Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Jeff Manion continues The Final Hours sermon series by examining Jesus's trial before Pilate and his path to crucifixion. We discover a king unlike any other—one who serves and suffers for his people. We see how Jesus's kingship challenges our expectations as he stands silent before accusations, becomes a substitute and demonstrates that true greatness comes through humble sacrifice. This powerful message invites us to recognize Jesus as more than a good teacher or moral example, but as the true king of our lives who calls us to follow his example of servanthood and sacrifice in our daily lives.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Final Hours series by examining the parallel trials of Jesus and Peter in Mark 14. We witness Jesus's unwavering courage before the religious leaders, contrasted with Peter's distant following and eventual denial. Through these contrasting responses, we discover the true nature of discipleship—not casual association but wholehearted commitment that embraces service, sacrifice and sometimes suffering. We're challenged to follow Jesus closely rather than at a distance, and find hope in the truth that our failures, like Peter's, aren't final but can lead to restoration and renewed purpose.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues "The Final Hours" sermon series by examining Jesus's interactions with his disciples surrounding his arrest. We explore the contrast between human frailty and divine faithfulness as Jesus predicts his disciples' failure yet promises restoration. This powerful narrative challenges us to recognize our own vulnerability to unfaithfulness and embrace humility as the true posture of following Christ. We're invited to practice spiritual vigilance through prayer, find hope in Jesus's unwavering commitment to us despite our failures, and experience the transformative power of his forgiveness that makes something beautiful from our brokenness.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our “The Final Hours” sermon series by exploring Mark's final chapters and Jesus's journey to the cross. We examine Jesus's unwavering commitment to God's plan amid mounting opposition, betrayal and sacrifice. Through powerful scenes—from the woman's extravagant worship to Jesus's final meal—we discover how following Jesus transforms our response to life's pressures and disappointments. We're challenged to surrender completely to Christ, trust God's control in chaos and follow Jesus wholeheartedly even when circumstances don't meet our expectations.

In this sermon, Pastor Brad Holmes examines Jesus's encounter with a man who had been disabled for thirty-eight years. We explore how Jesus sees those society has overlooked and asks the powerful question, "Do you want to get well?" Through this healing narrative, we discover Jesus's divine identity and authority over our brokenness. This story challenges us to recognize our need for healing from sin and to embrace Jesus's loving instruction for living life to the fullest. We're invited to move from feeling invisible to understanding our invaluable worth in God's eyes as we choose to give him authority over every aspect of our lives.

Pastor Aaron Buer concludes our Enemies of the Soul sermon series by examining the spiritual armor God provides for believers. We discover how the six pieces of armor—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and God's Word—equip us to stand firm against the world, the flesh, and the devil. This powerful teaching reveals why putting on our spiritual armor requires intentional daily action and how we're designed to fight these battles in community, not alone. We are challenged to recognize the tactics of our spiritual enemies and to take decisive steps in developing spiritual practices that will help us live the full life God created us for.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our "Enemies of the Soul" series by examining how the world is an enemy of the soul. We explore how secular society normalizes behaviors that oppose God's truth, often reshaping our thinking without us noticing. We discover that victory requires choosing transformation over conformity, redirecting our affections, and identifying personal battlegrounds. We're challenged to build our lives on biblical truth rather than cultural values as we learn to recognize and resist this powerful enemy.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Enemies of the Soul series by examining the battle between our flesh and God's Spirit. We explore how our sinful nature distorts good desires and opposes God's work in our lives, while discovering that victory comes through Christ's transforming power. Through Scripture, we see that spiritual growth requires both honest evaluation and decisive action. We are challenged to move beyond simply managing our sinful nature to actively pursuing life in the Spirit through intentional spiritual practices and daily choices that shape our character.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our Enemies of the Soul series by examining the reality and nature of spiritual warfare in our daily lives. We explore how the devil operates as God's adversary in the world, using lies as his primary weapon to destroy God's good work in our lives. Through Jesus's example and the promises of Scripture, we discover that while we live in enemy territory, we can resist the devil's schemes by standing firm in God's truth. We are challenged to recognize that our primary battle is choosing to believe God's truth over lies while finding hope in the assurance that through Jesus's death on the cross and resurrection, the devil is already defeated.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our True Wealth series by exploring Jesus's teachings on generosity through several powerful stories. We discover that loving God and loving others fundamentally shapes how we view and use our wealth. Through Jesus's interactions with supporters of his ministry, we learn that generosity isn't just a response to spiritual maturity—it's a pathway to transformation. We're challenged to move beyond simply managing money wisely to using our resources for God's glory and others' benefit. The message invites us to start giving now rather than later, responding to God's generosity and allowing our hearts to be shaped through regular, intentional giving.