First Pentecostal Church of Buford

Tap here to send us a message!There will be seasons when walking with God becomes difficult, requiring more than a moment of faith but a daily commitment to walk in the Spirit and overcome the flesh. Scripture gives us examples of men who walked with God through hardship, obedience, testing, and uncertainty, showing that this journey is not a sprint but a lifelong walk of faithfulness. Consistency, perseverance, and a determination to keep walking with God allow us to overcome each day while trusting Him through every season.08/13/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Galatians 5:16Genesis 5:21-24Micah 6:8I John 5:4Acts 2:38Job 2:9-10, 13:15, 1:21Isaiah 65:24Malachi 3:8-12Genesis 14:20Matthew 23:23Hebrews 10:25, 3:13

Tap here to send us a message!There are seasons when the weight of past failures can keep a believer caught between who they have been and who God is calling them to become. Abraham’s journey reveals that even after receiving a divine promise, failure and outside influences can create seasons of delay, yet God remains faithful to return and call His people back to the path He intended. The struggle between failure and future is resolved when the past is surrendered, the promise is embraced, and the decision is made to keep moving forward in obedience.09/05/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-3

Tap here to send us a message!When the people of God unite with a common desire, there is a willingness to rebuild, go deeper, and believe for what has never been experienced before. Nehemiah reveals the power of a people who are willing to rise together, put their hands to the work, and refuse to settle for where they have been. There must be a collective hunger to see God move, to go beyond familiar ground, and to pursue everything He has prepared for His people.08/30/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Nehemiah 2:17-18; 4:6

Tap here to send us a message!Scripture calls for a clear understanding of the church, baptism, and the work of the Holy Ghost rather than leaving foundational questions unanswered. The importance of the church, the purpose of baptism, and the biblical evidence of receiving the Holy Ghost can be understood by opening the Scriptures and allowing them to speak for themselves. When our understanding is rooted in the Word of God, faith becomes established on truth rather than tradition or assumption.08/27/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures:Luke 24:44-45

Tap here to send us a message!The heart that feels weak, wounded, or unworthy can easily develop a distorted view of God, believing that He is waiting to condemn rather than reaching out with mercy. Yet Scripture reveals a Savior who came for the sick, the lost, and those who recognize their need for Him, showing that His compassion reaches into the places of greatest weakness. God is not looking for an opportunity to cast the weak aside, but is calling them back to Himself with grace, restoration, and love.08/23/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Matthew 12:15-21Matthew 21:31Matthew 9:12-13Psalm 119:176

Tap here to send us a message!Trials can leave the heart weary and the head bowed, raising difficult questions about why suffering comes even when a life is seeking to walk with God. Yet God remains the lifter of the fallen, meeting His people in the midst of adversity and giving strength to rise again. Through every trial, His purpose is greater than the pain, and His grace sustains us until He lifts our heads and brings us through.08/20/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures:Job 22:29

Tap here to send us a message!Betrayal can leave wounds that remain long after the moment has passed, but God is able to bring healing to the places where trust was broken. David’s experience at Keilah reveals the pain of being rejected by those he was willing to defend, yet it also shows that God remains faithful when people are not. There is grace to release past betrayals, find healing from past hurts, and continue trusting God even when others have failed us.08/17/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:1 Samuel 23:1-13 

Tap here to send us a message!Prayer becomes a covering over the life of a believer, creating a place where burdens can be poured out, faith can be strengthened, and the heart can find refuge in God. Hannah’s persistence shows the power of remaining in prayer even when the weight of the situation is heavy and the answer has not yet come. A life covered in prayer is a life that learns to trust God through the burden, persevere through the waiting, and walk away with renewed peace.08/09/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:12-17

Tap here to send us a message!Difficult questions about God, salvation, judgment, and doctrine deserve answers that are rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus Christ. The love of God, the reality of judgment, and the truth of biblical doctrine can be examined with honesty while remaining anchored in the authority of God’s Word. When faith is rooted and established in Christ, there is confidence to seek understanding without compromising the truth.08/06/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Colossians 2:6-9

