Ward Chapel AME Zion Church

08/30/2026

06/28/2026

**"They Owe You An Apology... But You Don't Need It."**

**Main Scripture:** Philippians 4:11-13

Can I tell you something that may set somebody free today?

The truth is... Some people owe you an apology.

They owe you an explanation.
They owe you honesty.
They owe you loyalty.
They owe you gratitude.
They know what they did.

But the problem with focusing on what people owe you...
Is that you'll spend your life standing at a window God told you to walk away from.

You'll keep checking for a phone call that never comes.
Looking for a text that never arrives.
Waiting for words that some people will never speak.
Not because they can't... But because they won't.
And while you're waiting on yesterday...
God is trying to lead you into tomorrow.

Look at Joseph.

His brothers threw him into a pit.
Sold him into slavery.
Separated him from his father.
Destroyed years of his life.

Yet before Joseph ever became ruler...
Before Pharaoh elevated him...
Before God fulfilled the dream...
There is no record that his brothers apologized.

The pit didn't stop God's plan.
The prison didn't stop God's plan.
The betrayal didn't stop God's plan.
God promoted Joseph while the apology was still missing.

Some of us are waiting for closure...
But God is trying to give us purpose.

We're waiting for somebody to explain why they hurt us...
God is trying to show us where He's taking us.

We're waiting for justice...
God is preparing increase.

We're waiting for somebody to finally admit they were wrong...
God is saying, "Why are you still looking behind you when I've already opened a door in front of you?"

Paul said in Philippians that he had learned to be content in whatever state he was in. That means his peace was no longer determined by people. It was determined by God.

Some people will never give you what they owe you.
But don't become so focused on what they withheld...
That you miss what God has prepared.

The apology might never come.
The explanation might never come.
The acknowledgment might never come.
But God's purpose is not waiting on any of those things.

The blessing can still arrive.
The healing can still happen.
The favor can still find you.
The door can still open.

Because what God has ordained for your life is not dependent upon somebody else's repentance.

Stop standing at the window.
Stop waiting at the door.
Stop checking your phone.

God has something bigger ahead of you than what they left behind.

**What God has for you is bigger than what they never gave you.**

Remember this as you say it to yourself!!!!
*"They may owe me an apology... but my future isn't waiting on them to pay it."*

05/16/2026

It’s reflection time; 5 days after “ Mothers Day Celebration “ Grieving is a natural part of our human experience . Let’s look at the stages of grief to identify with what we felt.Let’s us pray: Heavenly Father. we are asking you in tbe name of Jesus to wrap your loving arms around us in our mourning and grief Journey.”Remind us that though we have lost someone dear to our hearts. we are not alone. for you are with us. Infill us with Holy Spirt. so that we can feel your loving embrace . In Jesus Christ name we pray. Amen.

05/11/2026

Peace Beyond Understanding

Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Church… this week we walked through chaos.

We walked through pressure.
We walked through distraction.
We walked through storms.
We walked through uncertainty.

But look at somebody and tell them:
“I’m still standing.”
The enemy thought the pressure would break you.
The enemy thought the confusion would move you.
The enemy thought the storm would shake your faith.
But God kept you.

And if you’re honest this morning…there were moments this week where your mind was tired.
Moments where your spirit was heavy.
Moments where you smiled in public… but wrestled in private.

But somehow…
through every attack…
through every distraction…
through every emotional storm…
God gave you peace.

Not peace that came from money.
Not peace that came from people.
Not peace that came from everything going right.

But peace that came from HIM.
See, the world’s peace depends on circumstances.

But God’s peace stands in the middle of circumstances.

That’s why the Bible says:
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding…”

In other words…people won’t understand how you’re still calm.
They won’t understand how you’re still worshipping.
They won’t understand how you’re still smiling after everything you’ve been through.
Because this kind of peace…
doesn’t make sense to the natural mind.

Now on:
Tuesday we learned to keep our Eyes on the King.
Because when you focus on Jesus more than the chaos… your spirit stabilizes.

Wednesday we learned to Block the Noise.
Because every voice speaking into your life is not sent by God.
Some voices come to distract you from your assignment.

Thursday we learned to Stand Firm in the Storm.
Because storms do not mean God abandoned you.
Sometimes storms reveal how strong your foundation really is.

