Columbus Street Baptist Church
John Lucero
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About Columbus Street Baptist Church
Pastor John Lucero shepherds Columbus Street Baptist Church, a neighborhood church in Bakersfield, Ca. with a love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His people. We would love to invite you and the entire family to come worship with us this Sunday as we: Pray God’s Word, Read God’s Word, Preach God’s Word, Sing God’s Word, and See God’s Word in Action. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am with Worship Service at 10:30 am. Website: https://columbusstreet.com/
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- John Lucero
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- religion & spirituality
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- en
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- First episode
- 12 Sept 2024
- Latest episode
- 5 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
5 Oct 2026
The Practical Outworking of Grace (Romans 12:14-21) – John Lucero
In today’s text, the exhortation to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” reflects the heart of genuine Christian community and grace. Rooted in our unity as the body of Christ, it calls believers to share compassionately and sincerely in both the joys and sorrows of others. This practice goes beyond mere sympathy; it embodies Christ’s own example of celebrating at a wedding and mourning at a grave, displaying true empathy and selfless love. Through the Holy Spirit’s transforming work, Christians are enabled to put aside selfishness, embrace humility, and actively participate in one another’s lives—celebrating blessings without envy and sharing burdens without detachment. This is the practical outworking of God’s grace: a life that mirrors Christ’s compassion, offering loving presence to a hurting world. The post The Practical Outworking of Grace (Romans 12:14-21) – John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/the-practical-outworking-of-grace-romans-1214-21-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
20 Sept 2026
Marks of a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12.9-13) John Lucero
Marks of a Living Sacrifice Romans 12:9-13 “9 Love must be free of hypocrisy. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor, 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.” In today’s text, we are called to embody the marks of a living sacrifice, moving from theological doctrine to practical Christian living. The apostle Paul exhorts the church to let love be genuine, detesting evil and clinging to what is good. This passage emphasizes that true Christian love must be sincere and free from hypocrisy, reflecting the very heart of God. Believers are urged to honor one another, serve the Lord with fervor, rejoice in hope, persevere through trials, remain steadfast in prayer, and practice generosity and hospitality. These commands are not optional but are essential duties for every follower of Christ, rooted in the transformative grace received from God. Paul’s instructions progress from personal conduct to relationships within the church and beyond, illustrating that sacrificial living is demonstrated through selfless love, humility, and active service. The Christian life, therefore, is marked by a continual offering of oneself, motivated by God’s mercy, so that the love of Christ is made visible in every aspect of daily life. The post Marks of a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12.9-13) John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/marks-of-a-living-sacrifice-romans-12-9-13-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
29 Sept 2025
Romans 9:19-24 The Potter and The Clay pt.3
The post Romans 9:19-24 The Potter and The Clay pt.3 (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/audio-the-potter-and-the-clay-pt-3-rom-919-24/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
26 May 2025
Genesis 3:18-19 Hope Through the Curse
Hope Through the Curse explores the consequences of Adam’s sin as described in Genesis 3:17-19, focusing on the curse placed on the ground which effected Adam. It highlights how Adam’s joyful task of cultivating and keeping the garden turned into laborious toil, symbolized by thorns and thistles. The sermon connects this struggle to the broader human experience of work, emphasizing its challenges and the cycle of effort required for survival. Despite the curse, their is hope through Christ, who redeems and restores humanity. Work, once a burden, becomes an opportunity for worship and witness when done with sincerity and as service to God. Biblical passages such as Col. 3:22-24 and Eph. 6:5-8 encourage believers to approach their work with integrity, viewing it as a platform to glorify God and demonstrate Christian values. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the importance of relying on God for hope and maintaining a faithful Christian testimony in all aspects of life, including the workplace. The post Genesis 3:18-19 Hope Through the Curse (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/genesis-318-19-hope-through-the-curse/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
13 Sept 2024
“Through One Man Came Life Pt.2” (Romans 5:15-17) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 15 But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many. 16 The gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification. 17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:15-17 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Through One Man Came Life Pt.2” (Romans 5:15-17) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/through-one-man-came-life-pt-2-romans-515-17-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
13 Sept 2024
“Through One Man Came Sin and Death Pt.2” (Romans 5:12-14) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 for until the Law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law.14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who had not sinned in the likeness of the offense of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. – Romans 5:12-14 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Through One Man Came Sin and Death Pt.2” (Romans 5:12-14) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/through-one-man-came-sin-and-death-pt-2-romans-512-14-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
13 Sept 2024
