Sermons from the Fort Worth, Texas congregation

Tension: Who Needs It? We Do!

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
January 31, 2026

Tension (as a noun) is defined as (1) the state of being stretched tight and (2) mental or emotional strain . . . similar words . . . stress, anxiety, worry, anxiousness, apprehension, agitation, nervousness, jumpiness, uncertainty, anticipation, excitement . . . . the list goes on! All of us experience tension in our daily lives and we often yearn to experience tension’s opposite . . . relaxation! What are the positive qualities of tension t...

Spiritual Carpentry: How do you Measure Up?

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Jose Rodriguez
January 17, 2026

The trade of carpentry is one that goes back centuries, and was Jesus Christ’s profession. We can’t all be master carpenters, but we can all take practices from this trade and apply spiritual values to them to help fit within God’s framework.

Christian Priorities - Seek First

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Rebel Jones
January 17, 2026

In this world, we are constantly pulled in different directions: careers, family responsibilities, finances, relationships, education, health, seeking our purpose in life. It is vital that we have our priorities straight. We should live our lives in such a way that there is no doubt about who we are, what we stand for, and to whom we belong. God knows...

The Power of the Past

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
January 10, 2026

How many times have we allowed our past problems, failures, hurts and losses to negatively influence our present and impact our future potential? Let’s examine the life of the Apostle Paul and determine how he loosed himself from the chains of his past accomplished God’s will for him in his “second life” following his baptism

Can My Faith Outlast My Haste

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Tim Smith
January 3, 2026

Lessons learned from a recent trial reminds me of a short story of faith.

Walking Together

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Brian Anderson
January 3, 2026

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? What does it take to walk with God and one another? Paul gives us instruction in Ephesians 4 on how to walk and how we must walk in unity.

Is Any Sick Among You?

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
December 20, 2025

In this age of digital media, it is so easy for us to request the prayers of others when we are sick and in need of God’s intervention. It is comforting and encouraging to know that dozens of people are beseeching God on our behalf! Intercessory prayer is something God encourages us to do, for it offers great benefits to bot...

The Walk to Zarephath

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Scott McIntosh
December 13, 2025

In 9th century Israel a great famine and drought enveloped the land. Death and disarray multiplied exceedingly throughout. One man and a small widow woman however illustrated our great calling to God for our example today.

Did Christ Come to Establish a New Religion?

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
December 6, 2025

Christ said that He would build His Church. What should that Church look like? Just what is He building? The Church that emerged in the third century AD did not look anything like the first century Church of God, built on the foundation of the Apostles and the Prophets, with Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone. What did the...

Is America Exceptional?

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
November 15, 2025

According to Webster’s Online Dictionary, exceptionalism is defined as being “different from the norm.” But what makes America exceptional and what role did the faithfulness of Abraham and God’s covenant with him play in the establishment of a great nation and a great company of nations that are “different from the norm”? To quote Abraham Lincoln: “We have been the recipients ...

The Hope of the Resurrection – Part Two

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
November 15, 2025

In Daniel 12:2 and John5:29, we read of two distinct resurrections – a resurrection to eternal life and a resurrection to condemnation – two distinct outcomes. What happens to “the rest of the dead” mentioned in Revelation 20:5? Is there another resurrection for them? We will explore the writings of the prophet Ezekiel to discover how the vast majority of people who have ev...

Works of the Flesh vs Fruit of the Spirit

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Rebel Jones
November 8, 2025

Every believer faces an inner tug of war, the pull of the flesh versus the acts of the Spirit. Don’t be discouraged; God’s Holy Spirit helps us overcome the pulls of the flesh, and cultivates fruit that glorifies God and strengthens relationships.

John and Gnosticism

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Dave Johnson
November 8, 2025

Much of 1 John chapter one deals with refuting the concept of Gnosticism. Many of the gnostic concepts are still with us today. We’ll look at how John refuted them. (Bible Study)

The Hope of the Resurrection – Part One

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
November 1, 2025

Over the years, the Church of God has consistently identified the resurrection as the hope of the dead. The Bible makes it clear that “. . . as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive.” I Corinthians 15:22. How many resurrections will there be and what is the connection between these resurrections and God’s judgment of mankind?

Acquiring Spiritual Discernment

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
October 25, 2025

In a world filled with fake news, conflicting morals and conspiracy theories, how can we as children, parents and adults possibly discern the difference between truth and the lies and fabrications we are confronted with on a daily basis? Here are three steps we can all take to help us abhor what is evil and cling to what is good!