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Sermon Text: Mark 12:41-44 Pastor Daniel Schmidt For the past two weeks our stewardship emphasis in worship has encouraged you and me to have open hearts, as we return to the Lord our “first-fruits” gifts and to have open minds, as we more…
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Pastor Philip Bigelow It’s not what you know, but who you know. You might be familiar with that statement. What does that mean? As is the case with most pithy statements this one is no exception with communicating a message. That statement is often repeated in the business world. Basically, the more…
Sermon Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Pastor Steven Hillmer There are certainly times in life when you’re just dumb-founded, baffled, puzzled, some might even use the word “flummoxed” over life’s circumstances. How and why did certain things happen? Take the Israelites for example: they were carried off into captivity into Babylon. “God, how could you let this more…
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Sermon: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Pastor Philip Bigelow Could you imagine how much training it takes to get to the Olympics? To be the best of the best runners in the world? That takes some serious training. That takes some serious dedication. There is the 6:00 a.m. workout to get the training in when most people can more…
Sermon Text: Judges 7:1-8 Pastor Steven Hillmer In the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, our Rock and Refuges, Amen. There’s a little phrase we all like to use from time to time, especially when something very out of the ordinary happens: “What are the odds?” “What are the odds… of a church extending more…
Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Pastor Daniel Schmidt Did you catch the news for today? We are at war! I am not talking about our nation being at war with another world power. But you and I are in a spiritual battle. Day after day, we as Christians are under attack. Day after day, you and I more…
Sermon Text: Luke 12:32-40 Pastor Philip Bigelow It is one of the most powerful emotions of a human being. It is an emotion that when channeled can make you do things that you didn’t think possible. Just to show you how strong this emotion is I have some unfortunate news today because I was more…
Do you have a neighbor whose car never leaves the driveway on Sunday morning? Do you have a friend who is always coming to you with spiritual questions? Is now the right time for you to recharge your spiritual batteries? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, St. Matthew’s has the perfect thing for you.A new Bible Information Class more…
On Sunday, August 18 we gathered together for the Installation Service for our two new Pastors. Pastor Philip Bigelow will serve as our Resident Missionary and Pastor Steven Hillmer will serve as our Coordinating Pastor. Please take a moment to introduce yourself to them and their families. Pastor Philip J. Bigelow Pastor Philip Bigelow was more…
Sermon Text: Luke 12:13-21 Pastor Steven Hillmer Grace and peace are yours from Jesus your Lord and Savior, Amen. “So, what are you plans?” It’s not uncommon for a new pastor to be asked such a question. In fact, when I first ordained and installed in 2002, the pastor in his sermon asked me that more…
Sermon Text: Genesis 18:20 – 32 Pastor Daniel Schmidt There is a game that many children enjoy playing. I am not talking about the latest video game or on-line game. This “game” is a game that children enjoy playing with their parents. It starts by asking Mom or Dad a question, and having the more…
