Remember Me, O God!

Deo Gloria Sermon for February 7, 2021 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Job 7:1-7 Theme: Remember Me, O God!   I have a concern this morning, friends.  I’m concerned that I may miss some of you with my sermon.  The fact is you may be too young.  You haven’t had the experience yet, the life […]

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The Time Has Come!

Deo Gloria Sermon for January 24, 2021 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Mark 1:14-20 Theme: The Time Has Come! To repent and believe To follow and fish   Complete this sentence: Some day I’m going to… take a trip to Hawaii?  Own a cabin on a lake?  Lose 20 pounds?  Find a different job?  We […]

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Listen to God’s Servant, Jesus!

Deo Gloria Sermon for January 10, 2021 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Theme: Listen to God’s Servant, Jesus! He is called by God. He does God’s will. He brings salvation to all people.   What would grab your attention?  What would make you stop whatever you’re doing, turn up the radio or the […]

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Another Year Passes–God’s Word Still Stands!

Deo Gloria December 31, 2020 New Year’s Eve Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Theme: Another Year Passes—God’s Word Still Stands! The Word of God is living and active. The Word of God gives life. The Word of God lasts forever.   If I’ve heard it once, I’ve probably heard it 40 […]

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What Child is This?

Deo Gloria Sermon for December 25, 2020 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Hebrews 1:1-9 Theme: What Child is This? This Child is the Son of God. This Child is our Savior from sin. This Child is the King of heaven.   There are candles.  There are presents.  There are special gatherings of family and friends.  It […]

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A Miracle is About to Happen!

Deo Gloria Sermon for December 20, 2020 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Luke 1:26-38 Theme: A Miracle is About to Happen! A miracle announced by an angel A miracle promised by God A miracle accepted by faith   It was a little after 7:00 when Billie slowly opened his eyes.  Then all at once he […]

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The Day Will Come!

Deo Gloria Sermon for December 6, 2020 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: 2 Peter 3:8-14 Theme: The Day Will Come! Don’t procrastinate. Be prepared.   Only 19 more days!  Do you realize that: only 19 more days till Christmas?  It kind of hit me this past Thursday when I looked at the calendar and noticed […]

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The Savior Comes to Bind Up Broken Hearts!

Deo Gloria December 2, 2020 Sermon for Midweek Advent Service Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Theme: Hark the Glad Sound – The Savior Comes! To Bind Up Broken Hearts   2020 has been a difficult year to say the least—a challenging year in so many ways due to the coronavirus.  Here in the […]

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Don’t Forget to Say “Thank You”!

Deo Gloria November 25+26, 2020 Sermon for Thanksgiving Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Luke 17:11-19 Theme:  Don’t Forget to Say “Thank You”! For the physical blessings And for the spiritual blessings   Many of you, I’m sure, are familiar with Rudyard Kipling.  Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936.  He was an English author who […]

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Be Ready for the Son of Man to Come Again!

Deo Gloria Sermon for November 8, 2020 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 25:31-46 Theme:  Be Ready for the Son of Man to Come Again! He will come in all his glory. He will come to judge all people.   They said it could never happen.  Because of the special way in which she had […]

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