Join Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes, and Kentwood Campus Pastor Ben Vaught in S6E10 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we discuss Solomon as a type of Adam and Christ, as well as a brief overview of his writings, the power of the Holy Spirit and the concepts of compromise and accountability (including a look at high places & what they really were).

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Bible Project Podcast
2. Beyond The Weekend Devotional
3. Philippians 2
4. Jesus Tested in the Wilderness
5. Sermon on the Mount
6. Ecclesiastes
7. Proverbs
8. Encountering the Old Testament by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer
9. Certificate in Christian Ministry
10. Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary
11. What Are the “High Places” in the Old Testament, and How Does That Apply to Us Today?
12. Counterfeit God's by Timothy Keller
13. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology
14. Baker Book House Bargain Books

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Solomon at: adabible.org/series/epic

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

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

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Director of Children’s Ministry, Vicki Abbott, in S6E9 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we discuss an exciting update to our children's ministry curriculum and whole-church alignment, as well as our hearts and practical applications for parents in modeling love for God. We also explore the Psalms, a significant part of David’s story, and how David points to Jesus and our need for a rescuer.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. A Theology for the Church by Dr. Daniel L. Akin
2. Mathew 22
3. Psalm 51
4. Psalm 100
5. Beyond the Weekend Devotional
6. David Dancing 2 Samuel 6
7. Matthew 1:1
8. Rhyme Time Bible for Nursery age
9. Jesus Storybook Bible for preschool
10. NirV Adventure Bible for elementary
11. Christmas Family Experience | December 23
12. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Reference Library)
13. The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
14. Ezekiel 34:22-24

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Saul & David at: adabible.org/series/epic

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

Submit your 10-word-sermon-recap to [email protected]

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

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Jeff Manion in S6E8 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! We discuss Pastor Jeff's unique emotional analysis of the Bible and how God used Samuel's mom and her painful story for his creative good. We then dive into background on why Israel wanted a king, other characters in the narrative that we didn't cover in the sermon, intersections of famous history with where we're at in the Bible, and land on the topic of faithfulness … it's Jeff. Come on.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Beyond the Weekend Devotional
2. Elizabeth and Zachariah
3. Beyond the Breaking Point: a sermon about Hannah by Jeff Manion
4. 1 Samuel 2
5. Mary's Song
6. Deborah's Song
7. Dream Big Think Small by Jeff Manion
8. Epic | Joseph: a sermon by Jeff Manion
9. How Did We Get Here? A Transition Service sermon by Jeff Manion
10. In His Image by Jen Wilkin

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Deborah at: adabible.org/series/epic

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

Submit your 10-word-sermon-recap to [email protected]

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

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Kentwood Lifeline Middle School Director, Maddy Compton, in S6E7 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! We discuss a bit of Maddy's story, the faith of our students, women in the Bible and the hope that God is at work when it’s dark.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Philippians 4:8
2. Gospel Coalition Article: The Psalmists Sing Judges
3. The Song of Deborah: Judges 5
4. Judges 4:14

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Deborah at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions or a ten-word sermon recap 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

Join Stephen Lewis, Sam Schubkegel and Robin Bupp, Young Adult and East Paris Adult Small Groups Directors, in S6E6 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss living with intention before life's milestones and leading well after them, who God is for, developing spiritual practices, and the Hall of Faith giant, Rehab.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Developing Spiritual Practices
2. The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
3. Exodus 17:8-16
4. Exodus 24:13
5. Exodus 32:17-19
6. Numbers 13-14
7. Joshua 5
8. Joshua 7
9. Made for More | Ada Bible Academy
10. GPS Jonathan Pokluda
11. Joshua 22-24
12. Joshua 1
13. Matthew 1
14. Hebrews 11
15. Knowing God by JI Packer
16. Joshua 1:9
17. Unstoppable God

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Joshua at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions or a ten-word sermon recap 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

Join Stephen Lewis and Pastor Brad Holmes for S6E5 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss the unique process of forming this sermon, then dive into chapters in the Exodus story that had to be skimmed over during the sermon, including: the plagues, and how God chooses to identify himself going forward as “the One who brought you out of Egypt,” helping us see him as Rescuer. We delve into further parallels between Moses/Jesus, and answer a listener's question at the end of the episode about God's passion for our purpose.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Exodus 19:3-4
2. Galatians 3:24
3. Romans 8:3-4
4. Mission of God by Christopher Wright
5. Ada Bible Academy | Live it Well
6. Ada Bible Academy | Made for More

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Moses at: adabible.org/series/epic

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

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Pastor Brad Holmes for S6E4 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss the sermon process with Brad, then chat about parallels between Moses and Jesus, the women in the Moses story, and delve into deeply meaningful extended content that couldn't be covered in the sermon. You'll walk away with practical applications on how to remember the Gospel and encouraging insights on our Lord and the way he has been at work since the beginning of creation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Email us your 10-word sermon recap at [email protected]
2. Exodus 1-3
3. Hebrews 11:23
4. Unstoppable God
5. Mathew 17
6. Mark 9
7. Luke 9
8. Cultural Background Study Bible
9. Sermon by Matt Chandler | Who God Says He Is
10. Beyond The Weekend Devotional
11. John 18: 3-6
12. Parodical Son story | Luke 15:11-32
13. John 8:58
14. Genesis 1-3
15. The Parable of the Rich Fool | Luke 12:13-21
16. The Land Between by Jeff Manion

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Moses at: adabible.org/series/epic

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 can acknowledge that tragedy is real and messy and also believe that God is excited to redeem and restore." Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Pastor Jeff Manion for S6E3 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We chat about Jeff's weekend travel adventures, then dive into the processes of forgiveness and trust, being faithful in unwanted spaces, and how to practically have a heart alive to God. Waiting rooms, experiencing the emotions of biblical characters and dock cleats — oh my!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Genesis 37-50
2. God Is Creative
3. The Land Between by Jeff Manion
4. Email us your 10-word sermon recap at [email protected]
5. Jesus in the Old Testament
6. Unstoppable God Study
7. Acts 7

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Joseph at: adabible.org/series/epic

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

"Your life isn't too messy for the Lord!" Join Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes and Rachel Norton for S6E2 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, chatting about the role of women in the Biblical narrative that leads to Jesus, the cost of control in Jacob's story and in our podcast team's lives, where broken-heartedness from brokenness should start, and the certain hope we have in God's sovereignty.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
2. Counterfeit Gods – Timothy Keller
3. Genesis
4. A Doubter's Guide to Jesus – John Dickson
5. Sharing Your Faith Workshop

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Jacob at: adabible.org/series/epic

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 EPIC series by exploring the Old Testament. We understand how that sounds — but don't snooze on this one! Join Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss the big picture of the Old Testament, other instances of God's covenant promises and how to read the Old Testament. This episode sets us up for success as we begin our 16-week journey through the Old Testament. (Our producers walked away with great applications and think you will, too.) Season 6 Episode 1 is jam-packed!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Genesis
2. How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart
3. How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart
4. Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen G. Dempster
5. Surveying the Old Testament, by Andrew E. Hill, John H. Walton
6. Jeremiah 31:33
7. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods by Rick Warren
8. Lifeline Student Ministry
9. Beyond The Weekend Daily Devotional
10. Philippians 4:19
11. Unstoppable God - Small Group Sign Up

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Abraham at: adabible.org/series/epic

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