From the Minister's Desk

A Word from Bishop Colin Powell

Welcome to From the Minister's Desk — a place where Bishop Colin Powell Sr. shares pastoral messages, devotionals, encouragement, and updates directly with the Glenway Church family. Whether you are joining us in person or from a distance, may the Word of God strengthen and guide you.

"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind." — 1 Peter 5:2 KJV

Bishop Colin C. Powell Sr. at the pulpit

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Walking in the Light of His Word

Posted: January 12, 2025 | Scripture: John 8:12 KJV

Beloved Glenway Church family, grace and peace be unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we enter this new season together, the Lord has laid upon my heart a word about walking in His light. In a world filled with uncertainty, confusion, and darkness, the Word of God remains our surest and most steady lamp. The psalmist declared it clearly — and we must hold fast to that declaration in every circumstance of life.

John 8:12 reminds us that Jesus said, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." This is not a metaphor for comfort alone — it is a directive for how we are to live. To walk in His light means to align our decisions, our relationships, our speech, and our hearts with the truth of Scripture. It means choosing the narrow path when the wide road beckons. It means trusting the Lord even when the path ahead is unclear to our natural eyes.

I want to encourage every member of this family — those seated in our pews on Glenway Street, those joining us via live stream, those watching from near and far — that you are not forgotten, and you are not alone. The light of Christ shines in you and through you. Do not allow the pressures of this season to dim what God has placed within you. You were made for such a time as this, and the Lord who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it.

As a congregation, let us commit to reading the Word daily, gathering together in worship and prayer, and extending the love of Christ to everyone we meet. Our Wednesday Zoom Bible Study and Thursday Prayer Meeting are open to all — I urge you to make use of these opportunities. We are stronger together, and the enemy has no foothold where the people of God are united in prayer and in truth.

Let us press forward with faith, with love, and with a confident expectation that God is moving on our behalf. His word will not return to Him void. What He has promised, He will perform. What He has started, He will finish. And what He has spoken over Glenway Church, He will bring to pass — in His time, by His Spirit, and for His glory. Come expecting, come believing, and come ready to receive all that the Lord has prepared for you.

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." — Psalm 119:105 KJV

In His Service, Bishop Colin C. Powell Sr., Senior Pastor, Glenway Church of God of Prophecy

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Past Messages from Bishop Powell

Return to these messages anytime for encouragement, Bible teaching, and pastoral wisdom. Each message is rooted in the Word of God and delivered with love for the Glenway Church family.

He Is Still on the Throne

He Is Still on the Throne

Psalm 47:8 KJV | Posted: November 3, 2024 No matter what storms surround us, God reigns on His throne and His purposes cannot be thwarted. In this message, Bishop Powell anchors the congregation in the sovereignty of God, reminding us that every trial bows before the majesty of the King of kings.
Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV | Posted: October 6, 2024 Faith is not the absence of uncertainty — it is the choice to trust God above what our eyes can see. Bishop Powell calls the congregation to step boldly into the unseen with confidence in the One who holds all things together.
The Power of Prayer

The Power of Prayer

James 5:16 KJV | Posted: September 8, 2024 The effectual, fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. This message calls the Glenway family to a deeper, more consistent prayer life — both personally and corporately — as the foundation of everything we do as a church.

Standing on the Promises of God

Romans 4:20-21 KJV | Posted: August 11, 2024 Abraham staggered not at the promise of God. Bishop Powell draws from this powerful example to challenge each member to hold fast to what God has spoken, even when circumstances say otherwise. The promises of God are yes and amen.

More Than Conquerors

Romans 8:37 KJV | Posted: July 14, 2024 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. This message is a triumphant declaration over every trial the Glenway family faces. Through Christ, we do not merely survive — we overcome, we thrive, and we stand victorious.

Be Still and Know

Psalm 46:10 KJV | Posted: June 9, 2024 In the relentless pace of modern life, God calls us to stillness. Bishop Powell delivers a gentle yet powerful reminder that knowing God — truly knowing Him — requires us to quiet the noise, rest in His presence, and trust that He is God.

He Is Still on the Throne

Psalm 47:8 KJV | Posted: November 3, 2024 No matter what storms surround us, God reigns on His throne and His purposes cannot be thwarted. In this message, Bishop Powell anchors the congregation in the sovereignty of God, reminding us that every trial bows before the majesty of the King of kings.

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV | Posted: October 6, 2024 Faith is not the absence of uncertainty — it is the choice to trust God above what our eyes can see. Bishop Powell calls the congregation to step boldly into the unseen with confidence in the One who holds all things together.

"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." — Isaiah 55:11 KJV

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