Sovereign Grace Fellowship Brazoria: Recent Episodes
Sovereign Grace Fellowship
07-12-2026 - John Elkins teaches the exhortation that Christians are to hold the the faith without showing partiality towards others.
05-03-2026 - John explains what it means to be counted among the 12 tribes of the dispersion.
04-19-2026 - John Elkins begins a study in James helping us to see what a servant is and why our joy is found in the title.
02-22-2026 - the flood comes to an end and the Lord has brought salvation to all who believe.
02-15-2026 - John continues to journey through Genesis, building and challenging worldview!
01-11-2026 - John Elkins walks through Genesis 4:16-26, discussing the slow degradation of man.
11-23-2025 - John Elkins begins the Advent Season showing how Adam is a type for Christ and Jesus is the Better Adam.
11-16-2025- John walks through the curse resulting from sin and the implications thereof.
11-09-2025 - John Elkins examines Eve’s response to temptation, Adam’s actions, and God’s answer to our sins!
10-26-2025 - John examines the creation of Eve and the picture of the redemption in Genesis!
10-19-2025 - John continues to examine Genesis. This message focuses on the Garden and Two Trees.
10-12-2025 - John Elkins continues to show the worldview present at the beginning of the Bible.
09-14-2025 - John continues to study through Creation, examining the creation of swarming things.
09-07-2025 - John Elkins examines what can be seen about Life and Light in the first three days of the creation narrative.
08-03-2025 - believers pray part two. John Elkins elaborates on the condition and structure of a believer’s prayers for others.
07-20-2025 - John Elkins gives an overview of the understanding of 1John focusing on how we know that we have eternal life.
06-22-2025 - John Elkins outlines 4 empowering traits of the Holy Spirit that calls the church to love each other.
06-15-2025 - John Elkins continues through 1 John. Explaining that God is Love and what that means.
05-27-2025 - John Elkins teaches through 1 John 3:11-18, explaining that we are not to be like Cain but we are to be like Jesus.
05-18-2025 - John Elkins walks through 1 John 3:7-10 answering the question: who is a child of God and who is a child of the Devil.
05-11-2025 - John Elkins continues to walk through 1 John. This message examines 1 John 2:29 and 3:4-6 in detail.
05-04-2025 - John Elkins examines the type of Love God has for us that we would be called His children.
04-27-2025 - John Elkins continues through 1 John examining the Christians response to Antichrist and antichrists. What does it mean that they went out from us?
04-13-2025 - on Palm Sunday John Elkins examines the prophetic text that Jesus quotes when He cleanses the Temple.
04-06-2025 - John Elkins challenges the congregation to consider where their affections lie.
03-30-2025 - John Elkins continues to walk through 1 John, examining the poem of chapter 2.
03-09-2025 - John Elkins walks through the admonition of the Apostle John’s urging toward holiness in this first epistle.
03-02-2025 - John Elkins teaches through 1 John 1:5-10, examining the implications of “God is Light.”
02-23-2025 - John Elkins teaches through the beginning of 1 John. This book tells us how we can know we are believers.
02-09-2025 - John Elkins continues to walk through Jonah showing how God uses the worst sermon to accomplish His purposes.
01-26-2025 - John walks through Jonah chapter 1, noting the poetry and application of Jonah’s rebellion and God’s mercy.
01-12-2025 - John Elkins concludes the series through the book of Galatians calling all to believe in Christ and trust in Him!
11-24-2024 - John continues to walk through Galatians, examining the practical application of Paul’s letter.
11-17-2024 - John Elkins continues to walk through Galatians, explaining the difference between walking by the Spirit vs gratifying the flesh.
11-03-2024 - John Elkins continues to walk through Galatians. Galatians 5 marks a shift in focus for Paul’s letter from exposition and theological defense of the Old Testament to the practical outworking of that theology.
09-29-2024 - John continues to walk through Galatians, explaining that we are justified by faith and sanctified by the Spirit.
09-22-2024 - John walks through a framework understanding of Abraham and the promises given to him.
09-15-2024 - John continues to teach through Galatians, following Paul’s direction in discussing sanctification.