Friday we learned that Your Path is Hidden, but His Plan is Clear.
You may not see the road ahead…
but God already stands at the end of it.

And now here we are Sunday…
standing in a peace that only God could provide.

Look at somebody and tell them:
“God kept my mind.”

The enemy attacked your emotions…but God kept your mind.

The enemy attacked your confidence but God kept your mind.

The enemy tried to drown you in fear…but God kept your mind.

And some of you ought to praise Him right there…because if God had not stepped in…you would have lost yourself a long time ago.

But the peace of God…
The peace of God… stood guard over your heart.
The peace of God… covered your spirit at night.
The peace of God… kept you from breaking under pressure.

And I came to tell somebody this morning:
You do not have to understand everything to trust God with everything.

Because even when life feels uncertain…
God is still faithful.
Even when the road feels dark…

God is still leading.
Even when the storm is raging…

God is still speaking peace.

So this week…
walk in peace.
Pray in peace.
Lead in peace.
Sleep in peace.
Live in peace.

Because your peace… is not dependent on your circumstances.
Your peace… comes from Christ Jesus.

And if you believe that this morning…give God praise right where you are.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful mothers

04/20/2026

🔥 “WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE”

📖 Romans 6:4 (KJV)

“…even so we also should walk in newness of life.”

Can I take it one step further…

He got up…
You got up…
You got free…

But now the question is—

How you walking?

Because it’s one thing…
To come out the grave…

It’s another thing…
To walk like you ain’t going back.

The Bible didn’t say—
Stand in newness of life…

Didn’t say—
Shout in newness of life…

Didn’t say—
Talk about it…

It said—

WALK.

That means movement…
That means direction…
That means consistency…

That means every day…

I’m choosing…
What God already did for me.

Because some people…

Got the testimony…
But don’t have the walk.

Got the story…
But don’t have the steps.

Got the praise…
But don’t have the pattern.

But I want to push somebody—

You didn’t come this far…
To stand still.

Find at somebody and say—

“Keep walking.”

Because when you walk in newness—

You don’t respond the same…
You don’t react the same…
You don’t go back the same way…

Old doors don’t fit you no more…
Old conversations don’t sound right no more…
Old habits don’t feel comfortable no more…

Why?

Because you ain’t the same person… That came out that grave.

Some of you… Keep looking back… At what God already brought you out of.

You can’t walk forward…
Looking backward.

That’s why the enemy keeps trying to remind you—

Who you used to be…
What you used to do…
Where you used to go…

Because if he can get you to look back—

He can slow your walk.
But I want to declare—

I’m not who I used to be…
I’m not where I used to be…
And I’m not going back to what used to hold me.

Because when you understand newness—

You realize—

This ain’t just behavior change…
This is identity change.
You don’t walk different…To become new…

You walk different… Because you already are.

And I feel this in my spirit—

Somebody’s been trying to figure out—

“How do I stay free?”

Here it is—

Keep walking.

Don’t stop.
Don’t pause in the wrong place.
Don’t revisit the tomb.

Because freedom ain’t just a moment—

It’s a movement.

Say it with me—

I’m walking different…
I’m thinking different…
I’m living different…

Now say—

I’m walking in…Newness of life.

🔥You got up…You took it off…Now walk it out.

Because what God made new…
Ain’t meant to stand still.

04/05/2026

Today is the day! He is Risen!

Because He Lives .. We Have Victory!
Because He Lives....We Also Live!

Join us as we celebrate our risen Savior.
He is not here: for He is risen, as he said. Matthew 28:6

Our victory is solely based on Christ's victory on the cross. Let us consider how David got his victory over Goliath in I Samuel 17:1-47. There is victory/eternal life in the Resurrection.

04/04/2026

Because He Lives...We Anticipate Victory

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning 🌄 Psalm 30:5

The "night" of sorrow is short-lived, while God's favor lasts a lifetime.
The "morning" signifies the arrival of God’s comfort, healing, and joy.

JOY is coming in the morning!

04/03/2026

Because He Lives... We Remember the Sacrifice.
Today, we reflect on the cross, but we know the story doesn't end here.

"But he was wounded for our transgressions .." Isaiah 53:5