Sermons

Graduating

Given by Tom Provine
June 1, 2025

A graduation is an event that marks an important step in life. Not the end of something, but a next phase. Likewise, Pentecost marks a next step for the church, as we move forward together.

Our I.F., Invisible Friend

Given by Dennis Garland
June 1, 2025

Our Invisible Friend is not a person, but is the power of God's Holy Spirit, which He makes available to us to help us, comfort us, and guide us--It is the spirit of truth so that we can live life more abundantly now and in the Kingdom of God.

Down Payment to Becoming God

Given by David Jackson
June 1, 2025

The Feast of Pentecost focuses on the next step in God’s plan of salvation, the giving of the Holy Spirit, which commemorates the receipt of God’s Holy Spirit—that essence, that earnest, that is a down payment on us becoming gods! Consider the conversation between Jesus Christ and the Jews as they celebrated the Feast of Dedication, their...

Peace

Given by Keith Porter
June 1, 2025

Peace is a valuable aspect of the Holy Spirit that needs to be in place today.

The Power Endued From Above

Given by Justin Adkins
June 1, 2025

As the apostles waited on the Spirit to come on Pentecost so many years ago, they were unsure what to expect and what it would do. They had to learn how to use it and to respond to it. Today we have that same Spirit poured out on us. Let’s really appreciate it and use it as God intends.

Six Benefits Of God's Holy Spirit

Given by Don Simpson
June 1, 2025

The Feast of Pentecost serves as a reminder of the transformative nature of God's Holy Spirit. It shows the importance of faith and belief that the Holy Spirit is actively working and will continue to work in the lives of believers.

Bridging The Gap

Given by Bruce Rivers
June 1, 2025

A review of the steps we must continue to implement to fulfill our role as firstfruits from the prospective of building a bridge to the kingdom.

Godliness

Given by Daniel Graham
June 1, 2025

The fifth sermon in the ladder of virtue series. Godliness 2 Peter 1

The Blessing of Being Firstfruits

Given by Mike Blackwell
June 1, 2025

Those called in this age are to be the first fruits of God’s spirit Creation. That's an awesome opportunity and comes with added blessings and opportunities.

Power To Transform

Given by Pat Sinon
June 1, 2025

In Romans 12:1–2, Paul urges believers to reject worldly conformity and instead embrace a deep, spiritual transformation—represented by the Greek term metamorphoo, indicating a radical inward renewal akin to a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly. This metamorphosis involves struggle and discomfort but is essential for spiritual growth, empowering us through God's Spirit rather than human effort alone. The biblical call...

Peter, Pentecost and The Book of Joel

Given by Randal Salyer
June 1, 2025

Why did the apostle Peter, in his first sermon, on the day of Pentecost, quote the book of Joel which deals with end-time events that we normally associate with the Day of Trumpets?

Who are you?

Given by Steve Villaescusa
June 1, 2025

Today is Pentecost and it is to be a reminder of our identity and purpose for those God is calling. With that calling we see a hope and plan for mankind. We are firstfruits – those that will be first resurrected as spirit beings to be part of the God family.

Admonition for Us From the First Church

Given by Dan Summy
June 1, 2025

Pentecost is a history of how God uses the Holy Spirit with and in His called out ones to fulfill His plan of eternal life. Throughout scripture the exodus of the first church in the wilderness is an example of admonition to believe God and to be led by His HolySpirit. Let’s celebrate Pentecost using this rare gift of...

What Hath God Wrought?

Given by Chris Moen
June 1, 2025

This message reviews the understanding of what the Feast of Pentecost signifies. While we look at "what great things God has done for His people," we'll see the benefits of the Holy Spirit for the firstfruits of this age, and eventually for all of humanity.

The Holy Spirit and The New Testament

Given by Rick Avent
June 1, 2025

While God opened access to the Holy Spirit on the first Pentacost after His resurrection, certain people from Old Testament times also received the Holy Spirit. Who were some of these people that God used to carry out his plans? And what did Paul mean when he wrote in the Faith chapter of Hebrews: that "God having provided something...