Matthew Balentine discusses three requests made by the apostle Paul in his prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended our services and will be providing live and recorded sermons. You are also invited to join us through social media: Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Follow us on Instagram...
Apr 19, 2020•26 min•Ep. 560
This is the fifth lesson in Matthew's series of sermons, from the book of Ephesians, about who we are as Christians. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended our services and will be providing live and recorded sermons. You are also invited to join us through social media: Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Follow us on Instagram...
Apr 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 557
We will never fully understand God, but we know that all three "parts" of God work together. In this sermon, Matthew looks at God the Son. It is through Christ that we have redemption, grace and hope. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. On Sundays, we meet at 9:30 AM for Bible classes and at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM for worship. We also meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM for Bible classes and a devotional. You are also invited t...
Mar 15, 2020•28 min•Ep. 547
Matthew begins a series of sermons, from the book of Ephesians, about who we are as Christians. Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. On Sundays, we meet at 9:30 AM for Bible classes and at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM for worship. We also meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM for Bible classes and a devotional. You are also invited to join us through social media: Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram The song, "Our God,...
Mar 09, 2020•28 min•Ep. 545
We need to love others and not seek revenge, and we are to preach the gospel to all. However, there are times when it is best to walk away. In this sermon, one of our elders, Rickey McCreless, uses Biblical examples to show us when we need to just shake the dust from our feet. Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. On Sundays, we meet at 9:30 AM for Bible classes and at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM for worship. We also meet on Wednesday evenings at...
Mar 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 544
On this special episode, we discuss with Matthew Balentine topics that begin with the letter B: baseball, bar-b-q, baby, and baptism. Matthew also talks about a new Bible class he will soon begin teaching for under-30 adults, and we engage in a discussion about how we, as a church, can approach our changing culture while still centering on the foundations of the word of God. Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. On Sundays, we meet at 9:30...
Feb 27, 2020•40 min•Ep. 543
From the words of Jesus in Luke 14:25-35, Matthew Balentine shows us five vivid images of what it means to be a disciple: Family--we must love Jesus supremely Cross--we must live like a dead person Tower--we must consider the value of a good finish King--we must humbly allow God to rule our lives Salt--we must remain pure to preserve the goodness in our world Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. On Sundays, we meet at 9:30 AM for Bible cl...
Feb 26, 2020•22 min•Ep. 542
Matthew Balentine discusses three words from that portion of Peter’s sermon found in Acts 2:38: repent, (be) baptized, and (be) filled. These words describe the things that must take place for one to enjoy salvation. Visit us on Facebook .
Feb 23, 2020•34 min•Ep. 541
The account of Ruth is a tremendous comeback story. It helps us to understand how to take those first few steps to turn things around when life doesn’t make much sense. [NOTE: Due to technical issues, the audio is of lesser quality.]
Feb 17, 2020•26 min•Ep. 539
How do we address a post-Christian society, without compromising the truth? Matthew Balentine explains that we must be a loving family and, also, we must be a missional community. Visit us on Facebook
Feb 10, 2020•34 min•Ep. 538
In this very heartfelt message, Matthew Balentine provides three simple keys for a more effective prayer life: 1. Praying instead of worrying, 2. Praying persistently, and 3. Praying without doubting. Be sure to visit us on Facebook
Feb 09, 2020•25 min•Ep. 537
Matthew discusses three ways to make the word of God come alive: reading it, remembering it, and responding to it. Visit and "Like" us on Facebook
Jan 27, 2020•25 min•Ep. 534
God prepares and equips us to do mighty things in His name. To do them, we must have faith.
