Outside The Walls Ministries

06/18/2026

Just TWO MORE DAYS until Saturday’s Open House at Chapel of the King.
Come see a place where your welcomed, and embraced.

A place where those who want to know more about the God who created them and the life He has planned for them.
If you want to hear the word of God unfiltered and you don’t feel comfortable at other traditional churches, we’ve been waiting on you.
We believe that Mathew 22:37-39 is the foundation we should build our lives on.

“Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

Come Saturday the 20th of June, anytime between 5-7pm and see the place you will be welcomed and embraced.

You are loved!!!

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06/06/2026

Announcement and Weekly Devotion

Before we get into this weeks devotion here’s the start date schedule for Chapel of The King.
- Open house Saturday June 20th from 5-7pm.
- First service will be Sunday June 28th from
5-6pm
May God always be glorified.
In Jesus name.
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What’s God’s plan for your life?

Folks ask themselves that question, and much of the time their looking for this big vision of their future.
A vision that wraps up God’s vision and all He has planned for us in one set of orderly defined instructions.

Unfortunately that’s not usually how it works.

For most of us it really boils down to us saying yes to God, yes to one small prompting after another from the Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 3:5-6 says……
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
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There are two points made in these verses that tell us exactly what we’re to do to find and travel the path God has laid out for us.

1st, We are to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
All of our heart means without doubt, without question, trust with all our power and might.

2nd, We are to submit to the word of God and the prompting of the Holy Spirit, without doubt or question. For this to happen we have to learn to recognize God’s voice.

But there is a 3rd point that we must stay concious of at all times.
“We are to lean Not on our own understanding.”

So many folks sit around and wring their hands saying…..
“God, I don’t know what you want me to do with my life.”

He wants us to say yes, that’s what He wants!
That doesn’t mean yes, to the things you want to do, the things that will make you feel good or look good in someone else’s eyes. It simply means yes to whatever God asks you to do.

Often times we know what we’re being asked to do, but we do nothing. Nothing because it may make us uncomfortable, or because we think we’re not capable or worthy.

What we must remember is God isn’t sending us on a Journey alone, He’s asking us to come along with Him, to be His partner on the mission field.

Let’s get back to basics.
1. Trust
2. Submit
3. Lean not on your own understanding. In other words don’t overthink it and talk yourself out of being obedient to your Creator, your God.

This coming week let’s keep these three things in mind.
If you do, you will see God move in your life like never before.
One yes in front of the next will allow you to one day look over your shoulder and say…….

“You did have a plan for me Lord, and it was perfectly made just for me.”

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

OPENING SOON…Mark your Calendar

Just wanted yall to know we’re rounding the corner on the Chapel of the King (311 5th street in Benton).

We will have a open house Saturday June 20th from 5-7pm

The first service will be on Sunday June 28th 5-6pm.

I believe this ministry will change lives, so please be in prayer for God to move in the lives of all including the unchurched.

We still have some details to work out for those we serve who don’t drive, so pray for that as well.

Thank you!!!🙏

05/30/2026

Weekly Devotion

I’ve been trying to find a simple way to understand why God sent Jesus to die for the removal of my sin debt.
You see, I know my God is a loving God. The creator of all, the one who says…
In 2nd Peter 3:9b
“He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

We at Outside The Walls Ministries come in contact with parents who dispite their best efforts, have children who go in and out of Jail and prision.
These parents love their children and would do anything to get them out of trouble and back on the right track. Time and time again they have been bailed out, fines paid, court costs, attorney fees and so on.
That’s what loving parents do.

As I think about this and how it connects to my Heavenly Father, I see God bailing me out time and time again.

His hope is that if I’m freed from my sin debt that I would repent.

But first there’s a price to be paid for my freedom.

Jesus paid that price.

Sin is not without cost, but why did Jesus have to die?

As a parent we would give our own life, our own blood, that our children could live a life that is pleasing to God. We would pay that ultimate price.

