Topeka Bible Church

While Waiting, Plan on a Reunion Party in the Sky!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0600

It's our next episode in the series Waiting for Something to Happen. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

Message - Holy Homes

Guest Speaker Clay and Renee Crosse — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0600

Clay & Renee Crosse will be sharing how God healed their marriage and how God can use what they learned to strengthen your own relationships.

While Waiting, Diligence is the Key!

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0600

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

While Waiting, Maintain Sexual Purity

Jim Congdon — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0600

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8.

While Waiting, Get Moving!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0600

While Waiting, Experience the Amazing Intimacy of Christian Community

Jim Congdon — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0600

While Waiting, Let God Use You to Change a Life

Jim Congdon — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0600

White Waiting, Let Jesus Christ Change Your Life

Jim Congdon — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0600

If you're waiting for something to happen, welcome to the world of Thessalonians.
1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

While Waiting, Use Your Three Gifts to Press On

Jim Congdon — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0600

A new sermon series begins this morning - Waiting for Something to Happen. It's the mood of America. It was the mood of the Christians in Thessalonica.

The Spirit of the New Year!

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0600

Do We Hafta Spend New Year's with Grampa?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Pastor Jim presents a special message about the challenges of "doing life" with family during the holidays.

The Christmas Star

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0600

The Christmas Candle

Jim Congdon — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0600

The Christmas Dawn

Jim Congdon — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Christmas at TBC is a wonderful time! This year, we want to "lighten up the holiday" not only for you, but everyone you bring to the Light Show, LOL and our Bible messages about the light of Christmas.

If It Doesn't Hurt Anybody, It's Not Worth Fighting Over

Jim Congdon — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600

ABC's of Thanksgiving

Jim Congdon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600

It's the high point of our year - our annual Turkey Feast, preceded by a special Service of Praise, with thanksgiving songs and message and testimonies. Come sing and eat thanksgiving to God with us!

Science Proves the Bible True

Jim Congdon — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Mythbusters episode #9 tests the popular Christian belief that science proves the Bible true.

God is a God of Love, Not Wrath

Jim Congdon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Pastor Jim returns with Episode 8 in the Mythbusters series, "God is a God of Love, Not Wrath" followed by the Lord's Table.

Message

Guest Speaker Ken Canfield — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0600

This Sunday ... Ken Canfield, founder of the National Center for Fathering. Ken is the father of five, and once was a candidate for Kansas governor! He's an expert on family life.

Evangelism is Only for Those Who Have the Gift

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's the 7th episode of our Mythbusters series.

God Wants His People to be Healthy and Wealthy

Jim Congdon — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's the 6th episode of our Mythbusters series.

Good Christians Don't Offend People

Jim Congdon — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's the 5th episode of our Mythbusters series.

The Church is Full of Hypocrites!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's the 4th episode of our Mythbusters series.

If You've Committed the Unpardonable Sin, You're Toast

Jim Congdon — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The next popular belief we'll put to the test?
"If you've committed the unpardonable sin, you're toast."

Many Paths Lead to God

Jim Congdon — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The second message in our Mythbusters series.

Good People go to Heaven, Bad People go to Hell

Jim Congdon — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The award-winning Discovery Channel show “Mythbusters” analyzes, affirms, and “busts” internet rumors and popular beliefs about the physical world. Next week begins our Fall Series “Mythbusters” to analyze, affirm, and “bust” popular beliefs about the spiritual world.

Rosh Hashanah and the Rapture

Jim Congdon — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Jim talks about the upcoming Jewish Feast of Trumpets (& Rosh Hashanah) and the Rapture of the Church.

Cruise Ship or Battleship?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's our annual Discovery Day! Pastors Jim and Hunter will team-teach the Word and introduce to you our TBC-for-Topeka community ministry. We'll shorten the service to give you time to check out the table displays and snacks in the Big Tent outside.

Bible Math: #666

Jim Congdon — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's the most famous Bible number, and absolutely the scariest number. It's the number of the Antichrist. You'll learn something new about it next Sunday, in the final message in our back-to-school series Bible Math.

