Sermons from the East Texas congregation

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?

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.

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.

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.

Prepare the Bride: Behind the Numbers

Given by James Ellis
May 27, 2023

The Church is being prepared to be the Bride of Christ. What qualities is He looking for in a wife, and what application might this provide for each one of us individually?

Are We the Children of the Bondwoman or of the Free?

Given by Steve McNeely
May 13, 2023

The love of God the Father and Jesus Christ frees us -- frees us from what? To determine the answer to this question, let's compare the lives of Hagar and Sarah.

Holy Spirit: Our Source of Peace

Given by Ken Treybig
April 29, 2023

I don’t want to focus on Pentecost today, but I do want to focus on an aspect of the Holy Spirit. There is a very important benefit it brought to people in the Bible—both the OT and NT. And that benefit is available to us, today, as well.

Between the Bookends and Beyond

Given by James Ellis
April 15, 2023

We've just completed another year of observing the Feast of Unleavened Bread. What are the takeaways and what should we do now?

Messages to the Seven Churches

Given by John Trotter
April 12, 2023

A review of Revelation 2 and 3 with an emphasis on the exhortation to faithfulness.

Spiritual Lessons From the Exodus

Given by Ken Treybig
April 12, 2023

What does God want us to learn from Israel HAVING, but not accurately DOING God’s instructions, as He said in 1Cor 10? Are there things we can learn from the Exodus, which took place as the Days of Unleavened Bread were starting that year? Let’s review the story.

The Risks of Routine

Given by James Ellis
April 6, 2023

The First Day of Unleavened Bread is a holy convocation, and it has become our routine to observe it year after year. As we keep the Feast this year, what sort of dangers should we be mindful of?

The Battle for Our Mind

Given by Scott Hammer
April 1, 2023

Our amazing brain, The Mind and it's influences. The mind of God. Mind, Heart, Spirit relationship. Controlling your thoughts -- Passover, examining our mind. Battle for our minds -- Satan's devices. The mind of Christ our goal. Holy Spirit the ultimate controller of our thoughts/actions.

For the Love of Family

Given by Ken Treybig
March 25, 2023

I’m sure most of us in the Church are familiar with the parable of the Prodigal Son. In the Church, we’ve even written about it. So, you probably realize it has a connection to Passover. However, I want to review the parable today with a focus on Passover principles and lessons.

What Do You Mean Blotted Out?

Given by James Ellis
March 11, 2023

An exploration of Peter's statement in Acts 3:19.

I, Me, My

Given by Scott Hammer
February 25, 2023

Is it all about Me? Am I the center of my universe? Selfish vs Selfless. Narcissism -- what are the traits and do we carry any of these traits. God's Word has a lot to say on the subject.