance.

Romans 12 speaks directly into that wound: “Repay no one evil for evil… If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all… never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God.”

God is not saying the wrong was acceptable. He is not asking you to pretend it didn’t happen.
He is saying, “Vengeance is Mine.”

You were never meant to carry the weight of making someone pay. When we hold onto resentment, we often end up carrying the very thing that wounded us. But the God who sees everything says, “Give it to Me.”

This is honor with skin on it. Not because the other person deserves it, but because God is worthy of our trust.

You can release the grudge. You can stop rehearsing the hurt. You can keep walking forward while God handles what you cannot.

Who are you still trying to repay, even quietly? What would it look like to hand that person to God and walk in honor instead?

07/24/2026

Never think your words aren’t heard or prayers aren’t felt. Little seeds become mighty oaks.

07/08/2026

Disappointment can tempt us to rewrite our theology. We begin with: God can.
Then disappointment whispers: Maybe He can't.

Maybe you've felt that tension. You prayed for healing, but the diagnosis remained.
You prayed for restoration, but the relationship ended. You prayed for provision, but the financial pressure continued. If we're not careful, disappointment can convince us that God's lack of action is evidence of God's lack of power. But those are not the same thing.

An unanswered prayer does not prove an absent God. A delayed answer does not prove a powerless God. A closed door does not prove a defeated God. The fact that God has not done what you hoped does not mean He cannot. It simply means His purposes are unfolding in ways you cannot yet fully see.

Faith remembers what disappointment tries to forget. Faith remembers God's faithfulness. Faith remembers God's promises. Faith remembers God's power. Today, if disappointment has narrowed your vision, pause and remember who God is.

Remember the prayers He has answered. Remember the doors He has opened. Remember the ways He has carried you before.
Most importantly, remember this: God's ability has not changed simply because your circumstances have not.

The God who was able then is able now.
And whether His answer comes today, tomorrow, or in a way you never expected, His power remains exactly the same.

07/02/2026

Do you ever go to nature to escape the busyness of day-to-day life? Maybe it’s on a quiet hike or watching a sunrise. Perhaps it’s paddling on a still pond or watching waves roll in on the beach. Or maybe it’s simply gardening in your backyard or lying in a hammock. No phones buzzing, no social media feeds, no honking cars—just the peaceful noises of nature. In these moments, it can be easy to feel God's presence. To remember that He is the Creator of the world and all of the wonders in it, and that He’s bigger than anything we’re facing.

Psalm 46 was written after God had delivered Jerusalem from danger. The Holy City had been surrounded, and God's people were on the verge of defeat, but God intervened! It was in this moment that God reminded His people never to forget who He is and that He will be exalted everywhere. It’s almost like God was saying, “Stop worrying. I’ve got this. All you need to do is trust me.”

We can't control everything, and that’s a good thing! When we are still and remember that God is above it all and can handle anything that comes our way, we allow room for Him to work in us. Just as those peaceful, quiet moments in nature bring peace, so too does giving up control. It can shift our focus from the things that bring us stress and worry to the One who is always in control and is always by our side.

06/03/2026

There is a popular verse from the book of Hebrews, but it is often taken out of context and easily misunderstood. On its own, the verse presents a truth that is pretty easy to understand: that God cares more about our hearts and our trust in Him than about our actions. This doesn’t discount our behaviors, because what we do reflects what we truly believe (James 2:14-17). However, as this passage shows, merely "going through the motions" isn’t what God is looking for. Those who want to please God need to have faith, not simple agreement and cooperation.

The tricky part is that we often think of faith as either "blind faith" or wishful thinking. We tend to hope things will work out. But the writer of Hebrews is not advocating for naïve optimism. The chapter is full of examples of people who stepped into uncharted territory because they trusted God’s character and plan. Their faith wasn’t naïve or “blind.” Instead, it was rooted in God’s proven track record.

Faith is believing that God is who He says He is. It’s trusting that He has His best planned for us. It’s knowing that He will always be there for us, walking alongside us even when the path is unclear. So, when you find yourself faced with an unclear decision or stuck in a confusing situation, remember that God isn’t asking you to take a step into the dark. He’s asking you to step toward a lit path, toward a path that He has set before you. Faith doesn’t always take away our insecurity, apprehension, or anxiety. But it does make the unknown a place where God can show up and demonstrate how faithful He truly is.

05/18/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of faith is trusting God before the answer comes. Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel reminds us that faith is not just believing God after things work out — it’s trusting Him while we wait, while we hurt, and while we don’t understand what He’s doing.

Instead of becoming bitter, Hannah brought her pain honestly to God: “Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord.” — 1 Samuel 1:10 (NLT)

Too often we try to force outcomes, control timing, or compare our lives to everyone else’s. But real obedience says: “God, I trust You even when I don’t understand the process.”
Sometimes God is doing His deepest work in the waiting season.

05/12/2026

Have you ever wished for a do-over? Maybe you’ve wanted to turn back time and start over. Regret is one of the worst feelings in the world, and if we were honest, most of us have regrets about past choices or mistakes. But regret isn’t the end of our story.

Paul explained it like this: “The old has gone, and the new has come.” What is the “old” he talked about? The “old” life is a life separated from God. A life marked with guilt, shame, pride, selfishness, and condemnation. But this old life passes once we are born again in Christ. The old life is gone, and the new life has come. When we accept Christ, we don’t receive an old, recycled life. Instead, we receive a completely new, fresh life!

This is a reminder of the powerful newness we have in Christ. God’s grace is bigger than any of our regrets. And even though the consequences of past mistakes may linger, in Christ, we have the ultimate do-over. There is no reason to be weighed down with regret. Each day is a gift. It’s a new opportunity to live a life that pleases God, relying on His strength, not our own.

05/09/2026

Such a fun night with the best people. A simple time of music, a few games, food and great conversation. Hope to see y’all next time!