Ada Bible Church Podcast

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 Testament prophecies and historical evidence. We're invited to see Jesus as the Good Shepherd who offers true life and ultimate restoration, challenging us to follow him wholeheartedly.

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 area of our lives.

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 and follow Him wholeheartedly.

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 wholehearted discipleship.

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 countercultural approach to humility should influence how we treat fellow believers and non-believers and our political engagement and voting patterns. We are reminded that our primary citizenship is God's kingdom, calling us to reflect Christ's sacrificial love in our increasingly polarized world.

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 are challenged to view our political engagement through the lens of our true citizenship, letting Jesus's teachings guide our interactions with those who hold different views.

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 maintaining and mending relationships within the church community, encouraging us to pursue unity.

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 God and recognize the connection between loving God and loving our neighbors.

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 God's creative work often extends beyond what we see or understand.

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 to live as "set apart" individuals. We are challenged to embrace our calling as being sent to bring God’s transformational presence into every aspect of our lives and the world around us.

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 and towards the greater plans He has for us.

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 to reflect God's generous character in our lives. We realize that as we give, we join God's ongoing conversation of generosity that has been happening since the creation of the world.

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 discover that God's jealousy is actually good news, protecting us from the destructive pursuit of "it" and guiding us toward a more fulfilling relationship with him. We are called to replace our counterfeit gods with a growing affection for Jesus, recognizing that God's jealousy is an invitation to align ourselves with his love for us.

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 challenged to run to God for peace, instead of the false promises of peace offered by the world.

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 around worshiping God rather than things that do not satisfy us. We are invited to experience the abundant life that comes from rightly worshiping the generous, self-existent God who needs nothing from us yet graciously invites us into a relationship with himself.

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 cross so that we might experience forgiveness and restoration. We are challenged to humbly receive God's grace through repentance and faith in Christ while striving to reflect his compassionate heart in our thoughts, words, and deeds.

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 heart by humbly serving others. We discover the complexities of embracing God's limitlessness while recognizing he is close and desires to extend his love to others through us.

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, we are challenged to anchor our lives in our relationship with Jesus, extending forgiveness while being cautious about harmful influences as we fight the good fight until the end.

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 rewards. Ultimately, we are challenged to embrace this same whole-hearted devotion, anchoring our lives in the gospel's truth as we work for the advance of God's kingdom.

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 in the Scripture. Ultimately, we are called to embrace gospel-rooted identities while intentionally pouring into the next generation as disciples who make disciples.

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 inspired to embrace the roles of diligent worker and purified vessel that God can use for His eternal purposes.

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 multiplying faithful disciple-makers and competing according to God's guidelines. Ultimately, we are inspired to trust that our sacrificial efforts will reap an eternal harvest.

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, and eternal life—that is worth clinging to despite social pressure.

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.

Pastor Brad Holmes continues our Make it Real sermon series with a challenge from James to examine our faith. We discover that real faith moves us to act, changes us, and challenges us to trust God. We are reminded to see our lives through the lens of the gospel and God's mercy towards us. If we have experienced God's grace, we live out that grace through our words and actions.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our sermon series, Make it Real, with a challenge from James to examine our hearts regarding favoritism. We discover when we show partiality, we are not focused on God's glory but our own. Instead, we are reminded to see others through the lens of the gospel and God's mercy towards us. If we have experienced grace, we extend grace; if loved, we love.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our series Make it Real by challenging us to have a faith that transforms how we live. This real faith is seen in how we use our words, care for the vulnerable, and embrace God's truth. We discover that authentic faith involves speaking life, serving generously, and letting Scripture rather than culture shape our beliefs. We are encouraged to look into the "mirror" of Scripture to grow in making our faith real through actions.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our series Make it Real by teaching on James 1, offering perspective on trials and hardship. We learn hardship is normal and God can use difficulties to grow our faith. This message challenges us to ask God boldly for what we need in our pain, believing He generously provides because of Christ's sacrifice. We are encouraged to embrace difficulty as an opportunity for maturity, looking to Jesus as the model of endurance who gives us strength.Listen to Beyond the Weekend Podcast HERE. Submit your questions HERE.

