Oleh Mark Doss

Pastor Evan Bialk's sermon, "Jesus's Authority," delves into the significance of recognizing and answering the question of who Jesus truly is. Through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Evan highlights Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah, emphasizing His authority over both the spiritual and physical realms. Jesus's power over demons, truth, and sickne…

Oleh Joe Hishmeh

Jonah: Part 3Have you ever received unwarranted mercy that changed your life? That's what happened in Ninevah.

Oleh Jeremy Wynne

Chillin' in the Statehouse takes you to the courthouse for an update on several legal cases. From the Kansas Supreme Court reaffirming its landmark abortion ruling to U.S. District Court cases affecting gun shows, student loans and transgenders students, The Topeka Capital-Journal's Jason Alatidd and Jack Harvel and the Associated Press' John Hanna…

Oleh Mark Doss

The sermon by Joel focuses on Mark 1:14-20, highlighting the themes of commitment to God, following Jesus, and different aspects of Christian commitment like church involvement, spiritual growth, ministry, and evangelism. Joel emphasizes the immediate response of the disciples in leaving everything to follow Jesus, drawing parallels to making commi…

Oleh Joe Hishmeh

Oleh Mark Doss

Jonah: Part 2When faced with incredible darkness how do we respond? Does God's love toward us depend on our response to discipline? Or is God relentless about rebellious sinners? We'll look at Jonah's prayer from the belly of the whale to find out.

Oleh Doug Congdon, Paige Wynne, Eric Smith & Curtis Klamm

Oleh Joe Hishmeh

Pastor Evan Bialk begins a sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, shedding light on its authorship and historical context. He emphasizes that the book was written in a time of upheaval in Rome, aimed at encouraging believers facing persecution. The main theme focuses on the kingship of Jesus and the call to discipleship, explored in three sections. P…

Oleh Mark Doss

Jonah: Part 1In the first part of this series, Pastor Jim Walden shares the five things that happen when we run from God’s call in our lives, and he shares a personal story of his own Jonah moment.

Oleh Doug Congdon, Catherine Speake, Brian Tryhus, Greg Pruett

Oleh Joe Hishmeh

Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Pastor Evan Bialk gives a message on conflict in believers lives and how we handle conflict in our lives reflects our witness to the world. As followers of Jesus Christ we are called to forgive as God forgives us, but also to navigate conflict in a way that brings God glory.…

Oleh Mark Doss

Forgotten God: The Gifts (part 2)One of the most controversial (and divisive) topics in the church today is the issue of the miraculous gifts—primarily speaking in tongues. There is both the error of embracing more than the Bible says but also the error of not embracing as much as the Bible says. Following the Spirit and offering yourself to be use…

Oleh Jeremy Wynne, Doug Congdon, and Kielyn Smith

In a one-day special session, the Kansas Legislature passed a substantial tax cut compromise and an incentive package designed to entice the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals to move from Missouri to Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly has already signed both into law.Oleh Gannett

Living in biblical community is essential for Christians. It is also commanded by God, we are commanded to love "one another" and we love each other through being in relationship with one another. Pastor Evan Bialk gives a message that emphasizes that we are created for community and we are called to live in community.…

Oleh Joe Hishmeh

Oleh Jeff Rhoades

Forgotten God: The Gifts (part 1)Over and over again we read of Jesus praying, healing, and performing other miracles. He didn’t have the power in and of himself to do those things, he was accessing the power of the Holy Spirit. Followers of Jesus have access to that same power through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His gifts and their use in the ch…

Oleh Liam Weingartner, Brian Tryhus, Amy Weatherford

Oleh Bill Horn

Oleh Mark Doss

Pastor Evan Bialk wraps up our series through Esther with a message that examines how the celebration of Purim, invites us to also celebrate in something greater, in the salvation that we have in Jesus Christ. The salvation found in Jesus Christ should draw up a spirit of celebration constantly. He reemphasizes how we were created for this moment a…

Forgotten God: Part 3 - How?We know who he is and what he does but how are we supposed to relate to the Holy Spirit daily? What does it even look like to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit? In part three, we’ll identify four ways the Holy Spirit acts as our advocate. As we make the daily decision to walk by the Spirit we’ll find the comfort, trut…

Oleh Jeremy Wynne, Doug Congdon, and Bill Horn

With two members of the Chillin' in the Statehouse team back from well-earned vacations, we're ready for the long awaited special session. Tax cuts are the stated priority for politicians, but there is a major lobbying effort underway for lawmakers to enact a subsidy package designed to lure the Kansas City Chiefs (or the Royals) to move from Misso…

Oleh Joe Hishmeh

Pastor Jim Keller continues our series through Esther.Oleh Bethel Topeka

Oleh Mark Doss

Forgotten God: Part 2 - What?Defining who the Holy Spirit is difficult enough, but what about his purpose in this world and our lives? Is he a good luck charm? A magic 8-ball for all of life's difficult decisions? A get-out-of-jail-free card? Or is his purpose in our lives something altogether greater? In part two, we’ll define what the role of the…

Oleh Jeremy Wynne, Amy Weatherford, and Bill Horn

Pastor Evan Bialk continues our series through Esther with a message that addresses that sin's consequences are far reaching. Evidenced by the continued death decree on the Jews that was put into place through the pride of Haman even after his execution. Also how God ultimately saves his people through another decree of life for the Jews, and how t…

Oleh Joe Hishmeh

Oleh Mark Doss

Forgotten God: Who?The Holy Spirit was given as a gift to the church and ironically has been one of the most divisive issues throughout church history? What, or who, is the Holy Spirit? Is it an unexplainable encounter, an emotionally driven experience, or a supernatural force? Like many people throughout history, you might find the Holy Spirit to …

Oleh Liam Weingartner, Doug Congdon, and Brian Tryhus

Pastor Evan Bialk continues our series through Esther with a message on Haman's Downfall in Esther 7. The text highlights how it is right to risk for the Gospel, and how it is right to risk for God. Even through God doesn't need our help to fulfill his plans, he uses us. That God does and will defeat his enemies and we should proudly identify and s…

Oleh Doug Congdon

Oleh Mark Doss

Don't Waste Your InfluenceWhat does it take to be an influencer today? Is it the number of followers you have on social media? Is it the number of viral videos you make? Is it selling a product or a company to your friends? No, each one of us is an influence. You’ll never know the difference one conversation, one word of encouragement, or one expre…

Oleh Jeremy Wynne, Doug Congdon & Bill Horn

It's pretty chill here at the Kansas Statehouse, but we know it's going to get busy again when Gov. Laura Kelly calls a special session on tax cuts. Is there room for compromise between the governor and Legislature, the House and Senate, and Republicans and Democrats? Can Kelly get House Democrats on the same page as her, or was a Democratic meetin…