Keep Watch!

Deo Gloria Sermon for November 8, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Theme:  Keep Watch! Because you do not know the day or hour Because those who are not prepared will be left out   The teacher gave them plenty of warning.  She told her students that their geography reports were due a […]

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We Are Children of God…Now & Forever!

October 29 & November 1, 2026 Sermon by Pastor Rue 1 John 3:1-3 Festival of All Saints We are Children of God…Now & Forever!   The Festival of All Saints. It’s a special day in the church year when we remember those Christians who have gone before us, those faithful believers who have finished their […]

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Stand Firm to the End!

Deo Gloria October 25, 2026 Sermon for Reformation Sunday Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 10:16-23 Theme: Stand Firm to the End! The world may oppose you. But God will help you.   The year was 1994; the country, Iran.  Pastor Mehdi Dibaj was on trial for his life.  An upper-class Muslin man, Mehdi and […]

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Proclaim the Message of Jesus Christ!

Deo Gloria Sermon for October 18, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Luke 24:44-49 Theme: Proclaim the Message of Jesus Christ! That he fulfills the Scriptures That there is forgiveness in his name   Imagine for a second that your daughter is getting married and the wedding is right around the corner.  In fact, it’s […]

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October 8 & 11, 2026 Sermon by Pastor Rue Isaiah 25:6-9 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost A Banquet Beyond Belief… For You & For All If money were no object, and you had the opportunity to prepare the perfect meal for anyone you wanted, what would you serve, and who would you invite to join you? […]

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Press on Toward the Goal!

Deo Gloria Sermon for October 4, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Theme: Press on Toward the Goal! Keep a realistic view of yourself. Follow good examples. Look forward to the finish.   The year was 2008 and Michael Phelps had a goal, a very ambitious goal: to win more gold medals in […]

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Watchmen of the LORD, Speak Up!

Deo Gloria Sermon for September 6, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11 Theme: Watchmen of the LORD, Speak Up! Wash your blood-stained hands. Sound the alarm of God’s Word.   We’ve all seen the pictures, pictures of the horrific destruction brought about by the earthquakes in Venezuela and Columbia.  Homes, businesses, apartment buildings […]

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Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

Deo Gloria Sermon for August 16, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Ephesians 2:13-22 Theme: Extreme Makeover: Church Edition From far away to near From alienated to reconciled From fear to peace From foreigners to family   I’m sure many of you are familiar with the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition originally hosted by Ty […]

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Rely on Jesus to Provide What You Need!

Deo Gloria Sermon for August 2, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 14:13-21 Theme: Rely on Jesus to Provide What You Need! He cares about people like you. He is more than able to provide.   It’s an issue she struggles with at times as a widow and a senior citizen.  You see, they […]

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Deo Gloria Sermon for July 19, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Isaiah 44:6-11 Theme: When It Comes to God, You Want the Real Thing! The greatness of the LORD The emptiness of idols   I have a question for you: Would you want your employer to pay you with real money or Monopoly money?  […]

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