Triumphant Cross Sermons
Last updated: March 18, 2026
The Word of God from our Ministers
| Name | Description | Author |
|---|---|---|
| The Reckless Love of the Father | Leadership is often defined by hierarchy and earned respect. But the Gospel presents a different model: a Father who abandons His dignity to run toward the broken. This week’s sermon review explores Luke 15 and the radical nature of grace in our spiritual economy. | Pastor Steve |
| From Blind Ambition to Seeing Grace: The Tale of Two Sons | Are we spiritually blind to what God is doing? 🧐 This week, we dive into the story of Bartimaeus. While others tried to quiet him, he cried out for the only thing that matters: Mercy. Watch how Jesus turns unclean outcasts into the clearest witnesses of His grace. ✝️📖 | Pastor Steve |
| The Sweet Smell of Salvation | Did you know that the perfume Mary poured on Jesus probably stayed with Him through His trial and crucifixion? Every step He took toward the Cross carried the scent of devotion and the promise of life. Join us as we explore the ‘sweet smell’ of salvation. 🕊️✨ | Pastor Steve |
| From Self-Absorption to Spiritual Sight | The rich man has no other identity other than he’s the rich man while Lazarus has a name. 📖 This powerful sermon from Triumphant Cross reminds us that God knows us intimately by name, not by our bank accounts. Let’s move from hoarding our blessings to being conduits of God’s grace. | Pastor Steve |
| The Identity of the Beloved: Victory in the Wilderness | Are you feeling ‘in the wilderness’ today? Remember that after the Jordan came the desert, but Jesus didn’t go alone—and neither do you. Check out this sermon review on how our Savior defeated temptation to bridge the gap between us and God. ✝️📖“ | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S21.E50 | December 19, 2021 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| The Boxing Widow and the Judge Within: A Study in Persistent Prayer | Leadership often requires persistence, but spiritual growth requires a different kind of tenacity. In this review, we explore the ‘boxing’ metaphors in Jesus’s parables and how prayer serves to transform the leader rather than the Provider. A deep dive into justice and faith. | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E32 | August 14, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| The Cost of Freedom: Understanding the Lamb’s Sacrifice in Maundy Thursday | This video is a Maundy Thursday sermon that explores the deep theological connection between the Old Testament Passover and the New Testament Sacrament of Holy Communion, explaining how Jesus fulfilled the ancient sacrificial tradition. | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E40 | October 9, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Walking in Hope, Not Fear | Are you worried about the signs of the times? 🌍 Pastor Steve reminds us today that while buildings crumble and kingdoms fall, the Word of the Lord endures forever. We don’t live in fear of the end; we live in the hope of the Resurrection! ⛪️❤️ | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E6 | February 13, 2022. Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E17 | May 1, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E39 | October 2, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| From Mountain Glory to Valley Grace: A Transfiguration Reflection | Are we ready to listen to the Jesus who descends from the glory of the mountain to the degradation of the valley? Today’s sermon review looks at the Transfiguration and the call to follow Christ toward Lent. ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to Him!’ ✝️✨ | Pastor Steve |
| The Fire of Repentance and the Hope of the Gospel | Are you acting out of fear or out of love? John the Baptist’s message can sound scary, but it points us to something beautiful. Check out our review of Triumphant Cross Lutheran’s sermon on how Jesus transforms our ‘have-to’ into a ‘want-to.’ 🕊️ | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Sermon S21.E44 | November 7, 2021 - Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL … | Howard Young |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E37 | September 18, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Grace on Display: The Wedding at Cana | This sermon, explores the themes from the Wedding at Cana (John 2) and Paul’s letter on spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12). The core message centers on God’s transformative power, His abundant and surprising grace, and the call for believers to use their diverse, Spirit-given gifts for the benefit of the community. | Pastor Steve |
| The Radical Call to Forgiveness | This sermon explores the challenging Christian mandate to love one’s enemies, using the story of Joseph forgiving his brothers (Genesis 45) as a practical illustration of Jesus’s teachings (Luke 6). This love is an act of will to do good, bless, and pray rather than an emotion. This counter-intuitive command is possible only by seeing God’s larger purpose in difficult situations and relying on the power of Christ’s own example of forgiveness. | Pastor Steve |
| The Chief of Sinners and the God Who Seeks | The world writes off the ‘lost cause,’ but Jesus leaves the 99 to find the one. Grace isn’t about being found; it’s about being sought. ✝️ | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22.E5 | February 6, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E42 | October 23, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Breaking Chains: Finding Freedom in Faith | Discover how understanding God’s love and grace can lead to true freedom from the burden of sin, as explored in this insightful sermon. | Pastor Steve |
| From the Tomb to Triumph: An Easter Message of Hope | This Easter Sunday sermon reflects on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It explores the story of the women at the empty tomb, highlighting the shift from fear to joy. The central theme is that the resurrection is the foundation of Christian faith, offering hope, new life, and victory over death. | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22.E1 | January 9, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Luke 20 Explained: Sadducees, Marriage, and New Hope | November 6, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross.net This video from … | Pastor Steve |
| Done, not Doing | Are you tired of feeling like you’re never ‘enough’? 🕊️ This powerful sermon reminds us that in Christ, we are already fully known and fully loved. It’s not about what we do for God, but what He has already done for us. | Pastor Steve |
| The Hope of the Shaking Earth: An Advent Proclamation | Advent isn’t just about a baby in a manger; it’s about a King returning in the clouds. When the world feels like it’s shaking, don’t look down in fear—look up! Your redemption is drawing near. | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Sermon S21.E43 | October 31, 2021 - Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL … | Howard Young |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E14b | April 15, 2022 Good Friday Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E30 | July 31, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| The Nazarene Scandal: When Grace Confronts Pride | The only difference between me and the guy at the corner bar is that I’m better at hiding my sins. | Pastor Steve |
| The Cost of Discipleship: Choosing the Needs of Christ Over the Wants of the World | Leadership in the Kingdom of God looks different than the corporate world. It’s not about immediate gratification or wants; it’s about identifying the deepest needs of the soul and the community. This week’s sermon review explores the Harder Right and the true cost of discipleship. | Pastor Steve |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22 E28 | July 17, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church S22.E34 | August 28, 2022 Sermon at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Dothan AL https://triumphantcross-elca.com. | Howard Young |
| The Thief in the Night: Finding Eternal Security in Christ | Fear not, little flock. 🐑 Sometimes the most offensive images in the Bible, like God coming as a thief, carry the most comfort. Watch as we explore why being robbed of our earthly idols is actually the beginning of our eternal inheritance. | Pastor Steve |
| Faith is a Verb, Not a Noun: Overcoming Doubt Like Abram | Can you trust God when everything is falling apart? Pastor Steve explores the common struggle of doubt, the honest questions of Abram, and the profound truth that faith is an action that pulls you through uncertainty. | Pastor Steve |
| Beyond Comfort: Why John the Baptist’s Message Still Matters | This video is a sermon delivered by Sissy Gifford. The sermon focuses on John the Baptist’s role as the introducer of Jesus and contrasts his direct, repentant message with more modern, comforting preaching styles. | Sissy Gifford |