Ada Bible Church Podcast

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.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our Rebuild series by examining Nehemiah's grief over Jerusalem's destruction and his courageous request to rebuild its walls. Through this message we see how Nehemiah moved from sadness to hopeful action by overcoming fear, anticipating God's provision, and preparing for opposition. Nehemiah's story challenges us to envision and work toward a restored future, even amidst despair. By turning to God in prayer and trusting Him through hardship, we too can be part of rebuilding what is broken.

Pastor Jeff Manion begins our new sermon series Rebuild by looking at the story of Nehemiah. Through this message we are reminded that our view of God determines whether or not we will turn to him in hard times. We are reminded how God’s mercy and grace welcomes us home when we wander. We are encouraged to own our part of a situation and ask God to help us be part of the solution.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our series Breaking Point by looking at the story of Hannah. Through this message we are encouraged to see how God moves in misery and brings unspeakable good from an unspeakably bad situation. We are encouraged to pour our hearts out to God in prayer. We are challenged to find tangible ways to give back to God for his goodness in bringing us through breaking points.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our series Breaking Point by discussing a meltdown in Abraham’s family. Through this message we are challenged to endure seasons of waiting with trust in God. We learn how God sees his people and meets them during a meltdown. We are reminded that we are not alone when our families suffer breaking points.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our series Breaking Point by looking at the prophet Jeremiah’s example of how to navigate our lowest points. Through this conversation we are reminded to be honest with God. We are encouraged to obey God when tempted to walk away and remember the promises he’s given in his Word. We are challenged release any revenge to the Lord and turn to God in worship, even when things aren’t yet resolved.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our series Breaking Point by discussing Elijah’s break down after a mountain top experience. Through this conversation we are encouraged to look for God’s love and care for us in our brokenness. We are reminded to turn to God and how he is calling us into our next step of obedience and trust in him.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our new series Breaking Point by looking at Moses and a critical moment when he breaks down. Through this conversation, we discover how we can be prepared to endure our breaking points well. We are challenged to adjust our expectations and learn to be honest with God. We are encouraged to remember God’s bigger story by being in God’s Word consistently.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our series Helping without Hurting by discussing the early church’s example of family members helping each other. Through this conversation, we discover how families are the first line of help. We are challenged to honor our parents by caring for them and other family members in need. We are encouraged to see how providing for needs, our own and others’, pleases God.

Pastor Jeff Manion talks about some principles to use when discerning how and when to help others from the story of Ruth. Through this conversation, we see biblical patterns of rewarding positive behavior and using wise criteria to determine who to help. We are challenged not to let these principles stop us from helping, but instead to help in ways that move someone forward instead of keeping them stuck.