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Trinity FremontPrayer. What is Worship? August 10, 2025. Pastor Anthony Gerber. Sermon Audio.Prayer isn’t just something we do for God. It’s a gift God gives to us. In this message, we explore how prayer fits into the rhythm of worship, not as a private ritual, but as a shared response to God’s generosity. The early church was devoted to prayer. Jesus prays for us. The Spirit intercedes on our behalf. And now, we’re invited to join in, together.
Acts 2:42-47
Philippians 4:4–7
Matthew 6:5–15
2025-08-1113 minTrinity FremontHow do you Praise? What IS Worship? August 3, 2025. Pastor Greg Rathke. Sermon AudioWhat language does God speak to you through music? Hymns? The Lutheran Service Book’s liturgies? Contemporary songs?
In them all, God is inviting us to “enjoy him.”
C.S. Lewis said, “In commanding us to glorify Him, God is inviting us to enjoy Him.” Yes, enjoy Him through by making a joyful noise to the Rock of our Salvation. That’s Jesus. Worthy to be praised.
“For the LORD is a great King above all gods. In His hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also: The sea is His, for...2025-08-0421 minTrinity FremontWhat IS Worship. July 27, 2025. Pastor Greg Rathke. Sermon AudioWorship. What does that mean exactly? What IS worship? Is worship about me or about God or both? Most people would treat worship as praising God with affection and giving him the glory. BUT worship is so much more. Although those things can be part of worship, the CHIEF PART of worship is the LORD Jesus giving - giving gifts. Gifts like mercy, kindness, love, blood, forgiveness, promises, smiles and kingdom and His Spirit.
Psalm 36:7-9
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Matthew 15:1-9
2025-07-2821 min
Trinity FremontWhat Can Stop Us From Loving God. If God is For Us. July 20, 2025. Pastor Anthony Gerber, Sermon Audio.In this second chapter of our “If God Is For Us” series, we tackle Paul’s big question: “Who can separate us from the love of Christ?” We’ll explore how even good gifts—health, family, finances—can become barriers when we trust them more than the Giver. From Genesis to Malachi to Jesus Himself, we’ll see how God warns us against serving money and idols.
But this isn’t just about what trips us up—it’s about the ultimate solution. We’ll unpack the promise that Christ’s death and resurrection cover every misplaced trust. And we’ll finish with...2025-07-2117 minTrinity FremontNothing Can Separate Us. If God is For Us. July 13, 2025. Pastor Anthony Gerber, Sermon Audio.
We’ve all heard the words: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” But what happens when it doesn’t feel that way? When life is heavy, shame lingers, and doubt creeps in?
In this first part of our two-week series, we trace the sweeping story of Romans 1–8, through guilt, grace, struggle, and hope, so that we can hear Paul’s bold question the way he meant it. This isn’t a cliché. It’s a promise. And the cross and empty tomb is the proof.
God is for you. And that changes everything...2025-07-1413 min
Trinity FremontRadical Love. Faithful God. July 6, 2025, Pastor Greg Rathke, Sermon Audio.In this letter to the Thessalonian church, Paul is relieved and encouraged by the report from Timothy that this church has kept the faith. Paul has a new challenge for them now, that they not only increase their love for one another, but also they love ALL - as in even the Jews who have persecuted them in the past, who had run Paul out of town.
Why this exhortation by Paul? So that God may establish hearts worthy to be saved where love contributes to spiritual maturity and readiness for judgement on the Last Day.
Isaiah...2025-07-0717 minTrinity FremontHearing God: Fire, Whispers and the Will of God. Faithful God. June 29, 2025 Sermon Audio. Pastor Anthony GerberWe all ask the question at some point: What is God’s will for me? In this week’s message, we walk with Elijah from the mountaintop of fire to the quiet of the cave and listen for the whisper of God. While we often search for big signs, emotional highs, or opened doors, Scripture shows us that God’s voice often comes in stillness - and His will begins not with direction, but with relationship.
Join us as we explore 1 Kings 18–19, reflect on how we try to hear God, and hear the good news that even when we’ve fi...2025-06-3015 minTrinity FremontHide and Seek. Faithful God. June 22, 2025 Sermon Audio. Pastor Greg Rathke.Martin Luther - “It is not we who seek God, but God Himself seeks by means of the Word. THEN, after you have been found, then you should seek.” God says, “Here am I. Here am I! I want to be found.” But we ignore Him. We don’t even hear Him through the noise of this world. We don’t even see Him by the distractions of this world.” But God keeps showing up, revealing himself, even when we don’t seek Him. He showed up in the most powerful way, a new testament, a new story dwelling with us, and He still does...2025-06-2518 min
Trinity FremontDancing with the Trinity. Faithful God. June 15, 2025. Sermon Audio. Pastor Anthony GerberThis week we ask a question too big to answer fully: Who is the Trinity? Instead of trying to explain Him, we turn to how the Trinity moves. The early Church used the word perichoresis, a divine dance, to describe how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together in perfect unity.
