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Confident. | Confident Identity

This week's episode wraps up Pastor Aaron Buer's powerful series, Confident. Aaron joins Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis to explore who we are in Jesus and how God's view of us can transform our faith. They discuss how hope serves as a secure anchor, even when life gets difficult. This encouraging conversation will help you stand confident in Christ no matter what you're facing.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Your Identity A-Z
2. VIM — Dallas Willard from his book Renovation of the Heart
3. Compact Dictionary of Theological Terms – Greg R. Allison
4. Hebrews 6:18-19
5. The Power of Identity – People of the Way.
6. Ephesians 1:3-14
7. Sermon on the Mount
8. Divine Conspiracy – Dallas Willard

Further Reading:

1. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/

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Confident. | The Truth Test

This week's episode unpacks Pastor Aaron Buer's powerful message on The Truth Test. Aaron joins Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis to explore who Christ truly is, how we can examine our own character and what it means to live accountable to God's truth. They also take you behind the scenes to explain how Ada Bible Church selects its elders and deacons.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. House of David on Amazon Prime
2. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament (Beyond the Weekend)
3. Sermon on the Mount
4. Revelation 2: 2-3 – Testing true and false
5. 1 Corinthians 5:11
6. 1 Timothy 3:2-7 - Requirements for Leaders
7. Gnosticism

Further Reading:

1. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're continuing our Confident series by diving into personal stories and LOADS of practical tips from Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss our identity in Christ, fear & submission vs gratitude & relationship and what weekend church services are for.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Pray A-Z, by Amelia Rhodes
2. The Septuagint
3. Yada – experiential wisdom
4. Philippians 2 - Jesus submitting himself
5. Sharing Your Faith
6. John 13:34-36
7. Abide, by Jen Wilkin

Further Reading:

1. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're continuing our Confident series by exploring the Apostle John's letter on confident faith. Join Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss John's writing style; eternal security; salvation, obedience and legalism; the origin of the term "hypocrite" and more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. After Acts by Bryan Litfin
2. An Introduction to Biblical Ethics by David W. Jones
3. John 10:25
4. Ada Bible Constitution
5. We Believes: Security
6. Exodus (starting ch 16)
7. Matthew 23:23
8. The Parable of the Lost Son
9. Ezekiel 36:26
10. Small Groups
11. Reach out for Mentorship or Care (prayer, counseling etc.) at: [email protected][email protected]Campus Pastor [email protected]
12. Navigating Emotions Sermon Series
13. Navigating Emotions Counselor Videos

Further Reading:

1. 1 John 4:10-11
2. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Character Test at: adabible.org/series/confident

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're kicking off our Confident series by exploring the Apostle John's letter on confident faith. Join Sam Schubkegel, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss who the author and apostle John was, gnosticism and apologetics and young adults, and much more. The team dives deeper, sharing content that there just wasn’t time for in the sermon all the way to the last minute of this episode. It's jam-packed!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. After Acts by Bryan Litfin
2. Ada Bible Academy
3. Ada Bible Young Adults
4. Pilate Stone
5. Yehohanan's Skeletal Remains
6. Caiaphas Ossuary
7. Pool of Silome
8. Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics by Norman L. Geisler
9. The Text of the New Testament by Kurt and Barbara Aland
10. Ai Shepherds and Electric Sheep by Sean O'Callaghan and Paul A. Hoffman

Further Reading:

1. 1 John 1-2
2. Gospel of John

Our prayer for this week: "God, make yourself real to me."

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | Confident Faith at: adabible.org/series/confident

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

You Asked For It | You Asked - We answered!

Join hosts Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they rapid-fire your final questions we didn't get to during this series.

Grab links for all of the resources mentioned in this episode here!

00:00 Welcome

03:30 Is God angry at sin?

07:16 Predestination and Election

13:14 Who goes to heaven? Why?

16:30 Did Jesus go to hell, and what was he doing between his death and resurrection?

19:49 Why does hell exist?

