In his second sermon from the book of Colossians, Matthew Balentine looks at Paul’s description of the gospel and how we can put his teaching in action. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes at https://music.a...
Aug 29, 2020•19 min•Ep. 594
As Christians, we are marked with a "bullseye" by Satan, However, even though Satan is a roaring lion, if we will humble ourselves before the Lord, we will find peace in him. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTu...
Aug 23, 2020•38 min•Ep. 593
Matthew Balentine begins a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. In this first sermon, he looks at our need to serve God wherever we currently are in our lives and our need to live a life of faith, love, and hope. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the albu...
Aug 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 592
Matthew Balentine continues his series on the spiritual leadership position of church elders. In this sermon, he focuses on elders as overseers, who must be oversee financial matters, doctrinal issues, and personal needs. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mans...
Aug 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 591
In his second sermon on the leadership position of elders, Matthew Balentine discusses what the Bible says concerning their character and qualifications. Looking at 1 Timothy and Titus, he focuses on the heart, humanity, and home of Biblically-qualified elders. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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 ...
Aug 16, 2020•36 min•Ep. 590
Matthew Balentine begins a short series on the spiritual leadership position of church elders. In this sermon, he focuses on elders as shepherds, who must be providers, must be protectors, and must be personable. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over...
Aug 16, 2020•35 min•Ep. 589
Interruptions are usually unpleasant experiences and are often difficult to handle. Looking at an account from Mark 5, Matthew Balentine asks: how do we have the attitude of Jesus when we experience interruptions, so that we can use them as opportunities for service? ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. You are also invited to join us through social media: Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Follow us on Instagram The song,...
Aug 02, 2020•24 min•Ep. 588
Matthew Balentine concludes his series from the book of Joshua. In this final sermon, taken from Joshua 24:14-15, he gives us three requirements if we choose to “serve the Lord”: to fear God, to serve him with faithfulness, and to throw away other “gods.” ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, H...
Jul 27, 2020•24 min•Ep. 587
Matthew Balentine discusses how Christians should use God's time in four areas of our lives: personal family time, church family time, personal time with God, and time serving others. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchas...
Jul 26, 2020•41 min•Ep. 586
Matthew Balentine continues his journey through the book of Joshua. In this sermon, he looks at 85-year-old Caleb’s willingness to continue to fight for God. From that example, he provides lessons for both young and old Christians today. ***** Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from ...
Jul 20, 2020•19 min•Ep. 585
Matthew Balentine looks anew at the account of the healing of the invalid in John 5. He encourages us to do what Jesus instructed the healed man to do—GET UP! * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes at https...
Jul 19, 2020•28 min•Ep. 584
Matthew Balentine preaches a sermon from Joshua 9 about the deception of Joshua and the Israelites by the travelers from Gibeon. From this account we can learn three important lessons: always pray, act with integrity, and trust God. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from t...
Jul 13, 2020•18 min•Ep. 583
Matthew Balentine looks at the account from Luke 5 where Jesus calls his first disciples. From that passage, he encourages us to become true disciples of Jesus, so that we will have the desire to become fishers of men. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Man...
Jul 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 582
Matthew Balentine continues his series from the book of Joshua. This sermon from Joshua 8 explains how we can reclaim our boldness in Christ. [NOTE: Due to audio difficulties, last week’s sermon, which contained the sixth part of the series, is not available. It is available on our YouTube channel.] * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. You are also invited to join us through social media: Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitt...
Jul 06, 2020•20 min•Ep. 581
Matthew Balentine continue his series on the parables of Jesus. In this sermon, he addresses Jesus's account of the prodigal son, who left the father, returned to the father, and was welcomed by the father. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over t...
Jul 05, 2020•27 min•Ep. 580
Matthew Balentine continues his series on the parables of Jesus. In this sermon, he expounds on the word “one” found in this parable. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes at https://music.apple.com/us/alb...
Jun 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 579
Matthew Balentine continues his series on the parables of Jesus. In discussing the parable of the mustard seed, he contrasts “easy” faith and “true” faith. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes at https://...
Jun 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 578
Matthew Balentine continues his series from the book of Joshua. In this sermon from Joshua 4, he encourages us to set up reminders of God’s blessings in our own lives. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes...
Jun 22, 2020•23 min•Ep. 577
Continuing his series of sermons on the parables of Jesus, Matthew Balentine discusses the “Good Samaritan.” From him, we see an example of how we should “go and do” those things which express the love and compassion of Jesus. * * * * * 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes at https://music.apple.com/us/album...
Jun 15, 2020•29 min•Ep. 576
Matthew Balentine continues his series from the book of Joshua. Looking at the crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelites in Joshua 3, he points out that we, as Christians, will face crossing times in our own lives. again. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the alb...
Jun 14, 2020•25 min•Ep. 575
Matthew Balentine begins a Summer series on the parables of Jesus. In this sermon, he focuses on parables concerning things that were lost and then found again. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes at htt...
Jun 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 574
Matthew Balentine continues a study from the book of Joshua. * * * * * Please join us in person at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ, located in Haleyville, Alabama. We plan to resume in-person services on Sunday mornings, beginning June 7th. 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, He Is Alive" (from the album, "Mansions Over the Hilltop") can be purchased on iTunes at https://music.apple.com/us...
Jun 01, 2020•15 min•Ep. 573
Matthew Balentine concludes his series from the book of Ephesians with a sermon on our need to put on the armor necessary to fight the spiritual battles we face. * * * * * 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 In...
May 31, 2020•29 min•Ep. 572
Following the events of the morning, Matthew Balentine speaks heart-to-heart from his home on the the idea that love will deliver us. * * * * * 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 The song, "Our God, ...
May 25, 2020•25 min•Ep. 571
Following a series of impactful announcements concerning the leadership of the congregation, Matthew Balentine delivered a powerful message about rebuilding. * * * * * 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 Instag...
May 24, 2020•12 min•Ep. 570
Matthew Balentine begins a series of sermons on our need, as Christians, to be strong and courageous, as God commanded Joshua to be. * * * * * 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 The song, "Our God, H...
May 19, 2020•31 min•Ep. 569
In his continuing series of sermons from the book of Ephesians, Matthew Balentine discusses the issue of submission and, particularly, the apostle Paul's command for wives to submit and for husbands to love. * * * * * 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 Fac...
May 18, 2020•25 min•Ep. 568
Matthew Balentine continues his series on our identity in Christ. In this lesson, taken from Ephesians 5:15-20, he focuses on the care we must take in the living of our lives. * * * * * 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 | F...
May 10, 2020•28 min•Ep. 567
In his continuing series of sermons from the book of Ephesians, Matthew Balentine expounds on things that we, as Christians, need to "put off." * * * * * 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 The song, ...
May 04, 2020•21 min•Ep. 566
In his continuing series of sermons from the book of Ephesians, Matthew Balentine discusses what we need to do in order to grow in Christ: putting off our old self, changing our attitudes, and putting on our new selves. * * * * * 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: Li...
Apr 26, 2020•28 min•Ep. 564
