Deo Gloria December 14, 2025 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 […]
Deo Gloria December 3, 2025 Sermon for Midweek Advent Service Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Isaiah 9:1-2,6-7 Theme: His Name Shall Be Called – Wonderful Counselor How many of you are familiar with Hulk Hogan? I know that dates me a bit, but I’m glad I’m not the only one. So why was […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for November 30, 2025 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Theme: The Lord is Near! Rejoice in him always. Display gentleness. Present your requests to God. The peace of God will guard your hearts. If you knew that Judgment Day was near, tonight perhaps—if you knew that Jesus was going […]
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 December 6+20, 2023 Advent Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Mark 1:1-8 Theme: The Voices of Advent The Voice of John the Baptist What Would John the Baptist Say to You? There are many voices competing for our attention these days. There are the voices of the advertisers: “Only 5 more days […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for December 17, 2023 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: John 1:6-8,19-28 Theme: Be a Witness to the Light! Point people to the Scriptures Point people to their Savior They’re beautiful, aren’t they, all of the lights people put up this time of year? Some people really go all out. They spend […]
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 […]