The Apostolic Lighthouse/United Pentecostal Church, Hereford, Arizona

The Apostolic Lighthouse/United Pentecostal Church, Hereford, Arizona A United Pentecostal Church with people meet together to worship the Lord, sing praises to His Name!

A United Pentecostal Church where people come together to worship the Lord, sing praises to his name, and encourage each other to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord.

There Is RoomGod still has room.Room for the weary.Room for the returning.Room for the hungry.Room for the broken.Room f...
06/07/2026

There Is Room

God still has room.

Room for the weary.
Room for the returning.
Room for the hungry.
Room for the broken.
Room for those who once walked away.
Room for new souls.
Room for revival.

Isaac kept digging wells even when others opposed him, until he finally said, “Now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land” (Genesis 26:22).

But sometimes, before God can fill the room, we have to clear the clutter. Not just physical clutter, but pride, fear, envy, greed, bitterness, comfort, and our own will.

Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23).

There is room for blessing, but there is also room for surrender.
There is room for increase, but there is also room for sacrifice.
There is room in the house of God, but there must first be room in our hearts for Him..

The Lord promised, “I will… open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10).

So today, Lord Jesus, make room in us for you.
Unstop the wells.
Stretch the tent stakes.
Remove what does not belong.
Fill us with Your Spirit.
Use us to reach others.

There is still room.
There is room here.
There is room in the Father’s house.

The Glory of GodToday’s message reminded us of something we all need to hear:The glory of God is not only revealed in mo...
05/31/2026

The Glory of God

Today’s message reminded us of something we all need to hear:

The glory of God is not only revealed in mountaintop moments—it shines through every season of life.

Psalm 19 declares that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” Every sunrise, every mountain, every star-filled sky is a testimony that God is still on the throne. His creation speaks of His power, His faithfulness, and His majesty.

But God’s glory isn’t only found in the beauty around us. It’s often revealed most clearly when we walk through difficult seasons.

Consider Job. He endured unimaginable loss, heartbreak, and suffering. Yet he refused to let go of God. When the trial was over, the Lord restored him and blessed him beyond what he had before. His story reminds us that our hardships are chapters—not the conclusion.

The truth is, while we all face hard times, our blessings far outnumber our struggles. We have breath in our lungs, family and friends, opportunities to serve, and the promise that God never leaves us nor forsakes us. Even in our darkest moments, His presence remains.

The same God whose glory filled Solomon’s Temple, who revealed Himself to Moses, and who was transfigured before His disciples is still at work today. Through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, God’s glory can dwell in our hearts.

So today, whether you’re standing in a season of blessing or walking through a season of testing, give Him praise.

Praise Him for the mountains and the valleys.
Praise Him for the victories and the lessons.
Praise Him for what He has done and for what He is still doing.

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” — Psalm 19:14

God is worthy in the good times.
God is worthy in the hard times.
God is worthy of all praise.

Hallelujah! The glory of God is all around us, and His faithfulness endures forever. 🙌❤️

Pentecost is not just a church holiday — it is the moment God moved from living with his people to living inside them. ...
05/24/2026

Pentecost is not just a church holiday — it is the moment God moved from living with his people to living inside them.
Pentecost is significant in both the Old and New Testaments. “Pentecost” is actually the Greek name for a festival known in the Old Testament as the Feast of Weeks (Leviticus 23:15; Deuteronomy 16:9). The Greek word means “fifty” and refers to the fifty days that have elapsed since the wave offering of Passover. The Feast of Weeks celebrated the end of the grain harvest.

Looking back to Joel’s prophecy (Joel 2:28–32) and forward to the promise of the Holy Spirit in Christ’s last words on earth before His ascension into heaven (Acts 1:8), Pentecost signals the beginning of the church age.

Today’s message began with the book of Acts, where Jesus is telling his disciples not to leave Jerusalem until they receive the power of the Holy Ghost (Actsb 1:8). When Pentecost fully came, the Holy Ghost fell suddenly, with power, fire, and the sound of a rushing mighty wind. This was not emotion, tradition, or religion. It was God pouring out His Spirit and marking the beginning of the church age.
Pastor Whiting contrasted empty religion with true conversion. Growing up around church, statues, rituals, and holiday services was not enough. Church attendance alone does not make a person a Christian. The call was clear: repentance, baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Pentecost is about more than knowing about God; it is about being filled with His Spirit, changed from the inside out, and given a new joy, peace, hope, and power.

