Ada Bible Church Video Podcast (HD)

Scripture: Acts 15:36-16:11 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion kicks off the fall series. In this discussion, we are introduced to Paul, Silas and Timothy as they begin their journey. We see they experience three challenges which are common in our lives. Their experience encourages us to find strength in our own journey. Acts 15: 36-16:11

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer Scripture: Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 18:20, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:11 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer unpacks the wisdom of the right words at the right time. We see that gentle words, wise words and encouraging words should be part of the way we interact with others. Looking back on our lives, it is often true that the right words at the right time have made a significant difference in the course of our lives. Proverbs 15:23 Proverbs 18:20 Proverbs 12:25 Proverbs 15:1 Proverbs 25:11

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 26:20-21, Proverbs 26:22, Proverbs 26:27 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer talks about how we talk about people using three metaphors from Proverbs. In this conversation, we see that words have the power of life and death. How we talk about people matters to others and it shapes our heart. Proverbs 18:21 Proverbs 26:20-21 Proverbs 26:22 Proverbs 26:27

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-2, 12:22, 12:25 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the significance of thoughtful words. Through this conversation, we see three questions to ask: Is it humble? Is it true? Is it kind? Speech is tied directly to our influence and when these three questions mark our speech they help us thoughtfully influence others. Proverbs 27:1-2 Proverbs 12:22 Proverbs 12:25

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer Scripture: Proverbs 25:14, Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 10:19 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the power of empty words. Through this conversation, we see three types of empty words: promising words, only words and too many words. Proverbs 25:14 Proverbs 14:23 Proverbs 10:19

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: JOHN 21:1-17 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses a breakfast Jesus makes for his disciples on the beach. Through this discussion, we see that failure is not final with Jesus. He desires to restore and recommission us. He gives us the mission of taking care of each other. John 21:1-17

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: LUKE 11:37-52 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer discusses Jesus’ response to the Pharisees after they look down on him for not ceremonially washing his hands. In this conversation, Jesus tells the Pharisees they are missing it through a series of corrective statements. We see that we run the same risk of missing it as the Pharisees, with just as much at stake. Luke 11:37-44

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: LUKE 10:38-42 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer discusses Jesus’ meal at Martha’s house. The story is about choosing what is better. Through this conversation, we see the heart of Jesus for us to humbly listen to his voice not just for information, but for transformation. We are challenged to not let the worries and distractions of life keep us from following him. Luke 10:38-42

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: LUKE 9:10-17 Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer talks about the feeding of the five thousand. This Dinner with Jesus is about who Jesus was and what he desires to do in our lives. We learn four important lessons that apply to us today. Luke 9:10-17

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: MARK 1:37-39 Guest speaker, Pastor Kevin Harney, helps us see that “no” is a beautiful word. Pastor Harney uses the life of Jesus as an example to show us that we have to say “no” to things so we are free to say “yes” to better things. Mark 1:37-39

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: LUKE 14:12–14 Senior Teaching Pastor Jeff Manion teaches on Jesus’ conversation at a Pharisee’s house. Through this conversation, we are challenged to consider who we include in our space because Jesus included us. Jesus’ story shows us that God invites the outsider to his table and our table should reflect his table. Luke 14:1-24

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: LUKE 7:36–50 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses Jesus’ interactions at a dinner party at the home of a Pharisee, Simon. Through this passage, we see that Jesus shares meals to complete his mission. Jesus tells an important parable that helps us realize that big forgiveness equals big love, while little forgiveness equals little love. Through this conversation, we are challenged to recognize that when we view the crimes of the heart as insignificant, it is possible we will be experiencing little forgiveness and respond with little love. Luke 7:36-50

Speaker: Jeff Manion, Aaron Buer, Kevin Harney Scripture: LUKE 5:27-32 Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the calling of Matthew (Levi). Through this conversation, we see how Jesus uses a meal to show his love for people where they were at. His action helps us recognize that everybody is lost, everybody is loved and everybody is welcomed to his table. We are challenged to share a meal with others for the purpose of discipleship and evangelism. Luke 5:27-32

Speaker: John Dickson Scripture: ACTS 17:28-31 Guest Speaker John Dickson wraps up the series, “What’s the Difference?” by examining common responses to the universality of the religious impulse. We see that every culture about which we know anything significant has made religion a core part of their values. Today, there are two ways to avoid the religious impulse, atheism, and religious pluralism. He concludes with why Christianity has a claim on all of us and how at the heart of the Christian faith is a series of historical events. Acts 17:28-31

Speaker: John Dickson