Pastor Aaron Buer explores the story of Esther and Mordecai, teaching us to navigate confusing situations while honoring God. This message challenges us to resolve to obey God's Word in our confusing situations. We are encouraged to consider how our positions and resources may not just be for us but for serving others. We are reminded that Jesus sacrificed himself to save us from our sins when we seemed beyond hope. We are prompted that if we need a new beginning, we can trust Christ today for the forgiveness and life only He provides.

Pastor Aaron begins our Resolve series by examining the life-changing encounter between Elijah and Elisha. This message encourages us to consider God’s calling in our life and where we need to begin or continue following Jesus in the new year. We are challenged to look at what we need to leave behind in order to follow him. We are invited into accountability and consider “who needs to know” what is happening in our lives. Through the Spirit’s power, we can grow this year to become more of what God has designed us to be.

Christmas 2023. Pastor Jeff Manion shares the hope we have through Jesus. As we celebrate Jesus’s birth we remember the new life available to us through him.

In this special service, Pastor Jeff Manion and the Ada Bible Church elders affirm Pastor Aaron Buer as Ada Bible Church’s new senior pastor. Pastor Jeff Manion reflects on forty years of our church’s history. In this message he challenges us to continue to grow and live in humility, unity and generosity to reach our community and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus.

Pastor Aaron concludes our Tandem series by examining conflict in the early church and the choices they made to maintain unity, emphasize both word and deed and obey God. This message challenges us to pursue unity in our diversity, balance the ministries of both serving and the Word and invite Jesus to transform every area of our lives. Through the Spirit's power, we can overcome our natural tendencies towards division, imbalance and self-rule to unleash the power of the Gospel in our church and community.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our sermon series Tandem. In this message, he examines four vital commitments that energized the early church's growth: a passion for Scripture, sharing life, meeting needs, and sharing the Gospel. We learn many come to Christ when Christians live out the tandem loving acts and sharing their faith. This message challenges us to wholeheartedly embrace these same priorities, believing the Holy Spirit can do through us what he did 2,000 years ago. It reminds us that to reach our community, we must stay focused on biblical priorities individually and together.

Guest Speaker John Dickson continues our Tandem series by exploring what fueled the astonishing growth of the early Christian church. We learn from inspiring examples like Macrina, Gregory, and Basil that when Christians live out the gospel with actions as well as words, we can point even hostile minds toward Christ. This message challenges us to take Jesus's words in the Sermon on the Mount seriously, letting our light shine with genuine mercy, love, and service that draws people to glorify our Father.

Pastor Jeff Manion beings our Tandem sermon series by examining the vital connection between faith and action. He explores how the gospel is an announcement of what Christ has accomplished for us, not something we do ourselves. We learn that though faith and works are distinguished, they must go together just as the kingdom goes with the King. This message helps us understand salvation by grace that changes us to live out the gospel by serving others.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our Rebuild series by focusing on maintaining focus amidst distractions and threats that seek to derail us at the end of a rebuild project. He examines how Nehemiah faced internal division and external attacks as the wall neared completion. We learn that finishing well requires resolving conflicts, radical generosity, pushing through betrayal, and refusing distraction. This message challenges us to persevere in the rebuilds God calls us to, staying focused on His purposes despite obstacles that arise along the way.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Rebuild series In Nehemiah by highlighting the importance of perseverance in any rebuilding project. He examines how the people faced discouragement, exhaustion, and threats yet still continued rebuilding the wall. We learn that beginning the work is crucial but continuing through challenges is vital to see God's purposes fulfilled. This message inspires us to identify areas of weakness and vulnerability so we can rely on God's strength to persevere as we keep building for His glory.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our series Rebuild by teaching how a life of meaning and signifance comes through rebuilding. He examines how the most significant rebuilds are often for the benefit of others as we serve those around us. We are also challenged to recognize the building work God calls us to that is right in front of us and often at home. We learn we are called to build together within the church and that God has called, created and equipped us to serve as Jesus did.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our series Rebuild by exploring the character qualities needed for rebuilding. He highlights the traits of humility to examine the situation, honesty to admit the problems, initiative to take the first steps and endurance to push through opposition. We learn we can trust God to empower us for the task as we rebuild our lives and relationships. This message challenges us to identify areas needing repair and start the rebuilding process, drawing on God-honoring character traits to persevere.