Sermons

East Texas Congregation

1:01:01 Compassion: A Vital Key to Our Kingdom Walk

Compassion: A Vital Key to Our Kingdom Walk

Given by Scott Hammer
September 23, 2023

God is Compassionate, Jesus Christ is compassionate, we must be compassionate.

46:57 Readiness

Readiness

Given by John Trotter
September 16, 2023

Parallel of Cooper's Color Code for Situational Awareness with our Readiness and Spiritual Situational Awareness in personal preparation for the fulfillment of the Feast of Trumpets with the return to Earth by Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the saints.

39:51 The Transfiguration Foreshadowed Trumpets

The Transfiguration Foreshadowed Trumpets

Given by Ken Treybig
September 16, 2023

Jesus' promise to return In John 14 was reassuring.But there was ANOTHER powerful event that preceded it and that’s what I want to look at today—the Transfiguration. As we go through this event, we’ll look at how it focuses on the meaning of the Feast of Trumpets and foretells OUR change at Christ’s return.

40:16 Fall Feasts Overview

Fall Feasts Overview

Given by Ken Treybig
August 26, 2023

Today I’d like us to take a big overview perspective about the whole fall feast season, and I’d like to also review how my perspective on these fall feasts changed over the years.

51:22 How Would You Like to Be Remembered?

How Would You Like to Be Remembered?

Given by James Ellis
August 19, 2023

Regardless of our age, we are all known for our reputation. As members of the Church of God, what qualities should we be known for?

1:01:00 Tried and True: 5 Ways to Drop Out of the Race

Tried and True: 5 Ways to Drop Out of the Race

Given by Andy Burnett
August 12, 2023

Our Christian walk has been described as a race. It's one we should never give up on, but there are many ways people justify for getting out of the race. Let's look at some of those today.

49:12 Except You Become as Little Children

Except You Become as Little Children

Given by Mike Machin
August 5, 2023

Jesus said we have to become like little children or we will not be in the Kingdom. What does that entail?

54:10 Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Given by Ken Treybig
July 22, 2023

Being “happy” because you mourn (or experience sorrow), as the beatitude states in Mat 5:4, seems like a contradiction. Let’s explore that statement today so see if there is a way for us to understand what Jesus meant by telling us, “Blessed are those who mourn”.

45:36 Remove the Clutter

Remove the Clutter

Given by James Ellis
July 15, 2023

What sort of things get in the way of your relationship with God? How should we deal with that?

46:21 By Many or by Few

By Many or by Few

Given by Ken Treybig
July 8, 2023

Today I want to review some of the incredible upsets by what can rightly be called “underdogs”. I’ve titled this message “By Many or by Few”, depicting the fact that God doesn’t need powerful human instruments to accomplish His will on Earth.

48:13 Short Prayers

Short Prayers

Given by John Trotter
June 24, 2023

Review of the biblical usage of short prayers in the New Testament and in the Book of Nehemiah

51:52 Biblical Examples of Good Credit

Biblical Examples of Good Credit

Given by James Ellis
June 10, 2023

Let's explore the etymology of the French word crédit. In doing so, we're going to review the lives of two women that are recorded in Scripture. What can be learned through their examples?

55:30 Challenges Parents Face Today

Challenges Parents Face Today

Given by Ken Treybig
June 3, 2023

The peace of mind and well-being God desires for young people and His prophecies of the Millennium stand in stark contrast to the state of young people in our society. Let’s explore some of the challenges parents face today and what they can do to face them.

1:01:40 Pentecost: Old Testament Symbolism and Expectations

Pentecost: Old Testament Symbolism and Expectations

Given by Mike Machin
May 28, 2023

God has projected and described His plan throughout history, pointing us towards events that have occured with perfect timing. This sermon explores some parallels between the Old Testament and New Testament in regards to the Feast of Pentecost.

58:58 The Pillar and Ground of the Truth

The Pillar and Ground of the Truth

Given by Ken Treybig
May 28, 2023

When and how did Jesus start that Church He promised? What else do we need to know about it? Why is it important? What are its goals and purposes? Let’s review some of those things today.