Sermons

Firsts For The Church

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
May 24, 2026

The book of Acts is sometimes referred to as the book of beginnings, or the book of firsts. Luke records a number of dramatic events that had never happened before with the newly established Church. Every one of those “firsts” changed the perspective of the brethren, and focused them on the need to live by faith. That transformation to faith was...

Seven Sabbaths

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
May 24, 2026

Why the Feast of Pentecost is inextricably linked to the wavesheaf offering, offered during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and how our kinsman Redeemer made it possible for us to be grafted in to the family of God through God’s Holy Spirit.

Living Water

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
May 24, 2026

Why does the Bible use water to symbolize God’s Holy Spirit? What attributes and characteristics make water an ideal element of God’s creation to illustrate the POWER of God’s Holy Spirit? BONUS: why is Pentecost the only Holy Day which forces us to count in order to observe it?

What are the Traits found in First Fruits?

Atlanta, Georgia
Given by Mark Winner
May 24, 2026

The feast of Pentecost is also referred to as the feast of first fruits. What does it means to be a spiritual "first fruit" in God's plan?

Facets of the Holy Spirit

Memphis, Tennessee
Given by Charles Petty
May 24, 2026

The Holy Spirit is not something that is one-dimensional. There are many aspects that we will explore today.

Split - The Importance of Self-Control

Memphis, Tennessee
Given by Keith Porter
May 24, 2026

Taking an in-depth look at the fruit of the Holy Spirit called Self-Control.

Aspiring to Faithfulness

West Michigan
Given by Bruce Rivers
May 24, 2026

This message focuses on one attribute of the fruit of God's Spirit - faithfulness. The importance of how it works in us and our part in enabling it to grow in us as part of God's firstfruits.

The Firstfruits of God

Memphis, Tennessee
Given by Justin Adkins
May 24, 2026

We see the idea of the receiving of the Holy Spirit as it relates to being called one of the first-fruits, as it relates to your participation within the church… and it’s all wrapped up in this Holy Day called the Feast of Pentecost.

The Promise

Castle Rock, Colorado
Given by Greg Sargent
May 24, 2026

The term, "the promise," is used several times, mostly in the New Testament. The fulfillment of the promise began on Pentecost. Can we name the different aspects of that promise? Most importantly, do we know that the promise only went to one seed of Abraham and to none other. It's a mystery.

The Trinity: Why so Pervasive in the Christian World?

New Orleans, Louisiana
Given by Rick Avent
May 24, 2026

The idea of the Trinity was not taught by Jesus nor the early New Testament church. Yet it has become such a widespread belief, that the few Christian churches which do not accept the doctrine are dismissed as cults. Why?

Pentecost: From Calling to Development

New Orleans, Louisiana
Given by Pat Sinon
May 24, 2026

Pentecost is more than the giving of the Holy Spirit—it pictures growth, development, and the work God is doing in His people today. In this message, we’ll examine how God is not only calling firstfruits, but patiently shaping and preparing them for His Kingdom through His Spirit, truth, and daily refinement.

How God Spirit Help Us?

Raleigh, North Carolina
Given by Tom Schultz
May 24, 2026

Today, let's look at the three ways the Holy Spirit help us.

Expect the Unexpected

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
May 24, 2026

This Pentecost message will share several NT story lines for us all to consider and to expect the unexpected from God.

Pentecost - Festival of Divine Empowerment

Beloit, Wisconsin
Given by Michael Hanisko
May 24, 2026

The Spirit of God has a powerful impact and meaning when examined in the scriptures. It plays a very important role in the lives of those who are called at this time. This sermon examines what God says about this amazing power, this divine empowerment that comes through the Spirit of God to those who are called in this age.

Formal Roles in the Body

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
May 24, 2026

Out of love for His Church, Ephesians 4 tells us Jesus Christ has given some to fill formal roles or offices of service in the body. This message looks at ordained offices in the Church as part of God’s method of bringing us all the to measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ—to become like Him, the living head of ...