Jesus Makes the Impossible Possible!

Deo Gloria Sermon for February 12, 2023 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 5:21-37 Theme: Jesus Makes the Impossible Possible!   Has this ever happened to you: You thought you did really well on a test—“Yeah, aced that one”—only to find out later, when you got the test back, that you bombed it?  I know […]

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Let Your Light Shine!

Deo Gloria Sermon for February 5, 2023 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Let Your Light Shine! That others might see your good deeds That others might see the source of real righteousness   Bill was going off to college, and his parents were concerned.  No, they weren’t concerned about his academics.  Bill […]

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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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