St. James Lutheran Church - Columbus, Ohio

In the exploration of the message "Nothing is Insignificant to God," we delve into the profound truth that every detail of your lifeno matter how minor or mundanematters deeply to the Creator. While many feel the pressure to present only a curated, "Instagram version" of themselves, the gospel reveals a God who desires a relationship with our whole being, seeing us clearly "flaws and all". Drawing...

Effective outreach is defined as a collective "team sport" where the church community builds meaningful relationships with the world. This strategy prioritizes the "home team" by first engaging the churched and rechurched to create a strong, confident spiritual base. By practicing fluid conversations about Jesus within the church "locker room," members develop the confidence and spirit needed to e...

This sermon explores the historical evolution of the church from a rigid institution focused on moral perfection and behavioral codes to its true purpose as a refuge for the broken. Pastor Dax utilizes the history of Marble Cliff and the rise of Prohibition to illustrate how religious communities often isolate themselves to maintain an appearance of righteousness. By contrasting the exclusivity of...

This sermon explores the deep significance of the Holy Trinity and why this doctrine is essential for a vibrant, personal faith. Rather than being a confusing theological puzzle, the triune nature of God reveals a Creator who actively pursues and finds us in our most broken moments. While some may view God as distant or hidden, the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit shows a God...

Experience how a contagious spirit and a positive attitude can transform a faith community from the inside out. This message explores the miraculous scenes of Pentecost and the book of Numbers, highlighting how the Holy Spirit communicates through more than just spoken words. By embracing the concept of a "locker room presence," believers are challenged to be game-changers and uplifting forces for...

In this sermon, Pastor Dax reflects on a recent trip to Atlanta, using the city's chaotic and unplanned growth to contrast the intentional architecture of Gods plan for creation. Drawing from Jesus's prayer in John 17, he explores how the church is designed to be the manifestation of God's spirit and glory in the world today. Dax shares insights from a tour of the Chick-fil-A headquarters, illustr...

In this sermon delivered on the sixth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Terry Worth explores the ongoing joy of the resurrection and how Christ establishes his church as a "living, loving family". He explains that the primary commandment to love one another is not a heavy burden or a means to win salvation, but a natural response to Christs selfless love demonstrated through his sacrifice on the cross. To...

Join Pastor Dax as he explores the theological struggle of understanding the divinity of Christ and the relationship between Jesus and the Father. Pastor Dax argues against deism, the belief in a distant "clockmaker" God, emphasizing instead that Christianity is centered on a God who is present and active in human life. By examining the biblical claim that seeing Jesus is equivalent to seeing God,...

In this sermon, Pastor Dax uses Jesus metaphor of the sheep and the gate to warn against religious "thieves and robbers" who replace direct access to God with human-centered systems or legalistic rules. By contrasting the unsustainable "cult of personality" found in modern celebrity-led churches with a vision of a Christ-centered community, Pastor Dax emphasizes that a healthy church functions as...

In this weeks sermon from St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio, Pastor Dax explores the tension between skepticism and faith through the story of Thomas and the resurrection. Reflecting on personal anecdotesfrom a "nameless" skeptical friend to conversations about the 13.8-billion-year timeline of the universe at the Natural History MuseumPastor Dax challenges listeners to consider why they...

We all know John 3:16. But what about verses 14 and 15? Jesus points back to Moses lifting the serpent in the wilderness a sign that brought healing to people who had been poisoned by their own rebellion. Then He says the Son of Man must be lifted up in the same way.

Was Jesus really tempted? If He truly is who He says He is, could He have chosen sin?

If sin is our protest against God, what do we do to keep from creating such division between ourselves and our creator?