Meadow Ridge Baptist Church

Meadow Ridge Baptist Church Rediscover church at Meadow Ridge. The little Baptist church on the hill with a BIG heart for God!

Pastor Steven Williams and April
Sunday School 9:30 am
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Wednesday Night 7:00 pm

05/29/2026

The Lord is Your Strength and Song!
Isaiah 12:2 - “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
When life feels heavy, God becomes your strength. When your heart feels quiet or discouraged, He becomes your song. Isaiah 12:2 beautifully weaves these truths together. God doesn’t just hold you up; He fills you with joy again. His strength steadies your steps, and His song lifts your spirit.
Strength addresses your struggles.
Song addresses your soul.
God provides both.
He empowers you when you feel weak and breathes fresh praise into your heart when joy seems distant. The same God who strengthens you in the battle also places a melody of hope within you. The praise He gives is not forced or artificial; it flows in knowing that He is your salvation, your helper, and your faithful God.
Today, let Him be both your strength and song. Lean on His power, and allow His joy to rise within you; turning heaviness into hope and silence into praise.

05/28/2026

He Knows Your Path.
Psalm 142:3 - “When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path.”
There are moments when life feels confusing; when you’re unsure of the next step, uncertain of what’s ahead, or overwhelmed by what surrounds you. Yet Psalm 142:3 brings comforting assurance: God knows your path. Not just the direction you’re going, but every twist, turn, obstacle, and opportunity along the way.
When your spirit feels overwhelmed, God is not.
When you can’t see the way forward, He already sees the whole journey.
When you don’t know what to do next, He has already prepared the step.
Nothing about your path is hidden from Him: not your fears, not your questions, and not your waiting seasons. He goes before you, walks with you, and watches over you with perfect understanding. Even when you feel lost, you are never lost with God.
Today, rest in the truth that you don’t have to know everything; because the One who loves you already knows the way.

05/27/2026

God is a Present Help!
Psalm 46:1 - “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
God doesn’t help from afar, He steps right in the middle of your situation with you. Psalm 46:1 declares that He is a very present help in trouble; meaning He is not distant, delayed, or detached. He is present immediately, intimately, and powerfully involved in whatever you are facing.
When the storm rises, He is present.
When fear tries to grip your heart, He is present.
When trouble surrounds you, He is present in it; not watching, but working.
His presence brings strength where you feel weak, refuge where you feel vulnerable, and peace where chaos tries to overwhelm. You don’t have to wait for Him to arrive; He is already there, already aware, already moving on your behalf. No trouble is too deep, too sudden, or too heavy for the God who is ever-present and always faithful.
Today, take comfort in knowing you are not facing anything alone. God is with you in the moment, in the mess, and in the miracle that is coming.

05/26/2026

He Strengthens the Inner Man.
Ephesians 3:16 - “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
There is a strength that God gives that doesn’t depend on physical energy or outward circumstances; it flows from within, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 reminds us that God strengthens the Inner man, the deepest part of who you are: your spirit, your resolve, your courage, your endurance.
Outer life can get heavy; responsibilities, pressures, spiritual battles, and emotional weight. But God fortifies you from the inside out. His strength rises in you when your own strength runs out. His Spirit renews what stress tries to drain. His might empowers you to stand firm, keep going, and remain steady even when life feels overwhelming.
This inner strength is supernatural; it anchors your heart, stabilizes your thoughts, and strengthens your faith. You don’t have to generate it yourself; you simply receive it. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you, filling you with power beyond your own capacity.
Today, lean into that strength. God is strengthening you even now.

