Topeka Bible Church EXTRA

Does it matter how we approach the Lord's Supper? TBC Student Ministries Pastor Jeremy McGrath seeks to answer this question by looking at what Paul says about it in 1 Corinthians. Jeremy replaces Connor this week to talk more in depth about his message on Sunday. Oh, and, Jason and Teresa bring up some new listener feedback. 🍪 Cookie Recipes 🍪 Cookies and Cream Cookies: https://flavormosai...

Connor dives into one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament to bring light to its contents. The relationship and order between men and women is a tricky topic in today's culture. Should a woman's head be covered or else have her hair cut off? Well, it might not be as literal as you think, but rather a specific cultural instance that was taking place in Corinth. There is...

It is important to learn from past mistakes from others and yourself. We Christians today, and those Paul is writing to in Corinth, can learn a lot from the Israelites in the wilderness from the Old Testament. Just as God saved them from physical slavery in Egypt, so have we been saved from slavery: sin. The Israelites responded by rejecting God's blessing and attempting to go their own path....

This month's bonus episode starts off with an Expresso talk by Sarah Robare from this last month. In it, she details a life changing car accident she was in and the medical procedures that followed. Next, TBC's Children's Pastor Jason Brent interviews artist Gypsy George about his life. Gypsy explains many hardships he faced as a growing artist and his continual "disillusion&qu...

We are given an abundance of freedom when we are saved from death by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We can love this freedom and enjoy it. However, there are times in this life where we should not indulge in freedom when we can instead show love to others. There is a tension between being truly free and choosing to curb that freedom for the sake of love, but by sacrificing that freedom, we can pot...

The relationship between ministry and money has always been a tricky subject. Even Paul had practical needs in order to survive and argues that he has a right to compensation through such work. However, Paul also says he doesn't not make use of this right so that in asking it does not hinder the Gospel. So how is Paul able to provide the Gospel free of charge? He was provided for by generous...

It is very tempting to still partake in the way you used to live after you have freedom in Christ. You might have the knowledge that it doesn’t matter, but that freedom still has weight. Think of the weaker people around you who might fall as a result of your actions. To harm someone's faith is no small thing. Therefore, do not do the actions of your past because the well being of your fellow...

God has called and redeemed us from a life of sin. Paul reminds us that the world is passing away and lifts us up to a higher standard. We then must evaluate our relationships from an eternal perspective. This is why Paul says that it can be considered preferable to stay single, but that marriage is the best option for most people. Unmarried people are able to better focus on the things of the Lor...

This month's bonus episode, TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus talks about separation of Church and State. Specifically, his personal feelings on the topic and acknowledgement that we spread the Gospel best when evangelizing, not forcing our ideologies into law. Next, Teresa conducted a special interview with World War 2 Veteran and TBC Member Jim Freel. We get to hear the wisdom he has gained and...

We have become a society obsessed with sexuality. At the time, Corinth was just like now when it comes to its fixation on the pleasures of the body. But God decided to start His church in such a place of wickedness. Many Christians decided to combat sexual immorality by forgoing sex altogether and throughout history have gone to extreme measures to do so. However, Paul assures Corinth that sexual...

"Everything is permissible for me" - but not everything is beneficial. As Christians, we have been set free from the slavery of sin. However, we have the freedom to go back to sinful things even though we shouldn't. It is easy to convince ourselves that we are saved so it does not matter if we sin. But our body is more than a tool to do things for earthly pleasure. God values our bo...

TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus continues our sermon series on 1 Corinthians. In this section of Paul's letter to the church in Corinth, he talks of how we are coheirs in Christ and should cooperate with one another to work out any disputes. When we don't do this, it sends a message to the world that goes against the Gospel. So, when faced with slander or adversity, humble yourself and resp...

What does church discipline look like? We know it is necessary, a sort of tough love, but that doesn't make it easy. Like how leaven affects the whole loaf of bread, so does immorality affect the whole church. It is impossible to avoid unrepentant immoral people until we enter heaven. However, we must do our best to separate ourselves from such immorality and deal with it properly. Good churc...

