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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deo Gloria November 30, 2022 Advent Sermon Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Luke 1:76-79 Theme: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel! The Rising Sun Dawn—whether it’s a soldier who is standing guard at his post, an employee who is working the late shift or a mother who has been up all night with a sick […]
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 […]
Deo Gloria November 23-24, 2022 Sermon for Thanksgiving Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Deuteronomy 8:10-18 Theme: Be Careful Not to Forget the LORD your God! “Now, be sure to eat your vegetables, Mark. And be sure to get your rest. And don’t forget to brush your teeth. And be careful driving on those slippery […]
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 […]
Deo Gloria November 13, 2022 Sermon for November 13, 2022 Pastor Martin Bentz Text: Malachi 4:1-6 Theme: The Day of the LORD is Coming! A day of fire and destruction for the wicked A day of healing and joy for God’s people A day for which we urgently need to prepare The […]
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 […]