Season 3 Episode 1

Enemies of the Soul | The Devil

What is the origin story of the Devil? When can I expect to be tempted? Is there power I have to overcome evil? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss the reality and nature of spiritual warfare in our daily lives. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

Note about Jerome: Guess what! We looked it up after our conversation, and Jerome lived from 347-420. He started work on his Bible translation in 382 and completed his translation of the Bible into Latin in 404.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. NIV Study Bible https://a.co/d/5Qa5JFk
2. ESV Study Bible https://a.co/d/3v4tCCl
3. Strengthening Your Faith: Empowered www.adabible.org/syf
4. Strengthening Your Faith Bookmark www.adabible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SYF-Bookmark.pdf
5. Memory Verse Ephesians 6:13 www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.6.13.NIV
6. Ephesians 6:13 Screensaver www.adabible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.png

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Enemies of the Soul | The Devil here: www.adabible.org/series/enemies-of-the-soul/

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

In this election season, what does unity look like when convictions clash? Why does how we interact with one another matter to God? Join Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how our faith in Jesus impacts how we live together during this season. Pastor Aaron also shares extra content that there wasn’t time for in the series, and the team answers some questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Jesus and the Powers by N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird
• Article by Tim Keller on the Gospel Coalition: The Decline and Renewal of the American Church: Part 1 – The Decline of the Mainline – Gospel in Life
• A Pastoral Word on the Election & Politics, Bridge Town Church, John Mark Comer, Nov 8, 2020
• Destroyer of the gods by Larry W. Hurtado
• Political Jesus, a conversation with John Dickson and N.T. Wright on Undeceptions

Listen to the sermon series for this podcast, Politics & Unity at https://www.adabible.org/series/politics-and-unity/

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: https://www.adabible.org

Make it Real | Faith & Endurance

James 5:7-20

How can we endure challenging times? What difference does our faith make in how we live and think during hard seasons? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how we can see God’s provision, stand firm and bring all of our emotions to God. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Resolve: Elijah & Elisha sermon 12/31/23: www.adabible.org/series/resolve/
• Breaking Point Sermon Series: Moses 9/3/23 and Elijah 9/10/23: www.adabible.org/series/breaking-point/
• Subscribe to the Beyond the Weekend daily devotional: www.beyondtheweekend.org/email-signup/
• Jesus in the Minor Prophets: www.beyondtheweekend.org/2024/03/04/march-4-jesus-in-the-minor-prophets/

 We would love your feedback as we wrap up this podcast series. You can submit comments here: https://forms.office.com/r/2A8PKAFeaH

 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real | Faith & Endurance here: www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org

Make it Real | Faith & Wealth

James 4:13-5:6

How does our faith impact how we think about and view our finances and resources? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how we can invite God into our decision making and honor him in every aspect of our money. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• If you would like to be connected to a counselor, mentor, or marriage mentor please contact [email protected]
• Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard
• Satisfied: Discovering Contentment in a World of Consumption by Jeff Manion
• Next week’s passage -- James 5

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real | Faith & Wealth here: www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/default.aspx?page=5054

We would love your feedback as we wrap up this podcast series. You can submit comments here: https://forms.office.com/r/2A8PKAFeaH

 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: https://www.adabible.org

James 4:1-12

 What is the relationship between real faith and our desires? How does following Jesus shape what we want and how we go about getting it? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how we can get back to living in line with God’s desires for our lives. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
• This week’s Beyond the Weekend devotional will feature a day on the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives: www.beyondtheweekend.org
• Romans chapters 6-8
• Exodus 19
• This week’s Beyond the Weekend devotional will feature a day on the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives: www.beyondtheweekend.org
• Next week’s passage: James 4:13-5:6
• If you would like to be connected to a mentor, or a marriage mentor please contact [email protected]

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real |Faith & Desires here: www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

Submit your questions for the podcast HERE!

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org

Make it Real | Faith & Words

James 3:1-12

What is the relationship between real faith and our words? Why do our words matter and how should our faith in Jesus impact how we speak? Join Pastor Brad Holmes, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how our words can bring life or death. Pastor Brad also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

-        If you would like to talk to someone or are seeking a counselor referral, please reach out to [email protected]

-        Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075V9S2DN?binding=hardcover&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_thcv&qid=1707763956&sr=8-8

-        Tumbleweed Fire Starter: https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Oak-1422104-0-75-lb-Tumbleweed/dp/B0BK5GDG21/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VHXH3RT0SEOH&keywords=Tumbleweed+fire+starter&qid=1707764027&s=digital-text&sprefix=tumbleweed+fire+starter%2Cdigital-text%2C109&sr=1-3

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real |Faith & Words here: https://www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/default.aspx?page=5054

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: https://www.adabible.org

Make it Real: Faith & Works

James 2:14-26

What is the relationship between real faith and works? How does real faith impact how we live? Join Pastor Brad Holmes, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how our faith in Jesus moves us, changes us and challenges us to trust God. Pastor Brad also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Gospel Coalition Article “Do Paul and James Disagree on Justification by Faith Alone?” by Thomas Schreiner: www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/do-paul-james-disagree-on-justification-by-faith-alone/
• Last week’s sermon Make it Real | Faith & Favoritism: www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/
• The story of Rahab and the spies, Joshua 2: www.bible.com/bible/111/JOS.2.NIV
• The story of Abraham and Isaac, Genesis 22: www.bible.com/bible/111/GEN.22.NIV
• Beyond the Weekend Devotional, Finding Jesus in Genesis: www.beyondtheweekend.org/2024/02/05/february-5-jesus-in-genesis/
• Next week’s passage, James 3:1-12: www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.3.NIV

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real: Faith & Works here: www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/default.aspx?page=5054

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: https://www.adabible.org

Make it Real | Faith & Favoritism

James 2:1-12

Why is playing favorites such a big deal? What impact does the gospel make on how we treat each other? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss the impact Jesus’s glory, heart, law and mercy have on making our faith real. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Bible Project: www.bibleproject.com
• Exploring My Strange Bible: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-my-strange-bible/id1271147429?i=1000393568101
• Faith & Works passage for the coming weekend: James 2:14-26 www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.2.14-26.NIV

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real | Faith & Favoritism here: www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/default.aspx?page=5054

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org

Make it Real | Faith & Religion

James 1:19-27

What makes our religion pure? What impact does following Jesus make on our everyday lives? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss what happens when our faith becomes real and changes how we talk, who we care about, and what influences us. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Carlos Testimony https://vimeo.com/903079011/1717a24b23
• Before You Hit Send, By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs: https://a.co/d/b2wjVhZ
• NIV Study Bible: https://a.co/d/0QWPUvZ
• ESV Study Bible: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/11440
• Evangelical Dictionary of Theology: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/40662
• The Baker Compact Dictionary of Theological Terms: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/40092
• James 2: 1-13 for the next sermon: https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.2.1-13.NIV

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real |Faith & Religion here: https://www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/default.aspx?page=5054

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: https://www.adabible.org

Make it Real | Faith & Trials

James 1:1-8

How does our faith intersect with our trials? Why does it matter that we expect trials to be a normal part of life? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how we can shift our expectations, grow through trials, and trust God in them. In this inaugural episode, the team introduces themselves, casts a vision for this special podcast series, shares content there just wasn’t time for and answers your questions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Bible Project’s Sermon on the Mount series: https://bibleproject.com/explore/category/sermon-on-the-mount/

• Poetry of Trust sermon series on the Psalms and lament: https://www.adabible.org/series/the-poetry-of-trust/

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real |Faith & Trials here: https://www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/

Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/default.aspx?page=5054

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: https://www.adabible.org