Ada Presbyterian Church Pulpit Podcast

Acts 3 - What Does This Mean?

On Pentecost, the crowd poses a good question: "What does this mean?" What does it mean that the Apostles are speaking in tongues? Is their experience a model for the church today, or is something else going on? What are some signs in our own lives that we are filled with the Spirit? Join us as we delve into this important passage from Acts 2:1-13.

Acts 2 - Active Waiting

We find ourselves waiting more often than not, and in today's passage, the apostles are waiting for the promised Holy Spirit. But they're not idle or bored--they're active in their waiting.  Join us today as we see the early church doing so much more than just passing the time.

Acts 1 - Next Steps

The opening of the Book of Acts shows us the church in a time of transition.  Jesus had just been raised from the dead, and with that milestone behind him, the disciples are wondering, "what's next" for them and for their nation.  As we might expect, Jesus gives them an expanded vision of "what's next" for them, and for all of us who name him as Lord.  Join us as we begin a new series on Acts in today's message.

Titus 6 - Grace Be With You All

As we wrap up our study of Titus, we read a few instructions in the final verses that draw us back into some of the larger themes of the letter.  God will grow the church, and along the way he calls us to a ministry of good deeds, namely the ancient practice of hospitality.

Titus 5 - The Christian Vibe

The early Christians had a unique opportunity, one we might envy today:  they were able to make a first impression on the world.  But what was that impression to look like?  Join us for today's message as we discover the Christian vibe that characterized the early church and that we can live into today.

Titus 4 - The Grace Shaped Gospel

Grace is a word that has changed the world, and grace is a concept that comes straight from the heart of Christianity.  Grace has appeared on the scene, especially in the coming of Jesus Christ, and nothing can ever be the same.  Join us this week as we talk about grace and its importance in the Christian life and larger world.

Titus 3 - Gospel Shaped Life

When the church was first getting off the ground in the 1st century, it had a unique opportunity to give a first impression.  Paul instructs Titus to take advantage of that--to instruct the church on how to live in such a way that the gospel is praised for its positive impact on people's lives.  Join us today to see how God wants us to live so our character speaks well of the gospel.

Titus 2 - Gospel Shaped Leaders

Healthy leadership is critical to healthy churches.  Unfortunately, there are many war stories today about Christians who have been hurt by leaders who weren't well-suited to their role.  Join us today as we look at the features of good, elder-based leadership in the church.

Titus 1 - Life in a Harsh Environment

In the introduction to Titus, Paul describes the factors that make it more likely a church will spring to life and grow, even in a tough place like Crete.  Join us today for our first sermon on this lesser known Pastoral Epistle. 

Anxiety 6 - Worried Sick - Luke 21

Worry often feels out of our control; it just comes over us.  And that is true--sometimes.  Other times, we dig ourselves into a place of worry because we're focused on the wrong things:  the "anxieties of life," Jesus calls them.  Join us today for our concluding sermon in our anxiety series.