Sermons from the East Texas congregation

Do We Love Like God?

Given by Ken Treybig
May 21, 2022

Today I’d like to look at just one of the attributes of the Holy Spirit listed in Galatians 5—the first one described as “love”. I know that is a HUGE subject, so I’ll narrow it down to this. Since the fruit of the Spirit describes God, do we love like God loves?

Things I Wish I Had Told My Mother

Given by John Trotter
May 7, 2022

Review of the connection of Mother's Day observance to scriptural commands. Some things I wish I had told my mother relating to Mother's Day.

Is This Jacob's Trouble?

Given by Ken Treybig
April 30, 2022

In Jer. 30 God prophesied there would come a time unlike any other which He called “Jacob’s trouble”. That event is in the context of a millennial prophesy. What can we learn about “Jacob’s Trouble” from other Scriptures? Who is included in it—and are we seeing that time unfold before our eyes?

Turn Around and Become Childlike

Given by Steve McNeely
April 23, 2022

Jesus said that unless we are converted (changed) and become childlike we won't be in His Kingdom.

Why Unleavened Bread

Given by Ken Treybig
April 22, 2022

WHEN and HOW did God come up with His festivals and holy days? And in particular, why did He choose “leaven” to be a symbol of sin that should be avoided for a 7-day feast? Was there advance planning for the fact that OT (physical) applications correlate to NT (spiritual) lessons this feast teaches us?

Now What?

Given by James Ellis
April 22, 2022

As we reach the conclusion of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, now what? In many cases after a servant of God completes a successful work, that's when Satan presents a coordinated attack. We must remain on guard as we battle against sin. For application, let's review two accounts in the book of Kings.

Our Lifelong Battle to Reject Sin

Given by Scott Hammer
April 16, 2022

Review of purpose and history of Days of Unleavened Bread. The nature of Sin, battle to reject Sin. Passover represents a fresh start -- how quickly we can backslide. "Leaven" in our lives must be confronted and rejected through repentance and the application of Blood Of Jesus Christ.

Passover or Easter - Why the Confusion?

Given by Ken Treybig
April 8, 2022

While we are preparing for Passover and Unleavened Bread, the rest of Christianity is preparing for Easter. Why the confusion and what’s the real story of why Passover ‘fell out of favor’ in the early centuries after Christ’s life on Earth?

Spiritual Readiness

Given by John Trotter
March 5, 2022

As the Passover approaches, a look at four aspects of spiritual readiness for Christians: remembrance, self-examination, watchfulness, and overcoming.

Repentance: The Line in the Sand

Given by Ken Treybig
February 26, 2022

Drawing a line in the sand indicates the need for a serious decision. The Bible records a number of those situations. How does this relate to the Passover season and our Christian lives?

For Me?—For Me?

Given by James Ellis
February 12, 2022

Zechariah 8 references four fast days that were kept throughout the Babylonian captivity. What was the purpose of these days, and what might we learn from them as we approach the Passover?

The Hope of the Resurrection

Given by Rod Gehrke
February 12, 2022

Martha knew of the resurrection of Lazarus. How did she know? The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection. Why not?

The Great Reset

Given by Ken Treybig
January 22, 2022

Why will Satan be able to get people to revolt against God after living in the millennial paradise we help Jesus Christ create? There are some important principles to consider about the human thought process they will likely employ that we need to guard against today.

Two Wrongs Often Lead to More

Given by Dave Myers
January 15, 2022

What modern day lessons can we learn from the life of Micah?

Turn This World Upside Down

Given by Scott Hammer
January 8, 2022

How the New Testament Church persistence efforts to spread the Gospel turned their world upside down. How we can turn our world upside down through our Christian life? Acts 16 & 17 Matthew 5 & 25.