Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our True Wealth series by exploring the transformative power of contentment. We discover that true wealth isn't measured by our financial status, but by cultivating a satisfied heart that finds joy and peace regardless of circumstances. Through practical insights about margin, comparison, and relative simplicity, we learn how contentment enables both financial wisdom and spiritual growth. We're challenged to examine our relationship with money and possessions, recognizing that Jesus offers the security and value we often mistakenly seek through wealth.

Pastor Jeff Manion begins our True Wealth series by examining how our hearts can subtly drift toward pride even when practicing good financial habits. We explore the timeless warning Moses gave to Israel before entering the Promised Land—that in times of prosperity, we easily forget God's provision and claim credit for our success. We discover that everything we have, from our work ethic to our daily bread, flows from God as the giver of all good gifts. We are challenged to cultivate hearts of gratitude through practical habits like keeping a gratitude journal and recovering meaningful mealtime prayer, recognizing that true wealth begins with seeing ourselves as recipients of God's generous provision.

Pastor Brad Holmes explores how God meets us in our darkest moments through David's honest prayer of lament in Psalm 142. We discover the transformative power of bringing our complaints directly to God while holding onto trust in his faithfulness. Through David's example, we learn a three-part framework for honest conversation with God: complaint, asking, and trust. This message challenges us to bring our raw emotions to God, knowing he invites us to express ourselves honestly while anchoring our hope in his unchanging character.

Pastor Aaron Buer launches into the new year by exploring what it means to anchor our identity in Christ rather than in temporary achievements or approval. Through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we discover how our transformation flows from embracing our God-given identity rather than striving to earn it. We learn that genuine change comes not from New Year's resolutions but from anchoring ourselves in God's unchanging love, our position in Christ, and our purpose as his masterpiece. This message challenges us to start 2025 by securing our identity in something unshakeable - who God declares us to be in Christ.

Pastor Aaron Buer explores the lineage of Jesus through Mary's extraordinary story in this Christmas message. We witness how an ordinary young woman's extraordinary faith and obedience played a crucial role in God's redemptive plan. Through Mary's response to God's unexpected call, we discover what genuine surrender and trust look like in our own lives. We're challenged to consider how our own response to God's purposes can impact not just our lives but future generations.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our "Ancestors of the King" series by examining Matthew's surprising genealogy of Jesus. We explore how Matthew's unexpected inclusion of women, foreigners, and vulnerable people reveals God's heart for all people and his plan of redemption. Through this genealogy, we discover that Jesus is more than just a descendant of Abraham and David—he is the promised Messiah who came to seek and save the lost. We are challenged to reflect God's heart by valuing those society often overlooks and to embrace both his grace and his call to repentance in our own lives.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Ancestors of the King series by exploring Jesus as the Son of David. We discover how this profound title reveals Jesus as our promised Messiah, caring Shepherd, fierce Warrior, and eternal King. Through examining Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment, we see God's faithfulness in keeping his covenant promises across generations. We're invited to trust Jesus's leadership in our lives, knowing that our eternal King fights on our behalf and will one day return to make everything new.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our Ancestors of the King sermon series by exploring Jesus's genealogy in Matthew 1. We see God's extraordinary promise to Abraham and discover how Abraham's trust set God's plan in motion to bless all nations. We're challenged to consider how we, like Abraham, can trust God's promises and become channels of blessing to others. Through Matthew's genealogy, we see Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise, bringing his blessing to all peoples.

Guest speaker Pastor John Dickson examines Jesus's powerful teaching in Matthew 5:1-16, exploring how followers of Jesus can impact our skeptical world. We discover how kingdom attitudes like being poor in spirit and meek lay the foundation for authentic Christian living, leading to transformative actions of mercy, peacemaking and pursuing righteousness. Drawing from Jesus's vivid metaphors of salt and light, we see how these attitudes and actions work together to influence our spheres of influence and draw others to God. We're challenged to consider how living distinctly as Jesus's followers can help a skeptical world see the beauty and truth of following Christ.

Pastor Jeff Manion explores how the hope of Christ's return transforms our experience of grief. We discover that while grief is a normal part of loss, Christians can grieve differently because of the resurrection promise. Through Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, we see how Jesus's death and resurrection provide an unshakable foundation for our future hope. This message challenges us to encourage others with this powerful truth while living with readiness for Christ's return.