Sermons from the East Texas congregation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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”.

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?

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.