Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Jeff examines Jesus's parable of the Pharisee and tax collector in Luke 18, exposing the danger of self-righteous pride in the Christian life. We discover that the Pharisee's confidence in his own performance blinded him to his need for God's mercy, while the tax collector's humble confession—"God, have mercy on me, a sinner"—highlights a right posture before God. We learn that a right hear...

Pastor Jeff Manion begins our new sermon series, The Parables, by exploring the stories Jesus used to reveal deep spiritual truth. We see how Jesus used everyday images—torn garments and old wineskins—to show that his kingdom is something entirely new, not a patch on an old way of life. We discover that Jesus consistently defied expectations and called people to follow him rather than simply add h...

Pastor Aaron Buer concludes our Powerful Prayers series by exploring Paul's prayer for the believers in Colossae found in Colossians 1:9–14. Through this message, we discover four characteristics of a worthy life that we can pray over the people we love. We're reminded that the strength and fruit we long for don't come from within ourselves but from remaining connected to Jesus and his Word. This...

Pastor Aaron continues our Powerful Prayers series by exploring Daniel's heartfelt prayer in Daniel 9, showing us how to grow in prayer throughout every season of life. We discover that Daniel's prayer life deepened through decades of faithfulness, beginning with Scripture meditation that shaped his conversations with God. We learn that effective prayer corrects our vision, helping us see both God...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Powerful Prayers series by exploring Paul's heartfelt prayer in Philippians 1:9-11, focusing on love that overflows in Christian community. We discover that Paul doesn't just instruct believers on how to behave in relationships—he prays for God to transform their hearts with abounding love guided by knowledge and insight. We learn that loving difficult people well...

Pastor Aaron continues our Powerful Prayers series by exploring King Solomon's temple dedication prayer in 1 Kings 8. We discover that Solomon begins with adoration, declaring "there is no God like you" before bringing any requests, showing us that worship reorients our hearts toward God's infinite worthiness. We learn that prayer should include confession of sin, thanksgiving for God's faithfulne...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Powerful Prayers series by exploring King Jehoshaphat's desperate prayer when facing an overwhelming enemy in 2 Chronicles 20. We discover that God sometimes allows us to reach the end of our own strength so we will fully depend on him, admitting honestly "we do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." We learn that faith grows in everyday moments of seekin...

Pastor Aaron continues our Powerful Prayers series by exploring Hannah's raw, honest prayer in 1 Samuel 1-2. We discover that spiritual maturity isn't about composing ourselves before approaching God but bringing our unfiltered grief to him, trusting that he can hold what we cannot carry. We learn that Hannah's lament teaches us to pour out our hearts honestly in deep anguish, while her song of ho...

Pastor Aaron begins our Powerful Prayers series by exploring Jesus's foundational teaching on prayer in Matthew 6, known as the Lord's Prayer. We discover that prayer isn't about performing for God but coming boldly as children to our heavenly Father who already knows what we need. We learn that effective prayer involves relationship with God as Father, alignment with his will and kingdom, and tra...

John Dickson explores Jesus's exclusive claims, addressing the challenging truth that Jesus is the only way to God. We discover that Jesus didn't leave room for being considered just a good teacher—he clearly claimed to be God, making him either a liar or Lord. The gospels were not written just to inform but to lead people to faith, providing eyewitness testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son...

Pastors Aaron Buer and Luke Koskinen explore the biblical foundation and meaning of believer's baptism through Jesus's Great Commission and example. We discover that baptism isn't just a church tradition but Jesus's clear command for all who follow him, publicly declaring that he is both Savior and Lord of our lives. We learn that baptism by immersion powerfully pictures our union with Christ—dyin...

This week’s message invites us to view immigration and borders through the lens of Scripture, holding together both compassion and conviction. At the center are two realities we carry in tension: every person bears the image of God and has inherent dignity and worth, and at the same time, the reality of sin means evil exists and must be restrained. We are challenged to look to God’s Word, we invit...