Each Person of the Trinity leads a different movement:
The Father creates and provides.
The Son redeems and restores.
The Spirit sanctifies and guides.
And here’s the good news: That dance isn’t distant. You’re invited in.
Wher...2025-06-1618 minTrinity FremontPromise Keeper. Faithful God. June 8, 2025. Sermon Audio. Pastor Greg Rathke.Promise Keeper! That is Jesus.
He promised the Holy Spirit.
He delivered the Holy Spirit.
But Pentecost is not the end of Jesus delivering on His promises.
Promises that give us comfort.
Promises that give us hope.
Gen. 11:1–9
Acts 2:1–21
John 14:23–31
2025-06-0915 min
Trinity FremontThe Words We Share. Unstoppable Kingdom, June 1, 20025 Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg Rathke
Right before Jesus the Passion of Christ, what did he do? He prayed for us. What would you pray for us if you knew you were going to die soon?
What did Jesus pray for? No, WHO did Jesus pray for? He prayed for YOU!! The same Jesus who prayed for you the night before he was betrayed to death, is now ascended, sitting at the right hand of the Father, still praying for us – still interceding for us.
What are the words YOU are sharing with people? Your words can also bring people to Jesus, the...2025-06-0217 minTrinity FremontUnstoppable Kingdom, May 25th, 20025 Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeRight before Jesus the Passion of Christ, what did he do? He prayed for us. What would you pray for us if you knew you were going to die soon?
What did Jesus pray for? No, WHO did Jesus pray for? He prayed for YOU!! The same Jesus who prayed for you the night before he was betrayed to death, is now ascended, sitting at the right hand of the Father, still praying for us - still interceding for us. What are the words YOU are sharing with people? Your words can also bring people to Jesus, the Jesus...2025-05-2624 minTrinity FremontThe Bride, Unstoppable Kingdom, May 18, 2025, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeAll the preparations are done. The perfect dress, the perfect tan, the perfect makeup, the perfect hair, the perfect nails and the list could go on. The bride strives to be perfect on her wedding day.
In reality the bride is you and me. But we aren’t perfect are we, no matter how hard we strive to be. But Jesus was. Jesus is. By HIS blood we are made perfect in the sight of the Father. And now Jesus prepares a place for us. Prepares a perfect place for His bride, the church, believers in Him. A place that...2025-05-1918 min
Trinity FremontWho You Are. You are Commissioned, May 11 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberIn this final message of our “Who Are You?” series, we hear the truth that we are not only saved by grace - we are commissioned for a purpose. You are God’s workmanship, crafted to reflect His light and love in daily life, and sent to walk in the good works He has prepared for you... including the greatest work of all: making disciples of all nations.
Acts 20:17–35
Ephesians 2:1-10
Luke 10:25-37
2025-05-1215 minTrinity FremontWho You Are. You are Confirmed, May 4, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberThis week at Trinity, we celebrate Confirmation Sunday - but the message isn’t just for a few students. It’s for all of us. Romans 10 reminds us that faith isn’t just something we believe in our hearts - it’s something we confess with our mouths. This week we explore how being confirmed isn’t a one-time event, but a daily identity that calls us to live and speak the name of Jesus.
Acts 4:1–22
Romans 10:5-13
John 21:1–14
2025-05-0619 minTrinity FremontWho You Are. You are Chosen, April 27, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberWho are you—really? This week we begin our new series "Who Are You?" by hearing the life-changing truth from Ephesians 1: You are chosen by God. Before you had a résumé, before you had a reputation, you had a Redeemer who called you by name. Join us as we discover how our true identity in Jesus changes everything.
Acts 5:12–20
Ephesians 1:1-18
John 20:19–31
2025-04-2911 min
Trinity FremontRepentant Joy. For You, April 20, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberSometimes we feel like outsiders. Forgotten. Unseen. Like we don’t really belong—not even in church.
But the story of Easter shows us something different.
Jesus rose for the ones whose names get skipped over.
He rose for the doubters, the distant… for Peter… for “all the rest.”
He rose for you.
Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Luke 24:1-12
2025-04-2115 minTrinity FremontRepentant Joy. When it all Makes Sense, April 13, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberEver ask God, “What are you doing?” In this Palm Sunday message from John 12, we see how the disciples didn’t understand in the moment—but everything became clear when Jesus was glorified. Pastor Gerber invites us to walk with Jesus through both the cross and the empty tomb, because Sunday needs Friday, and Friday needs Sunday.
Deuteronomy 32:36–39
Philippians 2:5–11
John 12:12–19
2025-04-1415 minTrinity FremontRepentant Joy. Priorities, April 6, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberWhere are your time and resources going? There are lots of ways that we can spend our time and resources that are important right now, but only last for a short time, especially in light of a bigger picture - eternity. The apostle Paul considers all of those things worthless compared to knowing Jesus.
