Sermons

East Texas Congregation

37:58 Self Talk

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.

55:17 G.O.A.T. Commandment 2

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.

58:26 G.O.A.T. Commandment 1

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.

52:57 What to Do When We Feel Overwhelmed

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?

42:15 Magnify Him With Thanksgiving

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.

50:14 Stewardship

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.

48:56 Righteous Judgment

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?

52:28 Feast Reflections

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?

54:53 The Gates of Hades

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.

54:41 The Foundation of Atonement

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.

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?