Bible Math: #153

Jim Congdon — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Bible Math: #316

Jim Congdon — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Today Pastor Jim begins a three-week August sermon series entitled, "Bible Math." If you like the Bible, and like numbers, you'll love it. Lotsa fun, and perfect for back-to-school.

What's the Latest With Israel?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Obstacles to Christlikeness, Part 3: Discontentment

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Pastor Hunter presents the third message in his series Obstacles to Christlikeness: Discontentment.

When You're Stuck in the Middle

Jim Congdon — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's the climactic #12 episode in the series Settled Living in Unsettled Times.

Snakes on a Plain!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Jim Congdon shares this riveting tale from Numbers 21, the next-to-last episode in the series, “Settled Living in Unsettled Times.” By the way, how do you feel about snakes?

Running Away From God: The Story of Jonah

Jim Congdon — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The Night the Jail Shook

Guest Speaker Craig Congdon — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500

It's Father's Day. You don't want to miss a memorable message from Craig Congdon - newly-graduated, newly-married son of Jim & Melody.

12 Lessons I Learned from Dad

Jim Congdon — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Jim Congdon — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Pastor Jim continues his series Settled Living in Unsettled Times.

Obstacles to Christlikeness, Part 2: Bad Ideas

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Are you struggling to live more like Jesus Christ? Are you stuck in a spiritual rut? Maybe you should check your head. What consumes your thoughts? We’ll see that what we think about is essential to our spiritual growth as we study Philippians 4:8-9 with Hunter Ruch.

Rebellion in the Family, part 2

Jim Congdon — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Rebellion in the Family

Jim Congdon — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Obstacles to Christlikeness - Part 1: Anxiety

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Worry and anxiety are very common struggles. But are we really aware of just how dangerous these struggles can be to us and our relationship with God? Hunter Ruch analyzes anxiety next Sunday.

Remind Yourself Daily

Jim Congdon — Sun, 03 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Are some sins worse than others? Join us for Episode #7 in our series, Settled Living in Unsettled Times.

Seize the Opportunity

Jim Congdon — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Episode 6 in the series Settled Living in Unsettled Times (Numbers 14) -- in such times as these, some Christians lose their faith in God.

Stand Against the Majority

Jim Congdon — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The economy is down. Terrorism is up. We live in unsettled times. So did the children of Israel. Join us for a story of spies and giants, courage and cowardice.

Easter Message - Do You Want to Be Happy?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Battle the Green-eyed Monster

Jim Congdon — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Nothing like an unsettled economy to bring out the envy of those who are better off. Yep, they had that problem back then too.

Whining and Dining

Jim Congdon — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Wouldja’ like a little whine with that meal? A story about Complainer’s disease for the hard-to-please and those who love them.

I'm not Wandering, I'm Led!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0500

God’s guidance, knowing God’s will–no subject is more practical, in unsettled times especially. How does God lead us along?

Control What You Can Control

Jim Congdon — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Follow the Shepherd

Hank Nelson — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Serve the World

Jim Congdon — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0600

The Imposter

Jim Congdon — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Know someone who's a big fan of Kerry Livgren and Kansas? Bring them to "The Imposter" Sunday with Jim and Kerry, including movie clips.

Serve the Church

Jim Congdon — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Connect Deeply

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0600

"Connect Deeply" by our TBC staff "connections professional" Hunter Ruch.

Connect Widely

Jim Congdon — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0600

This is the third part of our 6-week series "How to Grow a Disciple."

Hell is Real

Guest Speaker Donald Whitney — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0600

He's written the best book on Spiritual Disciplines, and he will have just spoken at our Men's Retreat. Don't miss Donald Whitney, in a one-week break from our 6-week series "How to Grow a Disciple."

Discover the Bible

Jim Congdon — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Discover the Savior

Jim Congdon — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Today begins a six-week series "How to Grow a Disciple," with "Discover the Savior."

What is Certain in a World of Uncertainty

Casey Moore — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Much has changed in the last year. What was once sure is now dubious. Certainty has expired. Discover what is certain in a world of uncertainty.

Christmas in John

Jim Congdon — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0600

It's Christmas all month long at TBC! Sunday mornings, we're letting each of the four gospel writers give us his view of Christmas.