Isaiah 43:16–21
Philippians 3:4b-14
Luke 20:9–20
2025-04-0715 minTrinity FremontRepentant Joy. A God Who Loves, March 30, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberHome is where the heart is. Jesus tells us the parable of a broken family. A younger son who has left home, an older son who is resentful, and a father who has a broken heart. In this story, we see that we have a Father Who gives all, a Father Who forgives all, and a Father who invites all. But, who do we reflect?
Isaiah 12:1–6
2 Corinthians 5:16–21
Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32
2025-03-3117 minTrinity FremontRepentant Joy. Hope from Jesus, March 23, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeHave you ever felt trapped? What was it like? Are there sins in your life that make you feel trapped?
Being trapped by sinful temptations is real.
So how do we escape?
In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am THE WAY, the Truth and the Life.” Jesus is THE WAY out of being trapped by temptations that often lead to sin. THE WAY out from guilt, and ultimately from our own graves. Sinful temptation is real and it is strong. On our own we can feel helpless, confined or trapped by it. With Jesus, however, comes hope...2025-03-2321 minTrinity FremontRepentant Joy. Voices, March 16,2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberVoices
What voices are you listening to? Voices that point you toward Jesus and His Will? Or voices that point you away from Jesus and His Will. Those voices typically point us towards ourselves, which leads to self-righteousness, pride, anxiety, and despair. The voices that point us to Jesus are ones that point us toward peace.
Jeremiah 26:8–15
Philippians 3:17–4:1
Luke 13:31–35
2025-03-1717 minTrinity FremontRepentant Joy. March 9,2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg Rathke.Give up something for lent? You mean give something up we would probably be better off without anyway? How does that make sense? How is that a sacrifice? Well, it doesn’t make sense.
You see, Jesus has already given everything - his own life. The effect of this sacrifice? How about a few R’s?
Rejoicing what God has done for us
Releasing our first fruits
Regularly Returning to worship Him
This Lenten season will be one of Repentant Joy at Trinity. Why wait until Easter morning? You see, He is already risen. He is risen indeed...2025-03-1122 min
Trinity FremontBlessed. Blessed to Bless. March 2,2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony Gerber.Through the work of the Spirit, Jesus transplants us out of death and into life. He plants us beside streams of living water that give life. Then, as ones filled with abundant life, we bear fruit. May we know our identity in Jesus and bear the fruit of grace, compassion, generosity, and witness.
Psalm 1
Hebrews 3:1–6
Luke 9:28–36
2025-03-0415 minTrinity FremontBlessed. Blessed Despite Circumstances. February 23, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony Gerber.The world defines the word “Blessed” differently than the Bible does. For the world, being blessed is all about your circumstances – are things going your way? God defines that word differently. Blessing comes from knowing that, despite your circumstances, you are walking the path that God calls you to walk.
Psalm 1
Hebrews 3:1–6
Luke 9:28–36
2025-02-2519 min
Trinity FremontProclamation. Resurrection. February 16, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg Rathke.We face uphill battles everyday. Christ has been raised from the dead. We know this because he has told us in his word. He lives. We will walk like Jesus in newness of life on the last day. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Jeremiah 17:5–81
Corinthians 15:12-20
Luke 6:17–26
2025-02-1817 minTrinity FremontProclamation. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. February 9, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg Rathke.One surprise after another in Luke Chapter 5 as Peter becomes a disciple of Jesus. The biggest surprise of all is that Jesus came to die for sinners like you and like me. Peter follows this miracle worker, almost all the way to the cross but not quite. Jesus makes sure, through baptism, we are worthy to be saved as we die with Him, are crucified with Him, are buried with Him and will rise with Him. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise.
Isaiah 6:1–8
1 Corinthians 14:12b–20
Luke 5:1–11
2025-02-1017 minTrinity FremontProclamation. Who is this Jesus? February 2, 2025. Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg Rathke.Who is this Jesus? Even the demons obey him. In Luke 4 Jesus gives a foretaste of what he will do for all people when he goes to the cross.
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (17-19)
I Corinthians 12:31b-13:13
Luke 4:31-37
2025-02-0319 minTrinity FremontThe Wonder of Christmas, A Season of Wonder, Mary the Mother of Jesus, January 26, 2025, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberHow can/do you praise God in the middle of your story, before everything has all "worked out"? Mary sang the beautiful Magnificat, praising God for all that He has done while Jesus was still inside her womb. She didn't know what the next 33 years were going to look like. God had yet to do what she was praising Him for doing. She was praising the promise that she knew would be fulfilled.
Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10
1 Corinthians 12:12–31a
Luke 1:46-552025-01-2717 min
Trinity FremontThe Wonder of Christmas, A Season of Wonder, Through the Eyes of Herod, January 19, 2025, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberWhen Herod heard about the child born "King of the Jews," he feared that this child would be a threat to his comfort, power, and riches, so Herod sought to have Jesus killed. Where do I fear that following Jesus would be a threat to my comfort, power, and riches? Is there a sin in my life that I'm comfortable with? Let us lay our sins at His feet, hearing His words of forgiveness.
