New Yu

06/03/2026

We’ve had a great time collaborating and worshipping with our sisters and brothers!

06/02/2026

This past Sunday at New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was the first part of a 4-part series. God is doing something in the hearts of His people, particularly men. If you have a man in your life that you love please have him watch these reels, and read the daily devotionals. It will bless him real good.

05/31/2026

Thank you, New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church! We enjoyed worshiping with you!

05/31/2026

We had a great time worshipping with New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, today. Thank you, Pastor Rory & Lady Donna Brooks!

05/31/2026

We are worshipping with New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, today. We will not meet in-person at our building.

05/30/2026

Great time of connection and learning with my Changing Lives Ministries family, led by Bishop Dudley, PhD!

05/26/2026

Good morning, New Yu Nation!

Wise Wins — Week 2

The Power to Witness

5-Day Devotional

Day 2 — Filled for Mission

Scripture

Luke 24:49

Jesus instructed the disciples to wait for the promise of the Father. The Holy Spirit would fill them with power from heaven.

Why?

Because the assignment was bigger than their natural ability.

Witnessing requires:

* courage
* endurance
* wisdom
* compassion
* clarity

The Spirit does not empower isolation. The Spirit empowers mission.

The disciples were not filled so they could stay hidden in the upper room forever. They were filled so they could carry the Gospel publicly.

Thought to Grab

“The Spirit-filled church moves toward people.”

Reflect

* Have I been spiritually stagnant instead of spiritually sent?
* What areas of fear do I need the Spirit to strengthen?
* Who might God be calling me to engage intentionally?

Prayer

Holy Spirit, strengthen me for the mission of Christ. Fill me with courage, compassion, and conviction. Make me available to reach people with the love of Jesus. Amen.

Pastor Larry J. Thomas

05/25/2026

Join us for worship and the Word this Sunday, May 31st, at New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Good morning, New Yu Nation!

Wise Wins — Week 2

The Power to Witness

5-Day Devotional

Day 1 — Power With Purpose

Scripture

Acts 1:8

Jesus told the disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. But notice the purpose of the power: witness.

Not performance.
Not hype.
Not spiritual ego.

Witness.

The Holy Spirit was never meant to make believers spiritually arrogant or emotionally addicted to experiences. The Spirit empowers believers to represent Christ boldly in the world.

Many people associate Pentecost only with:

* speaking in tongues
* shouting
* emotional altar moments

But Acts 1:8 reveals the deeper purpose of Pentecostal power:
mission.

The Spirit empowers us to reach people, not avoid people.

Thought to Grab

“The Holy Spirit empowers us to reach people, not avoid them.”

Reflect

* Have I reduced the Holy Spirit to emotional experiences?
* Am I using my spiritual life to engage people or isolate from people?
* How can I become a stronger witness this week?

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Help me understand that Your power has purpose. Fill me not just emotionally, but missionally. Let my life become a witness for Jesus Christ. Amen.

Pastor Larry J. Thomas