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.
Episodes
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Engage in a deep conversation about the questions posed by Jesus in the heart of Ninth Avenue Church. This episode focuses on the profound question asked by Jesus in Matthew chapter 7 during the Sermon on the Mount - why do you notice the speck in your brother's eye, yet ignore the log in your own? Learn how this question serves as the driving force behind a compelling lesson on judgment, fault, and correction in our daily lives.
Dive in as we peel back the layers of the misunderstood exhortation 'do not judge.' Uncover the nuanced difference between judging and discerning, and realize why being judgmental is not within our realm. Understand better why self-improvement, introspection, understanding our faults, and correcting them should be our primary focus, under the guiding words of Jesus.
In this episode, the complex issues of judging versus discerning are explored within the frame of Christian teachings. We pick apart common 'judging' statements like "I would never," critically highlighting their misuse and potential consequential judgment. We further discuss how we can rise above these tendencies and lead a more compassionate, understanding Christian life.
Finally, journey on an introspective journey into the process of dealing with our sins, casting aside our judgment and focusing on being discerning, helpful, and understanding. This stimulating episode emphasizes the quintessential Christian principles of carrying each other's burdens and loving like Jesus, underscoring the overarching theme of empathy, understanding, and grace in our walks of faith.
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Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Immerse yourself in a captivating service from the Ninth Avenue Church in Haleville, Alabama. In this episode, we delve into the life lessons from Jesus’ teachings and how they apply to our contemporary lives. We explore the sermon titled "Questions Jesus Asked", offering insightful answers that forge a deeper connection with our faith, even amid challenging times.
At the heart of the sermon, we meticulously examine the story in Mark Chapter 4, where Jesus calms the storm, paralleling the disciples' fear-consumed reactions with our personal doubts and fears. This stirring dissection depicts how, like the disciples, we often overlook the divine intervention standing by our side during life's adversities. The sermon further delves into the disciples' journey with Jesus, illustrating how their learning curves mirror our faith journey.
If you ever feel besieged by societal pressure or life’s testing hardships, tune into this podcast to rejuvenate your spiritual perspective. As the sermon unfolds, we further discuss maintaining faith amidst life’s turbulence, providing cues from the disciples' experiences. Engage with us on this heartfelt journey as we navigate through the life of Jesus, his disciples, their adversities, and extracted learnings.
This episode also underscores the importance of extending solidarity during trying times. Invoking the scriptural reference from Colossians, we are reminded that fulfilling Christ's law entails bearing each other's burdens in times of need.
Join us as we traverse through faith, fear and the reliance on Jesus during crisis. This episode aims to inspire you to recall Jesus’ promise, strengthen your faith, and emerge as an unwavering source of support to those grappling with their own storms.
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Join us in an inspiring exploration of the nuances of servitude in Christian faith in this episode from the Ninth Avenue Church Haleville, Alabama. We bring you a comprehensive discussion of verses from the Gospel that highlight the path to spiritual greatness through serving others, as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
We challenge preconceived notions of entitlement and power, emphasizing how Jesus, the King of Kings, professed himself as a servant and reshaped spiritual authority's traditional dynamics. Our insightful study of multiple scriptures encourages a deep understanding that Jesus came not to be served, but to serve, and discusses how this belief is crucial to both digest Jesus's mindset and act as His followers.
At the end of the service, we ask you to contemplate Jesus's ways of serving, an exploration that will refill your spirit and steer you away from self-centricity towards a life of service. We hope this episode inspires you to recommit to serving others, discover the joy of giving, and face life's adversities with a spiritually fulfilled heart.
The speaker in this episode explores God's inexhaustible love and generosity, explaining that living as children of God should be a journey of abundance, filled with joy and peace, provided by Jesus. However, the speaker notes that personal setbacks can act as barriers to God's blessings, and the remedy lies in allowing God to serve us and renew us.
This enlightening episode also underscores the importance of prayer and the refreshing image of Jesus as a waiter, serving, listening, and responding to our needs. As His followers, we are encouraged to reciprocate and serve others. Explicit actions of servitude are detailed: physically and spiritually helping others and staying committed to the served community. By the episode's conclusion, listeners don't just know their role as followers, but feel compelled to act as beacons of service who carry their faith beyond the church doors.
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Listen to this transformative episode from the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ in Haleville, Alabama. Discussed in this insightful sermon is the power of faith as a defense against worry and anxiety. Using an impending winter storm as a metaphor, the discourse underlines how relentless faith can support us through life's inevitable storms.
The conversation contemplates the American Dream and the struggles that ensue when material prosperity take precedence over spirituality. Quoting wisdom from Jesus and Apostle Paul, the listeners are reminded that worldly treasures are ephemeral, while spiritual richness prevails.
Reflecting on the scripture passage, "Where your treasure is, your heart will be also", the sermon highlights God as our eternal solace and encourages listeners to anchor their hearts and loyalties in heaven. The main takeaway is the beautiful interchange of worry with faith that fortifies the heart of Christianity - faith over fear.
Through the beauty of simple, natural things like birds and wildflowers, the speaker exemplifies God's love for us. Underlying the discourse is the profound reassurance that God, who provides for the less significant things in the world, will certainly take care of us, who are immeasurably more valuable to Him.
The conversation shifts toward worldly concerns, urging listeners to refrain from worrying about temporal matters, and to trust in God's guidance. The sermon puts forth an invigorating perspective on church membership, encouraging listeners to transition from being "renting Christians" to "owning Christians".
This inspiring episode concludes with an empowering prayer that fosters focus and resilience, urging believers to seek God's kingdom first for anxiety-free spiritual journey and harmonious bond with God.
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Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Join us on a spiritual odyssey with the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ in this episode, as we embark on an enlightening exploration of Jesus' teachings. Kick-start your new year with a renewed perspective and a deepened understanding of Christ's humbling teachings designed to enrich your relationship with God and set you on a path towards personal growth.
Explore the profound significance of Jesus' questions to his disciples, specially focusing on the query, 'Do you love me?' Understand the contexts and implications of this enquiry in the backdrop of the story of Jesus and his disciples at the Sea of Galilee. Learn about the values of obedience, faith, persistence, and the bountiful blessings that come from embracing the teachings of Jesus.
We also delve into the transformative experience of Peter after Jesus' resurrection, drawing parallels between his narrative and our modern lives. This profound discourse urges us to shift from being mere spectators in church to becoming active servants and disciples, reflecting our love for Jesus through our actions.
Be inspired by the touching story of a foster child who realises the true joy of being part of a loving family, drawing parallels to the eternal Kingdom of Jesus. This episode prompts self-examination, open engagement, and a commitment to strive beyond the ordinary in devotion to Jesus Christ and service to others. Start the new year on a spiritually uplifting note with this enlightening sermon from the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ.
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Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
As Christians, we need to be certain that we are grounded in the right place and are trusting in the power of God. By so properly equipping ourselves, we will be able to stand up to the power of the devil.
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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Jesus is the greatest gift ever given. However, even though that gift has great value, it must still be received.
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Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
As Christians, we need to give special care to how we walk in this world.
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Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Even in the face of tremendous loss, Job continued to show perfect integrity and was rewarded by God. After discussing this, Robert Daniel asks if you, as a Christian, will continue to serve God when you experience difficulties in your life.
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Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Even though the transition from sinner to Christian is not always easy, we cannot continue to live in our past lives. While the struggle might not be easy, we have a church family to support us along the way.
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