Tap here to send us a message!The outcome of a life is not determined by where it begins, but by how it responds to the voice of God. One Saul allowed pride and disobedience to lead him away from God’s purpose, while another Saul surrendered to God’s calling and was completely transformed by His grace. The gospel only profits those who mix it with faith, proving that every heart has the opportunity to choose obedience and become what God has called it to be.08/02/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Hebrews 4:2I Samuel 9:2I Samuel 9:21I Samuel 10:16I Samuel 15:26-28Acts 9:15-16Matthew 19:17Romans 3:10Acts 8:36-38Hebrews 4:2

Tap here to send us a message!Questions about God, the reliability of Scripture, and the foundations of faith deserve thoughtful, biblical answers that strengthen confidence rather than create doubt. The evidence of history, archaeology, and the unchanging truth of God’s Word continually points to the reality of His existence and the trustworthiness of the Bible. A faith that is rooted in Christ is able to withstand difficult questions because it is built upon truth that has stood the test of time.07/28/26 - Tuesday NightScriptures: Colossians 2:6-9

Tap here to send us a message!God often reveals Himself in the places where He is least expected, proving that He is present in the middle of every trial, trouble, and season of uncertainty. The same God who met Jacob at Bethel continues to dwell with His people, making His presence known in lives that are surrendered to Him. Every place marked by God’s presence becomes a testimony of His faithfulness, reminding us that He is with us in every season and has chosen to make His dwelling among His people.07/27/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Genesis 31:3-13

Tap here to send us a message!The difference has never been opportunity alone, but the hunger that responds when God extends His invitation. Those who desire the things of God above every earthly pursuit will always find themselves drawing closer to His presence and His purpose. A genuine hunger for God creates room for Him to fill the heart with what nothing else in this world can satisfy.07/21/26 - Tuesday Night Scriptures: Luke 14:12-24

Tap here to send us a message!Before God entrusts greater responsibility and spiritual authority, there must first be a cutting away of the flesh and a complete surrender to His covenant. True calling is not built upon talent or ability alone, but upon a heart that has been transformed through repentance, obedience, and consecration. The work God desires to do through a life is always preceded by the work He desires to do within it.07/19/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Exodus 4:21-26Genesis 17:9-10, 12-13Exodus 4:21, 24John 3:5Leviticus 26:41Deuteronomy 10:16, 30:6Jeremiah 4:4: 9:25-26Acts 3:19, 7:51Colossians 2:6-14Acts 2:37-38Matthew 18:8-9

Tap here to send us a message!Jesus’s ministry was full of the miraculous, one example in particular was the raising of his friend, Lazarus. When it comes to the miraculous we often find, as in Lazarus’s story, God operates in his own timing, and with specific purpose. Ultimately, while miracles benefit the recipient, they are for the sake of building man’s belief and bringing glory to God. 07/12/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: John 11:1-4, 11-15

Tap here to send us a message!Every part of a church service has a divine purpose, and when each element is given its proper place, the body is strengthened and God is glorified. Prayer prepares the atmosphere, worship is offered to God, the preaching of the Word builds faith, and ministry to others allows the church to fulfill its calling. A Spirit-led service is never accidental, but the result of believers who come together with order, purpose, and a desire to see God move.07/07/26 - Tuesday Night Scriptures:Ephesians 5:15-21II Corinthians 12:15I Corinthians 14:17, 14:40Genesis 12:1-2Hebrews 4:2

Tap here to send us a message!The enemy employs many strategies to hinder the people of God, using seduction, intimidation, and deception in an attempt to weaken faith and compromise conviction. When those tactics fail, fear becomes a final effort to discourage the heart from trusting God’s promises and finishing the course. Victory belongs to those who remain confident that the God who began the work is faithful to sustain, perfect, and preserve His people until the end.06/05/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:II Kings 9:30-33Revelation 2:18-20II Timothy 1:12I Peter 5:10Philippians 1:6Hebrews 12:2Jude 1:24

