Sermons from the Houston South, Texas congregation

Stirring Up the Spirit

Houston South, Texas
Given by Chris Rochelle
February 28, 2026

This message encourages us to stoke the flames of the power of God, a gift which has been granted to us through the laying on of hands – the Holy Spirit.

We Have Come to Believe

Houston South, Texas
Given by Bill Welch
February 21, 2026

John 6 explains a time line of events that Jesus Christ used to train His disciples for their future roles as apostles. Through this, they came to understand His spiritual work, know that He had the words of eternal life, and come to believe He was the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Amen: A Word Fitly Spoken

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
February 21, 2026

A historical review of the biblical usage and significance of the word amen.

From Behind a Window

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
February 7, 2026

While others rejoiced and celebrated the ark of the covenant being brought into Jerusalem, Michal distanced herself from behind a window. This provides a unique lesson for us to consider as we look to a significant event in our near future.

Have You Left Your First Love?

Houston South, Texas
Given by Robbie Mazza
January 31, 2026

Christ corrected the Ephesus church in stating that they had left their first love. What does it mean to leave the first love? And how can we restore it?

Where the Mighty Struggle

Houston South, Texas
Given by Aaron West
January 31, 2026

Laodicea was a wealthy, prosperous, capable, and mighty city. Even so, Christ identified issues within the Church at Laodicea. This message aims to understand the issues so that we can guard against allowing ourselves to become too great in our own minds.

Clutter

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
January 17, 2026

Clutter comes in a variety of forms. Do you have any clutter in your life?

Finding the Swing and Keeping It

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
January 10, 2026

This message reviews the background to Paul's relationship with brethren in the port city of Corinth. A unique phrase used in his first letter to the Corinthians has an interesting maritime context -- "servants of Christ" (1 Corinthians 4:1)

Mentorship in the Church

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
January 3, 2026

This sermon explores the biblical precedent of mentorship in connection to service within the Church.

An Excellent Spirit

Houston South, Texas
Given by Chris Rochelle
December 20, 2025

An overview of Daniel's life: What is the journey that led him to be a man of excellent spirit?

Military Service and War

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
December 13, 2025

Discussion on Fundamental Belief #16.

The Wearing Out of the Saints

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
December 6, 2025

What application can be found from the prophecies of Daniel 7 and 2 Timothy 3?

How to Not Worry

Houston South, Texas
Given by Aaron West
November 29, 2025

The Bible instructs us to not worry. This sermon reviews practical methods from the Bible that help us fulfill this instruction.

Driving Away the Birds of Prey

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
November 22, 2025

How does our view of the marriage covenant compare to God's?

Abiding with God

Houston South, Texas
Given by Bill Welch
November 1, 2025

God has always had a desire to dwell with His people. Those receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit have access to God and can chose to be in a close, abiding relationship with Him. Abiding with God is a spiritual state and a process requiring our active involvement in response to God’s desire to abide with us eternally. The p...