05/25/2026

The Lord is Good to ALL!
Psalm 145:9 - “The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”
God’s goodness is not limited, selective, or reserved for a few; it extends to all. Psalm 145:9 reminds us that every part of our life is touched by His goodness. Even in seasons that feel difficult or confusing, His goodness is still working behind the scenes, weaving purpose through every detail.
His goodness shows up in protection you never saw, provision you didn’t expect, and mercies you didn’t earn. It surrounds your life in ways you recognize and ways you don’t. Whether you’re on the mountaintop or walking through the valley, His goodness and tender mercies are still covering you.
God is good in His timing.
God is good in His decisions.
God is good in His care over your life.
And because He is good to all, His goodness is reaching you today; strengthening you, guiding you, and sustaining you in ways only He can.

05/22/2026

He Carries You.
Isaiah 46: 3-4 “Hearken into me O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.”
From your very first breath until your last, God has been the One carrying you. Isaiah 46:3-4 is a tender reminder that God’s care didn’t begin when you came to know Him; it began before you even understood who He was. He carried you in childhood, He carries you in adulthood, and He will carry you through every season still ahead.
His arms do not grow tired.
His strength does not weaken.
His commitment to you does not change.
When the load is heavy, He carries you.
When the path is unclear, He carries you.
When you feel to weak to move forward, He carries you.
God doesn’t abandon you halfway through your journey. The One who carried you then is carrying you now; and He promises to carry you all the way through. You are not walking on your own strength; you are upheld by everlasting arms.
Let today be a reminder: you don’t have to carry everything. God is carrying you.

05/21/2026

The Lord Goes Before You.
Deuteronomy 31:8 - “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee, he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
You never step into a new day, a new challenge, or a new season alone. Deuteronomy 31:8 declares that the Lord Himself goes before you; He prepares the way, clears the obstacles, and arranges what you cannot see. Before your feet ever touch the path, God has already walked it. Before you face the unknown, He has already secured provision, protection, and purpose.
Knowing that God goes before you changes how you move forward. You don’t have to fear the unexpected because nothing is unexpected to Him. You don’t have to worry about what lies ahead because He is already there: guiding, guarding, and making a way where you cannot see one.
He not only goes before you, He walks with you. He promises not to fail you, not to leave you, and not to let you face the journey in your own strength. Today, step forward with courage. God has prepared the path, and His presence fills every step.

05/20/2026

Fullness of Joy!
Psalm 16:11 - “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Joy is not found in perfect days, ideal circumstances, or everything going your way. True joy: deep, overflowing, untouchable joy comes from being in the presence of God. Psalm 16:11 tells us that fullness of joy is found not in a place, not in an achievement, but in Him.
His presence fills empty places.
His presence lifts heavy hearts.
His presence turns ordinary moments into sacred ones.
This joy is not dependent on the highs and lows of life. It doesn’t fade when problems arise. It flows from the unchanging nature of a God who loves you, walks with you, and delights in you. When you draw near to Him: through prayer, worship, or simple quieting your heart; joy begins to rise within you. Not a temporary feeling, but a supernatural fullness that steadies and strengthens your soul.
Today, make room for His presence. Let joy rise; not from what you face, but from the God who is with you in it all.

05/19/2026

SPRING REVIVAL
Guest Preacher: Rev Terry Stockman
Singers: Jake and Fayth Whisnant
Tuesday May 18, 2026

05/19/2026

He Upholds You with His Hand.
Isaiah 41:13 - “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
Your strength may waver, but God’s grip on you never does. Isaiah 41:13 gives a picture of deep closeness and protection; God Himself holding your right hand. Not loosely. Not temporarily. Firmly, faithfully, and lovingly. His hold on you is stronger than your hold on Him, which means your security is rooted in His strength, not your own.
When fear rises, His hand steadies you.
When uncertainty tries to shake you, His hand anchors you.
When you feel like you’re slipping, His hand lifts you back up.
God doesn’t just walk beside you; He upholds you. He doesn’t merely comfort you; He strengthens you. He doesn’t just encourage you; He commits to holding you fast. Whatever you face today, remember that you are not depending on your grip. You are held by the mighty hand of God, and He will never let go.

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1173 Zeb Haynes Road
Maiden, NC
28650

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Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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