Deo Gloria Sermon for February 1, 2026 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Theme:  Celebrate Your Calling as a Christian! Give up on the idea that it had something to do with you. God did the choosing. Give God all the glory.   How do you celebrate your birthday?  Do you have a […]

Deo Gloria January 18, 2026 Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: John 1:29-41 Theme: Look, the Lamb of God! Who takes away our sin Whom we can share with our family and friends   “Look, mommy, look,” said little Jimmy.  “Look at the horses with all the stripes.”  It was Jimmy’s first visit to the […]

Deo Gloria January 4, 2026 Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Theme: I Just Can’t Keep Quiet About It! God has clothed his people with righteousness and salvation. The nations will get to see it too.   What is something you just can’t keep quiet about?  Is it the new baby or grandbaby […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for December 28, 2025 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Theme: Now What?   Well now what?  Another Christmas has come and gone.  The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of quality time with family and friends, but now it’s over.  The gifts have been opened.  The food […]

Deo  Gloria December 24, 2025 Message for Christmas Eve Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Titus 2:11-14 Theme: The Grace of God Has Appeared!   Back on November 11th people here in Belle Plaine and all across the country for that matter got to see a very rare and beautiful site: the Northern Lights.  The evening […]

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 November 16, 2025 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Theme: God’s Judgment is Right! When he brings punishment on unbelievers When he gives relief to believers   It happens in the Olympics.  It happens in the NFL.  It happens in the World Series.  It happens in your son or […]

Deo Gloria Sermon for November 2, 2025 Pastor Martin Bentz   Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 Theme: By Faith, You Can Too!   How many of you have been to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY?  I hope to some day.  I’ve heard it’s a pretty cool place.  There you can read articles and watch […]