This month's bonus episode, TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus talks more about his series on 1 Corinthians. Specifically, about how important it is for the foundation of a church to be about the Gospel. Next, Teresa has chosen a story from Expresso, one of TBC's Women Ministries events where women share life experiences. This specific testimony comes from Leoti Masterson as she talks about ho...

Pride comes before the fall. The Corinthians who Paul is writing to see themselves as superior. They are wealthy and living like kings. They are part of the world. Paul seeks to remind them that it is impossible to live for the world and God at the same time. He contrasts their life with his own as an apostle: someone who is suffering for his faith just as Jesus did. So what does it mean for us to...

TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus continues our series on 1 Corinthians. Chapter 3 goes into how we are all laborer’s in God’s field the foundation of which is Jesus Christ. Each person has their own distinct role, but in the end they are all equal. These roles are not to compete, but work together for the glory of God. Then, when Jesus returns, we will be judged accordingly to our role. We shouldn’t b...

What does real wisdom look like and feel like? TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus teaches from Paul's letter to Corinth that true wisdom comes from God not the world. These two types of wisdom will forever be in contrast with each other. But how can we instead learn the wisdom of God? Thankfully, the Spirit of God knows His mind and we are imbued with that spirit when we are saved. So, understand G...

TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus starts our new sermon series today on 1 Corinthians, aptly named, 1 Corinthians. In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth and begins by asking that there be no division among them. But what was this division about? They were picking favorite teachers from Paul to Apollos to Cephas to Jesus, which in turn was separating the church into subg...

Former Young Adults Pastor Alex Wolfe continues his two week series on building cities versus building altars. Last week, Alex showed that when people are distancing themselves from God, they seek to gain power for themselves. In the biblical narrative, that usually meant they built cities. This week however, Alex dives in to how when people revere God and trust their livelihood to Him, they build...

This month's bonus episode, TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus gives a sneak peak into his upcoming sermon series by talking about the port city of Corinth. To do this, he gives 7 quick facts about the city. Next, Teresa has chosen a story from Expresso, one of TBC's Women Ministries events where women share life experiences. This specific testimony comes from Nicole Wells where she goes deep...

Previous Young Adults Pastor, Alex Wolfe, returns for a special two week sermon series titled Cities and Altars. In this series, Alex traces the steps that the different seeds from Genesis take after the Garden of Eden. The seed of The Serpent is our focus for the first week. Alex points to how they try to make a name for themselves and restore the blessings God originally had for them by their ow...

Everyone knows the story of Jesus walking on water. Taking place immediately after he fed the five thousand, Jesus withdrew from everyone to the mountains. From there, he prayed and watched over his disciples who had taken to the sea. The sea became rough and the winds raged against them. Jesus then walks out onto the stormy waters and calls out to them with the powerful phrase: "I Am. Do not...

We are going to party like it's 23AD! In the continuation of our Retold series, TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus looks at the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana. The story told is that the wine at the wedding Jesus and his followers were invited to began to run out of wine. Mary, Jesus' mother, comes to him with a petition to do something about it. Jesus then proce...

Lead Pastor Connor Kraus continues our “Retold” series with a grown-up retelling of the story of Zacchaeus, the Tax Man. Many of us know all the details of the story in Luke 19 - Zacchaeus climbed up a tree to see Jesus. Jesus asked to join Zacchaeus at his house that evening. Zacchaeus pledged to give to the poor and any of those he had extorted. Then Jesus announced to the crowd that Zacchaeus w...

This month's bonus episode, Teresa Jenkins interviews TBC supported workers, Dave and Amanda, to learn about their efforts in Eurasia. They have been doing work there for the past 10 years and are back in the states for the first time in 3 years. Next, TBC Lead Pastor, Connor Kraus, dives into the topic of abortion. His goal is to debunk any abortion myths/misinformation all while giving thou...