Founded in 1847, St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio embraces our heritage. We are joyfully building a strong church family that lives in Christ and will serve future generations.
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This episode explores the transformative power of persistent faith through the biblical account of a Canaanite mother desperate to save her daughter from severe oppression. Her story serves as a profound reminder that even when God seems silent or the odds feel crushing, his pursuit of us is relentless and his love is never-ending. By examining Jesus challenging interaction with this "outsider," the message reveals a Savior who uses persistence to expose prejudice and a God who actively searches for the lostfrom the garden of Eden to modern-day addiction and struggle. Listeners are invited to approach the "Masters table" with the same bold humility, trusting that no case is truly hopeless and that the means of grace are available to all who continue to seek, knock, and pray.
2 Aug 2026
Feeding the Multitude
Resources for the Gospel Mission - The feeding of the 5,000 stands as a central miracle appearing in all four gospels, emphasizing its profound significance as a centerpiece of Jesus's ministry. When faced with a crowd of nearly 10,000 people in a remote place, the disciples felt inadequate and suggested sending the people away, yet Jesus challenged them to provide the meal themselves. Beyond the physical multiplication of food, the five loaves and two fish carry deep symbolic weight the essential tools and resources God provides for the mission of the church. This event serves as a powerful reminder that God equips his followers with everything they need to serve and spread the good news, calling believers to actively share the spiritual blessings and "God moments" they have received to feed a world hungry for transformation.
26 Jul 2026
The Pearl of Great Price
In this message, explore a powerful shift in perspective on the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. Rather than a call for human sacrifice or effort to "buy" the kingdom, the Gospel reveals that Jesus is the seeker who sacrifices everything to redeem His most prized possession: you.
Discover how Gods desire for a relationship is not based on your own goodness, wealth, or generosity, but on His choice to see you as a "treasure hidden in a field" worth the highest cost. This message invites you to move beyond the pressure of "doing enough" and instead embrace a relationship where you are loved in your most vulnerable moments. Learn what it means to be part of a community that recognizes every person as a pearl of great price, redeemed through the sacrifice of Christ
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