Jan 26, 2020•23 min•Ep. 533
In this fifth and final sermon from the series, "Titus: An Island Mission," Matthew Balentine shows us from the words of Paul the importance of ensuring harmony in the church. Visit and "Like" us on Facebook
Jan 20, 2020•25 min•Ep. 532
In this sermon, Matthew Balentine examines an encounter with a blind man, who felt a lot better after he met Jesus. This man can teach us a great deal about how we can relate to God. Our problem might not be physical blindness, but we need the same thing Bartimaeus asked for—mercy. Outline: 1. Faith is hearing and believing, even when you can't see. 2. You must resist people who hinder your spiritual progress. 3. Jesus is never too busy to pause and help you. 4. You must admit your need in order...
Jan 19, 2020•21 min•Ep. 531
In Titus 3, we are encouraged to be a church that does what it good.
Jan 13, 2020•30 min•Ep. 530
On "New You Sunday," Matthew begins a series on a theme taken from Ezekiel 18:31 ("Make you a new heart and a new Spirit.") Every day, our goal should be to make within ourselves a new commitment to God. In the first sermon of this series, we see six life lessons we can learn from one of the lepers healed by Jesus in Luke 17:11-19: You have a deadly problem that only Jesus can fix. You must admit your need and cry out to Jesus. God's power is not released until you step out in faith. It is good ...
Jan 12, 2020•30 min•Ep. 529
From Titus 2:11-15, we can learn several important points about God's grace. Salvation - past grace (v. 11) Sanctification - present grace (v. 12) Glorification - future grace (v. 13) Redemption (v. 14)
Jan 05, 2020•25 min•Ep. 528
In this sermon, Matthew asks you to choose where you would prefer to spend 30 seconds--in Heaven or in Hell. Your choice could have eternal consequences that you might not have considered.
Dec 31, 2019•29 min•Ep. 527
In our third monthly discussion with our Pulpit Minister, Matthew Balentine, Neal and Matthew discuss holiday tradition, a new addition, and future vision.
Dec 23, 2019•24 min•Ep. 526
Each of us has a picture of how our life will look. But how do we deal with those moments when our life picture is no longer perfect? In this sermon, Matthew shows us things we can do to cope with difficult times.
Dec 22, 2019•28 min•Ep. 525
When persecution came to the early Christian church, we see that in a time of crisis, there is still opportunity. In such a time, the Holy Spirit can enable us to take advantage of that opportunity.
Dec 08, 2019•28 min•Ep. 522
When difficult times come, we must still be thankful.
Dec 02, 2019•28 min•Ep. 521
In Titus 2:1-4, Paul tells Titus some things that need to be changed with respect to three specific groups: teachers, older men, and older women.
Nov 18, 2019•26 min•Ep. 519
In this sermon taken from Acts 5:12-39, Matthew provides us with three points that we, as a Biblical community, should embrace: Where God is moving and working, there will always be healing. We should not be surprised when obeying God brings us into situations of conflict and opposition. Choose to be part of an unstoppable force.
Nov 17, 2019•27 min•Ep. 518
This sermon is the second in a Sunday-evening series titled, "Titus: An Island Mission." Using Titus 1:5-9 as his text, Matthew discusses the mission of elders and the qualities they should possess.
Nov 16, 2019•29 min•Ep. 517
After a month on the job, our new Pulpit Minister, Matthew Balentine, joins us again in this special episode. Matthew brings us up to date of how he and his family have settled into the Haleyville community and gives us his early impressions of our congregation. We also discuss some of the topics about which he has preached so far. We hope you will enjoy learning more about Matthew. Please join us in person for any of our worship services or Bible study opportunities.
Nov 11, 2019•34 min•Ep. 516
In the account of Zacchaeus found in Luke 19, we are introduced to three central "characters," the third of which we should strive to be like. [NOTE: Due to technical issues, the last few minutes of the sermon are of poor audio quality, but they can still be understood.]
Nov 10, 2019•24 min•Ep. 515
The local body of believers, with whom we worship, should be our place of greatest safety.
Nov 03, 2019•27 min•Ep. 514
Matthew shows us from a study of Acts 2:42-47 that when we are in community with each other, amazing acts of the Holy Spirit can be seen.
Oct 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 511