Guest Pastor Ed Stetzer explores what it means to be Christ's ambassadors in 2 Corinthians 5, challenging us to represent Jesus in a world that doesn't share our values. We discover that new life in Christ requires a new perspective shaped by the gospel rather than cultural voices that compete for our attention. We learn that God has entrusted us with the ministry of reconciliation, carrying his a...

Pastor Aaron celebrates Easter by exploring the heart, power, and resurrection of Jesus through the story of Lazarus in John 11 and 20. We discover that Jesus meets us exactly where we are—offering truth when our faith wavers and tears when our hearts break—because he is not distant from our pain but enters into it. We learn that just as Lazarus couldn't raise himself, we are powerless to save our...

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our Life and Where We Find It series by exploring Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. We discover that Jesus crosses every boundary to offer living water to those society overlooks and casts aside. We learn that the temporary fulfillment we seek in relationships, achievements, and possessions always leaves us thirsting again, but Jesus off...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Life and Where We Find It series by exploring Jesus as the true source of abundant life in John 10:10. We discover that the primary battle of the human heart is to see and adore Jesus for who he really is—the Creator, sustainer, and essence of life itself. We learn that God's gifts in creation should point us back to the generous Giver, but wealth and possessions c...

Pastor Jeff Manion begins our Life and Where We Find It series by exploring Jesus's declaration to be the Bread of Life. Through the crowd's pursuit of physical bread, we discover how easily we mistake temporary satisfaction for what our souls truly need. We examine how idols—whether achievement, approval, or relationships—promise fulfillment but always leave us empty, and how Jesus alone offers n...

Pastor Aaron concludes our Armor of God series by examining the sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—and the vital role of prayer in Ephesians 6. We discover that unlike the defensive pieces of armor, God's Word is our offensive weapon, made powerful by the Holy Spirit for close spiritual combat. We learn that prayer isn't separate from the armor but activates and sustains every piece, enabling us...

Pastor Aaron continues our Armor of God series by exploring the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation. We discover that the gospel provides sure footing in uncertain circumstances, faith extinguishes Satan's flaming arrows, and remembering our salvation protects our minds from the enemy's lies. We learn that spiritual warfare isn't meant to be fought alone but in formati...

Pastor Aaron continues our Armor of God series by examining the first two pieces of spiritual armor in Ephesians 6—the belt of truth and breastplate of righteousness. We discover that truth serves as our foundation, holding everything together like a Roman soldier's belt, while righteousness protects our hearts from the enemy's accusations. We learn that knowing God's truth isn't enough—we must in...

Pastor Aaron begins our Armor of God series by revealing the spiritual battle every believer faces in Ephesians 6. We discover that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil that attack through lies and disordered desires. We learn that God himself is the true warrior who fights for us, and through Jesus's victory on the cross, we fight from a position of triu...

Pastor Jeff continues our Groundwork series by examining Paul's instruction in Ephesians 4: "In your anger do not sin." We discover that beneath our anger lies unmet desires that have transformed into demands, setting us up for disappointment when people can't meet needs only God can fulfill. We learn that healthy relationships resolve conflict quickly rather than letting anger fester and give the...

Pastor Jeff continues our Groundwork series by examining Paul's call in Ephesians 4 to put off falsehood and speak truthfully. We discover that lying destroys community while honesty builds the deeper connections we were designed for. We learn that our security in Christ's love frees us from hiding and pretending, enabling us to develop new habits of truthfulness that reflect our gospel identity....

Pastor Aaron continues our Groundwork series by exploring how the gospel transforms marriage according to Ephesians 5. We discover that God designed marriage between a man and woman to reflect the Trinity's partnership and serve as a mirror of Christ's love for the church. We learn that both husbands and wives have countercultural callings—wives to honor and respect, husbands to sacrificially love...

Pastor Aaron continues our Groundwork series by examining Paul's urgent plea in Ephesians 4 for believers to live worthy of their calling. We discover that gospel-shaped identity must lead to gospel-shaped living—marked by humility, gentleness, and patience as we bear with one another in love. We learn that unity already exists through our one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, but maintaining that...