Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Epic series by examining Nehemiah's journey from devastating news to courageous action. We discover how Nehemiah responds to Jerusalem's brokenness by turning to God, honestly assessing the massive damage before him, and persevering through exhaustion and opposition. Through Nehemiah's midnight inspection of the ruined walls and his rallying cry to remember the Lord, we see that rebuilding requires facing hard realities, persevering with devoted hearts, and fighting for what matters most. This message challenges us to trust God's presence in our pain, and seek his strength to persevere even when we're tempted to give up.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Daniel's story of faith in exile. We discover how God remains at work even when our world feels shaken and out of control, carrying out his purposes. Through Daniel's example, we learn the power of deciding in advance how we will honor God, before temptations arise. We discover how to navigate the tension between two kingdoms with both firm conviction and gracious respect, showing us how to live faithfully in a culture that often conflicts with God's values. This message challenges us to maintain a daily rhythm of prayer like Daniel did, turning our hearts toward God and trusting him to bring restoration in our broken world.

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our EPIC series by exploring Jeremiah's ministry during Judah's final warning before exile. Through the powerful image of the potter and clay, we discover God's authority to shape our lives and his willingness to remake what is marred. We see how Israel's refusal to repent reveals the danger of following our own plans instead of surrendering to God's better design. This message challenges us to respond to God's warnings with soft hearts, trust him as the potter who reshapes marred lives into something beautiful, and choose repentance over the stubborn rebellion that leads to separation from him.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Elijah's dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. We discover how God pursued the hearts of his people during Israel's spiritual crisis, using even a devastating drought to call them back to faithfulness. Through Elijah's bold challenge, we see the futility of jumping between God and the idols that promise security but ultimately disappoint us. This message reminds us that God desires our whole hearts and calls us to remember his faithfulness through Jesus, who provides the approval and security we desperately seek.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Rehoboam's story and the choices that shape our lives. We discover how the past we’ve experienced or inherited affects our present if left unaddressed. Through Rehoboam's decision to reject wise counsel and follow his peers, we see the critical importance of listening to godly, experienced voices. We're challenged to examine where we've set our hearts, recognizing that pre-determining to seek and obey God makes the difference between faithful lives and painful consequences.

Pastor Aaron continues our Epic series by examining Solomon's rise and fall—from Israel's golden age to tragic compromise. We discover that true wisdom isn't intelligence but humble obedience, and that most people don't self-destruct with one decision but through small, tolerated compromises. We learn that keeping God's Word at the center of our lives protects our hearts from drift. We are challenged to identify our "excepts"—those areas where we follow God except for that one thing—and return to full surrender.

Pastor Jeff continues our Epic series by exploring the life of David—a man after God's own heart who also tragically fell into sin. We discover that full devotion means honoring God's reputation with our whole lives, finding refuge in him during our darkest seasons, and recognizing his generous grace through Jesus. We are challenged to guard our hearts against drift, remembering that even the most devoted followers can fall when they stop being vigilant.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Samuel's life of faithful obedience to God. We discover how faithfulness grows through listening to God's voice, turning toward God and away from sin and showing up consistently in ordinary moments. We're challenged to bring our disappointments to God rather than checking out, trusting that he meets us in our deepest struggles. Samuel's example shows us that our greatest impact often comes not from heroic moments but from steady, everyday faithfulness to the Lord.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC series by exploring the book of Judges and the story of Deborah. Through Israel's repeated cycle of rebellion, oppression and deliverance, we discover how easily we can get stuck in destructive patterns of sin. We learn that partial obedience is actually disobedience, and that tolerating temptation in our lives always leads to consequences. This message challenges us to identify areas where we're delaying obedience and to take active measures against sin. Ultimately, we see that Israel's longing for a righteous king finds its fulfillment in Jesus, the King of Kings, who calls us to submit to his rule and walk faithfully in his ways.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Epic series by showing us how Joshua led Israel across the Jordan River into the promised land. We discover that entering new seasons requires following God's presence, honoring his holiness, and preparing our hearts through spiritual disciplines. We are challenged to remember God’s past faithfulness to fuel our faith for whatever lies ahead.

