First Pentecostal Church of Buford

Tap here to send us a message! Nothing in life happens by chance or by accident, but just as Esther was chosen to be queen for such a time as this, so it is with us. God could have chosen for us to be born in any time period, yet He placed us in the last days by divine purpose. His gifts and callings upon each of our lives are intentional, and He has positioned us exactly where we are on purpose....

Tap here to send us a message! As we step into the year 2026, it is time for us to reevaluate our commitments and make up our minds that we will serve the Lord no matter the cost. If there is anything within us that is not pleasing to the King, we should want it to be changed. We cannot remain the way that we are; we must pursue the Spirit like never before and reject the works of the flesh. 01/01...

Tap here to send us a message! Throughout the Word of God, the devil is often portrayed as a lion. Yet, when we examine his tactics, we see that he is full of lies and has no true power over the mind or life of a believer in Jesus. We serve an all-knowing, all-powerful God who has given us authority through His Spirit to be more than conquerors. 12/28/2025 - Sunday Afternoon  Scriptures:  I Peter...

Tap here to send us a message! In Matthew 2, we see the challenges faced by the Wise Men as they sought Jesus after His birth. Unlike ordinary travelers who wander aimlessly, they journeyed with a clear destination in mind. Just as the Wise Men encountered difficulties on their way to see the King, they provide an example of the dedication and focus a believer should have when coming to a church s...

Tap here to send us a message! From the very beginning of the creation of man, organized religion has often tried to intrude upon the Apostolic Church. Yet there are still saints and believers, descendants of the seed of Abraham, who are determined to uphold Acts 2:38, holiness, and separation unto the Lord—even in these last days. To preserve these spiritual lines, there must be a Church that kno...

Tap here to send us a message! Often in the life of a believer, we love to focus on the mountaintop experiences, failing to realize that most of our time will be spent in the valleys. The enemy of our soul wants to convince us that God is only the God of the mountains, not of the valleys. Yet, when we examine our lives and the Word of God, we begin to recognize that no matter where we are, He is—a...

Tap here to send us a message! In the life of every Christian believer, there will come a moment of truth often in the midst of our greatest trial. That is not the time to make decisions; those decisions should have been settled long before the trial ever came. When you have done all that you can do, God will step in and do what you cannot do. 12/11/2025 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Psalm 119:145-...

Tap here to send us a message! A man named Oscar Wilde wrote his most famous work, The Picture of Dorian Gray , which can also be read as a reflection of his own life. In it, we see the devastating effects of sin, and by the end of the story, the main character is completely destroyed. This serves as a warning for us today: when sin is allowed to take root in the life of a believer, it can ultimat...

Tap here to send us a message! Hearing the preached Word is a vital part of every Christian’s walk with God. When a congregation truly connects with the pulpit, it stirs the supernatural. We must be careful not to pray only until the conviction lifts, but to pray until we know we have been changed. We cannot afford to be distracted during altar call, because souls are in the balance, and this mome...

Tap here to send us a message! Solomon was the only man to ever rise to the top of two kingdoms: the kingdom of the flesh and the kingdom of the Spirit. As the years of his life came to an end, he shows us in the book of Ecclesiastes the true meaning and purpose of life, which is to serve God with all of our heart. 11/30/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 1:1-5 Ecclesiastes 7:2 Eccle...

Tap here to send us a message! As Paul pursued the will of God, he faced fierce opposition and even a violent storm at sea on his journey to Rome, yet he still took time to give thanks. His example shows us that gratitude is possible even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. As a church, although we have endured hardship and trial this past year, we can be thankful for the God who is always in c...

Tap here to send us a message! When Moses descended from Mount Sinai and shattered the tablets of stone, it seemed as though the covenant itself had been broken beyond repair. Yet God, rich in mercy, offered Moses and the people a new beginning by writing His words on the stone once again. In the same way, when we fail or “break” what God has entrusted to us, His grace meets us with another chance...

Tap here to send us a message! People will do almost anything to break free, but too often they don’t do what it takes to stay free. Many come to God and find freedom from their past, yet still allow those chains to sneak back in, even while sitting in church. True victory comes when we shift our mindset and let the God of liberty set us free to live in that freedom every day. 11/13/2025 - Thursda...

