Deo Gloria Sermon for July 3, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 10:1-12,16-20 Theme: Go and Work in the Lord’s Harvest Field! Recognize the great need. Trust that the Lord will take care of you. Proclaim his message of peace. One thing I remember about growing up on the farm is that harvest […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for June 26, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 9:51-62 Theme: Following Jesus Takes Total Commitment! To be patient with those who oppose Jesus To not let anything else get in the way Are you an avid fisherman, the kind who goes out fishing at least once or twice a […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for June 5, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: John 14:23-27 Theme: Take Comfort in the Counselor! He comes to teach you. He comes to give you peace. It happened a few years ago now, but perhaps some of you remember the story. A couple from San Ramon, CA left their […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for May 22, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Acts 14:8-22 Theme: Worship God for His Goodness! He reveals his goodness in nature. He reveals his goodness in his Son, Jesus. A group of Muslim men gather during their lunch break. They turn and face Mecca, bow down on their knees […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for May 8, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Revelation 7:9-17 Theme: Set Your Sights on Your Heavenly Home! Who will be there What it will be like Hawaii–Bill had always wanted to go to Hawaii, but he never really had an opportunity to go, until this year. You see, one […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for April 24, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Revelation 1:4-18 Theme: What is Jesus Doing Now? He is watching over us. He is ruling for us. He is speaking to us. Have you ever wondered what certain stars or celebrities from years ago are doing now? Take Henry Winkler, for […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for March 20, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Exodus 3:1-8,10-15 Theme: Take Comfort in the LORD’s Loving Concern for You! He knows what’s happening in your life. He promises to help and deliver you. There are many things you and I are concerned about. Will we have enough money to […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for March 6, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 4:1-13 Theme: Next Time the Devil Tempts You… Remember your baptism. Be filled with the Spirit. Take your stand on God’s Word. Remember that Jesus’ victory is your victory. We’ve all been there at one time or another, some of us […]
Deo Gloria March 2, 2022 Sermon for Ash Wednesday Pastor Martin Bentz Text: John 18:12 Theme: They Bound Him I suppose that’s what you did. I suppose it was standard operating procedure to bind prisoners before transporting them. Binding their hands and feet made life easier for everyone, except for the prisoners, of […]
Deo Gloria Sermon for February 20, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 6:27-38 Theme: Live a Life of Love! Love even your enemies. Be merciful like your Father. I remember seeing a sign down by Mankato once—a sign right along the side of the road. It read, “I love you with all my […]