Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Jeff Manion begins the Rekindle series by examining the close relationship between the Apostle Paul and Timothy. We are challenged to cultivate deep, meaningful spiritual friendships. We are reminded of the vital role godly mentors and intergenerational faith can play, even as we may feel inadequate for the tasks God calls us to. We are encouraged to fan the flame of the Spirit's power, love and sound judgment when faced with discouragement or insecurity and to spur one another on in courageous, fruitful gospel ministry.

Guest Pastor John Dickson explores how the gospel boldly proclaims the embrace and equality of all people through faith in Jesus. We see in the story of the Ethiopian eunuch how the gospel message is for people from all walks of life. We discover how Jesus embraced outsiders and gave the mission to take his good news to the ends of the earth. We are challenged to live out this call of the gospel in our lives.

Pastor Aaron Buer explores the powerful encounter of the resurrected Jesus with two disillusioned disciples on the Road to Emmaus. We see how Jesus meets us in our disappointment, challenging misplaced hopes while restoring our understanding of who he truly is. We discover how Jesus has undone humanity's original sinful rebellion. We are reminded that, because of the resurrection, our hope in Jesus has the final word over disillusionment and loss.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our sermon series The Road to Resurrection by looking at the cross. We explore the profound significance of Christ's crucifixion. We are confronted with the darkness of our sin and God's judgment yet marvel at how Jesus took our punishment on the cross. We see Christ's agonizing cry of being forsaken by the Father so that we could be forgiven and restored to God's presence. We are called to remember Christ's extraordinary sacrifice, which gives us forgiveness, righteousness and restoration .

Pastor Aaron Buer begins the Road to Resurrection series by teaching how Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem challenges our understanding of who Jesus is and what he came to do. We discover Jesus as King and are reminded to go and do what he asks of us. We remember Jesus as Savior who came to save us from our sins. We see Jesus as victor who came for people of all nations. We are challenged to embrace the way of the cross by following Christ's example of servanthood and self-sacrifice.

Guest Pastor Bob Merritt shares "Closing the Gap." In this message we are encouraged to remember the great work God does in the gaps in our lives. We are challenged to ask God boldly for what we need. We are reminded to act decisively and trust God daily. As we come to God with our gaps he helps us grow in our faith and know him more.

Pastor Aaron Buer concludes our sermon series, Make it Real, by discussing how our faith can help us endure hard times. We are encouraged to see the gifts God provides during our hardest seasons and remember the promise that God will one day make all things new. We are reminded to bring every emotion, including our darkest ones, to God in prayer. As we turn to God in every situation, he meets us and helps us endure.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Make it Real sermon series by teaching how our faith impacts our view of finances and possessions. We are encouraged to invite God in early in our decisions and put our hope in the right places. We are challenged to live rightly in all areas and set limits on what we accumulate. We are reminded that practices such as gratitude, giving and denying ourselves help us live with God’s purposes in mind and guard against self-absorption.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Make it Real sermon series by teaching how our faith impacts our desires. We are challenged to consider what we want, where we go, and how to get back. We are encouraged that when we return, God is waiting and offers more grace. We are challenged to submit to God, resist the enemy, pursue God and his Word and turn to him and repent.

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our Make it Real sermon series by evaluating how our faith impacts our words. We discover our words have the power of life and death. We are challenged that our words can change the direction of a life. We are warned that our words can ignite fires, both helpful and harmful. We are reminded that our words reveal what is truly in our hearts and are encouraged to allow God to transform our hearts and our words.