Ada Bible Church Podcast

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.