Sermons from the East Texas congregation

From the Upper Room to Corinth and Beyond

East Texas
Given by Steve McNeely
May 23, 2020

Things can change rather quickly. How did the Church go from the unity in the upper room before Pentecost to the divisions in Corinth in a few decades? We must be sure we stay faithful to the truth to the end.

Who Is the Beast?

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Given by Ken Treybig
May 16, 2020

Who—or what—is the Beast that comes out of the sea in Revelation 13? Who—or what—is this second Beast that is pictured coming from the earth? Later in this chapter we’re told there is a "mark" of this Beast that is required to be able to buy or sell and those without it are killed. What does the Church of God belie...

Watch

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Given by Rod Gehrke
May 9, 2020

Jesus admonished His followers to watch. Let’s learn why He said this and what we are to watch for.

Sowing Seeds Leading to Everlasting Life

East Texas
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

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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 what I’ve learned about prophecy.

Life Is in the Blood

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Given by John Trotter
April 18, 2020

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

Conquering Jericho

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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

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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

East Texas
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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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 proper leadership from God’s Word. ...