Always with Us. Trinity Sunday. May 31, 2026. Pastor Greg Rathke, Sermon Audio

Always with Us. Trinity Sunday. May 31, 2026. Pastor Greg Rathke, Sermon Audio

All Jesus is the end of Matthew.  It is fitting as Jesus is such a theme for Matthew throughout his gospel.  At the end of this gospel Jesus reminds or emphasizes he has ALL authority and it has been given to him by the Father.  He instructs his disciples to make disciples of ALL nations, in other words, ALL people. Disciples are to obey ALL Jesus has commanded them.  That’s a lot of ALL’s.   But then Jesus reminds them that he will ALWAYS be with them - ALWAYS.  And He is.  Through His Word, through His sacraments and through His Spirit, Jesus is ALWAYS with us, Always with us until He returns in ALL his Glory. * Gen. 1:1–2:4a * Acts 2:14a, 22–36 * Matt. 28:16–20

What a Gift, Pentacost, May 24, 2026, Pastor Greg Rathke, Sermon Audio

What a gift.  A gift that is meant to be shared.  The Living Waters that Jesus refers to sharing with others in John 7 is the Holy Spirit that has been placed inside of us at our baptisms.  Again, what a gift, but a gift not to keep to ourselves.  In verse 38 Jesus says, “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘ Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” These Living Waters are the Holy Spirit in our hearts.  Gifts like love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness, all gifts of the Holy Spirit are to flow over out of our hearts for others and into others.  Jesus says in verse 37 “Whoever” believes in me.  The gift of the Holy Spirit and the Living Waters that flow out of our hearts are for ALL people.  * Num. 11:24–30 * Acts 2:1–21 * John 7:37–39

The Table Doesn't Belong to Us. Living Hope. May 17, 2026. Pastor Anthony Gerber, Sermon Audio

In this final week of our Living Hope series, Peter calls God’s people to keep loving one another, show hospitality without grumbling, and use the gifts we have received as good stewards of God’s varied grace. This is not one more burden to carry. It begins with what Jesus has already done for us. He has welcomed us, loved us, served us, and made room for us. Now we love, welcome, and serve with the strength God supplies, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus. * Acts 1:12–26 * 1 Peter 4:7–11; 5:6–11 * John 17:1–11

What Fills Your Vision? Living Hope, May, 10, 2026. Pastor Anthony Gerber, Sermon Audio

In this week’s Living Hope series, Peter reminds us that Jesus suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring us to God. Our troubles, fears, and frustrations are real, but they do not get the last word. When our eyes are fixed on Jesus, we begin to see our suffering, our Baptism, our forgiveness, and our hope through His death, resurrection, and reign. * Acts 17:16–31 * 1 Peter 3:13–22 * John 14:15–21

Baptism, Confirmation, and Beyond. Living Hope, May 3rd, 2026. Pastor Anthony Gerber. Sermon Audio

In this week’s Living Hope series, Peter tells us to “long for the pure spiritual milk” so that by it we may grow up into salvation. This is not a message about becoming more saved or graduating from God’s gifts. In Baptism, God gives life by His Spirit. Through His Word and Supper, He continues to feed and sustain that life. Whether we are newly baptized, newly confirmed, or have confessed the faith for decades, we never outgrow receiving from God. * Acts 6:1–9; 7:2a, 51–60 * 1 Peter 2:2–10 * John 14:1–14