Sermons from the East Texas congregation

Remove the Clutter

East Texas
Given by James Ellis
July 15, 2023

What sort of things get in the way of your relationship with God? How should we deal with that?

By Many or by Few

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
July 8, 2023

Today I want to review some of the incredible upsets by what can rightly be called “underdogs”. I’ve titled this message “By Many or by Few”, depicting the fact that God doesn’t need powerful human instruments to accomplish His will on Earth.

Short Prayers

East Texas
Given by John Trotter
June 24, 2023

Review of the biblical usage of short prayers in the New Testament and in the Book of Nehemiah

Biblical Examples of Good Credit

East Texas
Given by James Ellis
June 10, 2023

Let's explore the etymology of the French word crédit. In doing so, we're going to review the lives of two women that are recorded in Scripture. What can be learned through their examples?

Challenges Parents Face Today

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
June 3, 2023

The peace of mind and well-being God desires for young people and His prophecies of the Millennium stand in stark contrast to the state of young people in our society. Let’s explore some of the challenges parents face today and what they can do to face them.

Pentecost: Old Testament Symbolism and Expectations

East Texas
Given by Mike Machin
May 28, 2023

God has projected and described His plan throughout history, pointing us towards events that have occured with perfect timing. This sermon explores some parallels between the Old Testament and New Testament in regards to the Feast of Pentecost.

The Pillar and Ground of the Truth

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
May 28, 2023

When and how did Jesus start that Church He promised? What else do we need to know about it? Why is it important? What are its goals and purposes? Let’s review some of those things today.

Prepare the Bride: Behind the Numbers

East Texas
Given by James Ellis
May 27, 2023

The Church is being prepared to be the Bride of Christ. What qualities is He looking for in a wife, and what application might this provide for each one of us individually?

Are We the Children of the Bondwoman or of the Free?

East Texas
Given by Steve McNeely
May 13, 2023

The love of God the Father and Jesus Christ frees us -- frees us from what? To determine the answer to this question, let's compare the lives of Hagar and Sarah.

Holy Spirit: Our Source of Peace

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
April 29, 2023

I don’t want to focus on Pentecost today, but I do want to focus on an aspect of the Holy Spirit. There is a very important benefit it brought to people in the Bible—both the OT and NT. And that benefit is available to us, today, as well.

Between the Bookends and Beyond

East Texas
Given by James Ellis
April 15, 2023

We've just completed another year of observing the Feast of Unleavened Bread. What are the takeaways and what should we do now?

Messages to the Seven Churches

East Texas
Given by John Trotter
April 12, 2023

A review of Revelation 2 and 3 with an emphasis on the exhortation to faithfulness.

Spiritual Lessons From the Exodus

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
April 12, 2023

What does God want us to learn from Israel HAVING, but not accurately DOING God’s instructions, as He said in 1Cor 10? Are there things we can learn from the Exodus, which took place as the Days of Unleavened Bread were starting that year? Let’s review the story.

The Risks of Routine

East Texas
Given by James Ellis
April 6, 2023

The First Day of Unleavened Bread is a holy convocation, and it has become our routine to observe it year after year. As we keep the Feast this year, what sort of dangers should we be mindful of?

The Battle for Our Mind

East Texas
Given by Scott Hammer
April 1, 2023

Our amazing brain, The Mind and it's influences. The mind of God. Mind, Heart, Spirit relationship. Controlling your thoughts -- Passover, examining our mind. Battle for our minds -- Satan's devices. The mind of Christ our goal. Holy Spirit the ultimate controller of our thoughts/actions.