Ada Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our Politics and Unity sermon series by exploring Jesus’s interaction with Pilate. We learn that Jesus is indeed a king, but his kingdom is a different type of kingdom. But, since he is a king, Jesus is king over our politics. We are challenged to submit to Jesus as king over our politics and find our primary citizenship in Jesus’s kingdom.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our God Is sermon series by teaching how God is our ultimate source of satisfaction. We discover our human tendency to seek fulfillment in "broken cisterns" rather than in God. We are challenged to recognize and replace our counterfeit gods, understanding that true satisfaction can only be found in God. We discover practical ways to cultivate a deeper satisfaction in G...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our God Is sermon series by exploring God's creativity with insights from the life of Joseph. We discover how God works creatively in and through our pain, utilizing even difficult circumstances to bring about good. We are challenged to trust in God's wider perspective and ultimate goodness, even when we can't see it. We find hope and encouragement, reminding us that G...

Pastor Aaron continues our God Is series by examining God’s holiness, as seen in Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6:1-8. We explore the true meaning of holiness as being "set apart.” We discover that encountering God's holiness reveals our sinfulness while offering the opportunity for transformation. Through Christ's work on the cross, we recognize we are forgiven and also made righteous, empowering us t...

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our God Is series by looking at how God is trustworthy. We discover how God remains trustworthy even when we are tired, stuck, or confused, challenging us to trust him in all circumstances. We see how God's trustworthiness can change our lives and purpose. We are encouraged to keep our focus on Jesus, trusting in his faithfulness to guide us through life's challenges a...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our God Is sermon series by exploring the profound generosity of God. We discover God's generosity displayed in creation through his abundant provision in nature and our daily food. We see the ultimate expression of God's generosity through Jesus Christ, understanding how his self-giving love transforms our identity and motivates our own generosity. We are challenged t...

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our God Is sermon series by examining the often misunderstood attribute of God's jealousy. We explore the distinction between envy and jealousy, uncovering how God's jealousy stems from his deep love and desire for relationship with his people. We are challenged to identify and confront the "counterfeit gods" in our lives that compete for our ultimate allegiance. We di...

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 ch...

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 a...

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 cro...

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 h...

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, w...

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 rewar...

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...

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...

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 mul...

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...

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, lov...

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 i...

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 Jesu...

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 prese...

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...

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 a...

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 l...