Christmas in Luke

Jim Congdon — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0600

It's Christmas all month long at TBC! Sunday mornings, we're letting each of the four gospel writers give us his unique Christmas perspective.

Christmas in Mark

Jim Congdon — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Why four gospels--four stories of Jesus--instead of just one? To give us four views of the Savior. This week we'll look at Christmas through the eyes of Mark.

Christmas in Matthew: Baby King

Jim Congdon — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0600

TBC doesn't just celebrate Christmas on December 25; we revel in it all month long! After all, it's "the greatest story ever told." Our Christmas messages start this week.

Orphan Like Me

Jim Congdon — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Message from Ezekiel 16 for Adoption Sunday.

Thanksgiving Service of Praise

Jim Congdon — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600

It's a high point of our year--our annual Turkey Feast, preceded by a special Service of Praise, with thanksgiving songs and message and video testimonies.

The (Wo)Man God Uses to Change the World: Why Paul Was So Great

Jim Congdon — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Don’t miss the wrap-up of the Life of Paul. What made him one of the great personalities in history, and (I think) the greatest Christian who has ever lived?

Starting's Easy, Finishing's Hard

Jim Congdon — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Jim Congdon brings the next-to-last message in The Life of Paul: “Starting’s Easy, Finishing’s Hard” (can I get a witness on that?). Your mom told him you need to hear it.

Wasteful Worship

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0600

Don't miss Hunter's message from Mark 14:1-11.

Snakebites, Shipwrecks, & Knowing God's Will

Jim Congdon — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Join us for Episode 51 in the Life of Paul series.

Be a Good Leader

Jim Congdon — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

How can you tell a great leader when you see one? Jim Congdon brings us episode #50 in the Life of Paul.

Message

Guest Speaker David Brickner — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

David Brickner, Jews for Jesus director, faced a media frenzy in September for words that he spoke at Sarah Palin's church in Alaska this year. Don't miss the action; David will be here this Sunday morning.

Isn't it About Time You Closed Your Mind on Something?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

When is I’m keeping an open mind on that! a really dumb thing to say? Join us for the next episode in the Life of Paul (Acts 26) with Jim Congdon.

Message

Guest Speaker Chip Pollard — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Meet Chip ... Chip Pollard, that is. Chip is the much-beloved president of John Brown University in Arkansas, and one of today's brightest young Christian leaders.

Moving with God on the Detours of Life

Jim Congdon — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Jim Congdon brings us episode #48 in the Life of Paul series: Moving with God on the Detours of Life (Acts 26).

Message

Guest Speaker Howard Dayton — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500

This morning we welcome Howard Dayton, cofounder of Crown Ministries. At times a naval officer, restaurant owner, and Florida real estate developer, Howard’s life was changed after a business partner challenged him to study the Scriptures to discover what God teaches about handling money. The Lord gave him a passion to share the principles he discovered, which has resulted in four books and the founding of Crown Ministries in 1985, now the world’s largest financial ministry. TBC elder Steve Bayer is Crown director for the state of Kansas.

The Five Tools of Evangelism

Jim Congdon — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Do you know the five ways to defend your faith? You'll discover them in this week's Life of Paul episode.

Can You Defend Yourself Without Getting Defensive?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Pastor Jim continues The Life of Paul series.

They know the Truth, so Why don't they believe It?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Students head back to the classroom, and we answer the Q "If becoming a Christian is the smart thing to do, why don't all the smart people do it?"

God's Protection Service

Jim Congdon — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0500

One of the promises God makes to His children is I will protect you. ("Really?" you wonder.) In the next episode of our Life of Paul series, Jim Congdon uncovers God's Protection Service.

Courageously Witness or Cowardly Withdraw?

Casey Moore — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Sharp dissension arises between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. The uproar is great! The argument is heated! Prepare to witness intense debate as Casey takes us back to a defining moment in the life of Paul.

Should My Conscience Be My Guide?

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The Life of Paul series resumes as Paul raises the issue of a personal conscience. How's your conscience working lately -- Over-active? Asleep? Would you like to have the conscience of a baby?

