Topeka Bible Church Audio Archive

Where can we take refuge when life is overwhelming and the whole world seems broken and hopeless? This week, we continue our Summer in the Psalms with a message from guest speaker Dr. Dale Johnson. He guides us through Psalm 11, where King David responds to threats against his life by reminding himself of truths about God. David’s answer to his inner turmoil lies not in positive self-talk, but in teaching his troubled heart about God’s promises, providence, character, and favor. When we do the same, we can experience God’s peace even in times of trouble.

Is it OK to bring our frustrations to God? In Psalm 10, King David does exactly that. He asks where God is when the wicked are victimizing the afflicted people in the land. This week, Pastor Connor continues our Summer in the Psalms with a look at how we should live when we are surrounded by evil and injustice. We need to adjust our expectations, pray for justice, and seek justice now, but most importantly, we need to trust in God’s future justice.

How is it possible to praise God with a whole heart, even in the midst of difficult circumstances? That’s the question Pastor Connor tackles in this year’s first installment of Summer in the Psalms. King David knew what it was like to be surrounded by enemies and to long for God’s justice. In Psalm 9, we see that the key is to focus on God’s character — His just, eternal, and caring nature — and to trust that He will make everything right in the end.

Bitterness and resentment deal deadly blows to our mental and physical health, our unity with other Christians, and our relationship with God. In this week's installment of our "Getting Over It" sermon series, Pastor Jeremy McGrath tackles this important topic. He walks us through the "1-2-3" of bitterness and resentment, leaving us with one definition, two types of bitterness, and three reasons to turn away from these things toward forgiveness. This message is full of Biblical wisdom and practical advice for folks of every age who want to seek freedom instead of being enslaved by bitterness. 

We humans desperately want to know what the future holds. We also plan ahead so we’ll be ready for it. So when life catches us by surprise or our careful plans fall short, we often become frustrated and anxious. This week, we continue our series on “Getting Over It” with a look at anxiety. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about this topic and gives us the surprising command to be more like birds and wildflowers. Join Pastor Connor as he provides practical tips for seeking God’s kingdom first and trusting the Lord to provide everything else we need.

Grief is unavoidable in our fallen world. Sorrow, suffering, and death surround us, but so does the compassion of Christ. This week, Pastor Connor continues our series, Getting Over It, with a look at how Jesus shares the grief of Mary and Martha in John 11. Instead of dismissing their sorrow or rebuking them for it, Jesus joins them in weeping. Pastor Connor discusses how Christians can grieve well, not as those without hope, but as people who believe in the Resurrection and eternal life.

What enemy did King David describe as bone-rotting and strength-sapping? Unconfessed sin. In this first installment of “Getting Over It,” Pastor Connor talks about the importance of confessing our sins to God. We often shy away from confession, even though there is great joy in being forgiven. The challenge lies in coming to agreement with God about the destructiveness of our sin. Pastor Connor gives some practical tips for being attentive when God convicts us of our sins and calls us to turn away from them.

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 part of His kingdom, or will we reject it?

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. Join us as we reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and how we can acknowledge him as our savior and king.