Sermons from the East Texas congregation

The Spirit of Power

Given by John Trotter
June 5, 2022

An examination of the attribute of the Holy Spirit that is power by looking at 3 aspects of the spirit of power: illumination, divine nature, and life.

A Celebration of Firstfruits

Given by Ken Treybig
June 5, 2022

What’s the big deal about the connection of this Feast to firstfruits? If that practice ended with the Levitical priesthood, what possible relevance can it have to us today in the New Covenant?

Godly Fruit of the Spirit

Given by Rod Gehrke
June 4, 2022

We are to grow the fruit of the spirit. All of the traits in the fruit of the spirit are Godly traits. How does He manifest these traits to us?

Pentecost: One Hope of Your Calling

Given by James Ellis
June 4, 2022

While the Feast of Pentecost does serve as a memorial of the past, it also directs our attention forward. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we share a hope that unites us as a body of believers. Let's discuss some things that we put our hope in.

The Spirit of God and the New Testament

Given by Mike Machin
May 28, 2022

Christ said in John 16 that the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth and tell you things to come. The New Testament is the work of God's Spirit.

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?