Tap here to send us a message! The Song of Solomon tells of a young woman torn between the love of a shepherd and the riches of a king. This same struggle plays out in our own hearts as we choose between devotion to God or the attraction of the world. When we truly understand the depth of the Great Shepherd’s love, our response will be to love and serve Him with all that we are. 11/09/2025 - Sunda...

Tap here to send us a message! Following Jesus requires surrender and sacrifice, but what we give up is nothing compared to what we gain in Him. The way may be narrow and difficult, yet it leads to true life and purpose. Choosing His path means trusting that His will is always better than our own. 11/07/2025 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Matthew 7:13

Tap here to send us a message! God’s Word reveals the true nature of our enemy, a liar who tries to place his own defeat and shame on us. When he says we are failures or unloved, he is only describing his own reality. Scripture reminds us that every lie he speaks is proof of the victory and love that already belong to us. 11/02/2025 - Sunday Afternoon  Scriptures: Job 1:6-7 Revelation 12:10-12 II...

Tap here to send us a message! Only God can open our eyes to truly understand His Word. When we humble ourselves in prayer and seek His light, He reveals truth that human wisdom could never grasp. As we draw nearer to Him, His Spirit transforms our minds and deepens our relationship with Him. 10/30/2025 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Psalm 119:137-144 Psalm 145:17 I John 1:9 II Thessalonians 1:6-7 I...

Tap here to send us a message! The household of Stephanas “addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,” showing us what it means to be fully consumed with the work of God. In a world full of harmful addictions, we are called to develop a holy addiction that draws us to serve, love, and invest in His Kingdom with passion and consistency. When we become addicted to the things of God, the chur...

Tap here to send us a message! The church is called to be the representation of God’s love, reaching for every soul and refusing to let anyone feel unseen or unwanted. When each believer steps into their calling to welcome, care, and connect, the body of Christ becomes a place where lives are transformed. This mission belongs to all of us, and when we embrace it, every person who walks through our...

Tap here to send us a message! Offenses will come to every believer, but it is our response that reveals the condition of our heart. Though people will mistreat, wound, and disappoint us, Jesus calls us to release bitterness, extend mercy, and refuse the trap of offense. When we choose forgiveness over resentment, God pours out blessing, peace, and the same mercy we have shown to others. 10/19/202...

Tap here to send us a message! Abraham is the father of the faithful, a man whose life shows us what real, unwavering faith looks like. His obedience, even in uncertainty, teaches us how to believe God when we don’t see the answer and to trust Him when we don’t understand the plan. That same faith must be operating in our lives today, driving our walk with God and drawing us closer to Him. 10/16/2...

Tap here to send us a message! God saves each of us to live fully productive lives and to bear the fruit of the Spirit. Fruitlessness can creep in when we cling to the flesh, stay in the wrong environment, resist correction, or miss the seasons God has for us. When we learn to navigate these challenges, a life that once seemed barren can burst forth with purpose and divine productivity. 10/12/2025...

Tap here to send us a message! We are living in the last days, when seducing spirits and false teachers are working to pull hearts away from truth. More than ever, we must be strong in our relationship with God, standing firm in His Word and holding fast to our faith. In every test and moment of deception, what matters most is how we respond, whether we give God our worst or choose to give Him our...

Tap here to send us a message! When God began creating in Genesis, He called His work good even before it was complete. In the same way, though our lives may sometimes look chaotic and unfinished, God is still at work. We can declare that it is good, not because everything is perfect, but because His purpose is being fulfilled through it. 10/05/2025 - Sunday Afternoon  Scriptures: Genesis 1:3-4, 1...

Tap here to send us a message! God has given us His Word as the ultimate source of light, wisdom, and direction for every part of life. Within its pages we find the truth that teaches us how to walk with Him, how to avoid the snares of the enemy, and how to live in a way that pleases Him. It calls us not only to read it, but to treasure it, apply it, and let it shape every decision we make. 10/02/...