
Bethel Topeka
Listen to the latest sermons from Bethel Baptist Church in Topeka, KS. Growing the Kingdom, Growing the Church.
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Episodes
92 episodes
All Things Are Yours // 1 Cor. 3:18-23
In this message from 1 Corinthians 3:18–23, Pastor Evan Bialk teaches that true wisdom begins with humility, not self-confidence. The Corinthian church had divided around personalities and human cleverness, but Paul reminds them that God’s wisd...
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The Unshakable Foundation: Building Your Life on Jesus // 1 Cor. 3:10-17
Have you ever felt the exhaustion of trying to build your life on shifting sand? Pastor Doug shares his journey from performance-driven faith to discovering the only foundation that truly holds—Jesus Christ. Through personal stories of basketba...
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From Babies to Builders // 1 Cor. 3:1-9
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to grow up in your faith? Pastor Evan challenges us with a striking metaphor - just as it would be absurd for a 30-year-old to still drink from a bottle, it's equally concerning when long-time Christia...
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How God’s Spirit Makes Us Truly Wise // 1 Cor. 2:6-16
What if seeing God's wisdom was as simple, and profound, as finding the perfect viewing angle for a masterpiece? Pastor Evan reveals how true spiritual insight isn't about human cleverness or secret knowledge, but about letting the Holy Spirit ...
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A Simple Message After All // 1 Cor. 2:1-5
What happens when faith meets the harsh realities of our world? In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic death, Pastor Evan delivers a message about the spiritual war we face and our response as believers. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, he remin...
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Grace That Levels the Field // 1 Cor. 1:26-31
Have you ever felt trapped in an endless climb up life's ladder, constantly striving for the next achievement? Pastor Evan unpacks 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, revealing how God intentionally flattens our worldly ladders at the foot of the cross. Thr...
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When Glory Looks Like Shame // 1 Cor. 1:18-25
What if the most powerful symbol in history was actually an instrument of shame and death? Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, he explains how the cross of Christ creates humanity's deepest divide - not along political, economic, or social line...
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Christ, Not the Messenger // 1 Cor. 1:10-17
What happens when the messenger overshadows the message? Preaching from Paul's letter to the Corinthians, Pastor Evan delivers a powerful message about the danger of division in the church. Through the lens of 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, he reveals ...
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Grace for a Messy Church // 1 Cor. 1:1-9
What happens when a church leader needs to apologize? Pastor Evan opened his sermon on 1 Corinthians by addressing his own need for grace, apologizing for harsh words spoken the previous week. This vulnerable moment perfectly set the stage for ...
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Serving the Church // Ekklesia
Have you ever considered how each of us plays a unique role in a masterpiece far greater than ourselves? In his sermon, Pastor Evan invites us to envision the church as a mosaic, where every piece—every member—fibers together to form God’s beau...
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The Equipping of the Church // Ekklesia
In this enlightening sermon, we journey through Ephesians 4:11-16 to uncover the heart of God's vision for His church. Discover why equipping the saints is not just beneficial but essential for spiritual maturity and unity in Christ. Pastor Eva...
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54:45

The Fellowship of the Church: Community // Ekklesia
In this inspiring sermon Pastor Evan delves into the heart of Christian community and the transformative power of fellowship. In this message, we explore Acts 2:42-47, uncovering the vibrant life of the early church and its devotion to Jesus an...
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The Sacraments: Baptism // Ekklesia
Have you ever wondered what true allegiance looks like in a world full of distractions? In his compelling sermon, Pastor Evan explores baptism as a profound public declaration of faith, drawing from Romans 6 to illustrate its significance. He l...
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The Sacraments: Eucharist // Ekklesia
Pastor Evan preaches on the Eucharist, the sacrament instituted by Jesus, which serves as a powerful means of grace, that nourishing our spirits while uniting us in the body of Christ. He emphasizes that the Eucharist transcends mere tradition,...
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Great is Thy Faithfulness // Casey Moore
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the darkness in your life, where hope seems to fade? Pastor Casey Moore invites us into the depths of Lamentations 3, shedding light on the struggles we often face. This biblical text reveals that even faithful be...
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Church Leadership: Deacons // Ekklesia
What is a deacon? Why does the Bible establish this role in the life of the church? In this sermon from 1 Timothy 3:8–13 and Acts 6:1–7, Pastor Evan Bialk explores the biblical office of deacon—its purpose, qualifications, and modern applicatio...
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Church Leadership: Elders // Ekklesia
Over the past few weeks in our Ekklesia series, we’ve explored what the church is, why it exists, and the vision Christ has for His people. We’ve seen that the church isn’t just a gathering—it’s a gospel-shaped community, called to worship, mak...
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Church Membership // Ekklesia
In this sermon, we look at the importance of church membership, what church membership is, and gain understanding why it is so important to be a member of a local body of believers.
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The Vision of the Church // Ekklesia
Join us for an inspiring sermon as we explore the vision and mission of Bethel Church, rooted in God's eternal plan for His people. Drawing from Scripture, we delve into the importance of clarity in our church's purpose and how it aligns with G...
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The Values of Bethel // Ekklesia
Join us as we explore how Bethel's core values serve as guiding "bumpers" on our journey to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. Discover how these values—gospel saturation, prayerful dependence, scripture-rooted teaching,...
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55:45

The Mission of the Church // Ekklesia
In this sermon, we explore the mission of the church as outlined in the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on Bethel Church's core mission: to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. By examining Matthew 22:37-40 and Matthew 28:19-2...
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54:59

The Beatitudes // Matthew 5:1-10
In his sermon, Pastor Drew Culberth takes a reflective approach, beginning by sharing his experience at a church leaders conference that deeply impacted him. He expresses how the conference's theme of allowing Christ to work within him before h...
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What is the Church // Ekklesia
In his sermon, Evan reflects on the foundational question, "What is the church?" He invites the congregation to move beyond surface-level understandings and to grasp the church as a vibrant, redeemed community filled with the Spirit and driven ...
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