Luke 24:36–49 Resurrection Hope Is Certain Through the Word A Story That Seems Too Good to Be True A True Story Verified by the Triune God A Truth We Are Called to Share 36As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 37But they […]

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Certain Hope for Uncertain Times

Pastor Slaughter Easter-2 4-11-2021   Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20 Theme: Certain Hope for Uncertain Times   Uncertainty is the worst. It causes a lot of stress. There is the inability to make plans. Then the potential of constantly changing those plans. There is the mental burden, the mind spinning, the trying to find the […]

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Life-Giving Hands

Deo Gloria Sermon for Easter, April 4, 2021 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: John 20:19-23 Theme: Life-Giving Hands (Jesus)   On her way out of the coffee shop, Mary ran into a classmate she hadn’t seen for years.  Within moments they were visiting as though no time had passed, until her friend asked, “So how’s […]

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Hands of Humility

Deo Gloria Sermon for Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2021 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: John 13:1-5,12-17 Theme: Hands of Humility (Jesus)   It was a celebration.  The two of them were seated at a restaurant with white linen tablecloths, fine china, and champagne flutes.  They began to peruse the menu and waited for their server. […]

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Hands of Praise

Pastor Daniel Slaughter March 28, 2021   Palm Sunday Hands of Praise (Disciples and Crowds) Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-11   Some people are so afraid that heaven is going to be boring that they’re not interested in going. I bet if you say there will be no Xbox or Nintendo systems in heaven, you will […]

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Deo Gloria Sermon for March 21, 2021 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Hebrews 5:7-9 Theme: Jesus—the Perfect Priest for Imperfect People One who is perfectly pious One who is the source of salvation   New and improved—you see that advertised all the time.  Try new and improved Clorox 2.  Try the new Dr. Pepper—same great […]

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Chosen!

Ephesians 2:8-10                                                                                                             Lent 4, 2021 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. CHOSEN! By God’s grace […]

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One Little Word

Pastor Slaughter March 7, 2021 Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 20:1-17 One Little Word   One little Word. One little word can make all the difference. One little word can completely change your outlook on things. One little word can break a relationship. One little word can grow a relationship. There is one little word […]

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Have No Fear for the Future!

Deo Gloria Sermon for February 28, 2021 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Genesis 28:10-17 Theme:  Have No Fear for the Future! Recognize that the LORD is with you. Rely on the precious promises he has given you.   Will you still have a job next year or won’t you?  Will the company you work for […]

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A Sacrifice Worth Making

Pastor Daniel Slaughter February 21, 2020 Lent 1 Genesis 22:1-18 A Sacrifice Worth Making   The season of a Lent is a call to sinners towards repentance that once again reminds us of the seriousness of our sins. And as we make that journey to cross, we fully appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus made. Some […]

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