First Pentecostal Church of Buford

Tap here to send us a message! Desire is one of the most important forces in the life of a believer, and it must be directed toward the presence of God above all else. The psalmist reveals that the greatest longing is to dwell in the house of the Lord and to behold His beauty. When desire is set on Him, there is confidence, peace, and true satisfaction found in His presence. 04/02/2026 - Thursday...

Tap here to send us a message! We serve a God who is unmatched, the living God whose Word is alive and active, and whose knowledge of our lives is perfect. Now is the time to pray with urgency and faith, fully trusting that He sees where we are and what we face. God Has No Equal reminds us that no matter the circumstance, God is still on the throne and His power and authority remain supreme. 03/29...

Tap here to send us a message! Job had no idea what was about to unfold, yet his life reveals the importance of knowing God, knowing ourselves, and understanding our adversary. The enemy sought to destroy Job’s faith, but God already knew the strength and impact of a life that was rooted in Him, for His ways are higher than ours. What the Devil Found Out About Job reminds us that when we truly kno...

Tap here to send us a message! Following God does not exempt us from hardship, for even as He led Israel, He brought them to the bitter waters of Marah with divine purpose. We must choose to leave sin behind and apply the power of the blood to our lives, understanding that bitterness can become a place of transformation rather than defeat. The Sweet Aftertaste of Bitter Waters reminds us that thou...

Tap here to send us a message! When we rely on our own strength, we can toil endlessly and still come up empty, but everything changes when we simply obey the voice of Jesus. If we push Him aside, our efforts remain fruitless, yet when we connect all that we have to Him, He alone is able to fill our nets. From Toiling to Tarrying calls us to move beyond striving into surrender, learning not only t...

Tap here to send us a message! God-given dreams are meant to direct our lives, but dreaming alone is not enough, for imagination without action produces no change. Every true calling requires endurance, and what God has placed within you cannot be taken away by anyone. The Man Who Forgot His Dream reminds us to keep the vision alive in our hearts and to seek every answer from the God of heaven. 03...

Tap here to send us a message! The direction of our affections determines the course and outcome of our walk with God. Though offense will come, we must guard our hearts and refuse to let it take root within us, choosing instead to love the law of the Lord. When we live with the awareness that God sees and knows all things, our affections are aligned and our lives are established in truth. 03/12/2...

Tap here to send us a message! In the story of the paralytic brought to Jesus, we see the power of faith-filled friends who refused to let a man’s need go unanswered. Scripture calls believers to restore the fallen and to bear one another’s burdens, joining strength with weakness so that no one walks alone. A Burden Worth Bearing reminds us that when the body of Christ carries each other in love,...

Tap here to send us a message! In a world where faithfulness can feel exhausting and results are not always immediate, Scripture calls us to remain steadfast in doing what is right. Though weariness may come, we are reminded that there is a promised harvest for those who refuse to give up. Be Not Weary in Well Doing is a call to persevere with confidence, trusting that God sees every labor of love...

Tap here to send us a message! Life is filled with weights, struggles, and battles that test our endurance, but Hebrews 12 calls us to lay aside every hindrance and run with patience the race set before us. Our focus must remain on Jesus, who endured the cross, despised the shame, and looked beyond the suffering to the joy that was set before Him. The Other Side reminds us that if we keep our eyes...

Tap here to send us a message! Revival does not begin in a crowd but within the hidden chambers of the heart, where personal battles are fought and private victories are won. Even when God sets before us an open door, there are adversaries to confront, and many of them arise from our own fleshly desires and inward struggles. Home-Grown Revival calls us to flee sin, guard our eyes and minds, and pu...

Tap here to send us a message! In the story of Lazarus, Jesus reveals that what appears to be sleep is not the end, reminding us how close eternity truly is and how deeply the soul longs for life. Each time we close our eyes in sleep, we are reminded of our frailty and our need for the One who is the resurrection and the life. Just as there is a purity and innocence that draws us to a baby, so we...

Tap here to send us a message! The early church was bound together by four unshakable pillars: doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer, forming a spiritual cord that could not easily be broken. Through sound teaching, united worship, shared life, and continual prayer, believers were built into a spiritual house and strengthened to endure together. The Fourfold Cord calls us back to tha...

