Powerful Prayers | Insightful Love

Powerful Prayers | Insightful Love

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis sit down with Pastor Jeff Manion to explore Paul’s prayer for the church in Philippians 1 and what it means for love to overflow in a community of imperfect people. Together, they unpack the real conflict behind Paul’s letter to the Philippians, why observable love is meant to be the defining mark of the Jesus community, and how prayer—not simply trying harder—shapes us into people who love like Christ. The conversation offers practical ways to pray Scripture, encourages listeners to pray for others in everyday moments, and reminds us that the gospel empowers broken people to love broken people. Whether you're navigating conflict, longing for deeper community, or looking for simple ways to grow in prayer, this episode points back to the love of Jesus, who went first and makes this kind of love possible. Resources mentioned in this episode can be found here [https://canva.link/56g54qdqqlvsqm4] Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Insightful Love at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/ [https://www.adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/] Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 [https://my.adabible.org/page/1710]

Powerful Prayers | Solomon's Prayer

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Stephen Lewis and Amelia Rhodes are joined by Aaron Buer to explore Solomon’s prayer dedicating the temple in 1 Kings 8. Together, they unpack the historical and archaeological evidence surrounding Solomon’s temple, the covenant promises that led to its construction, and the surprising truth that no building could ever contain the presence of God. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Cultural Background Study Bible NIV [https://amzn.to/4vkMI39] 2. 1 Kings 5, 7 [https://bit.ly/3PNinv7] 3. The Temple Mount Sifting Project [https://tmsifting.org/en/] 4. Tel Dan Stele 5. Join us! Turkey / Greece Study Tour with Ada Bible [https://gtitours.org/trip/adaturkey27] 6. Deuteronomy 7:9 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/DEU.7.9.NIV] 7. 1 Kings 8:23 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1KI.8.23.NIV] 8. Daniel 9:4 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/DAN.9.4.NIV] 9. Nehemiah 1:5 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/NEH.1.5.NIV] 10. Revelation 21 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.21.NIV] 11. John 1 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.1.NIV] 12. Psalm 139 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.139.NIV] 13. The Dwelling Place [https://www.adabible.org/series/the-dwelling-place/], an Ada Bible Church series 14. 1 Kings 8:43, 60 [https://bit.ly/49AtEpd] 15. The Mission of God [https://amzn.to/4u9TRlQ]by Christopher Wright 16. Beyond The Weekend Devotional [https://www.adabible.org/beyond-the-weekend/] 17. Care@adabible.org [Care@adabible.org] Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Solomon's Prayer at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers [https://www.adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/] Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 [https://my.adabible.org/page/1710]

Powerful Prayers | Overwhelmed

Powerful Prayers | S9E3 Beyond The Weekend Podcast In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis sit down with Pastor Jeff Manion to explore what it means to trust God when life feels overwhelming. Centered on Jehoshaphat’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 20—“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you”—the conversation unpacks the tension between preparation and unexpected hardship, the difference between Old and New Testament promises, the power of spiritual friendships and praying in community, and the reminder that God’s presence remains constant even in crisis. Through honest stories of suffering, disappointment, and faith, they encourage listeners to keep turning toward God, praising him in the middle of the battle, and trusting that it’s never too late to fix our eyes on him. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. 2 Chronicles 17-20 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CH.17.NIV] 2. Acts 9 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.9.NIV] 3. Psalm 13 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.13.NIV] 4. Acts 12 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.12.NIV] 5. Ephesians 2:9 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.2.9.NIV] 6. Care@adabible.org [Care@adabible.org] Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Overwhelmed at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/ [https://www.adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/] Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 [https://my.adabible.org/page/1710]

Powerful Prayers | Hannah's Prayer

Powerful Prayers | S9E2 Beyond The Weekend Podcast What does it look like to pour out your heart to God when life feels painful, confusing, or deeply disappointing? In week two of our Powerful Prayers series, Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes, and Pastor Aaron Buer unpack Hannah’s raw and honest prayer in 1 Samuel 2, explore why emotional honesty with God is a mark of spiritual maturity, trace the thread of God’s attentiveness from Hagar to Hannah to Mary, and reflect on the “great reversals” that happen when brokenness is surrendered to Jesus. Plus, the team talks about lament, worship in suffering, surrender, baptism, and why the stories of our pain often become the clearest places we point people to Christ. Join the team for Season 9 Episode 2! Resources mentioned in this episode: Resources [https://canva.link/k14cuppeta83ye9] Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Hannah's Prayer at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/ [https://www.adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/] Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 [https://my.adabible.org/page/1710]

Powerful Prayers | The Lord's Prayer

Powerful Prayers | S9E1 Beyond The Weekend Podcast What would happen if we committed to 50 days of prayer together? We're kicking off our Powerful Prayers series by exploring Aaron's hopes for what prayer could do in our church and city, diving deeper into forgiveness and what it actually means to release someone from their debt, unpacking what "Our Father in heaven" really tells us about God's nearness and power, and what it looks like to depend on God for our daily bread in a culture obsessed with self-sufficiency. Join Stephen Lewis, Nate Conroy, and Pastor Aaron Buer for Season 9 Episode 1! Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. The Art of Forgiving [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Forgiving-Lewis-B-Smedes/dp/034541344X]by Lewis Smedes 2. Groundwork | Diffusing Anger, [https://www.adabible.org/series/groundwork/] a sermon by Jeff Manion 3. The Weight of Glory [https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060653205], by C.S. Lewis 4. The Lord's Prayer [https://bibleproject.com/videos/lords-prayer/], by the Bible Project 5. The Lord & His Prayer [https://www.adabible.org/series/the-lord-and-his-prayer/], [https://www.adabible.org/series/the-lord-and-his-prayer/] Ada Bible Church Sermon Series 6. The Divine Conspiracy [https://amzn.to/3WzNyKd], by Dallas Willard 7. Life and Where We Find It [https://www.adabible.org/series/life-and-where-we-find-it/], Ada Bible Church Sermon Series 8. The Armor of God [https://www.adabible.org/series/armor-of-god/], Ada Bible Church Sermon Series 9. James 1:13 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.1.13.NIV] 10. Enemies of the Soul [https://www.adabible.org/series/enemies-of-the-soul/], Ada Bible Church Sermon Series 11. 1 Chronicles 29:11 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1CH.29.11.NIV] Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | The Lord's Prayer at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/ [https://www.adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/] Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 [https://my.adabible.org/page/1710]