Sermons from the East Texas congregation

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?

The Importance of Dependability

Given by Ken Treybig
October 9, 2021

We read in 2 Thessalonians 3:3 that God is the epitome of dependability. He is not fickle and does not change. Why focus on this important characteristic on Family Day at the Feast? Because it’s also one of the primary characteristics parents want to see in their children. Why is it so important?

Atonement-Past, Present And Future

Given by John Trotter
September 16, 2021

Exploration of the Day of Atonement in the past under the Old Covenant, the roles of Jesus Christ as our High Priest, Advocate, and Intercessor after His resurrection, and the future fulfillment of the Day of Atonement with the 1000-year banishment of Satan and his demons.

The Lord's Prayer: A Prayer of Faith

Given by Rod Gehrke
September 11, 2021

The Lord's model prayer emphasizes faith.

The Four Horsemen vs The Return of Christ

Given by James Ellis
September 11, 2021

As we approach the return of Jesus Christ, the four horsemen of Revelation are riding. Each brings its own contribution to end-time events. Consider the resulting consequences beyond the return of Christ, and how His return will impact the effects of those four horsemen.

Trumpets and the Day of the Lord

Given by Ken Treybig
September 7, 2021

The Day of the Lord—God’s time of large-scale intervention in human affairs—is exactly what this Feast of Trumpets pictures. So what IS this “Day of the Lord?” Let’s refresh our memory of what the Bible says about this time in human history.

Pleasing God

Given by Ken Treybig
August 28, 2021

A recent Christian survey said there is great confusion among young poeple about how to please God. What would knowing how to please God be confusing? After all, don't we just have to obey Him, and that will please Him? If it's more involved than that--what IS involved, why and how can we know?

Why Saturday?

Given by Ken Treybig
August 14, 2021

7th say Sabbath observance is a very bais fundamental part of our belief and worship system. In fact, we continue to orent our life--and our week around the Sabbath. We work for 6 days and rest, as well as gather to worship God, on the 7th. Why Saturday? Today let's review some of why we keep the Sabbath.

Gentleness

Given by John Trotter
July 31, 2021

An examination of the fruit of the Holy Spirit of gentleness by looking at biblical examples of the gentleness of God.

You Are the Miracle-What Are You Waiting For?

Given by Steve McNeely
July 24, 2021

God has created us and all creation in a miraculous way.

The Genuineness of Our Faith

Given by Ken Treybig
July 17, 2021

Peter talks about the importance of the "genunineness of our faith". What does that look like in real life? Can there be faith that is not 'genuine' or fully mature as God wants and do we see biblical examples of these types of faith?