Tap here to send us a message!  In seasons of shaking, testing, and uncertainty, God always preserves a remnant according to His divine purpose. What He allows to be exposed in our hearts is not meant to destroy us, but to refine us and call us into deeper consecration. The Holy Seed reminds us that even in desolation, God is cultivating something eternal within His people 02/13/2026 - Thursday Ni...

Tap here to send us a message! As Rebekah traveled with the servant back to Isaac, he spoke to her about his master. This beautifully mirrors how we, as servants of Jesus Christ, are to tell the world about our Master. It is vital that we keep our eyes fixed on His eternal salvation and remain in love with His appearing. 02/09/2026 - Sunday Afternoon  Scriptures:  Genesis 24:61-67 Revelations 22:2...

Tap here to send us a message! In every test and trial, it is vital to place your faith and trust in the Lord. Though the situation may appear impossible at first and seem too far gone by human standards, God is never limited by what we can see. What is impossible with men is always possible with God.  02/05/2026 - Thursday Night  Scriptures:  Luke 18:27 

Tap here to send us a message!  Sisera was served butter in a lordly dish by Jael and fell by her hand. That very day, God delivered Israel through unexpected means, proving His victory does not follow human logic. In the life of a believer, when Sisera dies, we step into freedom and begin to live in the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey. 02/05/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Judges...

Tap here to send us a message! Faith is strengthened and refined through prayer and trust in God’s Word. True faith rejects doubt, resists deception, and acts on what God has spoken. Through prayer, believers stand firm, endure, and walk confidently in God’s promises. 02/01/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Hebrews 11:6 1 John 3:21-22 James 1:6-7 Mark 9:24 Romans 12:3 I Timothy 4:1, 6:10 ll Timo...

Tap here to send us a message! In the journey of life, a hunger for God is essential in the life of every believer. We must never allow ourselves to come to a service and simply go through the motions, disconnected from His presence. Just as Jacob pursued God with all his strength, we are called to pursue Him with the same passion and desperation. 01/29/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Psalm 63:1...

Tap here to send us a message! Every believer must embrace the discipline of prayer as an essential part of their walk with God. A strong prayer life is built intentionally through daily practice and consistent communion with Him. As duty gives way to discipline, discipline awakens desire, and desire leads to delight, believers grow deeper and stronger in their walk with God. 01/25/2026 - Sunday A...

Tap here to send us a message! As we approach the close of the first month of 2026 and look ahead to the remainder of the year, it is vital that we keep our focus on the goodness of God. This is not a season to grow complacent or careless in our walk with Him. Rather, it is a time to intentionally surround ourselves with people who will encourage our faith, sharpen our commitment, and help us cont...

Tap here to send us a message! Often our environment shapes the life of a believer and causes us to place limits upon ourselves. Yet, like Jabez, we must determine that our lives will be different in spite of our circumstances. Therefore, we pray that God would bless us and that, with the blessing, He would keep every evil curse far from us. 01/18/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: I Chronicles 4...

Tap here to send us a message! In the life of a believer, there will be seasons of weariness and fatigue. In this portion of Scripture, the psalmist emphasizes the true source of our strength. It is essential that we lean on God, for it is through His love that we are given life. 01/15/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Psalm 119:153-160 Lamentations 1:12 I Peter 5:9 Psalm 34:19 Psalm 119:155 Job 1...

Tap here to send us a message! The perseverance of Rizpah on a bed of sackcloth exposes the injustice of justice when it is separated from mercy. Her sorrowful vigil reflects the struggle of a saint of God who refuses to allow pain, loss, and silence to have the final word. This story reminds us that the harvest rains of tomorrow are often dependent on how faithfully we confront and redeem the mis...

Tap here to send us a message! The Law of Revival beautifully intertwines the story of Leah and Rachel in Genesis 29 with the life of the church, both individually and collectively. These two women represent contrasting forms of attractiveness, yet God uses both to accomplish His purpose for those who love Him. In order to behold the beauty of Rachel, one must first be willing to endure the strugg...