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 […]
Pastor Slaughter All Saints Day November 24, 2024 On This Mountain Text: Isaiah 25:6-9 What’s one thing that unites all people everywhere? What’s one thing that every person of every culture experiences? I am sure you might’ve thought of all kinds of different answers to that question. But today I would argue that […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for November 17, 2024 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Mark 12:41-44 Theme: Should Jesus Really Be Watching My Wealth? It’s one of God’s attributes, one of those big “omni” words students learn about in catechism class: omnipresent. It means that God is present everywhere, that he is with us wherever we […]
Pastor Slaughter 11-10-2024 Stewardship Theme: What matters is knowing the Master Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Have you borrowed something or lent something out before. I am guessing so. How do you feel if they return it and it is broken? You entrusted this item to them…and they broke your trust. You are less likely to […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for November 3, 2024 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Theme: Giving to God Doesn’t Make a Bit of Sense! God makes “much” into “little.” God makes “nothing” into everything. “It just doesn’t make sense.” We know 1+1=2, but there are plenty of times in life when the numbers just don’t […]
Pastor Slaughter Reformation October 27, 2024 Stand up in the Flames Text: Daniel 3:16-28 Where do you take a stand? Those times where you don’t care what happens, you just have to speak your mind. Share your thoughts. You know those time where you take a stand on what you think or maybe […]