Ninth Avenue Church of Christ

06/17/2026

Live Broadcast of the Wednesday Night Summer Series from the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ in Haleyville, Alabama. Thank you for joining!

06/15/2026

Yesterday was a special day at Ninth Avenue Church of Christ as we formally installed three new elders to serve our congregation: Neal Cook, Ron Harper, and Gary Mize.

They join our current elders, Brian Fortenberry and Jamie White, in shepherding and overseeing the work of the congregation. Also welcoming and supporting these men were our deacons: David Albright, Haley Dobbs, Tanner Goddard, Bruce Hood, and Will Romine.

We are thankful for each of these men and their willingness to serve. Please join us in praying for our elders and deacons as they lead, serve, and care for the flock entrusted to them. May God grant them wisdom, strength, humility, and faithfulness in their work for His kingdom.

06/15/2026

It's easy to rejoice when everything is going well. It's much harder when life is stressful, plans fall apart, or burdens feel heavy. Yet this verse reminds us that our joy is not based on our circumstances, it is based on the God who gave us this day.
Today is a gift from the Lord. No matter what challenges you may face, take a moment to thank Him for His goodness, His grace, and His faithfulness. Choose to rejoice, not because life is perfect, but because God is still on the throne.
We pray you have a blessed day and find reasons to rejoice in the Lord today.

06/15/2026

7. Let Your Yes Be Yes

Series: Everything I Have Commanded You: Learning to Live as Disciples of Jesus

Today’s Teaching:
Jesus taught His disciples, “Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’” In His day, people sometimes used elaborate oaths to make their words sound more trustworthy. They would swear by heaven, earth, Jerusalem, or even by their own heads. Jesus cuts through all of that and calls His followers to simple honesty. A disciple’s words should not need extra decoration to be believed. Truthfulness should be so deeply woven into our character that people know our word can be trusted. This command reminds us that God cares about the integrity of ordinary speech. Lies, half-truths, exaggerations, manipulative promises, and careless commitments all damage trust. They also reveal something about the heart. Jesus is not merely teaching better communication skills. He is teaching kingdom character. The people of God should reflect the faithfulness of God. When God speaks, His word is true. When Jesus speaks, His word can be trusted. Those who follow Him should learn to speak with that same kind of integrity. This command also challenges the way we make promises. We should not say yes when we intend no. We should not say no when we are avoiding love, responsibility, or truth. We should not use vague words to escape accountability. In a world where words are often used to impress, persuade, spin, or deceive, Jesus calls His disciples to plain faithfulness. Sometimes obedience means speaking less but speaking more truthfully. A simple yes or no, spoken with honesty, can honor God more than many impressive words. The disciple of Jesus should be known as someone whose words and life agree.

Key Bible Verse:
“Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.” — Matthew 5:37, NLT

Prayer:
Father, teach me to speak with honesty and integrity. Forgive me for the times I have used words carelessly, selfishly, or deceptively. Help my yes to be faithful and my no to be truthful. Shape my heart so that my speech reflects the character of Jesus. May people see Your truthfulness in the way I speak and live. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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06/14/2026

Live broadcast of the Sunday morning service from the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ in Haleyville, Alabama.

06/11/2026

Join us this Sunday, June 14th, at Ninth Avenue Church of Christ as we open God's Word and hear a message from our guest speaker, Dale Jenkins.

Dale has spent many years faithfully serving the Lord and encouraging Christians through his ministry. We are thankful for the opportunity to have him with us and look forward to hearing the message he will share.

If you are in the area, we would love for you to join us for Bible Study at 9:30 AM and Morning Worship at 10:30 AM. You can also join us online at 10:15 AM.

06/10/2026

Live broadcast of the Wednesday Evening service from the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ in Haleyville, Alabama.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

We are so proud that, Alex De Leon, has been chosen to be the Head Football Coach for the Haleyville High School Football team. Alex has already proven himself to be a winner at life. We wish him the same success in the locker room and on the field!