Sermons from the East Texas congregation

The Household of God

Given by Ken Treybig
January 2, 2021

What does this phrase Paul used, “the household of God” in Eph 2:19 mean to you? It had a very powerful impact on the mixed congregation there in Ephesus. What can we learn and use TODAY from the timeless wisdom God shared through the pen of the Apostle Paul when he wrote this around 59 or 60 AD?

Our Relationship With God's Will

Given by James Ellis
December 19, 2020

The accounts of two women in scripture can help us reflect upon our relationship with God's will. How might we determine His will, and how will we react to it?

The Kingdom Is Like…

Given by Ken Treybig
December 12, 2020

At the Feast we always hear a lot about the Kingdom. How did Jesus describe it? Twelve times He said "the Kingdom is like..." and seven of those are in Matthew 13. Let's review those to get HIS perspective on the Kingdom.

Trials and the Christian

Given by Ken Treybig
November 21, 2020

Let’s talk about trials today and see if we can make some sense out of why Christians have them when God says He’s our loving protector. How can we ‘count it all joy’ when we have trials as James 1 tells us?

Hope During Adversity

Given by Steve McNeely
November 7, 2020

The story of a tanker split in two and the rescue of the men trapped on the stern yields some lessons about hope in adversity. What are the specifics we hope for?

Renewal and God's Feasts

Given by Ken Treybig
October 31, 2020

We have now completed the fall feasts and it's a good time to talk about 'renewal' which means "restored to freshness, vigor or perfection". A synonym is "revival" which means "to restore or renew".

Hold Fast!

Given by John Trotter
October 17, 2020

After the Feast, encouragement to hold fast in pivotal areas of Christian living.

How Important Is Atonement?

Given by Scott Hammer
September 28, 2020

Atonement is the Precursor for Setting up the Kingdom of God. Removal of Sin Through Reconciliation with Jesus Christ. Banishment of Satan. A New High Priest -- Jesus Christ.

Atonement and Revelation 20

Given by Ken Treybig
September 26, 2020

Today let’s walk through how we KNOW that what Paul was explaining in 2Cor is what the Day of Atonement is about. We’ll also look at WHY we see Rev 20:1-3 as depicting literal events that relate to the Feast called “Atonement” and not just allegory as modern Christianity believes.

Trumpets: Greatest Turning Point in Human History

Given by Ken Treybig
September 19, 2020

The Feast of Trumpets pictures events that will make all other 'turning points in history' pale into insignificance. It's the time God Himself intervenes directly and visibly in human affairs.

What Solomon Forgot About Being Happy

Given by Steve McNeely
September 12, 2020

For all his God-given wisdom, Solomon missed some very important principles.

Justice, Judgment and Mercy

Given by Rod Gehrke
August 22, 2020

How do these three fit together-justice, judgment and mercy?

The Work of Jesus Christ and the Saints

Given by James Ellis
August 22, 2020

Isaiah chapter 61 contains the Work of Jesus Christ; what He has done and what He will do when He returns. As we lead up to the fall festivals, let's consider the work that will be done after He returns and what role the saints will play in that work.

Ninth Commandment: Honest to the Core

Given by Ken Treybig
August 8, 2020

Some believe the 9th commandment only prohibits perjury--or lying about a "brother". Let’s explore the 9th commandment today and see if the Bible will shed some light on these items. Is the command only about legal settings or about legal settings that involve someone of your same faith? Is saying something that is not true to be...