09-08-2024 - John continues to walk through Galatians, concluding Paul’s testimony about His interaction with Peter.
09-01-2024 - John continues to walk through Galatians, examining the concept of justification.
08-25-2024 - John continues to teach through Paul’s testimony of Galatians 1-2. This message examines the conflict between Paul and Peter in Antioch.
08-11-2024 - John examines Paul’s experience with the Jerusalem Council. Looking at Paul’s confirmation of the gospel.
08-04-2024 - John continues through Galatians, beginning the examination of Paul’s testimony.
07-28-2024 - John teaches about Paul’s concern over the false gospel and the danger of legalism to the Galatian church.
07-07-2024 - John continues to walk through Galatians, examining the greeting of Paul’s letter.
06-14-2024 - John Elkins continues through Nehemiah. Examining what Sabbath means for the people of Israel and for the church.
06-02-2024 - John continues to teach through Nehemiah. This message discusses worship and singing and the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem.
05-12-2024 - John examines the chiastic structure of Nehemiah 9 showing that Israel needs a savior.
05-05-2024 - John Elkins teaches through Nehemiah’s recounting of the Exodus narrative.
04-28-2024 - John continues to walk through Nehemiah. This time focusing on Nehemiah 9:7-8 and the story of Abraham.
04-14-2024 - John Elkins teaches through the celebration of the Feast of Booths and what that entails in Nehemiah 8:13-18.
04-07-2024 - John continues to walk through Nehemiah. In chapter 8:1-12 the people of God hear the Law of God expounded and they rejoice!
03-24-2024 - John continues to walk through Nehemiah. With the walls of Jerusalem completed, the people of God await their King to ride in on a donkey/colt as per Zech. 9
03-10-2024 - John Elkins continues to teach through Nehemiah. In this sermon, Nehemiah deals with assassins and adversaries of all kind.
02-18-2024 - John Elkins encourages the people to do the gospel ministry amidst difficulty and opposition.
02-04-2024 - John Elkins continues through Nehemiah to see how Nehemiah will survey the building of the wall.
01-28-2024 - John Elkins teaches through Nehemiah 2:1-10, drawing lessons from Nehemiah’s dilemma.
01-14-2024 - John Elkins teaches through Ezra 10, highlighting that the law cannot make one righteous.
01-07-2024 - John Elkins teaches through Ezra 9, illustrating how to respond to breaking the Law of God.
12-17-2023 John Elkins teaches about Jesus being the True Prophet through the gospel of Mark.
12-03-2023 - John Elkins teaches through Luke 1 examining Zechariah’s song. Advent week 1.
11-26-2023 - John Elkins teaches through Jeremiah 33 as a transition from Ezra-Nehemiah to the advent season!
11-05-2023 - John Elkins continues through Ezra, explaining the implications of Artaxerxes decree to Ezra.
10-22-2023 - John Elkins teaches about the arrival of Ezra. Ezra is a type for Christ. Christ is the greater High Priest!
10-15-2023 - John Elkins leads us through the second half of Ezra 6 showing us the implications of the Passover being restored.
10-08-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through Ezra-Nehemiah. In this message he explains God’s hand working through pagan Kings and silent servants for the good of His Kingdom.
10-01-2023 - John Elkins continues to walk through Ezra-Nehemiah articulating the prophecy of the horns and craftsmen of Zechariah 2 in Ezra 5.
09-24-2023 - John Elkins overviews the book of Zechariah in order to better understand Ezra-Nehemiah.
09-17-2023 - John Elkins continues to walk through Ezra Nehemiah. In this message he teaches through Haggai so that we can understand Ezra 5 with greater clarity.
09-10-2023 - John Elkins walks through the approximately 100 years represented in the narrative of Ezra 4:6-23.
09-03-2023 - John Elkins teaches through Ezra 4 focusing on the 15 years represented in verse 1-5 and 24.
08-20-2023 - John Elkins teaches through Ezra chapter 3:1-7. Focusing on rebuilding the Altar.
08-13-2023 - John Elkins examines the list of those who are returning from the exile in Ezra 2.