That’s what God did.
Jesus as one in mind and Spirit with God, came to earth, lived a sinless life, and took our sentence upon Himself.

Ezekiel 36:26 tells us what happens inside of us when repentance leads the way.

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

When we truly repent and accept Jesus as our Savior, the one who willingly went to the cross for our sins, then and only then will we find the pathway to true redemption.

Give it some thought. If you accepted Christ as your Savior that’s awesome. If your still trying to figure all this out, dive into God’s Holy word the Bible, or reach out to someone you trust, someone without a ulterior motive, someone who will tell you what Jesus’s sacrifice means to them.

We at Outside The Walls Ministries are involved in several areas of ministry. From feeding, mentoring, guiding men and women to faith based rehabs, to the upcoming Chapel of the King.
But underneath all this is the hope that you and those around you will accept Jesus as your Savior, for you to be freed.
Not just because He died for your sins, but because He rose from the grave 3 days later.
Jesus isn’t dead He’s alive sitting at the right hand of the Father interceding on our behalf.

Yo‭‭ur place has been taken and the cell door has been opened, but you have to walk through into freedom.
Don’t forsake this opportunity being offered to you.
Be set free!!!

05/27/2026

The ladies of Outside The Walls Ministries did a amazing job preparing this evenings Pot Pie Meal.
Yes there are people who count on these meals each week. They tell us there are weeks it helps them have enough food to get through the week. While others look forward to the fellowship. For many, our Knock and Pray servants are the only ones they have fellowship with.
Yes, some folks are hungry and many are lonely.
For us to pray with and for those we serve its a honor, not to mention those begin to trust us and eventually turn their lives over to Jesus.

Thank you Jesus for letting us serve others in your name.

05/23/2026

Update on the Chapel of the King.

Many of you know Outside The Walls Ministries has acquired a church located at 311 5th street in Benton Ar.

We have worked tirelessly for months now trying to update this building that was previously known as East Side Baptist Church.
If all goes well and the Lord is willing, we will have a open house sometime in June, and then our first service hopefully a few days later.

We will be using the Chapel for several things, but our intent is to first start having a Sunday evening service (5-6pm).
It’s unfortunate but many folks are not comfortable going to some of our local churches. I don’t believe this is because of anything the churches have done, but because of perception.

This new Chapel is intended for those who want a smaller more intimate atmosphere. A place where relationships can be made and folks can learn about Jesus.
Many believe everyone in Saline County knows who Jesus is and that they know the Bible, but that’s simply not true.
I didn’t start leaning about our Lord untill I was in my 30’s though I started attending in my 20’s.

If you have read the Bible for years your welcome to come, if you never opened it or never heard the name of Jesus, your welcome. If your curious about why some folks live in faith regardless of their circumstances, this Chapel is for you.
Folks, there is a peace that comes from a personal relationship with God, with Jesus.
It can rarely be explained, but it can always be found when we put our trust in Jesus, the Son of God.
I’ve been asked what denomination are we?
We are not a denomination, we are God’s children and all of us corporately are one body of believers, we are what is referred to as the bride of Christ.
We believe in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe Jesus is the Son of God, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life and was crucified on a cross. We believe He was resurrected on the 3rd day after His death, was seen by many, assended to Heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father interceding on our behalf.

I know that’s a lot, but come to the Chapel and see what God is doing through the lives of His believers.

Our platform for the Chapel is not to just have one preacher, but many who will come and teach us about our Lord.
We will also have testimonies.
A testimony is someone telling us about the miraculous things Jesus has done in their lives.

I could go on and on but let me close with this.

You are welcome at The Chapel of The King. You will hear the true word of God, it won’t be distorted to fit any agenda.
You will know that not only does Jesus love you, but so do we.
You and your children now have a place to learn, to be discipled and to grow.

Until then let me leave you with my 2 favorite verses.

Phillipians 4:12-13
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him (Jesus) who gives me strength.”