22:09 Trinity

27:13 Why does God seem so different in the Old Testament vs the New Testament?

31:49 Keeping the Law?

35:19 What language were the 10 Commandments written in?

38:16 Can we trust the Bible?

41:57 What is baptism and why do we need it?

45:23 Sports?

49:26 Wrap

This fall, our men’s and women’s ministries will be doing a Bible study called Unstoppable God. Registration will be live this fall here: https://www.adabible.org/small-groups/

Listen to the sermon series for this podcast, You Asked For It, at: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

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You Asked For It | Why is Jesus Confusing?

Do you wonder why Jesus did or said some of the things we read in the Bible? Join Pastor Jeff Manion, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss what Pastor Jeff is up to these days, a new-to-us spiritual practice and some practical applications for reading the Bible when it seems confusing. The team also answers an additional important question at the end of the episode.

Resources mentioned during this episode in chronological order:

Mark 1 www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.1.NIV

Mark 3 www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.3.NIV

City of God – Augustine www.wtsbooks.com/products/city-god-saint-augustine-9781565484795

Ada Bible Constitution www.adabible.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Constitution-combined-final2.pdf

Ephesians 2 www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.2.NIV

Sharing Your Faith Training Sign Up - my.adabible.org/registration/sharingyourfaith2025

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | Why is Jesus Confusing? here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

You Asked For It | The End Times

Sooo, what's up with the end times? And what are the different interpretations the Church has about it? Join Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss where our beliefs on the end times as Christians should fall in regard to our core beliefs. The team also chats about where Ada Bible lands and why we believe what we do.

Resources mentioned during this episode in chronological order:

1 Corinthians 13 - www.bible.com/bible/111/1CO.13.NIV

Enemise of the Soul | Armor of God Sermon - www.adabible.org/sermons/spiritual-warfare/

ESV Study Bible - www.esv.org

Constitution – Ada Bible Church - www.adabible.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Constitution-combined-final2.pdf

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - www.bible.com/bible/111/1th.4.16

Revelation 21:4 - www.bible.com/bible/111/rev.21.4

ESV intro to Revelation - www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/introduction-to-revelation/

Sharing Your Faith Training Sign Up - my.adabible.org/registration/sharingyourfaith2025

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | The End Times here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Is God with us in our darkest moments? Does he care if we suffer? Join Pastor Brad Holmes, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss personal stories from their lives and how God can give us a new perspective on pain. The team shares content there just wasn’t time for in the sermon as they dive into more of your questions throughout the podcast and even rapid-fire-answer ADDITIONAL questions at the very end of the episode!

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Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | Where is God in My Pain? here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Ever feel just stuck in your sin? Curious if there are practical ways to break free from habitual sin and live into your calling as a Jesus-follower? Join Rachel Norton, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss personal stories from their lives, what confession is and isn't, and the ways we can start stepping into the freedom Christ offers. The team shares content there just wasn’t time for in the sermon as they dive into more of your questions throughout the podcast and even rapid-fire-answer ADDITIONAL questions at the very end of the episode!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. The Vineyard God Delights In - Isaiah 5:1-7
2. STEPS, by John Ortberg - bakerbookhouse.com/products/540747
3. Strengthening Your Faith - adabible.org/syf
4. I Surrender All, by Priscilla Shirer -lifeway.com/en/product/i-surrender-all-P005849030
5. Ada Bible Women Summer Study sign up - my.adabible.org/page/828
6. Narrow and Wide Gates - Matthew 7:13-14
7. Enemies of the Soul sermon series -adabible.org/series/enemies-of-the-soul/
8. Shall I go on sinning? - Romans 6:1-2
9. Living the Eternal Life Now, by Dallas Willard - dwillard.org/resources/audio/living-the-eternal-life-now
10. Gentle and Lowly, by Dane C. Ortlund - daneortlund.com/gentle-lowly
11. Winning the War in Your Mind, by Craig Groeschel - open.life.church/resources/5053-winning-the-war-in-your-mind

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | How Do I Break Free From Sin? here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org