Ada Bible Church Video Podcast (HD)

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion walks us through the story of Naomi and Ruth. Through this story, we see that God is pleased to work in times of trouble. God meets Naomi in her distress through the goodness and kindness of others when she was emptied out. Ruth and Boaz’s actions challenge us to walk side-by-side with those going through difficulty and to help others by going above and beyond. Ruth 1:16-18

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion encourages us to have a proper perspective during an incredibly challenging season. Through this conversation, we are reminded to view our present situation as light, common and temporary. A proper focus helps us not to lose heart and we can maintain a proper focus through gratitude and thinking of others. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer unpacks Jesus’ direct words toward the ungrateful and stubborn attitude of the Jewish leaders, and how God is getting ready to provide another type of way into His kingdom. Through this conversation, we see that it is easy for us to reject God’s plan and how amazing it is to be a part of God’s new plan of salvation. Matthew 21:33-46

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-32

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses Jesus’ clearing out of the temple the Monday before his death. Through this conversation, we see God’s heart for those on the outside. The clearing of the temple also foreshadows Jesus replacing the temple with himself, eliminating the barriers to God. Mark 11:15-19

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14 Guest Speaker John Dickson tackles a tough passage from the Bible-Abraham’s test with Isaac. Through this story, we see that God is the one who provides. He provides a sacrifice for Abraham and Isaac on the mountain and he provides himself as a sacrifice for us in Jesus. Genesis 22:1-14

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion teaches on the story of Isaac’s birth and the aftermath. Through this story, we see that even in the midst of family conflict or rejection, we can believe God is wise, God is good and God can be trusted. Genesis 21:1-21

Scripture: Genesis 16 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer discusses the shortcut Sarai and Abram take by seeking God’s promise through Hagar. Through this story, we see that shortcuts to God’s plan, even culturally acceptable ones, typically lead to significant problems. In the midst of the consequences, God sees and is concerned with those who our culture may deem unimportant. Genesis 16

Scripture: Genesis 15 Teacher Pastor Aaron Buer discusses God’s covenant with Abram. Using an ancient near eastern ritual, God seals his relationship with Abram. Through this story, we see that our relationship with God is not dependent upon earning or deserving his favor, but upon the work of Jesus on the cross. God’s covenant with Abram foreshadows the work of Jesus on the cross. Genesis 15.

Scripture: Genesis 13 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion talks about two difficult conflicts Abram experiences in a time of plenty. Through this conversation, we see that it is crucial for us to trust God both in the desert and when things are going well. Abram’s responses show he is learning to trust God and points us forward to Jesus. Genesis 13 and 14.

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion unpacks Abram’s response to the famine. Through this conversation, we see how easy it is to return to our default way of living in times of difficulty or famine. God’s mercy in the midst of the mess Abram created helps us remember the love and mercy he has toward us. Genesis 12:10-20

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses God’s instruction to Abram to move and his promise of blessing. Abram doesn’t know God at the beginning of the journey and yet he obeys. His obedience ripples out through the pages of our Bible. We see that God asks us to move in unique ways in our life. We may never even know the ripples our obedience causes, but we are part of something bigger. Genesis 12:1-9

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer unpacks how we can know God’s will when making decisions. Through this conversation, we see two habits we can develop to know God’s will: the Habit of Surrender and the Habit of Scripture. Romans 12:1-2

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer speaks about Nehemiah’s great work of rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall. Through this conversation, we are challenged to consider our great work in the New Year. We see that we will likely encounter distraction, fear and hurt; but, God will be with us through it. Nehemiah 6:1-16

Speaker: Jeff Manion Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7 Christmas 2019. Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses one of the earliest Christmas songs. Through this conversation, we see that the real meaning of Christmas is to think like Jesus. Philippians 2:4-8