First Pentecostal Church of Buford

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 

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 on the sacrifice He made and the reward ahead, we will find strength to press through every trial until we reach the promise.02/26/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures: Hebrews 12:1-3 

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 pursue righteousness until the deepest and darkest parts of us are surrendered to God and transformed by His power.02/22/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:I Corinthians 16:8-9Acts 19:27-28I Corinthians 6:18II Timothy 2:22Psalm 101:3

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 are called to return to childlike faith, allowing our souls to cry out to God with sincerity, dependence, and trust.02/19/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures: John 11:11-14; 21-25; 39-44

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 that apostolic foundation, reminding us that when these four remain strong, the church remains powerful, unified, and steadfast.02/16/2026 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures:Acts 2:42Acts 1:14, 2:1, 2:46, 2:42I Corinthians 12:13I Peter 2:5Hebrews 10:24-25Ecclesiastes 4:12Luke 1:1-4, 24:44-45I Corinthians 15:1-4Psalm 68:6Romans 15:26-27Hebrews 3:13Acts 2:44-47

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 people02/13/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures: Isaiah 6:12-132 Chronicles 32:31Isaiah 8

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 24:61-67Revelations 22:20-212 Timothy 4:8Titus 2:13

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 NightScriptures:Judges 5:24-27Isaiah 7

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!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 AfternoonScriptures:Hebrews 11:61 John 3:21-22James 1:6-7Mark 9:24Romans 12:3I Timothy 4:1, 6:10ll Timothy 2:18John 14:25-26Romans 3:4, 12:3, 10:17James 1:21-22Mark 11:24, 11:23I John 5:14-15I Timothy 6:12Genesis 3:1Hebrews 10:35-39Romans 10:8Hebrews 4:1-2Jude 1:20-24

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 NightScriptures:Psalm 63:1-8 Jeremiah 48:10Psalm 42:1Hebrews 11:6 2 Thessalonians 3:10 .

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 Afternoon Scriptures:Luke 11:1Matthew 5:6Psalm 42:1-2Psalm 63:1-2I Peter 2:2Psalm 73:25, 16:11Psalms 23, 27, 51, 63, 91, 119, 121, 139Nehemiah 1:4Romas 13:11-14Revelation 3:20Psalm 27:8

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 continue to grow in God01/22/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:4-11Psalm 137:1-4Acts 16:13Psalm 137:1-4Jeremiah 29:7, 10-11Proverbs 22:24-25Psalm 46:1-5

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 AfternoonScriptures:I Chronicles 4:9-10II Timothy 3:16Luke 18:1Genesis 12:2-3Deuteronomy 28:3-5Psalm 84:11Philippians 4:6Hebrews 11:6James 1:6

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 NightScriptures:Psalm 119:153-160Lamentations 1:12I Peter 5:9Psalm 34:19Psalm 119:155Job 15:21Proverbs 15:29Romans 2:5Psalm 119:157-158, 154Romans 8:3Psalm 130:3-5Psalm 119:156-160

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 mistakes of the past.01/11/2026 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures: 2 Samuel 21:10

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 struggle with Leah.01/08/2026 - Thursday NightScriptures:Genesis 29:16-26

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.01/04/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Esther 4:11-16I Chronicles 12:32Hebrews 12:11Jeremiah 5:1Acts 13:36Esther 4:11Esther 4:14Acts 17:26Psalm 68:6

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 me that is not pleasing to the King, I want it to be changed. I cannot remain the way I am; I must pursue the Spirit like never before and reject the works of the flesh.01/01/2026 - Thursday Night Scriptures:John 3:3-9Proverbs 29:182 Corinthians 5:171 John 5:41 Peter 1:222 Corinthians 3:18 Galatians 5:16Ephesians 4:241 Corinthians 15:49-52

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 5:8-9Romans 7:13II Corinthians 11:14Psalm 10:8-10II Kings 6:10Isaiah 46:10Jeremiah 23:24Luke 4:9-11Psalm 91:11-13Job 1:20-21Acts 12:5Job 5:12Psalm 17:12-13I Peter 5:8-9James 4:6-7Hebrews 11:33

Tap here to send us a message!12/21/2025- Sunday AfternoonScriptures:Matthew 2:1-12Matthew 2:1Jeremiah 29:13Deuteronomy 4:29Matthew 2:2Proverbs 3:5-6Matthew 2:3Matthew 2:4-6Psalm 119:105John 5:39Matthew 2:7-8Matthew 2:9Matthew 2:10Psalm 89:15Psalm 126:3Psalm 122:0Matthew 2:11Hebrews 4:15-161 John 2:2Matthew 2:12II Corinthians 5:17I Corinthians 6:11Acts 2:37-38

