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CJ has good news
by Craig Johnson
Sharing the good news of Jesus. The podcast will contain sermons by Pastor Craig Johnson who serves Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale, Washington. In the future it may also include studies, devotionals and discussion times.
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The Lord of all serves the church
Jesus is Lord over everything, including the church. This is good news for the church. He is over the church and He is in the church. He is present when people gather around His Word to worship Him. He wants such a close connection with His followers that He calls the church His body. This is...
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Thankful even in the ruins
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…
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Look and give thanks
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,...
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Joyfully committed to giving thanks
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,...
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Waiting by faith
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...
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Persevering by faith
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....
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From cursed to blessed by faith
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…
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Righteous by faith is the best news ever
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...
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Jesus the King reigns victoriously
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...
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Confess and rest in God's forgiveness
When we fail to honestly confess our sin, it leads to misery. But when we confess, God graciously forgives. When we stop covering up our sin, God covers over our sin with the sacrifice of Jesus. This is the Sunday, September 15, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by...
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Honestly express frustrations and trust in God's justice
We can honestly express our frustrations to God when we see injustice in the world and evil seeming to flourish. We can trust that in the end God's justice will prevail. This is the Sunday, September 8, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Psalm...
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Jesus suffered so we can be saved
Psalm 22 gives us a vivid description of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual suffering Jesus endured when He hung on the cross. He was forsaken so we won't be. This is the Sunday, September 1, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Psalm...
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Learning not to worry by looking at creation
Jesus encourages us to observe how God cares for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field. The Father who lovingly cares for His creation will certainly take good care of us and provide for us. We don't need to worry. This is the Sunday August 18, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church,...
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Get rid of anger and grow in forgiveness
God's love for us can empower us to get rid of anger. He can set us free from being slaves to bitterness. God's love can make it possible for us to grow in kindness and forgiveness. We can love as ones who are dearly loved. This is the Sunday July 28, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church,...
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Gladly give thanks for God's glory and goodness
We are invited to join with the rest of creation in gladly proclaiming the glory and goodness of God. Creation speaks of God's majestic and faithfulness. God is good in all He has done. This is Sunday August 11, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text...
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Forgiven much because we've been forgiven more
The power to forgive others comes from knowing the magnitude of how much God has forgiven us. The hurt we have caused Him is greater than the hurt others cause us. And yet He forgives. He has canceled the debt of our sin because Christ paid for our sins at the cross. This is the Sunday July 21,...
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Jesus meets our greatest need
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...
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Rejoicing in divine forgetfulness
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...
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Forgiveness motivates mission
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...
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Forgiven because of who prays for us
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...
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Honor God who makes His home in us
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…
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We find God's Spirit in the local congregation
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…
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Different gifts, one Spirit
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…
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God has you here for a reason
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,...
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Keep the focus on the resurrection
The world wants to talk about many other things, but those who know Jesus are called to keep the focus on the Resurrection. It is the Resurrection that gives us great hope and courage. This is the Sunday May 5, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text…
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The risen Lord Jesus is totally unique
The risen Lord Jesus is not like any other supposed gods or religious teachers or anyone else. He is the Creator God who has authority. He also has the power to change lives. This is the Sunday April 28, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Acts...
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The power of testifying to the Resurrection
The early Christians couldn't stop talking about the Resurrection of Jesus and spreading the news. There is great power in testifying that Jesus has risen from the dead. As that testimony is made God gives much grace. That Resurrection power and grace enables us to share grace with others. This…
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The certainty of the Resurrection of Jesus gives peace and joy.
Jesus appeared to the fearful disciples and proclaimed peace. He wants us, also, to have His peace. We can have peace and joy because our sins are forgiven and Jesus has risen from the dead. This is the Sunday April 14, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington, by Craig...
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Certain of the Resurrection of Jesus
We don't just hope that maybe Jesus rose from the dead. It is an historical event with convincing proof. Jesus truly did rise from the dead. We can be certain it was a bodily resurrection. We can be certain because of the clear testimony of the Bible. We can now live with peace and without fear…
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Look for life in the right place
We can find life full of love, joy, hope and meaning when we look in the right place. On Easter morning the angel told the women looking in the tomb for Jesus not to look for the living among the dead. In a similar way we don't find life looking where the world says to look. We find life by…
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The King we need
Although we might not realize it, Jesus is the King we need. He is the King who plans and whose plans become reality. He is the gentle King and He is the King who saves us from our sins. As He came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, so He is the King who comes to us. This is the Palm Sunday sermon…
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A loving invitation to return
The Lord invites those who have wandered away from Him to return. If we're honest about our sin, God will forgive and graciously welcome us back. The sermon is from the March 20, 2024 Lenten service at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington. Text is Hosea 14:1-4.