“Through One Man Came Sin and Death Pt.1” (Romans 5:12-14) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 for until the Law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who had not sinned in the likeness of the offense of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. – Romans 5:12-14 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Through One Man Came Sin and Death Pt.1” (Romans 5:12-14) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/through-one-man-came-sin-and-death-pt-1-romans-512-14-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
13 Sept 2024
“The Assurance of Our Reconciliation” (Romans 5:9-11) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. – Romans 5:9-11 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “The Assurance of Our Reconciliation” (Romans 5:9-11) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/the-assurance-of-our-reconciliation-romans-59-11-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
13 Sept 2024
“Christ Died for Ungodly Sinners” (Romans 5:5-8) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us – Romans 5:5-8 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Christ Died for Ungodly Sinners” (Romans 5:5-8) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/christ-died-for-ungodly-sinners-romans-55-8-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
13 Sept 2024
“Exulting in Tribulations” (Romans 5:3-5) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. – Romans 5:3-5 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Exulting in Tribulations” (Romans 5:3-5) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/exulting-in-tribulations-romans-53-5-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
13 Sept 2024
“Access Into the Security of Grace” (Romans 5:2) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God – Romans 5:2 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Access Into the Security of Grace” (Romans 5:2) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/access-into-the-security-of-grace-romans-52-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
12 Sept 2024
“The Model of Faith” (Romans 4:22-25) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “…22 Therefore it was also credited to him as righteousness. 23 Now not for his sake only was it written that it was credited to him, 24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be credited, as those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 He who was delivered over because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification. – Romans 4:22-25 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “The Model of Faith” (Romans 4:22-25) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/the-model-of-faith-romans-422-25-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
12 Sept 2024
“Hope Against All Hope Pt.3” (Romans 4:18-21) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 18 In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” 19 Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; 20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. – Romans 4:18-21 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Hope Against All Hope Pt.3” (Romans 4:18-21) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/hope-against-all-hope-pt-3-romans-418-21-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
12 Sept 2024
“Hope Against All Hope Pt.2” (Romans 4:18-21) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon. Key text: “… 18 In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” 19 Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; 20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. – Romans 4:18-21 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Hope Against All Hope Pt.2” (Romans 4:18-21) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/hope-against-all-hope-pt-2-romans-418-21-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
12 Sept 2024
“Hope Against All Hope Pt.1” (Romans 4:18-21) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon! Key text: “… 18 In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” 19 Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; 20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. – Romans 4:18-21 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Hope Against All Hope Pt.1” (Romans 4:18-21) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/hope-against-all-hope-romans-418-21-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
12 Sept 2024
“Faith in the Creator and Giver of Life” (Romans 4:16-17) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon! Key text: “… 16 For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to [r (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%204&version=NASB1995#fen-NASB1995-28039r)]those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,17 (as it is written, “A father of many nations have I made you”) in the presence of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. – Romans 4:16-17 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Faith in the Creator and Giver of Life” (Romans 4:16-17) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/faith-in-the-creator-and-giver-of-life-romans-416-17-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
12 Sept 2024
“Justified By Faith and Not By Law” (Romans 4:13-15) Pastor John Lucero
Pastor John Lucero continues to lead the members of Columbus Street Baptist Church (https://columbusstreet.com/) through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. The impactful book of Romans is filled with beautiful and fundamental truths and doctrine that were edifying for the recipients of Paul’s letters and for the saints today. Tune in and subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss next week’s sermon! Key text: “… 13 For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if those who are of the Law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise is nullified; 15 for the Law brings about wrath, but where there is no law, there also is no violation. – Romans 4:13-15 (NASB 1995) For more resources and to learn more about Columbus Street Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Ca., visit www.columbusstreet.com (https://columbusstreet.com/). The post “Justified By Faith and Not By Law” (Romans 4:13-15) Pastor John Lucero (https://columbusstreet.com/sermons/justified-by-faith-and-not-by-law-romans-413-15-pastor-john-lucero/) appeared first on Welcome,bienvenida! (https://columbusstreet.com).
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