Isaiah 62:1–5
1 Corinthians 12:1–11
Matthew 2:13-18
2025-01-2017 minTrinity FremontThe Wonder of Christmas, A Season of Wonder, The Magi, January 12, 2025, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberGod reveals His plan for salvation in many and various ways. He continues to reveal that plan TO you and THROUGH you!
Isaiah 60:1–6
Ephesians 3:1–12
Matthew 2:1–12
2025-01-1315 minTrinity FremontThe Wonder of Christmas, A Season of Wonder, Through The Eyes of Anna? January 5, 2025, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberAnna heard the Good News that Simeon proclaimed about Jesus - That the Savior of the World had come to this earth. But Anna didn't simply hold onto that Good News, she shared it! "And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem." We too should hear the Good News, give thanks got God, and speak of Him to all people!
1 Kings 3:4–15
Ephesians 1:3–14
Luke 2:36-38
2025-01-0621 minTrinity FremontThe Wonder of Christmas, A Season of Wonder, What a Gift? December 29, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberSeeing the Lord’s Christ. A pretty big deal don’t you think? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Simeon when Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple to be dedicated. Seeing the Lord’s Christ. A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Israel.
Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15
Colossians 3:12-17
Luke 2:22-35
2024-12-3015 min
Trinity FremontAdvent, What's Your Security Blanket, December 22,2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeCyber Security. School Security. Financial Security. We are sure concerned about being secure. But what about your eternal security? Well, that’s where baby Jesus comes in. The security blanket of all security blankets.
Micah 5:2–5a
Hebrews 10:5–10
Luke 1:39–45
2024-12-2321 minTrinity FremontAdvent, Why are You Being Refined, December 8,2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeWhy would the Lord go to the trouble of refining you? It’s because He values you. He loves you. He desires for you to walk in newness of life forever and ever.
Malachi 3:1–7b
Philippians 1:2–11
Luke 3:1-14
2024-12-0916 minTrinity FremontAdvent, Jesus is Righteousness, December 1,2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberJesus is in a right relationship with God. And then He gives us that righteousness as He clothes us in the family robes and brings us into a right relationship with the Father.
Jeremiah 33:14–16
1 Thessalonians 3:9–13
Luke 21:25-36
2024-12-0215 min
Trinity FremontThe Thankful Church, Prayer and Meditation, November 24, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberPrayer and meditation grow our hippocampus, the security guard of the brain. Today, we practice silently mediation on God's Word in Psalm 95.
Isaiah 51:4–6
Philippians 4:4-9
Mark 13:24-37
2024-11-2522 minTrinity FremontThe Thankful Church, Gratefulness Challenge, November 17, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony Gerber DescriptionJoy and gratitude are uniquely connected. Spending time in gratitude grows our capacity for joy. We are challenging you to daily give thanks for something in your past, present, and future.
Daniel 12:1–3
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Mark 13:1-13
2024-11-1820 minTrinity FremontThe Thankful Church, Remember, Feel, Share, November 10, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberThere has been lots written about the importance of being thankful. But true thankfulness is more than just making gratitude lists or writing thank you notes. True appreciation consists of remembering, feeling, and sharing those special moments in our lives.
1 Kings 17:8–16 1
Thessalonians 1:1-10
Mark 12:38–44
2024-11-1120 minTrinity FremontAll Saints Day, Caring Crucified Comforting Christ Cares, November 3rd, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeThe Lamb of God has become the Good Shepherd.
Revelation 7:9-17
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
2024-11-0414 min
Trinity FremontConsecrated Stewards, Looking through the Lens of Abundance, October 27, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberSince the fall of man, the world has been looking through the lens of scarcity asking if there will be enough. And yet God continues to give gifts to sow the seeds of a new creation. Because of the great gift giver, we can look at the world through the lens of abundance.
Genesis 1:26-31
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
John 3:9-17
2024-10-2817 minTrinity FremontConsecrated Stewards, In God We Trust?, October 20, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeIn God we trust? Do we? Do you? Do I?
Ecclesiastes 5:10-20
Hebrews 4:1-13
Luke 12:22-34
2024-10-2121 minTrinity FremontConsecrated Stewards, Greedy Greg Grows Gourds, October 13, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeAre you rich toward the world or are you rich toward God? Jesus is interested in one not the other. It’s a matter of life or death.
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Hebrews 3:12-19
Luke 12:13-21
2024-10-1416 minTrinity FremontConsecrated Stewards, Entrusted Steward, October 6, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberEverything You Have is a Gift from God, Entrusted to You to Steward for His Purpose. What has God entrusted to you and how does He want you to steward His good gifts?