The message also tied Pentecost back to the Old Testament feast. Under the law, sacrifices had to be offered again and again for sin. But Jesus became the final sacrifice. His blood covers sin completely, and because He died, rose again, and was glorified, the Holy Ghost could be poured out. What was once mystery is now revealed: Christ in us, the hope of glory.

The closing theme was personal and urgent: the promise is still for us. Acts 2:39 says the promise is for “you, your children, and all who are far off.” Pentecost is not locked in the past. God is still calling, still filling, still giving power to witness, still producing the fruit of the Spirit, and still changing lives. The invitation was simple: obey the Word, surrender fully, repent of your sins and be baptised in the Name of Jesus Christ, receive the Holy Ghost, and walk with God every day. Hallelujah. Amen.

🔥 PENTECOST SUNDAY 🔥May 24, 2026“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost…”— Acts 2:4If you live in the Hereford are...
05/17/2026

🔥 PENTECOST SUNDAY 🔥May 24, 2026

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost…”— Acts 2:4

If you live in the Hereford area we would like to invite you to join us Pentecost Sunday, May 24 at 11:00am, as we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost, and the power of Jesus’ name.

If you need hope, healing, direction, peace, or a fresh touch from God — come and see what the Lord is doing.

Everyone is welcome.

📍 The Apostolic Lighthouse UPC - 4341 Highway 92, Suite A, Located in the Uptown Theater Plaza (Our entrance faces the Country House restaurant).

Come expecting God to move.

'Come and See' (What the LORD is doing!)Pastor Whiting 5/17/2026The disciples of John the baptist asked Jesus where he ...
05/17/2026

'Come and See' (What the LORD is doing!)

Pastor Whiting 5/17/2026

The disciples of John the baptist asked Jesus where he dwelt. “He saith unto them, Come and see.” — The Gospel of John 1:39

The LORD invited Philip to follow him. He went and found his brother and told him what he had found. "The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see." -- John 1:43-47

Today’s message was a call to action:
Don’t just talk about Jesus — invite people to experience Him.

From the disciples following Jesus for the first time, to Philip telling Nathanael, “Come and see,” the message throughout scripture is clear: when you find truth, hope, and salvation, you bring others with you.

Pastor Whiting reminded us that revival starts with invitation.

* One card given out
* One conversation
* One invitation
* One soul at a time

Jesus said:

“Come and see.”

Jehu declared:

“Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.” — Books of Kings 2 Kings 10:16

And the Lord commanded:

“Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.” — The Gospel of Luke Luke 14:23

This message challenged us to live a life of worship, repentance, boldness, and invitation.

Not everyone will understand.
Not everyone will respond immediately.
But our job is still the same:

Invite them.

Bring them.

Let them come and see what God is doing.

As we prepare for Pentecost Sunday next week, we remember the power of Acts 2 — when the Holy Ghost was poured out and lives were forever changed.

“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” — Acts of the Apostles Acts 2:38

There is still room.
There is still hope.
There is still power in the name of Jesus.

Come and see.

“My Redeemer Has Come” focused on the truth that Jesus Christ accomplished what humanity and the law could never accompl...
05/10/2026

“My Redeemer Has Come” focused on the truth that Jesus Christ accomplished what humanity and the law could never accomplish on their own. Romans 8:3 reminds us, “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh.” The sermon emphasized that because of our sinful nature, no one could perfectly keep the law, no matter how many sacrifices were offered. But Jesus came in flesh, took our place, and became our Redeemer. Galatians 3:13 declares, “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us.” He purchased us back, not with silver or gold, but with His own blood.

The message also centered on the mercy and forgiveness of God. Micah 7:18 asks, “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity… because he delighteth in mercy?” God does not delight in condemning His people; He delights in forgiving, restoring, and showing mercy. The sermon reminded us that even though our minds may remember past failures, God erases forgiven sin through the blood of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 7:27 explains that unlike the Old Testament priests who offered sacrifices daily, Jesus offered Himself once and for all for our sins. Because of His sacrifice, we can come boldly to God knowing our Redeemer has already paid the price.

The sermon concluded with a call to trust God fully and “finish strong.” Ephesians 1:14 describes the Holy Ghost as “the earnest of our inheritance,” a seal and foretaste of the promises still to come. Even in seasons of sickness, uncertainty, fear, or loss, God remains in control because He has already written every chapter of our lives. Psalm 25:22 says, “Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.” The message challenged believers to hold onto faith, let go of fear, worship faithfully, and focus on reaching others who need hope and salvation. Above all, the reminder was clear: our Redeemer has come, He is still working, and we must continue trusting Him until the very end.

