Sermons from the Houston South, Texas congregation

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...

Two Goats, Fifty Years and Liberty Proclaimed

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
October 2, 2025

The act of fasting on the Day of Atonement affords us the opportunity to make some very important spiritual connections to the plan of God.

What Is Your Crown Story?

Houston South, Texas
Given by Chris Rochelle
September 27, 2025

Our Christian Crown is something we are encouraged to hang on to. This sermon encourages us to avoid the pitfalls of ‘the wash’ – unlike Bad King John.

The Light After the Darkness

Houston South, Texas
Given by Bill Welch
September 20, 2025

The Feast of Trumpets is a day of darkness and gloominess, signified by the new moon, that will give way to the light of Jesus Christ’s return at the seventh trumpet. The image of man’s governments portrayed in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in Daniel 2 will be destroyed and replaced by the kingdom of Jesus Christ. The change events that begin when Jesus Chris...

Are You Comfortable with Silence?

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

The Bible describes how there's a time to speak and a time to keep silent (Ecclesiastes 3:7). This message explores the significance of those moments of silence.

Variety of Life

Houston South, Texas
Given by Aaron West
August 30, 2025

God does not change, but His wisdom, works, and grace are described as manifold. His creation is vast and varied and He has chosen to use a variety of peoples to build His church. This includes you and the unique experiences that you bring. In the end, God brings this great variety of peoples into the unity of His family.

The Snare of Idolatry

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
August 16, 2025

The Bible tracks the historical account of Israel's persistent struggles with idolatry. Do these stories apply to our own lives today? If so, how?

Seek First the Kingdom of God

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
August 9, 2025

Prophecy reveals that the Kingdom of God will overshadow all the kingdoms of this world. Many changes will occur when Christ returns, but the Bible gives a call-to-action for those whom God has called now.

A Matter of the Heart

Houston South, Texas
Given by Bill Welch
July 26, 2025

The heart of a person is unique. Biblically, the heart represents the core of our emotions, intellect, and moral character. From God’s perspective, there is nothing more important than a person’s heart for it is at this level that a human being can have a relationship with God. God sees what we cannot see and searches and tests the hearts of ...

Busyness

Houston South, Texas
Given by Aaron West
July 12, 2025

This split sermon explores one of the most subtle and effective weapons that Satan uses against us.

Heroes of Compassion

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
July 5, 2025

Throughout the pages of the Bible, some unlikely examples of compassion are found in unusual situations. What can be learned from these encounters?

The Place of Safety

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
June 14, 2025

What is the place of safety? What purpose does it serve? Who will be there?

Walking in Ephesians

Houston South, Texas
Given by Chris Rochelle
June 7, 2025

We are all striving to Walk in the 'Way'. This sermon focuses on the walks in Ephesians. Walking in good works, having a worthy walk and Walking in Love, Light and Wisdom.