First Pentecostal Church of Buford

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There is a power connected to the house of God that goes beyond the walls, because it is a place where God’s presence is sought, His Word is preached, and His people gather to worship Him. Throughout Scripture, there were places where men encountered God, found strength in His presence, received direction, and experienced the power of prayer and worship. We must understand the value of the house of God, cherish the place where God has allowed us to gather, and recognize that there is something sacred about having a place set apart for His name.

10/04/2026 - Sunday Afternoon 

Scriptures: 

Psalm 63:1-2

Isaiah 40:8

1 Samuel 17:36

I Samuel 30:19

Psalm 3:1-2

Psalm 63:2

Psalm 77:13

II Samuel 7:14-16

II Samuel 7:2-3

II Samuel 7:18-20

II Samuel 15:25

Psalm 3:4

I Chronicles 22:5

Psalm 84:10

Psalm 27:4

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Questions concerning the Godhead, faith and works, salvation, obedience, and the Christian walk often require us to look beyond assumptions and allow the Word of God to give the answer. Faith is more than intellectual agreement, works are more than outward performance, and true Christianity is revealed through obedience, perseverance, love, and a life that continues in Christ. God knows the way that we take, and as we seek Him, we must be willing to examine what we believe, understand why we believe it, and allow His Word to guide every step of our walk.

10/01/2026 - Thursday Night 

Scriptures: 

John 7:17

Hebrews 3:12

I Timothy 4:1

Galatians 5:4

Romans 11:20-22

I Corinthians 10:12

Colossians1:23

II Thessalonians 2:16

I Thessalonians 3:11

II Samuel 23:1

Acts 2:38

James 2:19

Ephesians 2:8-9

Hebrews 5:9

James 2:24

James 2:18

John 7:24

I John 4:8

I Corinthians 13:6

Romans 1:26-27

John 14:15

Isaiah 50:10

John 7:17

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Our perception can be shaped by how we were raised, what we have experienced, and the wounds we have carried, causing us to interpret people and situations through the lens of our past. What we perceive as someone’s intention may not be their true intention, so we cannot allow feelings, assumptions, or past experiences to become the standard by which we judge others. God must change the way we see, giving us spiritual understanding to look beyond our first impression, cast down wrong imaginations, and see people and situations through His eyes rather than through the limitations of our own perception.

09/27/2026 - Sunday Afternoon 

Scriptures: 

II Samuel 10:1-4, 18

Ephesians 1:17-18

II Corinthians 2:15-16

Acts 14:1-2

Mark 8:22-24

II Corinthians 10:4-5

I Corinthians 1:10

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The Kingdom of God is not advanced by passive faith, but by those who are willing to hold on, fight through opposition, and press forward with determination. The violent take hold of the Kingdom by refusing to retreat when resistance comes, continuing to pursue God when the battle gets difficult, and making up their minds that nothing will stop them from moving forward in the things of God. There must be a spiritual force within us that says we will keep praying, keep believing, keep pressing, and keep advancing until we see the Kingdom of God established in our lives.

09/24/2026 - Thursday Night

Scriptures: 

Matthew 11:12

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Whatever we choose to follow will ultimately shape the direction of our lives, because we cannot escape the consequences of the path we have decided to walk. If we follow the world, we will follow it wherever it leads, but when we follow God, He becomes our Shepherd, our keeper, and the One who goes before us and follows after us. There is a blessing in separating ourselves from what is unclean, obeying the voice of God, and trusting that the One we follow will lead us safely through every season and into eternity.

09/21/2026 - Sunday Afternoon 

Scriptures: 

Psalm 23:1-6

Isaiah 52:11-12

Revelation 14:13

Isaiah 52:12

Mark 16:17-18

Mark 16:16

Acts 22:16

Revelation 14:13

Romans 2:3-4

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Prayer becomes powerful when burdens are no longer carried alone, but shared among a united body that is willing to stand together in faith. There is strength in praying with one another, praying out loud, and joining our faith together for the needs and battles of those around us. When the church walks in unity and brings its burdens before God together, faith is strengthened, hearts are encouraged, and the body becomes a place where God can move.

09/17/2026 - Thursday Night

Scriptures:

II Corinthians 1:8-12

Matthew 18:19-21

Acts 12:5

Genesis 43:3

Hebrews 10:24-25

II Thessalonians 3:1

James 5:16

Hebrews 4:1-2

Jude 1:20

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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 5:16

Genesis 5:21-24

Micah 6:8

I John 5:4

Acts 2:38

Job 2:9-10, 13:15, 1:21

Isaiah 65:24

Malachi 3:8-12

Genesis 14:20

Matthew 23:23

Hebrews 10:25, 3:13

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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.

09/03/26 - Thursday Night 

Scriptures: 

Genesis 12:1-3

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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

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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