Genesis 2:18-25
Hebrews 2:1-13
Matthew 6:19-24
2024-10-0614 min
Trinity FremontBy Faith, Abundance, September 29, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeGod’s love is abundant beyond measure. As we celebrate 140 years of ministry at Trinity, we look back at the abundance He has blessed us with and look forward to His abundance of love in the future.
Numbers 11:4–6, 10–16, 24–29
James 5:1-12
Mark 9:38–50
2024-09-3020 minTrinity FremontBy Faith, Near or Far?, September 22, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeAre you drawing near to God or away from God? How can you draw near if it is your desire? Why would you want to draw near to Him?
Jeremiah 11:18–20
James 4:1-10
Mark 9:30–37
2024-09-2318 minTrinity FremontBy Faith, Speak Life, September 15, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeDo the words that come out of your mouth speak life? Do they set hearts on fire for Jesus? Join us as we discover the affirming language that is expected of believers.
Isaiah 50:4–10
James 3:1–12
Mark 9:14–29
2024-09-1619 min
Trinity FremontWhatever is Good - Rejoice in the Lord Always, September 8, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberThe face of Jesus is constantly shining. We miss it when we turn our back on Him. Yet, when we repent, turn back to God, His face is shining and He is running to us saying, "You are my child!" So let's rejoice!
Isaiah 35:4–7a
Philippians 4:4-9
Mark 7:31–37
2024-09-0916 minTrinity FremontWhatever is Good - Worry and Peace, September 1, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberWhat are you worrying about? When Jesus and Paul tell us not to worry, it's not a demand, but a promise and an invitation that Jesus is with us and He takes care of us. Because of His promises, we are invited to cast our worries on Him
Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6– 9
Philippians 4:4-9
Mark 7:14–23
2024-09-0214 minTrinity FremontWhatever is Good - Fix Our Eyes, August 25, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberWho do you look to for guidance? A friend, a family member, a trusted colleague? Come, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. He endured the cross, with joy, for YOU!
Isaiah 29:11–19
Hebrews 12:1-3
Mark 7:1–13
2024-08-2612 minTrinity FremontWhatever is Good - Think About These Things, August 18, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberWhen our minds are hurried, cluttered, or distracted, it is difficult to hear God and know the truth. Silence allows the clutter of our hearts and minds to settle so that we can hear that still, small voice and "think about these things."
Proverbs 9:1-10
Philippians 4:4-9
John 6:51-69
2024-08-1914 min
Trinity FremontThe Bread of Life- Elijah Moments, August 11, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeElijah moments. Most of us have had them. He got through his moment with the aid of a messenger. Can we be comforting messengers? Absolutely.
1 Kings 19:1–8
Ephesians 4:17—5:2
John 6:35–51
2024-08-1222 minTrinity FremontThe Bread of Life- Bread from Heaven, August 4, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeThe Good News of the gospel is certainly the best news, but it isn’t the only good news. The Bread of Heaven still comes down to us each and every day.
Exodus 16:2–15
Ephesians 4:1–16
John 6:22–35
2024-08-0525 minTrinity FremontThe Bread of Life- Extremes, July 28, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeThe Genesis flood was extreme. But so is God’s love, a love revealed in His promises after the flood.
Genesis 9:8–17
Ephesians 3:14–21
Mark 6:45–56
2024-07-2917 min
Trinity FremontThe Spirit- The Lord is our RIGHTEOUSNESS, July 21, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeThe stain of sin runs deep. We don’t have a cleaning solution of our own to remove it. But God has a solution. His name is Jesus. The LORD is our Righteousness.
Jeremiah 23:1–6
Ephesians 2:11–22
Mark 6:30–44
2024-07-2319 minTrinity FremontThe Spirit- The Kingdom of the World and God, July 14, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg RathkeThis week we focus on God's promises and two kingdoms, the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world. We await God's promise when he permanently and triumphantly brings His kingdom again on the Day of Resurrection to all believers.
Amos 7:7–15
Ephesians 1:3–14
Mark 6:14–29
2024-07-1619 minTrinity FremontThe Spirit- No Miracles, No Problem, July 07, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Greg Rathke
What a narrative in Mark Chapter 6! Jesus comes home to Nazareth to preach and to teach only to find a town of unbelief. Even his own family is skeptical of this transformed carpenter. But miracles are not what Jesus came to do. He came to bring the Word of God into hearts so that all might be saved. No miracles. No problem. His grace is enough.
Ezekiel 2:1–5
2 Corinthians 12:1–10
Mark 6:1–13
2024-07-0916 min
Trinity FremontSabbath- A Precious Gift from God, June 30, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberSit. Walk. Stand. Sabbath. Adam and Eve's first day on earth was a day of Sabbath. One day each week, we are called to cease from our usual work and rest in God's promises.
2024-07-0118 minTrinity FremontOur Attitude to the Enemy-Stand, Sit, Stand, Walk, June 23, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberAfter learning to sit and to walk, we now stand against the enemy. We stand on ground that has already been won. We do not battle the enemy FOR victory, but FROM a victory that has already been won. So we put on the full armor of God and stand.