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The way of the cross leads to life: Learning from the example of Patrick
The Patrick celebrated on St. Patrick's Day was a real person who was greatly used by God as he walked the way of the cross. He was captured and taken into slavery in Ireland as a teenager. He escaped but returned to Ireland as an adult to share the good news of Jesus. He served as a missionary…
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The pursuing love of God
We wander from the Lord but God, in His great love for us, pursues us. He wants to bring us back to Himself. He wants to bring us home. This sermon is Lenten service sermon, March 13, 2024 from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Hosea 11:1-11.
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Quieted by God's love
God's love quiets our fears. He can bring calm to our souls. This is the Sunday March 10, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Zephaniah 3:14-17.
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God hurts but heals
The Bible says sometimes God hurts. He lets hard things happen in our life, but He does so for a greater purpose. He brings healing to the soul. This is a Lenten service sermon from Wednesday March 6 at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Hosea 6:1-6.
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The wonder of God's great love
God's love is a wonder. His love is something to ponder and marvel at. God graciously wants to show us the wonder of His great love. This is the Sunday, February 11, 2024 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church by Craig Johnson. Sermon text is Psalm 17:7-8.
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The transforming love of God
Our old nature was enslaved by desires. Our relationships were full of conflict. But God still loved us. His gracious love is transforming. It gives us a new standing with God and new life. This is the Sunday March 3, 2024 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church by Craig Johnson. Text is Titus 3:3-7.
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The honor of being the body of Christ
The church is described in the Bible as the body of Christ. Jesus is the head over the church. He is the head over all things. Jesus fills the church with His presence. Jesus gives to the church the great honor of being His body. We get to be His mouth, His hands, His feet. We get to be the…
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Jesus' surprising and amazing grace
The things of this world can't satisfy the deepest hunger of our souls. We need God's grace. Jesus graciously comes to us and wants to save us, be with us and transform us. We see a great example of His grace in the story from the Gospel of Luke of His encounter with a man named Zacchaeus. This…
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The wonder of seeing Jesus
It is an incredible wonder that Jesus came to this earth and humbly submitted to the law. It is a wonder that God graciously reveals Jesus to us. It is a wonder that we can enter the New Year, enjoying the peace of God. This is the Sunday, December 31, 2023 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church,...
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The Lord gives peace that never ends
Jesus came to this earth to bring peace that never ends. He makes peace between us and God and gives us the peace of God. This is the 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec 24, 2023 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. Text is Isaiah 9:6-7.
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Not afraid because God is with us
We live in a scary world but we don't have to face fears alone. God is with us. God did the miraculous work of causing a virgin to give birth to Jesus, who is Immanuel, which means "God with us." He is with us to guide us, encourage us and care for us. This is the Sunday Dec. 17, 2023 sermon at...
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Great things to look forward to
The promise that Jesus is going to return gives us great hope and wonderful things to look forward to. We look forward to walking in God's light, to Jesus reigning supreme and enjoying true peace. This is the Sunday Dec. 10, 2023 sermon from Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig...
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Prepare to be comforted
God wants to comfort His people. We are invited to prepare to receive comfort that our sins have been paid for by Christ. Prepare to trust the comforting promise that the glory of the Lord will be revealed. This is the Sunday Dec. 3 sermon given at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by...
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Thankful God provides in gracious abundance
We have much reason to give thanks. God can use our little to do great things. We can trust His promise to provide for us in gracious abundance. This sermon was given at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington on Nov. 19, 2023 by Craig Johnson. The text was John 6:5-13
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Thankful our prayers are heard because of Jesus
We give thanks that we can pray big, wild prayers because Jesus presents our prayers to the throne room of God. Jesus is always heard, and now He graciously intercedes for us. This sermon looks at Jesus' prayer of thanksgiving while at the tomb of Lazarus. He reigns over death and prays with...
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Giving thanks during difficult times
Even though He was about to be arrested and then suffer and die on the cross, Jesus took time to give thanks. He was thankful to be with His disciples, and He is thankful to be with His people today. It gives Jesus pleasure to provide a seat at His table for us. This is the Sunday sermon from...
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Longing for all to get right with God
Being justified and right with God is a gift the Lord wants everyone to receive by faith. We can't establish our own righteousness, but we can receive it by faith in Jesus' death and resurrection. This is October 29, 2023, Reformation Sunday sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale…
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Peace with God
We can be at peace with God by faith in Christ. That peace God gives perseveres through whatever sufferings come along. This is the Sunday October 22, 2023 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church by Craig Johnson. Sermon text is Romans 5:1-5. .
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