Tap here to send us a message!12/18/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Genesis 12:1-8Genesis 13:7-13, 18Exodus 29:41-45

Tap here to send us a message!12/14/2025 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures:I Kings 20:28

Tap here to send us a message!12/11/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Psalm 119:145-152Philippians 1:6Psalm 138:8Psalm 119:145-147Psalm 119:10Psalm 61:1Psalm 62:8Psalm 142:2Isaiah 25:9Psalm 119:145-152

Tap here to send us a message!12/07/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Mark 8:34-37Isaiah 1:18I John 1:8-9Isaiah 55:7Isaiah 59:1Psalm 107:17-20

Tap here to send us a message!12/04/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Ephesians 2:1-6Numbers 16:46-48Mark 16:17-20Luke 10:19I Samuel 3:19Psalm 42:1Genesis 12:7-8Isaiah 6:1-7

Tap here to send us a message!11/30/2025 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures:Ecclesiastes 1:1-5Ecclesiastes 7:2Ecclesiastes 1:4Ecclesiastes 6:12Ecclesiastes 3:1-11Ecclesiastes 9:10Ecclesiastes 8:8Ecclesiastes 2:10-11Proverbs 15:16Ecclesiastes 2:23Ecclesiastes 1:8Ecclesiastes 6:7Ecclesiastes 4:8, 16Ecclesiastes 7:3-4, 13Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13Ecclesiastes 9:4

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 control.11/23/2025 - Thanksgiving Service Scriptures:Acts 27:14-20, 31-35I Thessalonians 5:18Acts 27:40Psalm 103:1-2

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, rewriting hope and purpose into our lives.11/20/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Exodus 32:15-19Exodus 24:12-18Ephesians 3:8Psalm 145:3Isaiah 55:9Jeremiah 18:4Psalm 150Exodus 34:1Romans 12:1Exodus 34:29

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 - Thursday NightScriptures:Isaiah 61:1II Corinthians 3:17John 1:11Galatians 5:1Revelation 3:20

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 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures:Song of Solomon 6:8Song of Solomon 5:7-9James 1:14-15Song of Solomon 7:10Song of Solomon 8:6-7

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 NightScriptures:Matthew 7:13

Tap here to send us a message!11/02/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Job 1:6-7Revelation 12:10-12II Kings 6:16II Corinthians 2:11John 8:44Micah 7:8Proverbs 24:16Isaiah 14:12Romans 8:38-39John 14:27Romans 15:13Isaiah 26:13, 57:21I John 1:9Jude 1:6Hebrews 13:5I Peter 1:4Ezekiel 28:17-19Romans 8:29Isaiah 14:14-15Jude 1:6Ephesians 2:19Hebrews 13:5Philippians 1:6John 4:23, 8:36II Peter 2:4II Corinthians 12:9Jeremiah 29:11Isaiah 41:10II Corinthians 3:18I Corinthians 15:57John 1:5Revelation 20:10Colossians 2:14-15Hebrews 12:24Matthew 13:19Philippians 1:6Romans 8:1, 35-39

Tap here to send us a message!10/30/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Psalm 119:137-144Psalm 145:17I John 1:9II Thessalonians 1:6-7II Peter 1:3-4Psalm 19:7-10Romans 10:2Psalm 12:6II Corinthians 4:8-9Philippians 4:7I Corinthians 2:14Luke 24:45James 1:22

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 church, and helping others, our lives find purpose and our world begins to change.10/26/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:I Corinthians 16:15-18II Timothy 1:7Acts 2:39Hebrews 10:24-25Hebrews 5:14John 15:5Romans 12:1II Corinthians 9:2Hebrews 6:10Galatians 6:2

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 doors can experience the life–changing love of Jesus.10/23/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Proverbs 18:24

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.10/19/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Luke 10:25-29Ephesians 2:4Psalm 103:8Psalm 118:24Lamentations 3:22-23Psalm 107:1-2Matthew 6:14-15Proverbs 11:17Psalm 119:165Luke 17:1Proverbs 19:11Luke 6:36-38Matthew 5:7Matthew 7:1-2Psalm 103:13-14I John 4:7-8, 11Mark 12:31Romas 5:5Ephesians 2:4Ephesians 4:32Luke 10:25, 36-37Micah 7:18Acts 5:41James 2:13Matthew 5:7Habakkuk 3:2

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.10/16/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Romans 4:19Mark 11:22Matthew 28:19John 5:43Matthew 1:21John 14:26Acts 2:38Colossians 3:17Isaiah 7:14Matthew 1:18

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 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures:Luke 13:6-9John 12:24Psalm 1:1-3John 15:4-6John 15:2Hebrews 12:11Revelation 22:2I Corinthians 9:7

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 very best.10/09/2025 - Thursday NightScriptures:Matthew 24:3-13

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, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31