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.