Ada Bible Church Podcast

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.

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our "You Asked For It" sermon series by exploring God's presence in our pain through Joseph's story. We discover that God is with us in our darkest moments, just as he was with Joseph through slavery and imprisonment. Through Joseph's example, we learn God is at work in our waiting, and how God can give us a new perspective on past pain. We are challenged to trust Jesus who experienced the ultimate pain on the cross, proving God's deep care for our suffering and promising a future without pain.