Is Karma Real?

Topeka Bible Church - KS

Is Karma Real?

January 21, 2024 • Connor Kraus

Some Eastern faiths are centered around the concept of karma, the belief that good input results in good output and bad input results in bad output. This line of reasoning isn't biblical, but has karma crept into what we believe about God? Connor uses Scripture to help us separate karma from God's retribution. Karma puts the control on us, the timeline for retribution on our timeline, and the burden of being "good enough" on us. Scripture tells us over and over that God is in control, he has his own timeline, and we can never be good enough. That's why we have Jesus, and why all we have to do is accept him as our Savior to receive the place in Heaven that we don't deserve.

Seeking the Voice of God

January 28, 2024 • Connor Kraus

It’s easy to understand how those who are seeking closeness with the Creator will turn to creation to do so. Some of the earliest religions thought that God was a being that was constrained to places or objects. Even some of us who consider ourselves followers of Christ say that we feel closer to God in certain places – the mountains, the beach, or a comfy chair in our home with our favorite Bible and a cup of coffee. Are we worshipping the creation, rather than the Creator? God is everywhere. The best way to feel closer to God is by going to Him with a heart that recognizes our place in our relationship with Him and with an earnest desire to be transformed by Him.

Ladder of Trust

January 14, 2024 • Jason Murray Brent

In light of the fascination with spiritual things in our culture, we are kicking off a new sermon series entitled, Enchanted, Exploring Spirituality. With Proverbs 3:5-6 as our guiding scripture, Jason talks about how to make sure our ultimate trust is in God and his word, as well as what happens if we give up our ultimate trust in God for more untrustworthy practices.