Sermons from the East Texas congregation

God Working in our Life Experience

Given by Mike Machin
August 30, 2025

God is focused on our improvement. He provides encouragement along the way.

FB02-The Angelic Realm

Given by Ken Treybig
August 23, 2025

Some of the ideas Americans have about angels is correct, but some is also wrong. Today let’s look at some the accurate information about angels in our Fundamental Belief #2. And since we cannot see the spirit realm, we must rely on God’s Word for accurate information.

How to Seek Godly Wisdom When Making Difficult Decisions

Given by Steve McNeely
August 16, 2025

In the Bible God's people often received direct answers from God or His representative. In the post-biblical era we don't have that. What can we do to be sure we are properly seeking God's wisdom in making difficult decisions that are not a matter of sin?

The Ten Commandments: Still Binding?

Given by Ken Treybig
August 9, 2025

Much of the Christian realm today has also abandoned many of the practices of the Church in the first century—the Church God established through the apostles after Christ’s death and resurrection. That includes not fully following the Ten Commandments. Let’s explore why we keep all ten.

I Am the Light of the World

Given by Rod Gehrke
July 26, 2025

Jesus made the statement that He was the light of the world. What all does that entail?

The Godhead

Given by Ken Treybig
July 19, 2025

The development of fingers and toes in a fetus make for a fascinating study, defying the idea of evolution. We have a fundamental belief that covers the topic of the Godhead. It’s been about a decade since I covered any of these, which means we have some preteens and teens who have probably not heard a sermon on these. Let’s tal...

Strategies for Increasing Self-Control

Given by Steve McNeely
July 12, 2025

Self-control is a fruit of God's Spirit. How can we build more of it in our lives?

Along Our Path to Ultimate Freedom

Given by Ken Treybig
July 5, 2025

There were a LOT of moving pieces that led to the final fulfillment of the colonies receiving their independence from Britain some 7 years later with the Treaty of Paris. We Christians look for freedom from death—the ultimate enemy. What parallels can we draw?

Three Basic Foundations

Given by Rod Gehrke
June 28, 2025

What foundational truths would you start with to teach people in the Millennium or the White Throne Judgment? Here are three very basic foundations everyone will need to learn very quickly.

What Will Your Legacy Be?

Given by Ken Treybig
June 14, 2025

Organizational legacy is important in the Church of God. Today, I’d like us to consider legacy from a personal perspective—not corporate or organizational legacy. What will remain in the minds of those who knew you after you die? What will your legacy be?

God's Work Today

Given by Mike Machin
June 1, 2025

We are First Fruits. Devoted and Dedicated to God and we are to be holy.

Navigation and the Holy Spirit

Given by Ken Treybig
June 1, 2025

The magnetic compass revolutionized ancient shipping. Magnetism and the Holy Spirit are both invisible. What can we learn from the parallels between the two?

How The Holy Spirit Mentors Us And Leads Us To Mentor Others

Given by Steve McNeely
May 31, 2025

How the Holy Spirit works with us.

Become Friends of God

Given by Scott Hammer
May 24, 2025

Importance of friends. A friend is.....Bible examples of friends of God. How we can become a friend of God.

Challenges for End-Time Christians

Given by Ken Treybig
May 17, 2025

God is faithful and enduring. His core values and characteristics will never change. We know He wants to add us to His family. What does He require of us in order for Him to be willing to bless us with sonship in His family forever?