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our Epic series by examining how God gave Moses the law not as a burden, but as a blueprint for freedom. We discover that before God shared any rules, He reminded Israel of their rescue from slavery—showing us that obedience flows from remembrance, not obligation. Through this sermon, we are challenged to stop seeing God's commands as restrictions and start viewing them as invitations to deeper relationship, allowing our gratitude for Jesus's rescue to transform our daily obedience.

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Moses's journey from palace privilege to desert exile. We discover how God often does his most powerful work during our dead-end seasons. Through Moses's story of failure, flight, and divine encounter at the burning bush, we see that God sees his people's suffering, hears their cries, and sends a rescuer.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Epic sermon series by exploring Joseph's story and how God works through awful situations. We discover that God in his creativity can transform painful experiences into instruments of blessing and rescue. Through Joseph's journey we see how God uses unwanted detours for redemptive purposes. We are challenged to trust that God is working even when we can't see his plan. We discover how Joseph's story points to Jesus, who endured ultimate suffering to bring salvation, reminding us that God's beautiful work often emerges from life's broken places.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Jacob's journey from wrestling with destiny to finding his place in God's plan. Through Jacob's story of deception, bargaining with God and family dysfunction, we see how patterns of sin and brokenness can be passed down through generations. We discover that even in the midst of our wrestling and striving, God is faithfully working to fulfill his promises. This message challenges us to stop trying to control our circumstances and instead trust in God's character, knowing that our wrestling ends when we turn to Jesus, who came to redeem our broken stories and restore us to friendship with God.

Pastor Aaron Buer launches our new EPIC series by exploring Abraham's extraordinary journey of faith. We discover how God's call to Abraham wasn't just about one man's obedience, but the beginning of his grand rescue plan for all humanity. Through Abraham's story, we see that following God often means stepping into uncertainty while trusting his faithfulness. This message challenges us to recognize how God calls us to be part of his blessing to others, even when we can't see the full destination ahead.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our Courageous Church series exploring the early church’s commitment to sharing the gospel. We discover how the apostles' bold testimony about Jesus's resurrection was a living reality that transformed everything about how they lived. We see that the same Holy Spirit who gave them courage in trials is available to strengthen us in our challenges. We learn that authentic faith always expresses itself in both word and deed—courageously sharing the gospel while generously meeting physical needs. This message challenges us to live prepared, knowing that people are watching our lives and asking questions that become opportunities to share the hope we have in Jesus.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our COURAGEOUS CHURCH series by exploring the early church's commitment to fellowship, revealing what true Christian fellowship looks like. We discover that fellowship goes beyond friendship to a deeper spiritual connection that happens when believers follow Jesus together. Through both the large and small gatherings, we learn that God created us for relationship with both him and each other. This message challenges us to go "all in" on fellowship, experiencing the full, joy-filled life that comes from being courageously committed to spiritual community with other believers.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues the COURAGEOUS CHURCH series by exploring the early church's generosity. We discover how the first believers shared their possessions freely, motivated by their understanding of God's grace. We are challenged to shift our mindset toward grace, the mission of Jesus and stewardship. We see how God's undeserved favor naturally flows outward in service to others. This message challenges us to see God as the owner of everything. We are encouraged to act with courage to bless and encourage others by serving.

The early church in Acts 2 was marked by five core commitments, but at the heart of their devotion was a life of intimate prayer and overflowing praise. These weren't religious duties checked off a list—prayer and praise were the vital signs of a community transformed by the reality of Jesus's resurrection. From the apostles maintaining their regular rhythm of temple prayer to believers gathering in homes with glad and sincere hearts, the early church shows us that prayer isn't confined to specific times or places but permeates every aspect of life. Today, we face the danger of knowing about prayer and praise without actually living a life marked by them—of having the right theology without the transforming practice. As we explore what it means to be people of praise, we must ask ourselves: Does our life pulse with the rhythm of prayer and praise that characterized the courageous early church?

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our Courageous Church series by exploring the powerful movement of God in the early church and what we can learn from their example. We discover that the early church's impact came from their courageous commitment to the apostles' teaching, which is the foundation of our New Testament today. We're challenged to devote ourselves wholeheartedly to God's Word through weekly worship, daily Bible reading, and Scripture memorization, trusting that the Holy Spirit will transform us as our minds are renewed. This message calls us to embrace the same commitments that led to revival in the early church, believing God wants to move powerfully through us today.