Sermons from the East Texas congregation

The Christian Medal of Honor

Given by Steve McNeely
March 7, 2025

The medal of honor for Christians.

Repentance Requires Courage

Given by Ken Treybig
February 21, 2025

There are many places where God records positive examples of repentance, and there are passages that show how HARD it is for human nature to be willing to take this step toward salvation. It’s a step that quite bluntly is NOT for cowards. It’s a step that takes deep courage.

Answering for Your Hope

Given by Ken Treybig
August 10, 2024

Deut 6 said to diligently teach about God's way. Let’s explore this passage some today. WHY would God give this instruction? What’s so important about God’s words—and what’s the big deal about accurately passing them along to the next generation?

God Works in Our Life Experiences

Given by Mike Machin
July 27, 2024

God works in our life experiences. He provides us with the encouragement and tools we need.

Growing in Joy

Given by Ken Treybig
July 20, 2024

What is OUR level of joy today? How does it compare to that of the apostles in the 1st century as recorded in the NT, and what can we do to increase our level of joy?

Our Words Matter

Given by Scott Hammer
July 13, 2024

Words are powerful but can be used for good or evil. God is very concerned about how we use our words to encourage others and set a Christian example. Our words must always represent the truth.

True Freedom

Given by Ken Treybig
July 6, 2024

We are truly blessed to have the blessings as well as freedoms that we have here in the US! That said, let’s look at what God’s Word says about freedom. Man’s thoughts don’t always match God’s, even in the area of freedoms.

Peace in a War-Torn World

Given by Ken Treybig
June 22, 2024

While the world seems obsessed with war, Jesus says His followers should be at peace and should be of good cheer. Gal 5 lists “peace” as their third fruit of the HS. Let’s explore what God says about peace today.

Power of Pentecost

Given by Mike Machin
June 16, 2024

What the Holy Spirit is not. Then talk about the strength and power of the Holy Spirit.

Seeking Living Water

Given by Ken Treybig
June 16, 2024

Jesus' interaction with a Samaritan lady at a well mentions living water. What’s so special about physical water that Jesus would use it to present the Holy Spirit? How do we find and use that living water so it brings eternal life?

Great Dads and What They Do

Given by Steve McNeely
June 15, 2024

It's Father's Day and time to focus on dads and what makes a 'great' one.

Protecting Your Heart

Given by Dan Pierce
June 15, 2024

In the Bible, the heart is used to describe the seat of our emotions and affections. That needs to be guarded.

Covenants - God's Love

Given by Mike Machin
June 1, 2024

God interacts with humans through covenants and promises. These are expressions of God's sovereignty and His enduring love.

Of Love and Hate

Given by Ken Treybig
May 25, 2024

This is Memorial Day Weekend. As Christians, how does God expect US to live in this world that memorializes and sometimes glorifies war? What perspective should we have on this topic?

God Has Promised

Given by Scott Hammer
May 11, 2024

God's Promises throughout the Bible to his faithful servants. How we claim those promises through our Faith. Multiple examples, God never fails to keep his word.