Sermons from the East Texas congregation

Courage in a Fearful World

Given by Scott Hammer
February 10, 2024

Fear is the enemy. Examples of courage. God's promises. Stand, armor up. Our reward.

Biblical Principles of Finance

Given by Ken Treybig
February 3, 2024

In 1973, Howard Dayton, a successful businessman found 2,350 Scriptures that talk about money and its use. Only 500 verses relate to faith and prayer. His conclusion was that our attitude toward money is an indication of where our heart is with God. Will we turn to our wallet or worship when we look for security?Let’s talk about money today.

Are We Righteous in God's Eyes?

Given by Mike Machin
January 27, 2024

Being righteous in the eyes of God is what we should care about. Mankind has their own views. Judgements must be made. Distinctions must be made.

Dreams: Helping Make Sense of a Crazy World

Given by Ken Treybig
January 20, 2024

Let’s talk about dreams today—not the “I dream of marrying a ‘dreamboat’ kind—the literal ones. It’s something very common to us humans. What does God say about them And are they still relevant to use as Christians? Can they help us today—in the 21st century?

Harnessing Our Desires

Given by Scott Hammer
January 6, 2024

Focus our desires on God. Good and bad examples of proper desires and consequences. Pitfalls to avoid and desires to embrace. Ultimate goal -- the Kingdom.

Self Talk

Given by Mike Machin
December 30, 2023

What and how we identify forms our thoughts. Our thoughts drive our actions. We must draw our identity from God.

G.O.A.T. Commandment 2

Given by Ken Treybig
December 16, 2023

We discussed the FIRST G.O.A.T. commandment of loving God with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind last time. That’s TALL order. Today, let’s explore the SECOND G.O.A.T. commandment in Mat 21:38-29.

G.O.A.T. Commandment 1

Given by Ken Treybig
December 2, 2023

There are many GOAT (greatest of all time) athletes. Does God have and GOAT issues other than His Son? Let's review what Jesus said were the GOAT of the commandments.

What to Do When We Feel Overwhelmed

Given by Steve McNeely
November 25, 2023

We all feel overwhelmed at times. What should we do when that happens?

Magnify Him With Thanksgiving

Given by Ken Treybig
November 18, 2023

With the national holiday of Thanksgiving coming up it seems timely to look at some biblical examples and instructions about giving thanks.

Stewardship

Given by Mike Machin
November 4, 2023

The world in many ways tells us to mismanage our lives and our finances. Everything belongs to God therefore He cares about our stewardship.

Righteous Judgment

Given by Ken Treybig
October 28, 2023

With university groups and members of the US Congress cheering the horrific atrocities of the Hamas terrorists, it seems wise judgment is sorely missing. What does God have to say about righteous judgment and how can we exhibit more of it?

Feast Reflections

Given by Ken Treybig
October 21, 2023

We have just finished the cycle again of God's annual festivals with wonderful messages about what God has in store for our future. What did you learn? What will you take away from the Feast this year? When you think back on this year’s Feast, what reflection, what ideas come to your mind?

The Gates of Hades

Given by David Johnson
October 14, 2023

We have long understood that Jesus’ statement about the gates of Hades meant that the Church would never die out completely. But is there more involved in what He said? And why did He take His disciples 20 miles away to Caesarea Philippi? To understand, we need to look more closely.

The Foundation of Atonement

Given by John Trotter
September 25, 2023

An examination of the foundational principles of atonement and reconciliation of mankind to God both individually and collectively as pictured by the Day of Atonement.