Even when we're living in what feels like the ruins, we can give thanks. Jesus is willing to come to the ruins. Even though we have sinned and made a mess of things, He graciously comes. He can restore hope and joy.

This is the Nov. 24, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Jeremiah 30:18-22.

The Bible invites us to look at what God has done, what He promises to do and what He can do in us. As we look at those things we see God's faithfulness, His goodness and His great compassion. A vision like that leads to thanksgiving.

This is the Nov. 17, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Isaiah 51:1-3.

Giving thanks is something worth taking time to do. God's goodness is deserving of a joyful celebration. In the Old Testament Nehemiah demonstrated that by leading the people to have a joyous worship service and time of giving thanks.

This is Nov. 10, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Nehemiah 12:27.

It can be hard to wait. God promises, even though life can be confusing, He is still at work. He hears and answers prayer. His answers come at the right time. We wait with confidence for Him to work.

This is the Sunday November 3, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Habakkuk 2:1-4.

Life can be challenging, but by faith in Christ we can persevere. Faith gives us a long-term perspective. We overcome challenges in the present by faith in the enduring promises of God.

This is the Sunday October 27, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Hebrews 10:35-39.

By faith in Christ we get to go from cursed to blessed. Those who trust in their own works are cursed. Those who trust in the work Jesus has done are blessed. Christ became a curse for us so we can became ones who are graciously blessed by God.

This is the Sunday, October 20, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Galatians 3:7-14.

By faith in Jesus and what He did at the cross, we are declared righteous by God. We get to be in a right relationship with God. The Lord graciously wants us to belong to Him. This is the best news ever, and we get to share it with the world.

This is the October 13, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Romans 1:5-7, 14-17.

Jesus is the King of kings. His rule is secure. It's foolish to rebel against Him. Instead, we receive great blessings when we humbly trust in Him and rest in His reign.

This is Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Sermon text is Psalm 2:1-12.