Deo Gloria Sermon for December 22, 2024 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Micah 5:2-5a Theme: Sometimes Big Things Come in Small Packages! A great King A mighty Shepherd All the presents had finally been opened—at least she thought they had. That’s when John reached under the tree and picked up a small, little package […]
Pastor Slaughter December 15, 2024 Advent 3 There is a Reason to Rejoice Zephaniah 3:14-17 What are some occasions that give you a reason to rejoice? Is it an upcoming date, a night away from your children? Is it special event or activity you get to participate in? Is it time spent with family […]
Deo Gloria December 4+11, 2024 Midweek Advent Service Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 Theme: Christmas Trees The Tree of Promise People often plant trees with a certain amount of hope. They plant an apple tree, for example, in hopes of getting some apples from it in a few years. They plant a […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for December 8, 2024 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 3:1-6 Theme: Prepare the Way for the Lord! Listen to the voice of God’s messenger. Repent of your sins. Look forward to seeing God’s salvation. So how are your preparations for Christmas coming? Did you get all of your lights put […]
Deo Gloria December 6+20, 2023 Advent Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Mark 1:1-8 Theme: The Voices of Advent The Voice of John the Baptist What Would John the Baptist Say to You? There are many voices competing for our attention these days. There are the voices of the advertisers: “Only 5 more days […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for December 17, 2023 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: John 1:6-8,19-28 Theme: Be a Witness to the Light! Point people to the Scriptures Point people to their Savior They’re beautiful, aren’t they, all of the lights people put up this time of year? Some people really go all out. They spend […]
Pastor Slaughter Fourth Sunday of Advent 12-18-22 Immanuel-God With Us Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Who is it that you want to spend the most time with? Your spouse? Your children? Your friends? Now why do you want to spend time with them? It maybe the relationship you have with them like your family. It […]
Deo Gloria December 11, 2022 Advent Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Dispels Our Doubts! By pointing to the fulfillment of Scripture By confirming the identity of John the Baptist There comes a point in your life when you have to know. Maybe it’s when you’re standing at the graveside […]
December 4, 2022 Pastor Daniel Slaughter Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 Theme: Come, Root of Jesse, as Our Judge! It’s kind of a weird thought isn’t? That we pray or say, “Come Lord Jesus as our Judge”? When we think of a judge don’t our minds gravitate to something that we did? Because let’s face it […]
Deo Gloria November 30, 2022 Advent Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 1:76-79 Theme: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel! The Rising Sun Dawn—whether it’s a soldier who is standing guard at his post, an employee who is working the late shift or a mother who has been up all night with a sick […]