Sermons from the East Texas congregation

Stir Up Your Gift

Given by Steve McNeely
May 15, 2021

God says the Holy Spirit gives various gifts for the benefit of the Church. Whatever yours are, stir them up!

Godly Mothers

Given by Ken Treybig
May 8, 2021

Family life for many in the US right now is chaotic, stressful and even damaging. Let’s look at some characteristics of a godly mother—one who fears the Lord—that can help build the kind of peaceful, happy family life we read of in Prov. 31.

The Just Shall Live by Faith

Given by John Trotter
May 1, 2021

An exploration of the subject of The Just Shall Live By Faith by looking at the characteristics in the lives of four individuals specifically mentioned in the Bible as being "just men."

Godly Love

Given by Ken Treybig
April 24, 2021

Jesus pointed to one identifier of true Christians on the night when He instituted the NT Passover symbols. We often read about this identifier as we observe the Passover each year—but I wonder if we really grasp the full significance of the statement and how much impact it should have on our everyday life.

Those Dangerous Blind Spots

Given by Scott Hammer
April 10, 2021

Being aware of our blind spots. Holding up the mirror of God's Word to our lives. Examples, David, Job, Paul. Ask God to show us our blind spots.

Why Is Sin Such a Bad Thing?

Given by James Ellis
April 10, 2021

As we focus on identifying and removing sin, let's consider some specific reasons why sin is bad for us.

DUB: The Next Step

Given by Ken Treybig
April 3, 2021

During UB we look for spiritual leaven and sometimes feel discouraged. What’s the next step? What do we do after the Feast? How do we make what we’ve learned STICK? Today I’d like us to focus on what God wants us to do AFTER this feast.

Our Response Sermon

Given by John Trotter
March 27, 2021

Passover shows God's plan of redemption from the penalty of sin. The Days of Unleavened Bread picture our response to God's actions. What will our response be?

Christ's Last Sayings

Given by Ken Treybig
March 26, 2021

It's somewhat unusual when Passover falls on a weekly Sabbath. What does this timing have to do with Pentecost? And how can we know what Jesus was thinking about as His physical life was about to be snuffed out? Does that have any implications for our lives today?

A New Creation

Given by Joel Meeker
March 19, 2021

During the week of the crucifixion and the resurrection, Peter learned some hard but important truths. We should also.

These Things

Given by John Trotter
March 12, 2021

An exploration of the concluding verse in John 16 about "these things" of which Jesus Christ spoke the night of the New Testament Passover

Examining Ourselves

Given by Ken Treybig
March 6, 2021

What do we examine for in pre-Passover examination? Since the word carries an expectation that we’ll find something, what is it exactly that we’re looking to find? In the passage in 2Cor 13 Paul references Christ being in us—but what specifically does that look like?

When Is Passover?

Given by Ken Treybig
February 13, 2021

If Passover is on the 14th, why the big controversy over the timing of Passover? Many of us may just look at the calendar produced by the Church and leave it at that. One can do that, but there are some legitimate questions that arise, so let’s explore those today.