"Worship"A simple but powerful truth has been standing out lately—You never stop learning. No matter how long someone ha...
05/03/2026

"Worship"

A simple but powerful truth has been standing out lately—

You never stop learning. No matter how long someone has walked with God, there is always more growth, more understanding, and more depth to gain.

Worship isn’t just something that happens in a church service.

When Abraham said, “We will go and worship” (Genesis 22:5), he was speaking about obedience, trust, and surrender.

That reframes everything.

Worship is how a person lives.
It shows up in daily choices, attitudes, and responses when God is dealing with the heart.

Faith is not just something to believe—
it becomes visible through action (James 2).

The pursuit remains the same:

“That I may know Him…” (Philippians 3:10)

Reference: Genesis 22:4–5; James 2:14–24; Philippians 3:10; adapted from R. Kent Smith, Formed: A Journey of Spiritual Formation

Not by Bread AloneToday’s message reminded us that our daily strength cannot come from food, routine, health, people, or...
04/26/2026

Not by Bread Alone

Today’s message reminded us that our daily strength cannot come from food, routine, health, people, or circumstances alone. Just as the body needs daily nourishment, the spirit needs the daily strength of God’s Word. Israel saw God provide manna from heaven every morning, yet they grew discouraged and complained about the very provision that was keeping them alive. That warning still speaks to us: we must not become casual, bored, or resentful toward the Word God gives us. Jesus answered the tempter plainly: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:3–4).

The Word is not optional; it is life, correction, fire, and strength. Jeremiah tried to stop speaking, but God’s Word was “as a burning fire shut up in my bones” (Jeremiah 20:8–10). The Bereans were called noble because they received the preaching with readiness, then searched the Scriptures daily to see whether those things were true (Acts 17:10–12). On the road to Emmaus, Jesus opened the Scriptures, and the disciples later said, “Did not our heart burn within us?” (Luke 24:24–32). That is what happens when the Lord opens His Word to us: our hearts burn again, our faith rises again, and our direction becomes clear again.

The same God who provided manna in the wilderness has given us Christ, the living Word. When Moses lifted the serpent in the wilderness, those who looked upon him, lived (Numbers 21:7–9). When Jesus was lifted on the cross, many watched Him but did not truly see Him for who he was, the Bread of life (Matthew 27:35–37). The call today is simple: stay close enough to see Him, love His Word, and feed your spirit daily. Lord, renew in us a hunger for Your Word, a fire in our hearts, and a spirit that says, “Jesus, I need You more than my daily food.”

04/19/2026

Pastor Whiting's message 4/19/26
Why Jesus Came — From Creation to Redemption

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Everything starts there—with intention, not accident. God created mankind sinless, innocent, and with purpose. There was no disease, no suffering, no death in His original design. Humanity was created to live in fellowship with Him, walking with God in peace. But from the very beginning, God also gave something powerful and dangerous: the ability to choose. And with that choice came consequences.

Adam and Eve were not forced into failure—they chose it. Deceived or not, a decision was made, and sin entered the world. That single act separated mankind from God. The result was not just physical hardship—thorns, labor, survival—but spiritual separation. Scripture is clear: “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). From that moment forward, humanity could not fix itself. No amount of human effort, kindness, or love could erase sin. We could not save ourselves.

That is exactly why Jesus came.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:1,14). God did not send someone else—He came Himself. Born of a virgin, not tainted by sin, Jesus entered the world not just to teach, but to redeem. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Not in their sins—but from their sins.

This is the message: God saw a broken world and responded with mercy. What was lost in the garden was restored through the cross. Where Adam’s choice brought death, Jesus brought life. “For all have sinned… being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:23–24).

But this is not just history—it’s present. The same God who walked with Adam now desires to dwell in us. Through the Holy Ghost, we are given the power to live differently—to pursue holiness in a world full of sin. It is not easy, but it is possible. We are not left alone. “You shall receive power when the Holy Ghost has come upon you” (Acts 1:8).

God’s plan has always been about relationship. From the garden… to Bethlehem… to Calvary… and now into our daily lives. He still provides. He still restores. He still calls.

And the question remains the same as it was in the beginning:

What will you choose?

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Uptown Theater Plaza, 4341 S. Highway 92, Suite A
Hereford, AZ
85650

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