Topeka Bible Church Audio Archive

God calls us to walk like wise people, not foolish ones, making the most of our time. But what does a wise life look like? That’s the question Pastor Spencer tackles this week as we continue our series in Ephesians. A wise life is intentional, discerns God’s will, and is filled by the Holy Spirit. Wise believers pay attention to warning signs of spiritual unhealthiness, devoting themselves to fellowship and worship.

When we belong to God’s family, He calls us to live like children of light, not children of darkness. This week, Pastor Connor continues our series in Ephesians with a look at the outward signs of the kingdom of darkness and how they contrast with Christ’s kingdom of light. When we come to Jesus, we leave behind our old, dead ways and awaken to the new life He offers. The message ends with some questions to help us evaluate our spiritual health: Do our actions show that we belong to God? Are we serious about renouncing the darkness of our former lives? What are we doing to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

When we belong to Jesus, God calls us to take off our old way of life like we would remove a filthy old set of clothes. But it doesn’t stop there. We are also called to put on a new way of living, one that replaces darkness with light. This week, Pastor Connor continues our series in Ephesians with a look at taking off our former manner of life and putting on a life that pleases God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are able to reject sinful desires and embrace legging practices. When we follow Him, God replaces our lies with truth, our greed with generosity, our tearing down with building up, and more.

What does it mean to walk in a manner worthy of our calling? This week, Pastor Connor looks at that question as we continue our series in Ephesians. Paul emphasizes the need to preserve the unity that we have in Christ, to use our gifts for building up the church, and to press on in maturity toward the fullness of Christ. We are no longer children, following our own whims and desires. Instead, each of us is a necessary part of Christ’s body, fitted and knit together by His love.

When you pray for others, how should you do it? This week, Pastor Jim continues our sermon series in Ephesians with a look at one of Paul's prayers that we can use as an example. When we pray, we join in God's building project (people) right now. We should ask for God to give those people strength to endure trials, faith to believe in Christ's life within them, a grasp of Calvary love, knowledge of God's mysterious love toward us, and completeness, being filled with the fullness of God. These prayers may seem really big, but we serve a God who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or even imagine!

Our best-laid plans have a way of going sideways, leaving us disappointed and defeated. God’s plan, on the other hand, can never be defeated. Even better, He invites us to be part of it! This week, Pastor Connor continues our sermon series in Ephesians with a look at God’s undefeated plan that calls us not to worry, but to worship. In light of God’s plan, we ought to be bold, humble, and fearless, remembering that we shine brightest under persecution.