We hope to see you soon!!!

05/16/2026

Weekly Devotion

Jesus calls His first Disciples in
Mark 1:16-20

16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”[a] 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.
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While listening to one of our local dedicated preachers preach a funeral for a friend of mine this week, he brought up the significance of these verses. How when Jesus calls us we should immediately release anything holding us back from following Jesus.

Think about what these men gave up. Their livelihood, their family, the comfort of their homes, their friends, all of which took courage to follow a man they knew little about.
But what did they actually give up? Their needs were met, they never lacked for anything. I would argue they became followers at the same time they became part of the family of God.

Today its certainly possible that following Jesus may also cost us some of the same, but let it be clear that the cost is not one for which there is no dividend.
Our lives are investments when we turn them over to Jesus. We don’t sell ourselves to become slaves, but voluntarily give our lives as bond servants to the King.

When Jesus calls us to follow Him there are sins we must immediately let go of to be true followers of the Messiah. These sins once left behind don’t leave us feeling as though we lost something, but that we’ve been set free from what has truly bound us to a world full of heartache and sin.

Is there anything you’ve yet to let go of that can be keeping you from having total freedom in Christ?
If so say this prayer…….
Lord I know that I’ve committed to follow you, but I have held onto _________ and I know it has interfered with my ability to totally follow you as you have called me to do.
So today I release the sin of __________ and I am immediately letting it go to truly follow you.
In Jesus name. Amen.

Remember, total freedom is found in total submission.
Then and only then can we have the freeedom that only comes in Christ.

05/09/2026

Weekly Devotion

Quoting from the Pilgrims Progress, written in 1678 by John Bunyan.....
"The bitter must come before the sweet, and that will also make the sweet the sweeter."

The phrase "that's a bitter pill to swallow" is also true, not only in the metaphorical, but also in the actual.
Have you ever had a headache or other pain that was debilitating?
You reach for a pill, take it, then look for water to wash it down, but for some reason it takes longer to get to the water than you expected.
The pill that you've taken to bring you comfort has now started to dissolve and a incredible bitterness suddenly engulfs your taste buds.
In the midst of the bitterness you franticly reach for water to wash this unexpected trial away.
Though it may take a while, the pill then starts working and soon after, relief comes, bringing a comfort that was more appreciated (sweeter) than before the bitterness arrived.

Our lives are ever changing. The good and the bad of life both come without warning.
The only guarantee is the love of God, of Christ, but we have to stay conscious of that truth, and live as if we’re wrapped in a blanket of comfort provided by the Holy Spirit.

It is likely our daily walk will have less of an affect on others when we're in a season of sweetness, but it can most certainly have the greatest affect on those who may or may not know Christ, as they watch us willingly and patiently go through seasons of great bitterness.

So where do we find the sweet in seasons of utter trials?

Jesus said in John 14:27....
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬

In John 14:16 Jesus had said He will ask the Father to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit so we may find comfort in the Spirit of God.
A comfort that is always available if we would just rely on God, knowing that true comfort is found in Him and Him alone.

Have you ever watched the face of a child when they taste something bitter?
That snarling of the face is what some see in and on us when we don't rely on the Holy Spirit in seasons of trials.
As Christians, someone is always watching us to see how we will react when trials enter our life. If we act with comfort and peace, it may just open a door for another to ask “how are you handling this so well?”

Our goal is to lead others to Christ. So if we’re not setting a example to cause the world to want what we have, we’re not walking the talk.

There will be a day when our battle is over and we open our eyes in the presence of our Lord.
Then and only then will there be no more tears and no more sorrow.
God said in revelation 21:4
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.””
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Until then brothers and sisters, let’s live a life finding the sweetness of God amongst the bitterness this world has to offer.
We are being watched!!!

If you want to know more about how you can have the peace found in the acceptance of our Savior, reach out to us on Facebook Messenger at Outside The Walls Ministries, or by phone / text to 501-317-7978