Ada Bible Church Podcast

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.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our Taking Jesus Seriously series by exploring Jesus's radical call to love our enemies. We discover that love isn't about feelings but about choosing kind behavior toward those who aren't kind to us. This message challenges us to pray for those who hurt us and live out family resemblance to God by extending mercy to the undeserving, just as our Father causes his rain to fall on both the righteous and unrighteous.

Guest Pastor Ryan Kwon continues our "Taking Jesus Seriously" series by examining how we can fall into religious routine without genuine relationship with Christ. Through Jesus's encounters with the Pharisees, we discover how easy it is to emphasize ritual over relationship, tradition over truth, and self-righteousness over heart transformation. This message challenges us to move beyond going through the motions of faith to experiencing the joy, rest and new life that Jesus offers as our Bridegroom and Lord. We're invited to examine our hearts and ask whether we're truly following Jesus or merely adhering to religious rules that keep us distant from the God who wants to be close to us.

Pastor Manion continues our Taking Jesus Seriously sermon series by exploring Jesus's revolutionary teaching on anger. We discover that Jesus calls his followers to a new way of life marked by love, forgiveness and reconciliation rather than anger and contempt. We learn practical steps for identifying the root causes of our anger and the urgent priority Jesus places on making things right in our relationships. This message challenges us to move beyond mere rule-following to heart transformation, showing us how to defuse anger and pursue reconciliation as members of God's new community.

Pastor Jeff Manion begins our new series "Taking Jesus Seriously" by examining Jesus's warning about doing good deeds for the wrong reasons. We explore how Jesus addresses our deep human longing to be seen and approved, challenging us to seek God's approval rather than seeking approval from others. We discover that doing the right things for the wrong motives—whether in giving, praying, or fasting—turns us into spiritual actors wearing masks instead of authentic followers. This message calls us to move beyond performing for human applause to finding true reward in living for an audience of One, experiencing the fullness of life that comes from God's pleasure and approval.

Pastor Aaron Buer concludes our "Confident" series by exploring how our identity as God's children should shape our daily lives. We discover that being adopted into God's family isn't just a nice thought but should be the most important part of who we are. Through John's teaching, we see that knowing who we are in Christ and who we will become when he returns should inspire us to live with purity today. We're challenged to let our confident identity as his beloved children change how we think and act, finding our worth in what God says about us rather than anything else.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Confident sermon series by examining how we can discern truth from deception in our world today. We explore John's warnings about false teachers who distort the truth about Jesus, discovering essential tests for identifying what is true versus false. We learn that Jesus is the Son of God, Savior, and King—truths we must hold firmly against competing voices. We are challenged to become faithful students of God's Word and to exercise spiritual discernment by testing those we listen to. We're encouraged that the Holy Spirit within us is greater than any deceptive force, empowering us to remain grounded in truth.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Confident sermon series by exploring 1 John and how we can be confident in our salvation. In this message, we discover that God loved first, sending Jesus to rescue us. Basing our lives on God's love for us transforms how we approach our fears and anxieties. We examine the choice between loving God and loving the world, recognizing that cultural pursuits for satisfaction will ultimately disappoint us. We learn that authentic faith shows itself through sacrificial love in action within our church community. We're challenged to anchor our identity in God's love, turn from worldly pursuits for fulfillment and demonstrate genuine love through tangible care for fellow believers.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our new Confident sermon series by exploring the assurance tests found in 1 John. We discover how authentic faith produces evidence through character transformation and obedience to God's commands. John provides practical tests not to earn God's love, but to evaluate whether there's evidence of salvation in our lives. We learn that walking in the light means choosing honesty and transparency instead of hiding our sin. Through Jesus as our advocate and atoning sacrifice, we find both the ability to pursue godliness and the assurance of forgiveness when we fall short. We are challenged to examine our lives for evidence of God's transforming work and to live with authenticity in community.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our Confident series by exploring the Apostle John's letter on confident faith. We discover that God's desire is for us to have assurance and peace in our relationship with him, not nagging doubts about our salvation. Through John's eyewitness testimony, we see that our faith stands on historically reliable ground. These aren't fictional stories but the accounts of those who walked and talked with Jesus. We learn that Christianity is unique among world religions because God reaches down to rescue us rather than requiring us to earn our way up to him. We're challenged to move beyond just believing the right things to experiencing genuine fellowship with God and other believers, finding the complete joy that comes from knowing we can be confident in our faith.

Guest Pastor Dan Lian shares a powerful message examining Jesus's teaching on worry in Matthew 6:25-33. We discover how worry has become common in our daily experience and how Jesus diagnoses the root causes of our worries. Through Jesus's imagery of birds and flowers, we see God's faithful provision and care for his children as a good Father. We're challenged to remember that we are seen and cared for by God and trust in his abundance. The message invites us to experience the freedom God intends as we seek his kingdom first and discover that worship and worry cannot coexist.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our "You Asked for It" sermon series by exploring why Jesus was confusing. We examine why Jesus wasn't the Savior people expected and how his priorities often differed from ours. Through Jesus's healing miracles and powerful teaching, we see God's heart for both physical and spiritual restoration, with spiritual reconciliation as his highest priority. We're challenged to move beyond distractions in our digital age to truly hear Jesus's parables and teachings. This message invites us to recognize Jesus's divine authority, understand the forgiveness available through him.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our "You Asked for It" sermon series by examining what Scripture teaches about the End Times. We explore four certainties about the end and the hope we have as believers in Jesus. We discover that Jesus will return and restore but will also judge his enemies. These truths are meant to challenge us to live differentlly today with faith, hope and love. We're invited to evaluate our priorities and encouraged to share our faith with others as we anticipate our eternal future with Christ.