Student Ministry Jamaica Report

Scott DeSanders — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Get to know our new student pastor Scott DeSanders, as he leads us in an energy-packed Youth Sunday. Hear testimonies of changed lives from teens who just returned from their Jamaica missions project.

When Should We Insist on Our Rights?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Should you ever insist upon your rights? Of course! But when? Episode #41 of The Life of Paul answers that question.

Another Way to Say Evangelism

Jim Congdon — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Being an extrovert isn't essential to evangelism--courage and love are. Episode 40 in The Life of Paul series.

Must I Care What People Think?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500

When you absolutely and definitely must care what people think! Episode 39 in The Life of Paul series.

Giving and Receiving Advice

Jim Congdon — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Not all advice is good advice. Acts 21 shows us how to give and receive advice.

When it Hurts to Say Goodbye

Jim Congdon — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

As the Life of Paul series continues, Jim will take us to Acts 20:22-38 with When it Hurts to Say Goodbye.

The Church That Cries "Wolf!"

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

As the Life of Paul series continues, Hunter will take us to Acts 20:28-31 with The Church That Cries "Wolf!"

Finish Strong

Casey Moore — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

How do you "finish strong"? Casey will unwrap the key verse of the sermon we studied last week, as the "Life of Paul" series continues.

Tough and Tender

Jim Congdon — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Tough and Tender, or, The Balanced Christian Personality. The church of Ephesus was Paul's #1 church, and it is treated as the model church--a miniature of God's work in the world. Paul's goodbye message to the Ephesian elders in ch. 20 is Paul's only sermon that Luke preserves for us, and it's a sermon the the ages--the model message by the model pastor to the model church.

You Fall Asleep, You Die!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 25 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Last year we got to know "history's greatest Christian," the apostle Paul. But we had to leave him in Turkey (Acts 20) and turn to other things. Now through August, we return to complete The Life of Paul. We re-enter the Life of Paul, just at the point where a kid falls asleep listening to him preach--what a comfort that is to me!

Thy Kingdom Come ...

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500

We all live for something, hope for something, and desire something so much that we would give anything in the world to obtain it. But what defines this "kingdom" for which we search? Are we hoping to establish for ourselves a "kingdom" that is in line with what God desires? What is His Kingdom like and why should we seek after it?

Your Next Step, His Last Command

Jim Congdon — Sun, 11 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Pastor Jim Congdon wraps up the next-Step sermon series with a final challenge to take the next step toward the world.

Turn Lumps of Coal into Diamonds!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 04 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500

A lump of coal, turned into a diamond. That's what the Lord did for you. And believe it or not, that's what you can do for someone else. We'll explain how.

Abide in Christ -- but how?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Every great book of the Bible has its "diamond chapter." For Genesis it's ch. 1, The Creation. Exodus has ch. 20, The Ten Commandments. The book of Psalms has ch. 23, The Lord is my shepherd. Romans has ch. 8, There is no condemnation. 1 Corinthians has The Love Chapter (13). And the gospel of John has ch. 15: Abide in me, as a branch abides in the vine. There is no more important truth for the Christian who wants to take the next step into the best life possible, the life of Christ. But how to abide?

Forever Friends in Heaven

Jim Congdon — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Money. Friends. Heaven. Three desirables. But all very different. But in Jesus' story most call "the most difficult parable of all," they merge.

Be a Fan of the Family--Love a Baby (yecch!)

Jim Congdon — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Pastor Jim is back and continues our nextStep series.

Your Next Spiritual Step: Wild Dog or Child of God?

Casey Moore — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500

You can hear the faint cry of sin calling your canine name. It seems like it would be oh so good. The wild dog within you wants to chase it down and devour it, but the Spirit of God within you whispers, "sit, stay, don't go, don't do it." How do you respond to this battle that takes place within the depths of your being?

Your Next Relational Step: All You Need is Love

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Peter, John & Mary

Jim Congdon — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Matthew 21:1-11

Jim Congdon — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Your Next Relational Step: Forgive Them!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Live long enough, and you will be hurt by someone you thought was a friend. The betrayal will be so unfair that you won't be able to forget it. And if you're typical, you'll let that hurt fester until it throttles your joy. When that happens, you have entered the first stage of forgiving ...