Tap here to send us a message!There are seasons when the only way forward is through the fire, the flood, and the trial that God has allowed for a greater purpose. Though the process may be painful, every test is refining faith, revealing what is genuine, and producing a deeper trust in the God who never leaves nor forsakes His people. The path through the trial is often the very place where His strength is made perfect, His presence becomes most real, and His purpose is accomplished.06/30/26 - Tuesday Night Scriptures: Isaiah 43:2I Peter 1:6-7Jeremiah 17:10Exodus 14:13, 14:29Isaiah 43:1-5Job 23:8-10Psalm 30:5Numbers 31:21-23I Peter 4:12-13I Peter 1:6-7James 1:13-15II Corinthians 12:7-10Romans 8:38-39Daniel 12:10Isaiah 61:3Psalm 118:17

Tap here to send us a message!The church is more than a building, for it is the place where God meets with His people, establishes His purpose, and pours out His blessings. A house of prayer should be valued, protected, and supported because it stands as a testimony of God’s work in the earth. What God builds cannot be overcome, and every believer has a responsibility to invest in and remain faithful to His church.06/28/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Matthew 16:18-19

Tap here to send us a message!The Bride of Christ is called to live in continual preparation, allowing the cleansing power of God’s Word and Spirit to make her ready for the coming of the King. Holiness is not merely an outward appearance but a life that is being purified and clothed in the righteousness that God provides. Every day is an opportunity to remain watchful, faithful, and ready, knowing that the Bridegroom will return for a bride who has made herself prepared.06/26/26 - Thursday NightScriptures:  Revelation 19:7-8Titus 3:5Ephesians 5:26Isaiah 61:10II Corinthians 7:1

Tap here to send us a message!A strong spiritual life is built through vigilance, unity, and a willingness to stand firm in the face of opposition. Like the builders in Nehemiah, there is a call to remain watchful, discerning the threats around the work of God while continuing to strengthen what has been entrusted. Fathers and leaders are called to stand as a covering, building and guarding with steadfast commitment so that the people of God remain protected and secure in their calling06/21/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Tap here to send us a message!Every soul stands in need of redemption, for sin has left humanity unable to save itself and hanging in the balance between life and death. Yet where judgment and hopelessness seemed certain, God provided a Lamb who would take away the sin of the world and make a way for salvation. The cross declares that no life is beyond His reach, and that through Christ, victory can be found where defeat once seemed inevitable.06/14/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:II Samuel 18:1-14John 5:39Romans 3:23I John 1:8II Samuel 18:8Acts 1:6John 1:29II Samuel 18:9II Samuel 18:33I Corinthians 15:54

Tap here to send us a message!When opposition rises and the enemy applies pressure, the call is not to draw back but to stand firm in confidence and faith. A heart that has made up its mind to follow God will remain steadfast regardless of the obstacles, fears, or battles that come its way. Victory belongs to those who refuse to retreat, choosing instead to press forward in obedience until the promises of God are fulfilled.06/12/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Hebrews 10:35  

Tap here to send us a message!The house of God was never intended to be merely a gathering place, but a house of prayer where lives are continually offered to Him in worship and surrender. Every altar represents sacrifice, reminding us that true devotion requires more than words and calls for a willing offering of the heart. When prayer and sacrifice come together, the presence of God is welcomed, lives are transformed, and His blessing rests upon His people.06/07/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Deuteronomy 16:152 Chronicles 7:12-15 

Tap here to send us a message!Love as defined by God goes beyond human reasoning, extending grace not only to those who are easy to love but also to those who have caused hurt, offense, and pain. The highest form of love is not based on feelings or deservingness, but on a willingness to reflect the same mercy and compassion that Christ has shown. When love is expressed according to God’s pattern, barriers are broken, wounds can be healed, and the character of Christ is revealed through every relationship.06/04/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures:John 13:34-35John 13:34Leviticus 19:18Luke 10:25-29Luke 6:27-28Proverbs 10:12Luke 6:29-31Romans 5:1-8Romans 13:8-10John 13:34-35

Tap here to send us a message!There is safety, direction, and provision for every sheep that remains close to the Shepherd, for everything needed is found in His presence and His Word. Even in seasons of hardship, correction, and uncertainty, the Shepherd is working with purpose, using every trial to draw His sheep closer to Him and to strengthen their faith. Though the journey may include valleys and struggles, His love remains constant, and His guidance is always sufficient for those who trust in His care.05/31/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Psalm 119:9-11 101:3Psalm 119:24, 26, 28, 38, 43, 49, 50, 52, 59, 60, 65, 67, 71, 76, 77, 101, 105, 124, 129, 144, 152, 154, 159, 176

