Pastor Slaughter March 9, 2025 Lent 1 Jesus fought on our behalf! Text: Luke 4:1-13 Can you imagine fighting a foe that completely outmatches you in every way? He has better training. He is more prepared. He is more crafty and cunning. He is stronger and faster. In every conceivable way you are […]
Deo Gloria March 2, 2025 Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 9:28-36 Theme: A Glimpse of Glory For the disciples For Jesus For us The story we have before us this morning is an unusual story to say the least. If you didn’t know better, you might think it was […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for February 16, 2025 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Theme: Find Your Strength in God’s Grace! Thorns keep us humble. God’s grace gives us strength. How many of us like to brag about our weaknesses? “Hey, guess what? I can bench press all of 50 pounds. I used […]
Pastor Slaughter Epiphany 5 February 9, 2025 At Your Word I Will Go Text: Luke 5:1-11 What are you willing to do for someone? I know. That is a vague question. It probably depends on who it is and what is being asked of you right? You are likely to do something more for […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for February 2, 2025 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Theme: Continue in the Truths of God’s Word! You know those from whom you learned them. They come from God’s inspired Word. They are able to make you wise for salvation. I know no one likes to think about […]
Pastor Slaughter January 26, 2025 Epiphany 3 Theme: Expect Rejection Text: Luke 4:16-30 Have you ever been rejected before? Whether it is admittance to a college, or that dream job you always wanted. Weather it is a child who didn’t get picked to be on that team or that boy being rejected by that […]
January 19, 2025 Epiphany 2 Text: John 2:1-11 What are you looking for in Jesus? 1) Refocused 2) Encouraged, 3) Blessed beyond measure She sits down at her desk at school. Her heart starts to race as she takes out her pencil. She needs to ace this test to keep her scholarship. She quick […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for January 12, 2025 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Titus 3:4-7 Theme: God Saved Us! The motive The means The purpose “Saving Jessica Lynch”—did you see the movie? OK, it wasn’t exactly a blockbuster like Moana 2 or Wicked, but I would guess you probably heard about her amazing story, about […]
Pastor Slaughter Christmas 2 January 5, 2025 Text: Luke 1:68-79 The Wait Is Over! Parents with children, Grandparents with grandchildren, children do you remember how excited you were to open presents on Christmas? There is just this something about watching children on Christmas. There is just so much build up to celebrating Christmas. Children […]
Deo Gloria December 31, 2024 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. “They sure don’t make toys the way they used to.” […]