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Pentecost serves as an annual reminder that our Creator still works miracles, granting His Spirit to those called to be the firstfruits of His spiritual harvest, empowering them to carry out His work in this world.
The Feast of Pentecost, or firstfruits, teaches us that Jesus Christ came to build His Church. This festival pictures the coming of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of the Church. The firstfruits are those who will be given salvation...
Beyond Today Dailys
by Steve Myers
2021-06-04
Pentecost is a time of beginnings, a reset to remind us to be God's firstfruits.
Sabbath Services
by Rudy Rangel III, Mark Welch
2021-01-23
United Church of God Sabbath services: Cincinnati East, Ohio PM congregation - January 23, 2021
Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely
2017-06-01
With the Feast of Pentecost just around the corner, Darris McNeely takes a look through the lens of this biblical festival to see hope in a seemingly hopeless world.
Sermon
by Mike Douthett
2024-02-03
Orange County, CA
Who or what are firstfruits in the Bible? Are we in God's church a type of firstfruit? Let us turn to the Bible to find out where this term "firstfruit" comes from and what it means for those who seek first the Kingdom of God.
Sabbath Services
by Frank Dunkle, Roy Fouch
2020-05-30
United Church of God Sabbath services: Cincinnati East, Ohio PM congregation - May 30, 2020
Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely
2019-03-21
Revelation 7 and 14 brings clues about the identity of the 144,000.
Sermon
by Jorge de Campos
2023-05-13
Fort Worth, TX
We live in unique times. Evil is at the door, as never before. Time is very short. But we have an even greater hope which is revealed by God's Plan. The begetal and birthing process helps us understand God's great plan for mankind in...
Sermon
by Greg Thomas
2023-05-28
Cleveland, OH
On this ancient Feast of Harvest, or Firstfruits in 31AD, God’s Spirit came in the form of tongues of fire and settled on the new believers. We could say that God’s presence moved out of his old physical “House”, the Temple, and moved into...
Beyond Today Magazine
by Darris McNeely
Kingdoms, dynasties and empires, indeed all nations, eventually collapse and come to an end. Others arise to take their place, and they too fall. Yet the Bible reveals a coming Kingdom that will never end. And you can prepare now to be...
Sermon
by Steve Myers
2017-04-17
Cincinnati East, OH
This message examines the ultimate significance of the wave-sheaf offering that occurred during the Days of Unleavened of Bread.
Sermon
by Darris McNeely
2023-05-27
Cincinnati East, OH
God's plan calls for a first group of disciples to overcome this present age in preparation to sit with Christ in the coming age of the Kingdom of God. We are part of this group, and now is our day. This is our calling.
Sermon
by Jorge de Campos
2023-05-28
Dallas, TX
The Mystery of God to bring many sons to glory is revealed by God’s Holy Days in their seasons. Within that great plan of God He predetermined that He would have some to be first, according to the good pleasure of His will. This sermon...
Sermon
by David Rains
2023-05-28
Bangor, ME
Part of the firstfruits offering of two loaves on Pentecost represents the church. How can we be a sweet smelling aroma and offering to God with spiritual sacrifices?
Beyond Today Magazine
by Peter Eddington
God is not trying to save the world now. He is calling only a few to the first of future harvests.
Good News
by Good News
The firstfruits of God's plan are those who are called now, in this age, and are having their minds and attitudes changed to become like Jesus Christ through God's Spirit working within them.
Sermon
by William Bradford
2022-06-05
Chicago, IL
How and why did God start His Church? And why and how are the firstfruits set apart for His purpose?
Sermon
by Joe Greene
2023-05-28
Milwaukee, WI
This Day of Pentecost doesn't just picture the giving of the law, it also shows how we can persist in living by the spiritual intent of God's laws.
Sermon
by Joel Thomas
2020-05-31
Orange County, CA
What is so special about being a firstfruit and why should you be happy about it? Why you should have joy at being called a firstfruit? Firstfruits are consecrated by God. On this Day of Pentecost, meditate on the four points given here...

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