Tap here to send us a message!Conviction is not meant to restrict spiritual growth, but to protect the heart and lead into true freedom through obedience to God. The Spirit works to expose what is contrary to His will, calling for a separation from the things that seek to gain dominion over life. Real liberty is found when convictions are embraced, allowing godly boundaries to produce a life that is governed by righteousness rather than controlled by sin.05/30/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures: John 16:7-13John 16:8Psalm 5:4Colossians 3:5Romans 6:16-18

Tap here to send us a message!No matter how far a life may seem from God, His mercy is still able to reach into broken places and devise a way to bring restoration and purpose. Failures, inconsistency, and past mistakes do not disqualify what God is able to do, for He specializes in sustaining and transforming lives that seem least likely to change. Every testimony stands as proof that God is still drawing people back to Himself and completing the work that only He can accomplish.05/24/26 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:2 Samuel 14:1-4; 12-14

Tap here to send us a message!The lines God places in life are not meant to restrict, but to protect and preserve what He has called to be holy. Though God instructed Moses to establish a boundary, the responsibility remained to determine how close or how far the people would stand from danger. The lines that are drawn through conviction, holiness, and wisdom become safeguards that keep the heart aligned with God and separated from what would cause spiritual destruction.05/21/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures:Exodus 19:12-13

Tap here to send us a message!From the beginning, God created humanity with purpose, authority, and dominion, revealing His intention for mankind to reflect His order in the earth. Yet throughout Scripture, the fall, the flood, and the tower of Babel reveal moments where humanity defected from that divine purpose through sin, rebellion, and self exaltation. Even after failure, God’s desire has always been to restore humanity back to His original design and calling.05/17/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Psalm 115:16

Tap here to send us a message!Happiness may come and go with circumstances, but the joy of the Lord is a deeper strength that is not controlled by temporary emotions. True joy is a state of being that remains steady even in difficult seasons, allowing strength to rise in the middle of weakness and uncertainty. Counting it all joy is a decision to remain anchored in God, understanding that real joy is not based on how life feels, but on who God is.05/14/2026 - Thursday Afternoon Scriptures: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Tap here to send us a message!Some of the greatest impacts in the kingdom of God are made by people who are mentioned only briefly, yet their faithfulness leaves a lasting mark on generations to come. Though Mary may seem insignificant at first glance, her home became a place connected to prayer, fellowship, and pivotal moments in the early church. A life surrendered to God can become the setting for divine purpose, proving that hidden faithfulness still carries eternal influence.05/10/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Acts 12:11-12Mark 14:50-52Psalm 127:4Galatians 4:26 

Tap here to send us a message!Pride opens a gate that leads to destruction, conflict, and separation from the presence of God, while humility invites His grace and favor into the heart. The battle against pride begins within, where strongholds, attitudes, and self exaltation must be brought into submission to the Spirit of God. True strength is found in humility, for God lifts up those who are willing to lower themselves before Him and walk in meekness and obedience.05/07/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures:Proverbs 17:191 Peter 5:5Proverbs 15:1, 29:8II Corinthians 10:4-6Isaiah 57:15Matthew 11:29I Peter 5:5-7Proverbs 16:18Proverbs 6:16-19Luke 14:11

Tap here to send us a message!There are forces that may wound, oppose, and even try to destroy, but the body of Christ cannot be broken because it is upheld by the power and purpose of God. Just as His body was not broken in crucifixion, there remains a divine preservation and strength that cannot be undone by man. Though there may be pain and pressure, there is a sustaining life in Christ that keeps His people standing and proves that what God has established cannot be shattered.05/03/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: John 19:32-362 Kings 13:21

Tap here to send us a message!The choices made in daily life carry lasting consequences, shaping not only personal outcomes but also the direction of those connected to that life. A life that is intentional must be rooted in obedience to the Word of God, especially within the home where leadership sets the spiritual tone for the next generation. Every action, attitude, and decision should reflect God so clearly that others are able to see His nature revealed through a life that is lived on purpose.04/30/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures: Genesis 6:5-9

