Sermons from the East Texas congregation

Benefits of Christ's Life and Sacrifice

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
March 28, 2026

I would propose to you that there is much MORE to the life and sacrifice of Christ than ChatGPT’s summary of the benefits. Let’s explore some of those other benefits today as we prepare for Passover this coming week.

Can We Handle the Truth?

East Texas
Given by Scott Hammer
March 21, 2026

What is truth? Representing truth, living the truth. God is foundation of all truth.

Passover-A Time of Renewal

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
March 14, 2026

So often, when life was good, Israel would turn away from God, rely on their own hearts and ideas and invoke God’s anger for ignoring His instructions. What can we learn from their frequent needs for renewal?

Predestination-Fact or Fiction?

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
February 28, 2026

What about this idea some have about predestination. Is it true that God determines in advance who will be saved? We may have a quick answer in mind, but there are some nuances I think would be good for us all to consider as we focus on this doctrinal topic.

Revelation Simplified

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
February 21, 2026

What do all the symbols in the book of Revelation mean and what are the main theme and story flow of the book? How do we know the book is to be taken literally as end-time prophesy and not just an allegory or symbolic? Let's get an overview today.

Know Your Enemy

East Texas
Given by Rod Gehrke
February 14, 2026

We know who our enemy is, but do we know our enemy ?

Christ's Sacrifice Can Make us Holy

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
January 31, 2026

God emphasized holiness repeatedly to ancient Israel. Since only God IS holy, how can we human beings, who are fallible and make mistakes, be viewed by God as holy?

What About Little Sins?

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
January 10, 2026

Our sixth Fundamental Belief is titled “Sin and God’s Law” and I want to use this question as a springboard to address this topic. Why is God’s law so important? What’s the big deal if I (or you) decide to just ‘fudge’ a little with God’s instructions?

Be a Light

East Texas
Given by James Richards
January 3, 2026

Light equals righteousness. The Bible describes both Jesus and the law as a light. Understanding this helps us understand what the command to us requiring us to be a light means. But there are traps that can put out our light: outside influences and hypocrisy. Understanding this helps us be a light.

Worship God in Sincerity, Spirit and Truth

East Texas
Given by Rod Gehrke
January 3, 2026

Jesus told the woman at the well that God seeks those that worship in spirit and truth. Why not just one or the other?

Our Patient and Longsuffering God

East Texas
Given by Scott Hammer
December 20, 2025

Our God's patient and long-suffering nature is demonstrated throughout the Bible -- examples. God waits on us.

Finding Truth

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
December 6, 2025

Truth seems hard to find these days in the news. But God loves truth! Let’s explore this topic of truth today. Is there such a thing as absolute, unchanging truth? Where do we find that truth and can we be SURE of it?

How Shepherd Teachers Make Others Feel

East Texas
Given by Steve McNeely
November 29, 2025

How David, a man after God's own heart, felt about God.

Humans Are so Adaptable

East Texas
Given by Rod Gehrke
November 15, 2025

Humans have the amazing ability to adapt to their surrounding and they become commonplace. Do we adapt even to our blessings so that they become commonplace?

Why Are We Here?

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
November 8, 2025

‘To be or not to be, that is the question’ is a famous line from Hamlet. We are well aware of the fact that life is temporary and will end at some point. But what’s it all about? What are we here? Why does humanity exist? Let’s explore that topic today.