Sermons from the Houston South, Texas congregation

The Snare of Idolatry

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

Given by James Ellis
August 9, 2025

Prophecy reveals that the Kingdom of God will be 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

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

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

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

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

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.

One Hope of Your Calling

Given by James Ellis
May 31, 2025

Split sermon: This message explores the "one hope of your calling" that's referenced in Ephesians 4:4.

Bible Study: Considering the Widows

Given by James Ellis
May 31, 2025

The Bible is quite specific with how God views and treats the widows. What can be learned from this information?

Faithfulness

Given by James Ellis
May 24, 2025

Lamentations 3:23 is one of many verses that describe the faithfulness of God. While we are comforted and strengthened by His faithfulness, God also desires faithfulness from us.

Joel, Haggai, and the Day of the Lord

Given by James Ellis
May 17, 2025

The minor prophets Joel and Haggai both provide a vision. What shall we do with the information that this vision provides?

Counting to Pentecost

Given by James Ellis
May 3, 2025

This study explores the steps involved with determining the correct date of the Feast of Pentecost.

Understanding Perfection

Given by Aaron West
April 26, 2025

Matthew 5:48 states, "You shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect." This message will examine how a Christian should understand this instruction and what they can do to move towards perfection.

The Path

Given by Bill Welch
April 12, 2025

Hebrews 11:24-27 provides important insight into the life of Moses. These verses convey important steps in his early life and decisions Moses made him into the great servant of God he became. The path Moses walked is the same path all of God’s people have encountered and walked through the ages, up to today. The steps include refusing this world a...