You are Blessed!

Deo Gloria Sermon for January 29, 2023 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Theme: You Are Blessed!   How many of you would consider yourself to be blessed?  How many of you would feel blessed after you just lost your job?  How many of you would feel blessed as you’re facing major surgery?  How […]

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The Lamb of God

Pastor Slaughter Epiphany 2 1-15-23 The Lamb of God Look at the Lamb Spend time with the Lamb Point to the Lamb Text: John 1: 29-41   For centuries Israel offered sacrifices to God for sin. Over and over again, the blood flowed. The blood was this constant reminder that the penalty for sin is […]

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The Blessed Message of Baptism!

Deo Gloria Sermon for January 8, 2023 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: The Blessed Message of Baptism! What it says about Jesus What it says about you and me   When was the last time you looked at your baptismal certificate?  If you’re like me, it’s probably been a while.  Let me […]

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The Son of God, the Promised Savior

Pastor Slaughter Christmas-1 January 1, 2022   The Son of God, the Promised Savior Text: Matthew 2:12-23   When you think of Christmas, what does your mind think of? Do you think of the time with friends and family? Opening presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? The food? The travel? When you think about […]

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God Keeps His “New Year’s Resolutions!”

Deo Gloria Sermon for December 31, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Isaiah 51:1-6 Theme: God Keeps His “New Year’s Resolutions”! Past Present And Future   What resolutions have you made for the new year?  To get in better shape, to lose a few pounds, to make the A Honor Roll at school or the […]

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The Word Became Flesh!

Deo Gloria Sermon for December 25, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: John 1:1-14 Theme: The Word Became Flesh! (God Becomes One of Us!)   There once was a man who lived in a cave in Africa.  On December 25th he was all by himself—no Christmas gathering with all the relatives.  He had no gifts, […]

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Immanuel–God With Us!

Pastor Slaughter Fourth Sunday of Advent 12-18-22   Immanuel-God With Us Text: Matthew 1:18-25   Who is it that you want to spend the most time with? Your spouse? Your children? Your friends? Now why do you want to spend time with them? It maybe the relationship you have with them like your family. It […]

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Jesus Dispels Our Doubts!

Deo Gloria December 11, 2022 Advent Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Dispels Our Doubts! By pointing to the fulfillment of Scripture By confirming the identity of John the Baptist   There comes a point in your life when you have to know.  Maybe it’s when you’re standing at the graveside […]

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Come, Root of Jesse, as Our Judge!

December 4, 2022 Pastor Daniel Slaughter Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 Theme: Come, Root of Jesse, as Our Judge!   It’s kind of a weird thought isn’t? That we pray or say, “Come Lord Jesus as our Judge”? When we think of a judge don’t our minds gravitate to something that we did? Because let’s face it […]

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Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel – The Rising Sun

Deo Gloria November 30, 2022 Advent Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Luke 1:76-79 Theme: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel! The Rising Sun   Dawn—whether it’s a soldier who is standing guard at his post, an employee who is working the late shift or a mother who has been up all night with a sick […]

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