07-30-2023 - John begins the series on Ezra Nehemiah with an overview of the Old Testament.
06-25-2023 - John Elkins continues through 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. In this message we are reminded of what God has done for us and Paul’s prayer for the saints.
06-18-2023 - John Elkins continues through 2 Thessalonians. This message is focused on the two instructions to Stand Firm and to Hold to the Traditions.
06-11-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through the book of 2 Thessalonians. In this sermon he explains what you are called to in Salvation.
06-04-2023 - John Elkins continues to walk through 2 Thessalonians. Chapter 2:13-17 contains some deep and heavy doctrines… this message covers the doctrines of Regeneration and election.
05-21-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 2nd Thessalonians. He asks the question, where is God in all the rebellion of man and how can we find hope in God amidst all the falsehood of the world?
05-07-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 2 Thessalonians addressing eschatological anxiety.
04-30-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 2 Thessalonians. In this message, he teaches about the second coming of Christ and the “man of lawlessness.”
04-09-2023 - John Elkins teaches on the Resurrection appearance to Mary Magdalene in the garden!
03-26-2023 - John Elkins begins the teaching through 2 Thessalonians. This sermon focuses on the basic creed of Christianity: God our Father and Jesus Christ Savior and Lord
03-19-2023 - John Elkins takes a break from Thessalonians and teaches on one of his favorite passages in Ephesians 5:15-21.
03-05-2023 - John Elkins teaches through 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. This is part three in which he talks about being at peace within oneself and with the movement of the spirit.
02-26-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 1 Thessalonians. In this lesson he covers how to be at peace with one another.
02-19-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 1 Thessalonians. This particular message is especially for Sovereign Grace Fellowship of Brazoria.
02-12-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 1 Thessalonians addressing the question: “how do children of light live and encourage one another through the coming judgement of Christ’s second coming.
02-05-2023 - John Elkins teaches on the Day of the Lord and the second coming of Christ.
01-28-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 1 Thessalonians. He elaborates on the hope that believers have when facing death.
01-22-2023 - John Elkins continues to teach through 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. This message focuses on brotherly love.
11-20-2022 - John Elkins continues through 1 Thessalonians, exhorting us to establish and exhort one another.
11-13-2022 - John continues to walk through 1 Thessalonians. This sermon examines the pastor’s heart for the people.
11-06-2022 - John Elkins continues to teach through 1 Thessalonians. In this sermon he discusses the power of the Word of God working among people who believe.
10-30-2022 - John continues to teach through 1 Thessalonians explaining what it means to live a life “not in vain.”
10-09-2022 - John begins our study through 1 Thessalonians by looking at the founding of the Church at Thessalonica in Acts chapter 17.
09-25-2022 - John preaches through Luke 24. The resurrection of Jesus and the walk to Emmaus.
09-25-2022 - John preaches through Luke 24. The resurrection of Jesus and the walk to Emmaus.
09-18-2022 - john Elkins teaches through the crucifixion of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
09-18-2022 - john Elkins teaches through the crucifixion of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
09-11-2022 In this sermon, John walks through the 7 last sayings of Jesus on the cross.
09-11-2022 In this sermon, John walks through the 7 last sayings of Jesus on the cross.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into an intron and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into an intron and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into an intron and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into an intron and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into and intro and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into an intron and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into an intron and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
On May 14, 2022, our pastor, John Elkins, gave a conference at the Church of the Living God in Moulton Alabama on the Creativity of God and the Commission of God on His church. The first session is broken into an intron and 7 parts. In it John looks at the first two verse in Genesis to understand God's creative work in the world.
12-13-2020 - John Elkins continues his series through the advent season of 2020 looking at Matthew's visit of the wise men.
11-29-2020 - John Elkins teaches on Jesus being presented at the temple and His interaction with Simeon and Anna.
11-22-2020 - John Elkins teaches through God's announcement of the King of Glory to Shepherds.
11-15-2020 - John Elkins teaches the familiar narrative of the birth of Jesus. Are you ready for the King's arrival?
05-10-2020 - John Elkins teaches through Philippians.
