Sermons from the Austin, Texas congregation

Called Out and Called Toward

Austin, TX
Given by Clay Mills
April 8, 2026

This message looks at what it means to be called out and led forward by God. Israel experienced God’s work without understanding it. With His Spirit, we have been given the ability to see what God is doing. That understanding brings responsibility. It shapes how we respond to difficulty, how we endure, and how we move forward from sin toward G...

Leaven vs. Fermentation: The Real Symbol for Sin

Austin, TX
Given by Nick Slaughter
April 8, 2026

By exploring the unique nature of fermentation in dough, this message uncovers why sin starts so easily, spreads so quickly, and inevitably leads to ruin. Understanding the symbol sharpens our motivation to take action.

A Stewardship for Each One

Austin, TX
Given by James Mills
April 4, 2026

This message looks at the account of Abraham’s servant sent to find a wife for Isaac and considers what it reveals about stewardship. It examines the historical role of a steward, someone entrusted with real authority to act on behalf of the master, and follows the servant’s actions in Genesis 24. This fascinating analysis walks through what resources have been entrusted to ...

Protect this House

Austin, TX
Given by Brandon Hahn
April 4, 2026

This message centers on a clear and practical focus: guarding the mind and heart against pride. It looks at how pride develops and why it is so dangerous comparing Biblical examples of pride and humility. It is a direct reminder to focus on God and others; and a call to stay vigilant about what we allow to take root within...

What Does Eating the Bread Symbolize?

Austin, TX
Given by Nick Slaughter
March 28, 2026

The bread and wine represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ. But what does eating the bread symbolize and how does it picture unity? This sermon traces the Biblical use of eating bread as a symbol of allegiance, covenant, and fellowship. From the earliest Old Testament examples through the Paul’s instruction to the church at Corinth, we see a p...

What Am I Thinking?

Austin, TX
Given by Larry Salyer
March 21, 2026

What is the simplicity in Christ, and how should it shape what we think about during the Passover service? Jesus instructed us to memorialize His death, but if our thoughts dwell on ourselves and our failures, we can miss its magnitude. This sermon examines redemption, forgiveness, and the awesome scale of God’s love for His creation. It serves as a t...

Passover Basics

Austin, TX
Given by David Treybig, Sr.
March 14, 2026

This sermon reviews the history of Passover observance. It focuses on our respect for Old Testament Scriptures, our belief that the Old Testament Passover was likely observed at the beginning of the 14th day of the first month, the timing on the 14th day of the first month that Jesus observed the Passover and the significance of the phrase “and t...

Are You Discerning the Blood?

Austin, TX
Given by Nick Slaughter
March 7, 2026

This message explores one of Paul’s most serious warnings about Passover. The wine we take each year carries layers of meaning that reach back through Scripture and forward into the New Covenant Christ opened through His death. Tracing what the Bible says about blood, covenant, ransom, and belonging, brings the Passover symbol of the wine into sharper focus. It also s...

And What I Say to You, I Say to All: Watch!

Austin, TX
Given by Clay Mills
February 28, 2026

We live in a world of paradox: incredible technological progress, and at the same time a world of ever increasing evil. What would God have us, disciples of Jesus Christ, to do in this age? How should we proceed?

Aptitude, Attitude, Altitude

Austin, TX
Given by Jeff Servidio
February 21, 2026

This message considers a simple idea: ability may create opportunity, but character determines what follows. Using examples such as Saul and David, it looks at how reactions to correction, success, and failure reveal what is really governing us. The sermon also reflects on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 and suggests a practical question: what do the people around...

Dealing With Doubt

Austin, TX
Given by Antoine Smiley
February 21, 2026

John the Baptist once sent a question to Jesus from prison. This message takes that moment seriously and considers what it reveals about belief, uncertainty, and dealing with doubt. It traces how Scripture treats doubt, using examples from both the Old and New Testaments, and examines how Christ answered John by pointing him back to the Word. The sermon also...

Eternal Life, Is That It?

Austin, TX
Given by Corbin Jackson
February 7, 2026

This messages asks a fundamental question: what is God actually offering mankind? Many religions assume the goal is simply to live forever with God. But scripture presents a fuller picture. By revisiting Satan's original lie in the garden and Christ's repeated warnings about deception, this message explores why eternal life by itself does not capture the promise God is making. ...

The Blessing of Marriage

Austin, TX
Given by David Treybig, Sr.
January 31, 2026

This message explores marriage as God designed it from the beginning, starting in Genesis. Scripture shows marriage as both a human relationship and as a physical picture of something spiritual. Through passages from the Law, the Prophets, and the New Testament, the message examines how marriage reflects God’s relationship with His people. It also considers love as an intentional choice e...

God’s Timeless Standards

Austin, TX
Given by Clay Mills
January 17, 2026

Many professing Christians believe that the law has been nailed to the cross and that God’s commandments are therefore no longer applicable. Does God have standards and laws that apply to all in all ages? Or are some exempt from His commands?

Living Faith: What it is and What it Does

Austin, TX
Given by David Treybig, Sr.
January 10, 2026

This sermon defines biblical faith as confident, obedient trust in God grounded in His character and promises. True faith acts, as seen in Hebrews 11, and perseveres through trials, producing endurance, character, and hope. Faith and hope look forward together, shaping how Christians live today. Faith is God’s gift yet must be nourished through Scripture, prayer, obedience, and testing.