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.” […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for December 25, 2024 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Exodus 33:18-23; 34:5-7 Theme: Lord, Show Us Your Glory! I don’t know which is more incredible: the fact that Moses asked or the fact that God granted his request. I mean, let’s not forget what just happened. While Moses was up on […]
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 November 27-28, 2024 Thanksgiving Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Philippians 4:10-20 Theme: Thanksgiving – A Time to be Thankful! For Christian friends who care For a gracious God who will meet our every need Thanksgiving is a popular, national holiday. They say it’s the single, most-traveled holiday of the year. People […]