Sermons from the East Texas congregation

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.

Hypocrisy

Given by John Trotter
January 16, 2021

An examination of hypocrisy by looking at events in the life of Joseph and his family.

The Fervant Prayer: Praying With Intensity

Given by Scott Hammer
January 9, 2021

God promises to listen to fervant prayers. We have plenty to be fervant about these days!

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?