Your Next Spiritual Step: Know You're Forgiven!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Fear of losing your salvation is like walking on a log to cross over a river. You want to reach the other side--heaven--very badly. But you're afraid that you may lose your balance and fall off the log. And never make it. One day a child you love will ask you: Can I know for sure that I will go to heaven when I die? You wonder: is "once saved always saved" true?

Your Next Missional Step: Help a Friend

Jim Congdon — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0600

"I get by with a little help from my friends." John Lennon

Research reveals that when a person is in trouble and needs help, a friend may be as helpful, sometimes more helpful, than a professional counselor. Two reasons why: friends open up to friends, and friends listen to friends. For specific advice, consult Collins' How to Be a People Helper, Welter's How to Help a Friend, or Worthington's When Someone Asks for Help. For seven examples of how it's done, we turn to the stories of the Bible.

Your Next Relationship Step: Friendship

Jim Congdon — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Your Next Spiritual Step: Your Identity

Jim Congdon — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0600

You're not the person you used to be! Romans 6:11 2 Cor 5:17

Kenya on Fire

Jim Congdon — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Your Next Step Out: Know Your Giftedness

Casey Moore — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0600

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (NASB)

Your Next Relational Step: Community

Hunter Ruch — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0600

Community ... Where has it gone? ... Why do we need it? ... What's my NextStep?

Your Next Spiritual Step: The Bible

Jim Congdon — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0600

"It is a common temptation of Satan to make us give up the reading of the Word and prayer when our enjoyment is gone; as if it were of no use to read the Scriptures when we do not enjoy them ... The truth is that, in order to enjoy the Word, we must continue to read it, and the way to obtain a spirit of prayer is to continue praying. The less we read the Word of God, the less we desire to read it, and the less we pray, the less we desire to pray." George Muller, 1885

Are You Ready for the Next Step?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0600

It's a new year. And it just could be the best year of your life. You have a say in that, of course. In fact, it depends in large part upon the decisions you make. But God promises that as you do your part, within you He will work to bring about His good and perfect will (Philippians 2:11-12). And we're gonna help you make 2008 the best year you've ever had, too. So let's get started. Now let's be rational. No way are you going to jump from the outhouse to the penthouse in one leap. Gotta cut yourself some slack, be reasonable, take one step at a time. The question at the start is: are you ready for ... the nextStep? Are you willing to make the three basic commitments necessary?

Riot in Ephesus!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0600

The Life of Paul series concludes its 2007 run with Riot in Ephesus!

Miracle Healings

Jim Congdon — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0600

What about miracle healings? Are they still possible? There are two opposite views. On one team are the folks who say: "The age of miracles is over." On the other team are the folks who say: "We are living in an age of supernatural healing, if we just have the faith to believe it and receive it." I've played on both teams.

Halloween's Scared!

Jim Congdon — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Magic and miracles collide in the Roman city of Ephesus!

A Brick Short of a Full Load

Jim Congdon — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0500

The "man for all seasons" goes to that great city called Ephesus, in episode #29 of our Life of Paul series.

A Man for All Seasons

Jim Congdon — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0500

The "Life of Paul" series is in the wild city of Corinth (Acts 18), and the next episode is A Man for all Seasons.

It Takes 3 to Save 1

Jim Congdon — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Did you know ... "It Takes 3 to Save 1"? It's the next episode in our Life of Paul series (Acts 18:5-10).

God is in Control

Jim Congdon — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Paul leaves the City of Man's Wisdom (Athens) and enters the City of God's Sovereignty (Corinth).

What Would God Say if He Spoke at Harvard?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0500

What Would God Say if He Spoke at Harvard? Join us for the next installment in the Life of Paul series here at TBC.

If Jesus is The Truth, Why Don't More College Professors Believe in Him?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0500

"Campus-wide revival coming to KU ... when Hell freezes over!" It's our Life of Paul series, unwrapping Acts 17:16ff.

"Unleash the Hound!"

Jim Congdon — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Finish this sentence: Jesus is . . . We'll look at the next episode in The Life of Paul -- Acts 17:1-9 -- and sit with Jesus around His Table.