Job 38:1–11
Ephesians 6:10-18
Mark 4:35–41
2024-06-2416 minTrinity FremontOur Position in Christ- Walk, Sit, Stand, Walk, June 16, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberOur position in Christ should always lead to our life in the world. Sitting should always lead to Walking. But even that Walking is powered through our Sitting. We sit forever with Christ so that we can walk continuously before men.
Ezekiel 17:22–24
Ephesians 4:1-6
Mark 4:26–34
2024-06-1717 minTrinity FremontOur Position in Christ- Sit, Sit, Stand, Walk, June 09, 2024, Sermon Audio, Pastor Anthony GerberIt is so natural to us to strive for everything. There's a desire built into us to earn everything around us. But Christianity begins with a big DONE, not a big DO. We are called to Sit in His promises.
Genesis 3:8–15
Ephesians 2:1-7
Mark 3:20–35
2024-06-1015 minTrinity FremontGodly Defiance, The Spirit, June 02, 2024, Sermon Audio, Vicar Greg RathkeWe all will experience suffering in our lives. There are sicknesses, deaths, pressures, anxieties and challenges of this world. Through it all, the Apostle Paul reassures us that with Jesus in our lives, we will not be crushed; we will not be driven to despair; we will not be destroyed and we will not be forsaken. GODLY DEFIANCE will see us through.
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Mark 2:23-28
2024-06-0324 minTrinity FremontTrinity Sunday, The Spirit, May 26, 2024, Vicar Greg Rathke- Sermon AudioWhat an inheritance we have received and will continue to receive. We are heirs of God and heirs with Christ. We are promised an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading. It's kept in heaven for us. Thank you Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Isaiah 6:1-8
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
2024-05-2722 minTrinity FremontThe Promise of Pentacost, The Spirit, May 19,2024,Sermon Audio-Vicar Greg RathkeThe promise that Jesus gave his disciples on the day He ascended into heaven becomes a reality 10 days later. What a story it was. What a story it is. A lot of speaking was going on that day, 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead to defeat sin, death and Satan forever. Nothing tops what Peter said that day in the languages of so many nations who had gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate their own Jewish celebration of Pentecost. "Jesus Christ is Lord!!"
Ezekiel 37:1–14
Acts 2:1–21
John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15
2024-05-2020 min
Trinity FremontTestimony of JohnJohn wants us to know one thing and to know it really well: God gives us eternal life. And, as we emphasize a different word in that phrase we see something unique and beautiful.
Acts 1:12–26
1 John 5:9–15
John 17:11b–19
2024-05-1315 minTrinity FremontConnected to JesusAbide. Remain. Stay Connected to Jesus. "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."
1 John 5:1–8
John 15:1-8
2024-05-0610 minTrinity FremontThe 3 C'sWe continue the series of 1st John on the 6th Sunday after Easter. John has a message for those living in the world. It's the 3 C's. Be cautious, be confident and be compassionate. Cautious because until Jesus returns, Satan is alive and well. Sin is lurking behind the corner. Confident because Jesus has already overcome the world. Compassionate because it is what Jesus has commanded us, to love one another as He has loved us.
Acts 10:34–48 1
John 5:1–8
John 15:9–17
2024-05-0624 minTrinity FremontLove Others, Because He Lives, April 28, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberSince God loved us in such a way as to send His Son Jesus to be the propitiation for our sins, so then, we ought to love one another. Since God loved you in such an incredible way, how will you love others in order that they might see Jesus through you?
Acts 8:26–40
1 John 4:1–12
John 15:1–8
2024-04-2917 minTrinity FremontOpen Hearts, Because He Lives, April 21, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeOur sinful nature closes our hearts to God and to those around us. Only God can open hearts. Jesus opened the door to the tomb and he opens our hearts to God and our neighbors.
Acts 4:1–12
1 John 3:16–24
John 10:11–18
2024-04-2223 minTrinity FremontChildren of God, Because He Lives, April 14, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeThe Now and the Not Yet. In the Now, God makes us His children, but Satan continues to attack us so that we push away His love. But we look forward to the Not Yet, when we will be made completely new. And we will be like Jesus.
Acts 3:11–21
1 John 3:1–7
Luke 24:36–49
2024-04-1519 minTrinity FremontWalk in Light, Because He Lives, April 7, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberThere are many truths of God's Word for our lives. But the deceiver wants to sow lies in and amongst those truths. We are called to walk in the light, not in darkness. What does it look like to walk in the light?
Acts 4:32–35
1 John 1:1—2:2
John 20:19–31
2024-04-0918 minTrinity FremontRolling Stones Away, Because He Lives, March 31, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberChrist is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! The stone is rolled away. The barrier to Jesus has been removed. And just as He removed that barrier for the women on that first Easter morning, so to does Jesus remove those stones from our lives so that we can see Him, know Him, and spend eternity with Him when He rolls those final stones away on the Last Day!
