Sermons from the East Texas congregation

A Memorial of Shouts of Joyous Acclaim

East Texas
Given by Steve McNeely
September 12, 2026

Let's look at some meanings of the Hebrew word translated "blowing of trumpets". It can also mean "rejoicing" or "shouting for joy".

Trumpets-New Testament Meaning

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
September 12, 2026

We’ll look at this day from a little different perspective today. I don’t want to just pick out one aspect of the day to explain. I want to look at this day showing how we piece together its New Testament meaning.

Trumpet Plagues Day of the Lord

East Texas
Given by Mike Machin
September 5, 2026

We examine the flow of events from the 6th seal in Rev. 6 through the Seventh Bowl in Rev. 16. We note that the return of Christ in Rev. 11:15 with the reward of the saints coming then. We look at what the glorified saints see first hand. There are only limited comments concerning inset chapters.

What God Cannot Do

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
August 29, 2026

Let’s explore this question today, “Are there things God’s can’t do?” If so, how can those two words possibly belong together—"God" and "can’t"?

After the Fall

East Texas
Given by Scott Hammer
August 22, 2026

Falling, God's mercy, lessons. Stumbling blocks we build for ourselves and Stumbling blocks we place in front of others. Protecting babes in the faith. Answering God's call -- no excuses. No tripping in the fellowship.

The Cornerstone

East Texas
Given by Rod Gehrke
August 1, 2026

Cornerstones have been an important part of building throughout history. Jesus Christ is called a cornerstone. What is the purpose of a cornerstone?

Hold Fast to Weather the Sin Storm

East Texas
Given by James Richards
July 25, 2026

The end times bring an increase in lawlessness. We need to hold fast to God's laws in order to avoid the deception that comes with the lawlessness. Let's set a framework to allow is to hold fast to what is good and avoid being deceived.

In the Tomb

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
July 18, 2026

Christ’s resurrection is given as the main reason Christian churches today worship on Sunday on many of the websites I saw. They say that is when Christ rose from the dead. Let’s explore the topic of Christ’s resurrection today. It may be ‘old hat’ to most of us, but it’s really a crucial point.

God Has A Time Schedule

East Texas
Given by Mike Machin
July 11, 2026

God has a plan and knows when He will intervene. Our job is to watch and remain faithful.

Our Greatest Independence

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
July 4, 2026

Today is the celebration of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. What parallels can we draw from America’s Declaration of Independence that apply to us as NT Christians, who we are told are citizens of the Kingdom of God?

An Important Lesson from Ancient Manasseh

East Texas
Given by David Treybig, Sr.
June 20, 2026

On July 4, 2026 the U.S. will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In this sermon, we will review a short history of the tribe of Manasseh, the tribe whose descendants largely represent the United States, and derive an important lesson for us today.

Patience in Trials

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
June 13, 2026

In Luke 21:19 what is it about patience that was so important in Jesus’ mind that He said it would gain us our lives, to use the ESV (English Standard Version) translation? Patience does not appear in Paul’s list of fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5, yet Jesus says it’s crucial.

David: A Case Study of a Circumcised Heart

East Texas
Given by James Richards
May 24, 2026

The Day of Pentecost depicts the giving of a measure of Holy Spirit to God's people. The Holy Spirit teaches us characteristics to develop a circumcised heart. In this message, we examine five characteristics David exemplified which are present in a person with a circumcised heart.

True Christianity and Pentecost

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
May 24, 2026

Let’s give the description of true Christianity some thought on this special day that commemorates the founding of God’s true New Testament Church on the Pentecost of AD 31.