Sermons from the East Texas congregation

Sowing Seeds Leading to Everlasting Life

Given by James Ellis
May 9, 2020

Galatians chapter 6 references spiritual seeds that lead to everlasting life. What are those seeds? When and where are we expected to sow them?

What I've Learned About Prophecy

Given by Ken Treybig
April 25, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic and people’s increased interest in it, this seems like a perfect time to talk about prophecy. Some scholars estimate about 1/3 of the Bible is prophecy. What’s so important about prophecy? What purposes does it serve and who is it for—believers, unbelievers or both—and why? Today I’d like to share with you...

Life Is in the Blood

Given by John Trotter
April 18, 2020

Review of how God looks at blood and the significance to Christians.

Conquering Jericho

Given by Ken Treybig
April 11, 2020

Today let’s recount the story of Israel’s entry into the Promised Land by conquering Jericho and see if we can draw some lessons from their story that we can use in our Christian journey to the Kingdom of God.

Humility Leads to Mercy and Courage

Given by Ken Treybig
April 4, 2020

This is a very different Passover season for us, but the message is the same. Today I’d like to explore some examples of Christ’s humility with you and see how humility fits in with Passover and the blessings it brings us.

A Door Grace Opens

Given by Steve McNeely
March 7, 2020

We can be grateful for our relationship with God through the grace He offers.

Two Trees Plus One

Given by Rod Gehrke
February 29, 2020

God has much to say to us about bearing fruit, His mercy, patience and judgment. Let’s look at the lessons for us taught through the two trees.

Two Qualities of a Godly Servant

Given by James Ellis
February 29, 2020

As we examine ourselves in the weeks leading up to Passover, let's consider two important qualities of a godly servant.

Sighing & Crying: Thy Kingdom Come

Given by James Ellis
February 15, 2020

What's the appropriate response to society's wicked culture of sin? To answer this question, let's explore Ezekiel chapter 9 accompanied by two individuals in the New Testament.

Why Give to God?

Given by Ken Treybig
February 8, 2020

We read VERY early in human history about humans offering some of their possessions as a gift to God who in reality needs NOTHING from us. And the first time we read about someone being RICH, in very short order we read about him tithing to God. What all does the Bible say and what do we learn from these...

Rest in Peace

Given by Scott Hammer
February 1, 2020

Matt. 11:28-30 says our rest, our peace lies in our connection to Jesus Christ. The burdens we carry in our daily lives are shouldered by Jesus. Our ultimate rest in the Kingdom of God awaits us, Heb. 4.

The Heart of a Godly Leader

Given by Ken Treybig
January 18, 2020

Jesus said if we want to be great we should serve. But is that all there is to it—just serve, serve, serve and everything will be fine? Is it just a “skill set” or is there more to the Bible’s instruction about godly leadership? It’s a huge topic, but let’s go over some crucial basics of...

Unity in Marriage

Given by Ken Treybig
January 11, 2020

When marriage began, we're told a man should leave, cleave and become "one" with his wife. Was that man's or God's instruction? What are some of the things that are associated with these instructions? What can we do to BUILD on them in marriage—if we’re already married? And what would be very helpful to know about...