Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our God Is series by unpacking God as Peace through the story of Gideon in Judges 6. God reveals himself to Gideon in the midst of Gideon’s fear and weakness. Gideon recognizes God as the one who brings peace. We see how God is not only the God of peace, but through Philippians 4:5b-7, Paul makes it clear that God wants to be the source of peace for our lives. We’re challenged to run to God for peace, instead of the false promises of peace offered by the world.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our God Is series by looking at Acts 17, where Paul proclaims the reality of the one true God. We discover that God is entirely self-sufficient, lacking nothing, and has created humanity to find life and purpose in knowing and worshiping him. We are challenged that while God needs nothing, he wants us and desires us to know him. We are encouraged to reorient our lives around worshiping God rather than things that do not satisfy us. We are invited to experience the abundant life that comes from rightly worshiping the generous, self-existent God who needs nothing from us yet graciously invites us into a relationship with himself.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our God Is series by exploring the profound revelation of God's character in Exodus 34. God declares himself compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, yet uncompromising in his justice toward sin. We witness the beautiful tension of God's love and wrath displayed perfectly in Jesus Christ, who bore the punishment for our sins on the cross so that we might experience forgiveness and restoration. We are challenged to humbly receive God's grace through repentance and faith in Christ while striving to reflect his compassionate heart in our thoughts, words, and deeds.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our God Is sermon series by exploring the limitless nature of God. We learn of God's eternal and transcendent character that surpasses human comprehension yet witness his compassionate engagement with creation by sending Jesus to rescue humanity. We are challenged to submit to God's sovereignty instead of seeking unlimited power. We are called to reflect Christ's servant heart by humbly serving others. We discover the complexities of embracing God's limitlessness while recognizing he is close and desires to extend his love to others through us.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our Rekindle sermon series by examining the personal relationships surrounding Paul at the end of his life. We witness Paul's mix of painful departures, welcome returns, dangerous enemies, and the ever-present friendship of Christ. We discover the complexities of human relationships and the need to navigate them with wisdom, grace, and spiritual tenacity. Ultimately, we are challenged to anchor our lives in our relationship with Jesus, extending forgiveness while being cautious about harmful influences as we fight the good fight until the end.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Rekindle sermon series by examining Paul's charge to Timothy to guard the sacred trust of the gospel. We witness Paul's unwavering commitment to preach the Word faithfully, even amid growing resistance and the threat of his life. We discover the need for spiritual tenacity, fighting the good fight until the finish while longing for Christ's return and eternal rewards. Ultimately, we are challenged to embrace this same whole-hearted devotion, anchoring our lives in the gospel's truth as we work for the advance of God's kingdom.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Rekindle sermon series by examining the powerful influences that shape our lives. We are challenged to anchor ourselves in the transformative power of the gospel rather than living as "lovers of self" and destructive influences. We see the vital impact of spiritual mentors who model a gospel-centered life and the foundational influence of families grounding children in the Scripture. Ultimately, we are called to embrace gospel-rooted identities while intentionally pouring into the next generation as disciples who make disciples.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Rekindle sermon series by exploring the challenge of going against the flow. Through Paul's letter to Timothy, we are called to correctly handle the truth of Scripture and pursue holiness by fleeing temptation and surrounding ourselves with others who share our commitment to Christ. We recognize the high stakes of remaining faithful amidst cultural pressures and are inspired to embrace the roles of diligent worker and purified vessel that God can use for His eternal purposes.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our sermon series Rekindle by looking at Paul’s metaphors of the soldier, athlete and farmer. We are called to wholehearted devotion and perseverance in spreading the gospel across generations. We are challenged to find strength in God's grace, avoid harmful distractions, and keep eternity in view as we labor and endure difficulties. We recognize the high stakes of multiplying faithful disciple-makers and competing according to God's guidelines. Ultimately, we are inspired to trust that our sacrificial efforts will reap an eternal harvest.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Rekindle sermon series with Paul's challenge to boldly guard and proclaim the transformative gospel message, even when Christianity faces increasing cultural opposition. We are encouraged by the apostle Paul's call to Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel or of suffering for Christ. We discover the profound significance of the gospel—as a message of rescue, grace, and eternal life—that is worth clinging to despite social pressure.