First Pentecostal Church of Buford

Tap here to send us a message! Biblical faith cannot be separated from obedience. True faith demands action that is in line with God’s word. Our response to the preached word of God and the moving of His spirit is what will determine our faithfulness.  08/04/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): James 2:19-26 Ephesians 2:8-9

Tap here to send us a message! We will all have times when we begin to question the circumstances of our lives. Times of trouble and confusion are common to each of us. During these trials of our faith, we can rely on God and trust that He is still in control.  07/28/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Acts 17:22-28

Tap here to send us a message! While on life’s journey, there will certainly be times that we come up against opposition. When these times come, there must be a determination in our spirits that we will make it all the way. We must be ready and willing to fight for our salvation! 07/24/2022 - Sunday Night  Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): II Corinthians 10:4-5 II Timothy 4:7 I Corinthians...

Tap here to send us a message! There is a difference between knowing who God is and truly allowing Him to be the God of your life. Along with our understanding of His nature, there should also come an increasing desire for His presence in our lives. He must rule every work of our lives and lead us in all things. 07/24/2022 - Sunday Morning Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): John 20:28

Tap here to send us a message! Prayer is one of the most valuable tools a Christian can use. There is nothing that can replace the ability to talk directly with the Creator. Prayer truly changes things! 07/21/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): James 5:13-16 I Thessalonians 5:17 Ezekiel 9:4

Tap here to send us a message! There comes a point in every person’s life when God begins to knock on the door of their heart. Whether or not you choose to open the door is up to you - but if you choose to do so in faith, then God is faithful and just to perform works in your life that had previously been impossible.  07/17/2022 - Sunday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Revelation 3...

Tap here to send us a message! In examining Solomon’s life, we can see Hosea’s prophecy clearly illustrated: If you sow to the wind, you’ll reap the whirlwind in return.  Solomon sowed disobedience and reaped a multi-generational harvest of the judgment of God for his family. Conversely, if we sow obedience to the wind, then God will answer with the rushing mighty wind of His Spirit, as found in A...

Tap here to send us a message! We know that God has the power to do all things, but He requires our faith to put His will into action. Often, we can believe His word, but we can’t receive it for ourselves. Miracles can only come to those who have the faith to believe AND receive His word.  07/14/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): II Kings 4:1-7

Tap here to send us a message! If we are to defeat the enemy and protect our walk with God, we will have to stand up and fight for it. We can’t wait, however, until the enemy has made it into our house. We have to be ready to meet him in the bean patch to defend ANYTHING that the enemy uses to gain access to our homes.  07/11/2022 - Sunday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): II Samuel...

Tap here to send us a message! Jesus left us a “Trail of Crumbs” to follow throughout the entire Bible. His death, burial, and resurrection lead to the end destination of salvation with Him. If we obey His word and follow this trail, we can have eternal life with Him! 07/11/2022 - Sunday Morning Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Romans 2:1-4 John 12:32 II Peter 3:9 Titus 2:11 Matthew 15:22...

Tap here to send us a message! The book of Genesis tells us about the first time that people began to call on the name of the Lord. Prayer has always been one of the greatest methods of communication between God and His people. This privilege, the opportunity to commune with our Creator, is one we can never take for granted.  07/07/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Ge...

Tap here to send us a message! In the Old Testament, the people of God were often given victory using common, unassuming weapons. These weapons worked effectively because God was the One using them as instruments for His glory. Likewise, we can still use the same weapons of old, and God will bring us the victory! 07/03/2022 - Sunday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): II Corinthians 10...

Tap here to send us a message! The God that we serve can work in the darkness as well as in the light. He is the only one that can take the darkness of our broken lives and use it to make something beautiful. There is no place in our lives so dark that the light of His love cannot reach.  07/03/2022 - Sunday Morning Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Genesis 1:1-5 II Corinthians 4:6 Psalm 1...

