Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Aaron begins our Groundwork series by exploring how our identity in Christ shapes every relationship we have. We discover that Paul grounds the Ephesians in who they are before telling them how to live—we are adopted, redeemed, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. We learn that when our identity is rooted in Christ rather than culture's loud messages, we experience clarity, humility, and unity in...

In this standalone sermon, pastor Brad Holmes explores Jesus's encounter with a man born blind in John 9. We discover that suffering isn't always the result of sin but can be an opportunity for God to display his power and mercy. We learn that Jesus heals both physical and spiritual blindness, but some choose to remain willfully blind despite overwhelming evidence. We are challenged to trust Jesus...

Pastor Aaron Buer teaches Running with Perseverance by exploring the call to run our race of faith with endurance. We discover that life's difficulties are guaranteed in our broken world, but Jesus shows us how to persevere through suffering by fixing our eyes on him. We're challenged to identify and throw off the things that hinder our faith—whether it's entangling sin or good things we've elevat...

Christmas 2025. Pastor Aaron Buer teaches about the Magi's role in the Christmas story. We see how God reveals himself to unexpected people in unexpected place. As we celebrate Jesus’s birth, we remember the new life available to us through him and how he welcomed us into his family.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our Epic sermon series by looking at the promises given throughout the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah. We see that God’s plan was always to send Jesus to die for our sins and restore us to God. We recognize God’s faithfulness and power to fulfill every promise he makes. The truth of the promised Messiah brings peace and security knowing God is wholly tru...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Epic series by examining Nehemiah's journey from devastating news to courageous action. We discover how Nehemiah responds to Jerusalem's brokenness by turning to God, honestly assessing the massive damage before him, and persevering through exhaustion and opposition. Through Nehemiah's midnight inspection of the ruined walls and his rallying cry to remember the Lor...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Daniel's story of faith in exile. We discover how God remains at work even when our world feels shaken and out of control, carrying out his purposes. Through Daniel's example, we learn the power of deciding in advance how we will honor God, before temptations arise. We discover how to navigate the tension between two kingdoms with bo...

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our EPIC series by exploring Jeremiah's ministry during Judah's final warning before exile. Through the powerful image of the potter and clay, we discover God's authority to shape our lives and his willingness to remake what is marred. We see how Israel's refusal to repent reveals the danger of following our own plans instead of surrendering to God's better design. Thi...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Elijah's dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. We discover how God pursued the hearts of his people during Israel's spiritual crisis, using even a devastating drought to call them back to faithfulness. Through Elijah's bold challenge, we see the futility of jumping between God and the idols that promise sec...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Rehoboam's story and the choices that shape our lives. We discover how the past we’ve experienced or inherited affects our present if left unaddressed. Through Rehoboam's decision to reject wise counsel and follow his peers, we see the critical importance of listening to godly, experienced voices. We're challenged to examine where we'...

Pastor Aaron continues our Epic series by examining Solomon's rise and fall—from Israel's golden age to tragic compromise. We discover that true wisdom isn't intelligence but humble obedience, and that most people don't self-destruct with one decision but through small, tolerated compromises. We learn that keeping God's Word at the center of our lives protects our hearts from drift. We are challen...

Pastor Jeff continues our Epic series by exploring the life of David—a man after God's own heart who also tragically fell into sin. We discover that full devotion means honoring God's reputation with our whole lives, finding refuge in him during our darkest seasons, and recognizing his generous grace through Jesus. We are challenged to guard our hearts against drift, remembering that even the most...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Samuel's life of faithful obedience to God. We discover how faithfulness grows through listening to God's voice, turning toward God and away from sin and showing up consistently in ordinary moments. We're challenged to bring our disappointments to God rather than checking out, trusting that he meets us in our deepest struggles. Samue...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC series by exploring the book of Judges and the story of Deborah. Through Israel's repeated cycle of rebellion, oppression and deliverance, we discover how easily we can get stuck in destructive patterns of sin. We learn that partial obedience is actually disobedience, and that tolerating temptation in our lives always leads to consequences. This message challen...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Epic series by showing us how Joshua led Israel across the Jordan River into the promised land. We discover that entering new seasons requires following God's presence, honoring his holiness, and preparing our hearts through spiritual disciplines. We are challenged to remember God’s past faithfulness to fuel our faith for whatever lies ahead.

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our Epic series by examining how God gave Moses the law not as a burden, but as a blueprint for freedom. We discover that before God shared any rules, He reminded Israel of their rescue from slavery—showing us that obedience flows from remembrance, not obligation. Through this sermon, we are challenged to stop seeing God's commands as restrictions and start viewing the...

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Moses's journey from palace privilege to desert exile. We discover how God often does his most powerful work during our dead-end seasons. Through Moses's story of failure, flight, and divine encounter at the burning bush, we see that God sees his people's suffering, hears their cries, and sends a rescuer.

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 p...

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...

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 recogniz...

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 authenti...

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 b...

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 messa...

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...

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 w...