Isaiah 25:6–9
1 Corinthians 15:1–11
Mark 16:1–8
2024-04-0215 min
Trinity FremontJesus Remembers His Promises, Broken For Us, March 24, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberJesus promises to remember to remember His promises so that God can remember to forget Your sins! As He rides into Jerusalem on a coal, the foal of a donkey, Jesus sets of a chain of events that leads to His death on th cross, followed by His rest in the tomb and then His resurrection - all done for you!
Zechariah 9:9–12
Philippians 2:5–11
Mark 11:1-11
2024-03-2514 minTrinity FremontHeart Work is Hard Work, Broken For Us, March 17, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeHeart work is hard work. Jesus does the hard work of heart work for you and me to provide forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.
Jeremiah 31:31–34
Hebrews 5:1–10
Mark 10:35–45
2024-03-1817 minTrinity FremontGod is with You in Suffering, Broken For Us, March 10, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberGod is Good. And there is suffering in the world. How does God interact with us in our suffering? Jesus is with us in the midst of our suffering. We look to Him. How do we interact with God in our suffering? We cry out in Lament.
Turn to God
Cry Out Your Complaint
Appeal to God to Hear and Respond
Confess Your Trust in God and His Promises Promises
Numbers 21:4–9
Ephesians 2:1–10
John 3:14–21
2024-03-1120 minTrinity FremontGod is Good, Broken For Us, March 3, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeGod is good. Even when it might not seem that way in our own circumstances. God is good. All the time!
Psalm 19: 1-14
1 Corinthians 1:18–31
John 2:13–22
2024-03-0419 minTrinity FremontThings of God, Broken For Us, February 25, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberJesus gives His people power through the gift of the Spirit! How do we use that power? Jesus calls us to keep our minds on the things of God rather than the things of man.
Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16
Romans 5:1–11
Mark 8:27–38
2024-02-2614 minTrinity FremontLiving by God's Voice, Broken For Us, February 18, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeAbraham listened to the voice of God, even when it didn't make human sense. And God blessed Him. God still speaks today. Are you living by God's voice?
Genesis 22:1–18
James 1:12–18
Mark 1:9–15
2024-02-1922 min
Trinity FremontListen to Him, Revealed, February 11, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony Gerber"This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him." We really want to see Jesus, but the Father calls us to listen to Him. To listen to what He has to say. And Jesus tells us to share what we have seen and heard. Luther once said, if you want to see Jesus, "stecke deine augen in deine ohren." If you want to see Jesus, stick your eyes in your ears. Through hearing, you see Jesus.
2 Kings 2:1–12
2 Corinthians 3:12–13; 4:1–6
Mark 9:2–9
2024-02-1200 minTrinity FremontInfinite and Intimate, Revealed, January 21, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeWe have a God Who created the universe, parted the Red Sea, closed the mouths of lions, healed the sick, and raised the dead. He has infinite power. And, at the same time, you have a God care cares deeply about you. He is an intimate God.
Isaiah 40:21–31
1 Corinthians 9:16–27
Mark 1:29–39
2024-02-0527 minTrinity FremontFollow Me, Revealed, January 28, 2024 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberWho found whom first? Jesus or Philip? Jesus or you? Setting up these as mutually exclusive keeps us from the greatest blessings of the both/and. And when you find out that you have been found, Jesus calls you to "Follow me." Are you following Jesus?
1 Samuel 3:1–10
1 Corinthians 6:12–20
John 1:43–51
2024-01-2917 minTrinity FremontUndeserved Mercy, Revealed, January 21, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeMercy and Grace - 2 sides of the same coin. Mercy is God not giving us what we deserve. And we deserve eternal death and separation from God. Thanks be to God that He has had mercy on His people!
Jonah 3:1-10
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
Mark 1:14–20
2024-01-2220 minTrinity FremontThe Special Family, Revealed, January 7, 2024 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeThe birth of Jesus was special. Jesus Himself is special. And Jesus makes you a part of something special.
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
2024-01-0813 min
Trinity FremontKnow the Promises - Share the Promises, Go Tell It, December 31, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberGod has made many, many promises to His people. Over 7,000. As God's people, we must know His promises in order to be comforted in the hard times. And we must share His promises to our families and our communities!
Genesis 1:1–5
Romans 6:1–11
Mark 1:4–11
2024-01-0217 minTrinity FremontWe Change - God Doesn’t, December 31, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberAs people, we change. Sometimes for the better. Sometimes for the worse. But even in the midst of our change, God stays the same. As we enter the new year, there will be changes in our lives. But we have a God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
James 1:16-18
John 8:48-58
2024-01-0112 minTrinity FremontEven in Brokenness, Go Tell It, December 24, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberWe often seem to notice brokenness even more around the Christmas season. But that's exactly why Jesus came! To bring hope to the broken and to, eventually, fix the brokenness!
