Sermons from the East Texas congregation

Preparing for His Return

East Texas
Given by Scott Hammer
September 23, 2025

It seems Christ's return is more imminent than ever. What should be do in order to be ready?

Rejoice! You Have Received the Reconciliation

East Texas
Given by Steve McNeely
September 20, 2025

Being reconciled with God is vital.

The God Standard

East Texas
Given by Rod Gehrke
September 13, 2025

Honest man goes to great lengths to have a true standard of measure. What is the God standard for righteous judgment?

Binitarian to Trinitarian

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
September 6, 2025

We just read the words of Jesus in Matthew 11 speaking ONLY of Himself and the Father, with no mention of anyone else in the Godhead. How did things in the Christian realm go from Binitarian (meaning 2 members in the Godhead) to Trinitarian?

God Working in our Life Experience

East Texas
Given by Mike Machin
August 30, 2025

God is focused on our improvement. He provides encouragement along the way.

FB02-The Angelic Realm

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
August 23, 2025

Some of the ideas Americans have about angels is correct, but some is also wrong. Today let’s look at some the accurate information about angels in our Fundamental Belief #2. And since we cannot see the spirit realm, we must rely on God’s Word for accurate information.

How to Seek Godly Wisdom When Making Difficult Decisions

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Given by Steve McNeely
August 16, 2025

In the Bible God's people often received direct answers from God or His representative. In the post-biblical era we don't have that. What can we do to be sure we are properly seeking God's wisdom in making difficult decisions that are not a matter of sin?

The Ten Commandments: Still Binding?

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
August 9, 2025

Much of the Christian realm today has also abandoned many of the practices of the Church in the first century—the Church God established through the apostles after Christ’s death and resurrection. That includes not fully following the Ten Commandments. Let’s explore why we keep all ten.

I Am the Light of the World

East Texas
Given by Rod Gehrke
July 26, 2025

Jesus made the statement that He was the light of the world. What all does that entail?

The Godhead

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
July 19, 2025

The development of fingers and toes in a fetus make for a fascinating study, defying the idea of evolution. We have a fundamental belief that covers the topic of the Godhead. It’s been about a decade since I covered any of these, which means we have some preteens and teens who have probably not heard a sermon on these. Let’s tal...

Strategies for Increasing Self-Control

East Texas
Given by Steve McNeely
July 12, 2025

Self-control is a fruit of God's Spirit. How can we build more of it in our lives?

Along Our Path to Ultimate Freedom

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
July 5, 2025

There were a LOT of moving pieces that led to the final fulfillment of the colonies receiving their independence from Britain some 7 years later with the Treaty of Paris. We Christians look for freedom from death—the ultimate enemy. What parallels can we draw?

Three Basic Foundations

East Texas
Given by Rod Gehrke
June 28, 2025

What foundational truths would you start with to teach people in the Millennium or the White Throne Judgment? Here are three very basic foundations everyone will need to learn very quickly.

What Will Your Legacy Be?

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Given by Ken Treybig
June 14, 2025

Organizational legacy is important in the Church of God. Today, I’d like us to consider legacy from a personal perspective—not corporate or organizational legacy. What will remain in the minds of those who knew you after you die? What will your legacy be?