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05-03-2020 - John Elkins teaches through Philippians.
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02-09-2020 - John Elkins continues to walk through Hebrews, examining the real faith of those in Hebrews 11.
01-05-2020 - John Elkins Continues through Hebrews. In this message, he examines the 4th warning of the book of Hebrews.
12-08-2019 - John Elkins takes time to examine Isaiah 26, a text quoted in Hebrews 10:37-38.
12-01-2019 - John Elkins takes some time to examine Psalm 40 as it is referenced in Hebrews 10.
09-15-2019 - John Elkins continues to teach through Hebrews examining the third warning in the epistle.
09-01-2019 - John Elkins continues Through the book of Hebrews finishing up a 4 part series on the High Priest.
08-25-2019 - Continuing to walk through the book of Hebrews, John teaches about what God does when the high priest of man fails. Part 3 of a 4 part series on the High Priest.
08-18-2019 - John teaches through the significance and role of the High Priest in the book of Leviticus. This is part 2 of a 4 part examination of the High Priest.
08-11-2019 - John continues to walk through the book of Hebrews taking 4 weeks to teach about what the role and position of the High Priest is in the Old Testament.
07-28-2019 - John Elkins continues to teach through Hebrews examining the second warning of Hebrews.
07-14-2019 - John Elkins continues to walk through Hebrews, giving the context of the second warning in the book.
06-23-2019 - John Elkins continues to walk through Hebrews. In this message, the author of Hebrews explains that Jesus is better than the angels because he became a man.
06-16-2019 - John Elkins continues teaching through Hebrews 2:1-4, the first warning of Hebrews.
06-09-2019 - John Elkins teaches through Hebrews 1:3-14. In this message, John examines the truth that Jesus is better than angels because He is Creator!
06-02-2019 - John Elkins begins teaching through the book of Hebrews. The first message establishes Jesus as the better message. Jesus IS the gospel.
05-12-2019 - John Elkins addresses one of the difficult texts of the Bible: The defiling of Dinah.
05-05-2019 - John Elkins continues to walk through the life of Jacob examining the encounter with Essau
04-21-2019 - In this Easter service, John Elkins teaches through the presentation of the Gospel according to Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.
04-07-2019 - John Elkins continues to teach through the life of Jacob. In this passage we see God prosper Jacob in spite of Jacob.
03-10-2019 - John Elkins continues to teach through The Life of Jacob examing the stolen blessing.
03-03-2019 - John Elkins continues to teach through the Life of Jacob. Examining the story of Jacob stealing the blessing from Esau
02-17-2019 - John Elkins walks through the blessing promised to Isaac as we continue to examine the life of Jacob.
01-06-2019 - John Elkins continues to teach on the topic of the Holy Spirit. This sermon addresses the way the Holy Spirit changes the life of a believer. This is part 5 of a 6 part series.
12-16-2018 - John Elkins teaches about the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This sermon focuses on Acts Chapter 2:1-14
12-09-2018 - John Elkins teaches on the Holy Spirit. This is part 3 of a 6 part series.
11-25-2018 - John Elkins examines the nature of the Holy Spirit. This is the first in a series on the Holy Spirit.
10-14-2018 - John Elkins continues through Romans. Focusing on application of how to live like a Christian.
09-23-2018 - John Elkins continues to walk through Romans. This is part three of an examination of Romans 11 and God's relationship to the Gentiles
09-16-2018 - John Elkins continues to walk through the book of Romans. Especially examining the relationship between God and the Jewish people and Gentiles.
09-02-2018 - John Elkins continues through the book of Romans. This is part 3 of a 3 part examination of Romans 9.
08-26-2018 - John Elkins continues to teach through Romans. This is part 2 of a three part examination of Romans 9.
08-19-2018 - John Elkins continues to teach through the book of Romans. This is part 1 of a three part examination of Romans chapter 9 and the topic of sovereignty.
08-12-2018 - John Elkins continues to teach through Romans. This sermon begins the section on Sovereignty and Salvation.
07-01-2018 - John Elkins teaches through Romans 8:1-11 and the shift from the kingdom of sin to the Kingdom of the Spirit