Tap here to send us a message!God never brings His people out without the intention of bringing them into something greater according to His promise. The journey requires steadfastness, obedience, and a continual remembrance of where He has brought us from and where He is leading us. Moving from what was into what God has prepared calls for faith to trust His process and a commitment to remain faithful until the promise is fully possessed04/26/2026 - Groundbreaking Service Scriptures:Deuteronomy 6:18-25

Tap here to send us a message!There are times when the real prison is not made of chains and iron, but of the mind where fear, limitation, and bondage try to confine what God has already set free. Yet the Word shows that when repentance, obedience, and faith are applied, God begins to break open every locked place and leads His people into liberty they did not think possible. Even when deliverance comes, it is important to recognize what God has done and to lift the eyes beyond the prison, knowing that our help comes from the Lord who keeps us at all times and preserves us according to His eternal inheritance.04/19/2026 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures: Acts 12:1-11Acts 2:38Acts 12:9-11, 18I Peter 1:4Psalm 121:1-5

Tap here to send us a message!There are moments when answers seem delayed, but the call is to remain faithful and disciplined in prayer. Prayer is not just a request, it is relationship and continual communication with God that must be sustained even when nothing seems to change. Persistence in prayer keeps the heart aligned, knowing that breakthrough is often closer than it appears.04/16/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: James 5:16

Tap here to send us a message!There is a difference between power and authority, for authority is the permission to exercise the power that has been given. Though earthly rulers may operate within a certain jurisdiction, their authority is limited and subject to a higher throne. And while man may claim authority, all power ultimately rests in Jesus, and every jurisdiction is under His rule.04/12/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Romans 13:1Luke 23:4-7

Tap here to send us a message!There are many voices that try to shape the direction of life, but the Word of God must be the voice that speaks the loudest and settles every matter. A heart that cries out to God and allows His Word to dwell richly within will find direction, correction, and life. Every thought, decision, and circumstance must be surrendered so that God alone has the final say.04/10/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures:Psalm 119:169-175Colossians 3:16

Tap here to send us a message!There are moments in life when situations seem sealed and immovable, like a stone that cannot be rolled away by human strength. Yet the same power that raised Jesus from the grave is able to move what cannot be moved and bring life where there was no hope. The Stone Can’t Stop Him calls for a surrender of every situation into His hands, keeping Him at the center, knowing that when He moves, nothing can stand in the way.04/05/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Matthew 27:59-61Mark 16:2-3Matthew 28:2Matthew 28:2-6I Thessalonians 4:13-18I Corinthians 15:14-20Psalm 23:5Isaiah 28:12

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 Night Scriptures: Psalm 27:1-4

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.03/29/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: Ephesians 4:5-6Isaiah 45:5Romans 10:14Isaiah 59:19Isaiah 53:5

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 know our God, the enemy cannot overcome what God has already established within us.03/26/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Job 1:1-5Hosea 4:6II Corinthians 2:11Job 1:6Job 1:21Luke 22:31-32Romans 8:28Job 2:9-10II Samuel 6:20Job 2:11-13Job 16:1-5Job 2:4-5Job 13:14-15,  23:8-10, 23:14

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 though the journey may bring trials, God is working all things together for good and will bring sweetness out of what once seemed bitter.03/22/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Exodus 15:22-27Ruth 1:19-20I Corinthians 10:1-2Exodus 15:26I Corinthians 10:13Exodus 15:27Ruth 1:20

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 to work, but to remain with Him in devotion and dependence.03/19/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures:Luke 5:1-6, 11

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.03/15/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Daniel 2:1-8Daniel 8:20-22Psalm 118:22Isaiah 28:16Mark 12:10-11I Corinthians 10:4

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.03/12/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Psalm 119:161-168

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, healing, restoration, and grace can reach places that one person could never reach alone.03/05/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures:Luke 5:18-26Galatians 6:1-2

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 and will reward faithfulness in due season.03/01/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Galatians 6:92 Thessalonians 3:13