
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
67 episodes
Self Defense or Self Denial? // Mark 14:43-72
Pastor Evan Bialk delves into the contrasting trials of Jesus and Peter, emphasizing how each responded to pressure differently. Jesus exemplifies self-denial by surrendering His rights, remaining silent under accusations, and confessing His id...
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49:42

Not My Will, But Yours // Mark 14:26-42
In this sermon, Pastor Evan delves into Mark 14:26-42, exploring the profound moments in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus predicts the disciples' failures and submits to the Father's will. We examine the contrast between Christ's unwavering...
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46:28

The Lord's Supper // Mark 14:12-25
In this sermon, Pastor Evan emphasizes the profound significance of the Lord's Supper as depicted in Mark 14, where Jesus redefines the traditional Passover meal with his disciples. He invites his congregation to imagine the weight of a final m...
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45:59

Extravagant Sacrifice // Mark 14:1-11
In today's sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk emphasizes the significance of giving extravagant gifts to the Lord as a true expression of discipleship, often perceived by the world as wasteful but deeply rooted in love. He recounts the story of a family...
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51:04

Stay Awake // Mark 13:1-37
We delve into Mark 13, exploring Jesus' teachings on the end times. In a world obsessed with eschatology, this sermon redirects our focus from predicting timelines to embracing hope, discernment, and faithfulness. Discover how Jesus calls us to...
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52:17

Giving that Pleases God // Mark 12:35-44
We delve into the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 12:35-44, to explore the profound teachings of Jesus on the nature of true giving and the lordship of Christ. Pastor Evan challenges us to examine our understanding of who Jesus is and how tha...
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44:57

Earthly Questions & Heavenly Answers // Mark 12:13-34
Join us in this insightful sermon as we delve into the Gospel of Mark, exploring the profound teachings of Jesus in Mark 12:13-34. Discover how Jesus masterfully navigates the challenging questions posed by the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes...
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56:20

The Rejected Authority // Mark 11:27-12:12
In his sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 11:27-12:12, exploring the challenges to Jesus’ authority presented by the religious leaders of the time. As they confront Jesus with insincere questions, Pastor emphasizes that their refusal to...
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The King's Bold Challenge // Mark 11:1-25
In the sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk explores Mark 11, focusing on the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the events surrounding it. As Jesus enters the city, fulfilling prophecy by riding on a colt, he is recognized as a kin...
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1:03:30

Greatness in Self-Giving Service // Mark 10:35-52
In his sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk examined Mark 10:35-52, focusing on the themes of humility, servanthood, and the true essence of greatness in the kingdom of God. He illustrated how James and John's request for positions of honor at Jesus' side...
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51:34

Being a Humble Servant // Mark 10:13-34
In Pastor Donovan's sermon, the focus is on the themes from Mark 10, which emphasize humility, dependence on God, and servanthood. He begins by highlighting Jesus' teachings regarding children, illustrating that to enter the Kingdom of God, one...
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Divorce // Mark 10:1-12
In this sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 10:1-12, where Jesus teaches about the sanctity of marriage and God's original design for it. He emphasizes the distinctions between a covenantal relationship versus a contractual one, illustra...
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52:49

Serving the Last & Least // Mark 9:14-50
In this sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk intricately delves into Mark 9, exploring key themes of humility, faith, and service within the context of Jesus' ministry. He emphasizes how true greatness in the Kingdom of God is defined not by status or abi...
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59:43

The Transfiguration: Suffering Before Glory, The Cross Precedes the Crown // Mark 9:2-13
Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 9:2-13, which reveals the transfiguration of Jesus alongside Moses and Elijah. This key moment occurs just six days after Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ, affirming Jesus' divine identity and mission...
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56:05

The Ultimate Question // Mark 8:27-9:1
Pastor Drew emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Christ and what that truly means for believers. Using Mark 8:27-9:1, he explores the disciples' understanding of Jesus after two years of teaching, leading to a call for self-den...
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33:09

Joy to the World // Luke 2:8-11
Pastor Evan Bialk reflects on the theme of joy during the fourth week of Advent, particularly emphasizing the significance of the birth of Christ in restoring joy to the world. Preaching on the passage in Luke 2:8-11, which details the an...
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48:26

Love that Lights the World // 1 John 4:9-10
In his sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk emphasized the profound truth found in 1 John 4:9-10, which reflects the essence of love as not merely an action of God but as His very nature. He conveyed that during the third week of Advent, which highlights ...
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1:10:24

Glory to God, Peace to Men // Luke 2:1-14 // Advent
In his sermon, Pastor Evan emphasizes the core themes of Advent—hope, peace, love, and joy—while challenging the congregation to reconsider their understanding of Jesus. He warns against the dangers of misleading teachings often prevalent in th...
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56:41

The Dawn of Hope // Isa 9:1-2,6 // Advent
Pastor Evan Bialk begins the Advent series by emphasizing that while many love the festive aspects of Christmas, the true essence of the season is the coming of Christ. He highlights that Jesus is the source of hope, reflecting on the significa...
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52:35

Seeing & Trusting in Jesus // Mark 8:1-26
In his sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk focuses on Mark 8:1-26, which recounts two significant miracles performed by Jesus: the feeding of the 4,000 and the healing of a blind man. Through these acts, Pastor emphasizes Jesus' compassion and divine pow...
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52:13

A Discerned Faith Leads to Discipleship // Mark 7:24-37
In this sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk explores Mark 7:24-37, highlighting Jesus' interactions with a Gentile woman and a deaf man, emphasizing compassion and the inclusiveness of Christ's ministry. He discusses the significance of these acts within...
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54:11

Traditions vs. Godliness // Mark 7:1-23
In today's sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk continues the series on the Gospel of Mark, focusing on Mark 7:1-23. The passage highlights a confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees about the significance of traditions versus God’s commandments. Pas...
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51:27

Recognizing Jesus and the High Calling of Discipleship // Mark 6:45-56
Pastor Evan Bialk focuses on the disciples' challenge to recognize Jesus during a storm after the feeding of the 5,000. He emphasizes how their expectations of the Messiah did not align with who Jesus truly was, leading to confusion and fear. D...
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