Forgiveness, not physical healing, is our greatest need. Jesus has the authority and the desire to forgive us and bring healing to our soul. His forgiveness is life-transforming.

This is the Sunday July 14, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Mark 2:1-12.

the Bible says there are certain things that are no more when we repent of our sins and trust in Christ's forgiveness. The Lord remembers our sin no more. There is no more bringing it up, no more reminding us of what we did. Divine forgetfulness is a wonderful, gracious blessing. It also declares there is no longer any sacrifice for sin needed. We can trust in Jesus' complete and perfect sacrifice as the payment in full for all of our sins.

This is the Sunday July 7, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Hebrews 10:17-18

When we see God clearly we see that He is holy and we are not. That's a serious problem. But the holy Lord is gracious and in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross He brings forgiveness to us. His forgiveness motivates us to serve and to share His good news. His holiness humbles us. His touch transforms us. His invitation inspires us.

This is the Sunday, June 30, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church by Craig Johnson. Text is Isaiah 6:1-8.

God has a a right to judge us, be upset with us and be done with us. But Jesus prays for us. He asks the Father to forgive us because of the cross. Gracious forgiveness is ours through faith in Christ.

The story in Numbers 14 of Moses praying for God to forgive the people, points to our story of Jesus praying for us. The text for this sermon is Numbers 14:11-20. It is the June 23, 2024 Sunday sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson.

Our bodies do not just belong to us. God made our bodies. Christ bought our bodies out of slavery to sin when He died on the cross. Because we have been created and purchased, our bodies belong to God. His Spirit wants to live in us and mold us into ones who honor the Lord.

This is the Sunday June 2, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.

God's Spirit is alive and active today - in local congregations where God's Word is proclaimed and Christ is worshipped. Even if the congregation is small and seems insignificant to the world, God promises His Spirit is there and doing good work.

This is the Sunday May 26, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

God gives different gifts. Everyone is gifted, but the gifts can vary greatly. There is only one Holy Spirit. He is the gracious Giver of the gifts. He wants to live in us and guide us in the way we use the gifts to serve the Lord and His people.

This is the Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church by Craig Johnson. Text is 1 Corinthians 12:4-7.

God has each of us in the place where we are, in the time that we are in, with the talents and abilities that we have for a reason. He wants us to courageously take steps of faith, trusting in His good plan.

Esther is an encouraging story of a young lady who recognized God's purpose for her life, took a step of faith to stand up to evil and was used by God to rescue His people.

This is the Sunday May 12, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church by Craig Johnson. Text is Esther 4:6-17.