Sermons from the East Texas congregation

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?

The Spirit of Truth

Given by John Trotter
July 3, 2021

Through a series of questions, a review of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth, the effect of the Spirit of Truth on our worship of God, and what the Spirit produces in our lives.

Men: What Are They Good For?

Given by Ken Treybig
June 26, 2021

We celebrate Father's Day as a nation, but some are saying fathers are not valuable or needed. What does it take to be a good man, a good husband and a good father?

Focus on the Kingdom

Given by Scott Hammer
June 19, 2021

When times are tough we must keep our focus on the promised Kingdom of God.

Staying Warm in a World That's Growing Cold

Given by James Ellis
June 5, 2021

Scripture describes a coming time when, "the love of many will grow cold." Let's build a fire that will keep ourselves warm.

The Blessing of the Holy Spirit

Given by Ken Treybig
May 16, 2021

A quick look at Acts 1 & 2 clearly shows that the HS is a very important component of the Feast of Pentecost. But just what’s the big deal about the Holy Spirit? What did Jesus emphasize about it and why is it important?

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.