Sermons from the East Texas congregation

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.

The New Normal

Given by John Trotter
January 1, 2022

Encouragement to focus on preparing for and waiting for the ultimate New Normal, that being the establishment of the government of God at the return of Jesus Christ.

Life's Big Questions

Given by Ken Treybig
November 27, 2021

In Psalm 8 David asked, “What is man that you are mindful of him?” In essence he’s asking why does God bother with us, what does He want from us or from us. At times it’s good to step back from life and look at the big picture. Let’s do that today to see if we can answer...

Every Idle Word

Given by Ken Treybig
November 20, 2021

Mat 12 is a very powerful focus on the importance of our words. Jesus speaks about us being accountable even for every idle word we speak. Today I want to explore more of what God says about our speech. How does God’s instruction impact our everyday life?

Prayer, Faith and the Will of God

Given by Scott Hammer
November 6, 2021

Faith challenged, intense communal prayer, seeking God's will as opposed to our own, miracles can happen.

A Peak Into the Unseen

Given by Ken Treybig
October 30, 2021

It’s almost impossible to miss that this is the time of year when people celebrate Halloween—an event that focuses on the unseen spirit world. What’s the truth about the unseen realm? Does God’s Word give us a glimpse into what our eyes cannot detect?