"In the Dark" - part 2

Jim Congdon — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Episode 22 in The Life of Paul series.

In the Dark - part 1

Jim Congdon — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0500

No question, you were treated unfairly. What do you do? Don't miss Episode 21 of Jim Congdon's Life of Paul series.

When the Jailhouse Rocked

Jim Congdon — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Pastor Jim leads us in taking another look at The Life of Paul.

Whaddya Mean She's Not a Christian?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Join us for the next episode in our Life of Paul series: Whaddya Mean 'She's Not a Christian'?? Acts 16:11-15

Finding God's Will

Jim Congdon — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Join us for the next episode in our Life of Paul series: How to Know God's Will for your Ministry. Acts 16:6-10.

What Does a MOG/WOG Look Like?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Join us as we study the qualities of a good "team player" from Acts 16:1-5.

There's Only You and Me and We Just Disagree

Jim Congdon — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Admit it, good Christians fight. Over all kinds of things--money, and ministry, and people, how best to do this and that, and what we should and shouldn't do. You've seen some of these fights, maybe even been in a few. They're not pretty. Good thing for us God included a couple of fights between good Christians in the Bible, so we could get a clue. So that we would know how to fight fair. One of the best (and more embarrassing) donnybrooks in Scripture is in today's story. It spits out a half dozen practical lessons, with two "do it" applications apiece.

When to Fight, When to Yield

Jim Congdon — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Episode 15 in the Life of Paul series.

Paul and the Law, #3: The Law of Christ

Jim Congdon — Sun, 27 May 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Paul and the Law, #2: The Mosaic Law

Jim Congdon — Sun, 20 May 2007 09:00:00 -0500

As part of the Life of Paul series ...
What are the "rules and regulations" for followers of Jesus Christ? We're tackling that question in a 3-week Bible study entitled, "Paul's View of the Law."
Last week: The Law of Nature
Today: The Law of Moses
Next week: The Law of Christ.

Paul and the Law, #1: The Natural Law

Jim Congdon — Sun, 13 May 2007 09:00:00 -0500

We'll dig deeper into one of the most important and practical Qs for Christians: "What's the role of human performance (me keeping the rules) in my spiritual life? How do I please God?"

R U a Monkey or a Kitten?

Jim Congdon — Sun, 06 May 2007 09:00:00 -0500

As a Christian, what do I have to do to keep my salvation?

Turtle on a Fencepost

Jim Congdon — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Welcome to TBC! You'll be glad you came, because we are worshiping the God of the universe, and studying His advice to us in episode #10 of The Life of Paul.

God, Grit, and Good Theology

Jim Congdon — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Some days you're the hammer, other days you're the nail. In the last episode of the Life of Paul, the apostle was most definitely the hammer--driving the truth home, managing the ministry and fame. This week: he's the nail. You'll learn how to survive when you're the nail!

When Your Fifteen Minutes Arrives

Jim Congdon — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0500

What God wants you to do when your "fifteen minutes of fame" arrives.

Clean Before My Lord I Stand

Jim Congdon — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Pastor Jim unwraps one of the great sermons of the Bible (Acts 13), in our return to The Life of Paul series.

He Walked a Crooked Mile

Jim Congdon — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0600

Our morning Bible study comes from Acts 13:1-12--episode #6 in our series The Life of Paul.

The Person Everyone (Including God) Likes

Jim Congdon — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0600

Join us for another installment of The Life of Paul -- our study of the greatest of all Christian heroes.

The Hidden Price of Greatness

Jim Congdon — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0600

Why are some Christians amazingly effective in ministry, while others who work just as hard, have little impact? It's Part 4 of The Life of Paul.

Life with a Long-Range View

Jim Congdon — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0600

Episode #3 in The Life of Paul.

The Conversion of Paul

Jim Congdon — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0600

To Paul's surprise -- and everyone else's -- his life takes a sudden turn. It's a Turning Point in History.

Let Me Introduce You to Paul

Jim Congdon — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0600

Every so often, our pulpit takes on a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). Romans. The Gospel of John. Route 66. This morning, we're doing it again. We begin The Life of the Apostle Paul.