Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our True Wealth series by exploring Jesus's teachings on generosity through several powerful stories. We discover that loving God and loving others fundamentally shapes how we view and use our wealth. Through Jesus's interactions with supporters of his ministry, we learn that generosity isn't just a response to spiritual maturity—it's a pathway to transformation. We're...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our True Wealth sermon series by exploring how we can move from anxiety to trust. We examine Jesus's teaching where he addresses our deep fears by pointing to God's generous care in creation. Through birds of the air and flowers of the field, Jesus reveals the Father's faithful provision. We're challenged to combat anxiety not by fixating on "what-ifs," but by focusing...

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 a...

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 da...

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 b...

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 oursel...

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 res...

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...

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...

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...

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 sal...

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 encourag...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Unshakable series by exploring how following Jesus impacts our sexuality. We discover that God's design for sexuality goes beyond mere rules, revealing his heart for holy living and a vibrant church community. Through Paul's loving instruction to the Thessalonian church, we see how the indwelling Holy Spirit empowers us to live counter-culturally in a sexually satu...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Unshakable series by exploring what it means to live a gospel-shaped life. Through Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, we discover how the gospel frees us from constantly seeking approval and unleashes us to love others without reservation. We're invited to experience freedom rooted in our identity in Christ's love rather than others' opinions. The message challeng...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Unshakable series by examining the family rules that guide healthy church communities. We explore three essential principles: being contributors rather than consumers, being open to correction by our spiritual leaders and actively being for each other. Through Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, we discover how these family rules create the kind of church that magne...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Unshakable sermon series by exploring the concept of spiritual influence. We discover how our faith in Jesus can have a profound impact on those around us, even in the face of suffering and challenges. Through examining the Thessalonian church's example, we learn that our actions, attitudes, and testimonies can become powerful witnesses to the transformative power o...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Unshakable sermon series by exploring how to maintain an unshakable faith in the face of uncertainty. We examine the Thessalonian church's example of standing firm amid pressure and temptation. We discover an unshakable faith expects challenges but remains rooted in God's promises. We learn the importance of mutual encouragement within the church community and how o...

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our Unshakable sermon series by examining Paul's missionary journey to Thessalonica in Acts 17. We explore how Paul's unshakable faith perseveres through unexpected challenges, riots, and seeming failures. We discover what it means to have an unshakable faith that trusts God in life's difficulties and continues to take the next faithful step. We're challenged to live out o...

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our "Is Jesus Worth Following?" series by examining Jesus's restoration mission in Matthew 9:18-34. We explore Jesus's compassion for those who have struggled long, his power to restore health, life, sight, and speech, and the importance of trusting him. The sermon highlights the decision point we all face regarding Jesus's identity and authority, drawing on Old Testam...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues the "Is Jesus Worth Following?" series by discussing Jesus's interactions at a dinner party. In this message, we explore the difference between being a fan and a follower of Jesus. We discover that following Jesus means leaving some things behind. We are challenged to admit our need for Jesus and extend his mercy to others. We are encouraged to let Jesus lead in every a...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Is Jesus Worth Following? sermon series by examining Jesus's authority and identity. We explore Jesus's power over nature, demons, sickness and sin, revealing his divine identity. This authority challenges us to see Jesus as more than just a teacher but as Lord over every aspect of our lives. We're invited to trust Jesus in our storms, confront areas of resistance...

Pastor Jeff Manion begins our "Is Jesus Worth Following?" sermon series by exploring Jesus's powerful miracles and challenging teachings. We witness Jesus's compassion as he heals suffering. Through Jesus, we see God's heart for wholeness in every aspect of our lives. We are challenged to consider our response to Jesus's powerful authority, weighing our security and affections against the call to...

Pastor John Dickson concludes our Politics and Unity sermon series by exploring the concept of Christian humility and unity. We examine how the Trinity serves as the ultimate model for unity in diversity and how this should shape our community as believers. We are challenged to adopt Christ's mindset of humility, being passive in self-promotion but active in serving others. We learn that this coun...

Guest speaker Pastor John Dickson continues our Politics and Unity sermon series by examining the concept of our primary citizenship. We explore how our primary allegiance should be to God's Kingdom rather than earthly political systems. Through Paul's letter to the Philippians, we learn that as citizens of heaven, we are called to prioritize the progress of the gospel and the practice of love. We...

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Politics & Unity series by examining Jesus's prayer for unity in John 17. We discover that Jesus desires unity among believers, not uniformity, and that this unity serves as a powerful witness to the world. We are challenged to view fellow believers as family and to prioritize our shared faith over political differences. We unpack practical strategies for mainta...