Tap here to send us a message! There are levels of depth that exist in every relationship. 1 Chronicles tells about one man who was the king’s counselor and another who was his companion. Like a companion, we should strive to have deep, lasting relationships with our brothers and sisters in the church to work together effectively for God’s kingdom. 06/30/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In O...

Tap here to send us a message! Before almost any blessing, there must be a struggle. Depending on how you react to your struggle, it can make or break you. God intends to bring you all the way through it to a blessing on the other side.  06/26/2022 - Sunday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Genesis 32:24-30 Philippians 3:10 Genesis 45:8 Job 42:5 Hebrews 11:25 James 1:12 Nehemiah 8:8-...

Tap here to send us a message! Jesus came to this world not to establish a physical, earthly kingdom but to establish a kingdom in the hearts of humanity. His love is confrontational and will meet you where you are so that you might be changed. His word promises that we can not only have a new life in Him but that He will also give us a new heart.   06/26/2022 - Sunday Morning Scriptures Used (In...

Tap here to send us a message! The church world often tends towards extremes when covering the topics of faith and good works. The book of James helps show us the balance between the two and how each plays a role in our salvation. Although neither faith nor good works alone can save us, the two in combination unveil God’s perfect redemptive plan. 06/23/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Ord...

Tap here to send us a message! Sound doctrine is a requirement for salvation, but if you don’t also learn to walk in faith, all the doctrine in the world won’t save you. God will send miracles to create belief, but we cannot demand a miracle before believing. Faith mixed with sound doctrine is what will keep you in your most trying times.  06/19/2022 - Sunday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occ...

Tap here to send us a message! God intends for the father to be the spiritual head of his household. It is His desire that men would walk in spiritual communion with Him. A true leader is not one who simply commands but one who leads by example. 06/19/2022 - Sunday Morning Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Luke 8:40-42, 49-56 Ephesians 5:22-25 I Peter 3:7 Luke 8:56

Tap here to send us a message! When Jacob went up from Shechem to Bethel, he knew there were some things he would have to leave behind. There are things in our lives that we have to bury if we want everything God has for us. We must have an attitude of willingness to sacrifice anything to be saved. 06/12/2022 - Sunday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Genesis 35:1-4 Genesis 12:1-3 Ge...

Tap here to send us a message! John states that Jesus will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. If we don’t develop our own convictions and die TO the sin in our lives, we will die IN our sins. Personal convictions will keep you pure and allow the Holy Ghost to guide your life.  06/12/2022 - Sunday Morning Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): John 16:7-13 Psalm 5:4 Colossian...

Tap here to send us a message! James references the “royal law” in chapter 2 of his epistle. This royal law is loving one’s neighbor as oneself - often called the golden rule. As the church, we must fulfill all of this law by loving not only the Lord God but also the world around us.  06/09/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): James 2:1-9 I John 4:20-21 James 2:10-13 Luk...

Tap here to send us a message! The porch in John 5 was the place where those in need came to find their miracle. In a similar fashion, the church is where we receive all the miracles, provision and deliverance we could ever need. "The Power of the Porch" is found in the fact that it is centered around the water - the spirit of God.  06/02/2022 - Sunday Morning Scriptures Used (In Order o...

Tap here to send us a message! The God we serve never forgets His promises, but He is faithful to keep them. His word never fails, and He will fulfill it. No matter how you feel, God has not forgotten where you are or the promises He has made to you. 06/02/2022 - Thursday Night Scriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence): Luke 1:5-14 Genesis 8:1 Genesis 19:29 Genesis 9:15 Numbers 10:9 Psalm 103:14

Tap here to send us a message! With the institution of the Passover feast, God’s people were commanded not to let any part of the slain lamb be wasted, but they were to share it with those around them. Likewise, the spotless Lamb of God slain for all mankind cannot remain in our hearts alone. We are commanded to go out and compel others to experience the same grace that has transformed each of us....