Listen to Bible-based and scripturally-sound sermons preached during the worship services of the Ninth Avenue Church, located in Haleyville, Alabama. All sermons are by our Preaching Minister, Matthew Balentine, unless otherwise indicated. Our Youth Minister is Josh Wade.
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Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Are you just sitting in the pew—or living a faith that rings out?
In this inspiring message, Matthew Balentine uses the metaphor of a decorative bell to challenge Christians to live boldly and authentically. Based on 1 Thessalonians 1, this sermon calls believers to move beyond passive faith into Spirit-filled conviction and gospel-driven action.
📖 Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3–10
🎙️ Speaker: Matthew Balentine
🔔 Theme: Functional Faith, Conviction, Hope in Christ
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