A Champion for the Defeated!

Pastor Slaughter First Sunday of Lent 2-26-23   Theme: A Champion for the Defeated Text: Matthew 4: 1-11   Lines are drawn, armies are gathered. People are sharpening their weapons, mending their armor getting ready for war. There is a hush in the air as the two opposing sides draw near. They each chose their […]

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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 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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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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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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Expect the Unexpected!

Pastor Slaughter First Sunday of Advent 11-27-2022   Expect the Unexpected Matthew 24:36-44   Have you ever had someone show you one of those videos where everything seems calm? The video itself may seem kind of boring. Like a car driving in the mountains, and you almost get lulled into a false security. And when […]

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Am I Ready for Jesus to Come?

Pastor Slaughter Last Sunday of the Church Year November 20, 2022     Theme: Am I Ready for Jesus to Come? Text: Luke 12:35-40   Are you ready? (Pause for dramatic effect) Well are you? I guess you are thinking, “Ready for what pastor?” Are you ready for the pop quiz I wrote up about […]

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Look Forward to Something Better!

Pastor Slaughter All Saints Day 11-6-22   All Saints Day Text: Revelation 21:1-6 Theme: Look Forward to Something Better!   What is something that you are really looking forward to? Is it a special day like your birthday or thanksgiving or Christmas (there are some on the faculty and staff that are insistent on playing […]

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Depending on God Alone for Our Salvation

Pastor Slaughter Pentecost 20 10-19-22 Text: Luke 18:18-30 Theme: Depending on God alone for our salvation   How many of you have gone skydiving before? I have gone twice with one of my best friends. Once when we were 18 and the other a few years ago to celebrate his marriage. I have to say […]

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Cycle of Gratitude

Pastor Slaughter Pentecost 18 October 9, 2022 Genesis 8:15-22 Cycle of Gratitude 1)See God’s Blessings 2)Respond with Thanks   What are the times in your life that you are most grateful? Isn’t usually the times where it is easy for you to see God’s blessings in life? When you are blessed financially, it’s easier to […]

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