Luke 2:1-20
2023-12-2507 min
Trinity FremontMiracle Births, Holy Light, December 24, 2023 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeEvery birth is a miracle, but some are even more miraculous than others!
Psalm 89: 1-4, 19-26
Rom. 16:25–27
Luke 1:26–38
2023-12-2522 minTrinity FremontUgly Christmas Sweaters, Holy Light, December 17, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberSometimes we wear our ugliness (sin) proudly. Other times, we try to hide our ugliness. But it is Jesus who covers us in the robes if His righteousness!
Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
1 Thessalonians 5:16– 24
John 1:6–8, 19– 28
2023-12-1818 minTrinity FremontStay Awake!, Holy Light, December 3, 2023 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeStay Awake! How are you staying prepared for the coming of Jesus?
Isaiah 64:1–9
1 Corinthians 1:3–9
Mark 13:24– 37
2023-12-0423 min
Trinity FremontGod Gives, We Respond to Those in Need, Live Generously, November 26, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberI am a poor, miserable sinner. And, yet, while I am a sinner, Christ died for me. And for you. We were once poor. But Jesus has given us so much. And he Calls us to respond by taking care of those around us in need.
Deuteronomy 15:7-11, 15
1 John 3:16-18
Matthew 25:31-46
2023-11-2716 minTrinity FremontGod Gives, We Respond in Service, Live Generously, November 19, 2023 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeGod Gives. We Respond. We are people who have been served greatly. Jesus was the Suffering Servant. And we can shine His light be serving those in need around us.
Isaiah 53:10-12
Romans 5:6-11
Mark 10:35-45
2023-11-2022 minTrinity FremontGod Gives, We Respond with our Finances, Live Generously, November 12, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberGod Gives, We Respond. God gives us everything that we have. We can't even begin to count the blessings. How are you responding with the gifts that God has given you? Ready to take the Test Me Challenge?
Ecclesiastes 5:10-17
Hebrews 13:5-6
Matthew 6:19-24
2023-11-1317 minTrinity FremontAll Saint’s Sunday, November 5, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberThere's a lot of brokenness in this world. I can't fix it you. You can't fix it. Jesus can fix it. Jesus will fix it.
Revelation 7:9–17
1 John 3:1–3
Matthew 5:1–12
2023-11-0612 minTrinity FremontGod Gives, We Respond, October 29, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberGod Gives. We Respond. That's the flow of the worship service. And that's the flow of all of creation. God gives. We respond. How will you respond to all of God's gifts to you this week?
Revelation 14:6–7
Romans 3:19–28
John 8:31–36
2023-10-3014 min
Trinity FremontVictory in Jesus, Tree of Life, October 22, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberIn His death and resurrection, Jesus proclaimed victory over all things. He appeared to over 500 people after His resurrection - proof that this isn't a hoax.
Jesus still is winning victories. And He is coming again on the Last Day to win a final, ultimate victory!
Ezekiel 33:10-16
Revelation 21:1-8
Matthew 28:16-20
2023-10-2419 minTrinity FremontA Moment in Time (Part 2), Tree of Life, October 15, 2023 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeThe rest of the story. The moment in time that changed history. Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead! The tomb is empty. For you! Thanks be to God who gives us the victory, through our Lord, Jesus Christ!
Job 19:23-27
I Corinthians 15:51-57
John 20:1-18
2023-10-1614 minTrinity FremontA Moment in Time (Part 1), Tree of Life, October 8, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberWe finally reach the pinnacle of God's plan of salvation. The death of Jesus on the Cross. But that's just part one of the story. The death of Jesus means nothing without the resurrection of Jesus! We specifically focus on the 7 words of Jesus from the Cross.
Isaiah 53:1-7
Hebrews 4:14-16
Luke 23:26, 32-46
2023-10-1014 minTrinity FremontThe Kingdom of Heaven, Tree of Life, September 3, 2023 Sermon Audio - Vicar Greg RathkeThe Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God, is near, at hand, right here! Jesus is the Kingdom. And He is here with us today. And on the Last Day, He will create a new and perfect Kingdom for all of His children to spend eternity with Him!
Psalm 145:8-13
Philippians 3:17-21
Mark 1:12-15
2023-10-0321 minTrinity FremontThe Great Exchange, Tree of Life, September 24, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberThe baptism of Jesus is always connected to His suffering and the cross. In our baptism, Jesus exchanges our sins for His robes of righteousness.
Isaiah 42:1-9
Romans 6:3-5
Matthew 3:13-17
2023-09-2517 minTrinity FremontJesus, the Deliver of Deliverers, Tree of Life, September 17, 2023 Sermon Audio - Pastor Anthony GerberJust as the Living God delivered Moses from the den of the lions - sure and certain death, our Living God, Jesus delivers us from the den of sin, death, and the devil.
Daniel 6:1-24
Galatians 1:3-5
John 6:35-40
2023-09-1817 min