Topeka Bible Church Audio Archive

Resurrection is at the heart of the Christian faith. This week, Pastor Connor takes us on a journey through Matthew's account of the resurrection. He talks about how this event demonstrates that Jesus is God, changes everything about our lives, and addresses our very deepest needs. If the resurrection is true and Jesus is King, then we are left with one vital decision: Will we choose to be pa...

How do we see Jesus? Are we blinded by our own expectations, overcome by the crowd around us, or resistant to the deliverance He wants to provide? In this special Good Friday message, Pastor Connor talks about Jesus’s interactions with the Romans, the crowd, and the condemned criminals on the day of the Crucifixion. Among all these people, only one man saw the truth of Jesus and trusted in Him. Jo...

The Passover crowds were looking for a deliverer, a son of David who would rise up and throw off the shackles of Roman oppression. So imagine their disappointment when Jesus entered Jerusalem peacefully on the back of a gentle donkey. They didn’t recognize Him as the king they’d been waiting for. We can have the same problem they did: We look to Jesus for help or comfort without also recognizing H...

For thousands of years, the Jewish people have kept the feast of Passover to remember their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. This feast has deep meaning for Christians, as well. This week, Aaron Abramson, CEO of Jews for Jesus, talks about seeing Christ in the Passover. In the breaking of the bread and the Cup of Redemption, we see God’s plan for setting us free and giving us new life in Jesus.

Like Moses, Joshua had reached the end of his journey with the people of God. And like Moses, Joshua left them with a life-defining choice. This week, Pastor Connor concludes our series on Joshua with the showdown at Shechem: Would the Israelites choose to serve Yahweh, or the false gods of Ur, Egypt, and Canaan? This choice had eternal consequences for the people of Joshua’s day, and it does for...

Last words are a big deal. This week, Pastor Connor looks at Joshua’s farewell address to the leaders of Israel. One particular message was so important that Joshua repeated it three times: God has kept His promises to you in amazing ways! But be careful; if you turn away from Him, you’ll experience the wrath He warned you of.

Discover the beautiful balance of trusting God's promises while embracing obedience. Through Caleb's inspiring example and Israel's missteps, we learn how following God's path leads to the rich, fulfilling life He lovingly designed for us.

God promised the children of Israel that they would have peace and rest in the Promised Land. This week, Pastor Connor talks about what that rest looked like. He also discusses the rest that we can have in Christ today, as well as the dangers of seeking temporary rest instead of the eternal rest God wants us to have. If you’ve ever felt weary and heavy-burdened, this message is for you!

Have you ever been in terrible trouble where escape seemed impossible? This week, Pastor Connor continues the story of the Gibeonites, the tricky tribe that scammed Joshua into forming an alliance. When the Gibeonites are attacked by their neighbors, God sends Joshua and the Israelites to rescue them. But don’t be fooled: God does most of the heavy lifting Himself. Join us for this message about k...

Joshua and the Israelites have entered the promised land. They’re ready to embark on a military campaign through the southern part of Israel. So why do they take a detour to the north? And why do they fall for a scam afterwards? Join Pastor Jim as he takes a journey into archeology, ancient curses, and what happens when we lean on our own understanding.

Sometimes our greatest triumphs are followed by great defeats. That’s one theme of this week’s sermon from Joshua, where Pastor Jim tackles the story of the Israelites’ defeat at Ai. After seeing God’s power on full display at the battle of Jericho, Joshua faces a terrible setback because of one person’s disobedience. Yet, God can turn even our valleys of trouble into doorways of hope when we repe...

Through a study of the unconventional "battle" at Jericho, Connor explores the reality of spiritual warfare and why our daily struggles are often part of unseen forces at work in the spiritual realm around us. Learn how God has already secured victory over Satan and his forces and how you can fight life's battles with confidence, knowing the ultimate outcome is already determined.

The crossing of the Jordan introduced a new era for the people of Israel. This week, Pastor Connor continues our series in Joshua, discussing how God accomplished this miracle and how He instructed His people to memorialize it. We learn about the importance of expecting God to do great things, as well as some practical suggestions for reminding ourselves how far He’s brought us.

Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.” This was written to Christians in the first century, but what if we find ourselves with similar struggles today? This week, Pastor Jeremy talks about our culture’s unhealthy relationship with smart phones and social media. Too often...

The story of Rahab isn't just about a quick-thinking woman who hid two spies on her rooftop. In Joshua 2, we meet a pagan prostitute living inside Jericho's walls who risked everything to protect God's people. But what's remarkable isn't just her bravery – her powerful declaration of faith that reminds both the spies – and us – that God goes before us, preparing the way. A...

Have you ever felt like you were in an impossible situation? This week, we begin a new series on the book of Joshua, which starts with the people of Israel in the desert. They’ve just lost their great leader, Moses, and their promised land is full of strong, well-fortified enemies. But God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous. Join Pastor Connor as he discusses God’s calling, Joshua’s response...

Can God use somebody who struggles with fear and bad decisions? This week Pastor Connor wraps up our Picture Perfect sermon series with a look at the apostle Peter. Though Peter was quick to respond to the truth of Jesus, he also had moments of fear and failure, sinking into a stormy sea and even denying Christ. Like Peter, we often focus on our overwhelming circumstances instead of God’s power. B...

God only uses perfect people in His plans, right? Wrong! This week, we kick off our Picture Perfect sermon series with a message on King David. He was a man after God’s own heart, a warrior-poet who fought Israel’s foes and wrote most of the Psalms. He was also a liar, a murderer, and an adulterer whose sins had terrible consequences for him, his family, and his nation. Join Pastor Connor as he un...

The cross was offensive in the world of the Galatians. It was a shameful tool of execution, so some people tried to replace the cross with an emphasis on following Jewish traditions. In this final week of our Galatians series, Pastor Connor discusses Paul’s response to those people. Without the cross, there is no Christianity. Christ’s work on the cross provides a way of salvation and transforms u...

Ever wondered if your faith journey really matters? Pastor Connor Kraus offers an encouraging dive into how God sees and celebrates your everyday choices. Discover how living with purpose isn't about perfection but about walking closely with God and experiencing His incredible love and guidance.