Date: June 27/30, 2019 Text: James 3:6-18 As we talk about the Second Commandment, we talk about God’s name. The Second Commandment says, “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.” We need to know what is meant by God’s name so that we know when we are misusing his name. God’s […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for June 23, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   The 10 Commandments – Living Life God’s Way Text: Exodus 20:1-3 Theme: Love God More Than Anything Else!   It was probably a good twenty years ago already.  One of our missionaries was talking to a Russian official about doing mission work in his […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for June 16, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Romans 5:1-5 Theme: You Have Much to Boast About! Peace with God Access to God’s grace A glorious future Even afflictions   People like to boast, don’t they?  They like to brag about themselves and their accomplishments.  “Hey, did you hear about the […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for Ascension Day, May 30, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Theme: An Ascension Prayer for You and Your Fellow Christians Don’t stop thanking God for them. Ask the Father to give them the Spirit. Ask the Father to give them hope. Ask the Father to help them see that […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for May 26, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Revelation 21:10-14,22-27 Theme: Set Your Sights High! On your heavenly home On Jesus Christ, the Lamb   When we were in Michigan, I knew a little boy by the name of Terry.  Terry was a pistol—a cute, little kid, one you couldn’t help […]

Preacher: Pastor Tim Redfield Date: May 19, 2019 Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 What if you died this week? What would happen to you? That is a good question for everyone here to think about. Our confirmands should have an answer because of all the knowledge we worked into them over the last few years. For examination, […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for Good Shepherd Sunday, May 12, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: John 10:22-30 Theme: Safe in the Shepherd’s Arms Safe because our Shepherd knows his sheep Safe because he gives them eternal life Safe because he and the Father are one   Did you see the pictures in the news, pictures […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for April 28, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: John 20:19-31 Theme:  Jesus’ Resurrection is Real—No Doubt About It! It is the ultimate sign of who he really is. It gives us real blessings. It gives us an important mission.   In 1957 Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierra […]

Deo Gloria Lenten Sermon April 10, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: John 18:3-9 Theme: Three Words of Truth – I Am He There were a number of times in Jesus’ ministry when he intentionally kept his identity hidden, at least initially.  Think, for instance, of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for April 7, 2019 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Luke 20:9-19 Theme: Warning: Do Not Reject the Son! God patiently sends his servants to call us to repentance. God’s judgment will ultimately fall on those who reject his Son.   Every now and then I get an email message, warning me about […]