Ninth Avenue Church of Christ

05/26/2026

Jesus knew.
He knew He was walking toward suffering.
He knew the mocking was coming.
He knew about the beating, the nails, the cross, and the pain.
None of it caught Him by surprise.
Every step toward Jerusalem was a step He willingly took.
Not because He had to.
But because He loves us that much.

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13

05/25/2026

4. Come and See

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

Today’s Teaching:
When two disciples began following Jesus, He turned and asked them, “What do you want?” Their answer was simple: “Rabbi, where are you staying?” Jesus replied, “Come and see.” This invitation is gentle, but it is also deeply important. Jesus does not begin by overwhelming them with explanations. He invites them to come near, spend time with Him, and discover who He is. Discipleship cannot remain distant curiosity. It requires nearness. Many people know something about Jesus, but Jesus invites us to come close enough to know Him personally. “Come and see” is an invitation to listen, observe, remain, and learn. These disciples spent the day with Jesus, and that day became the beginning of a changed life. This teaches us that faith often grows through time spent in the presence of Christ. We may not begin with every question answered. We may not understand everything Jesus will later ask of us. But we can still respond to the invitation to come and see. We come by opening His Word. We come by listening to His teaching with humility. We come by bringing our doubts, hopes, fears, sins, and needs before Him. This command also shapes the way we invite others. Andrew went and found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus. A disciple who has come to see Jesus naturally wants others to meet Him too. The invitation is not manipulative or forceful. It is simple and honest: come and see for yourself. If we want to live as disciples of Jesus, we must keep returning to Him, not merely to religious activity about Him. The life of discipleship begins and continues with this gracious invitation from Christ.

Key Bible Verse:
“Jesus replied, ‘Come and see.’ It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day.” — John 1:39, NLT

Prayer:
Father, thank You for the invitation to come near to Jesus. Help me not to be content with distant knowledge or casual interest. Teach me to spend time with Christ through His Word, through prayer, and through obedient trust. Open my heart to see His mercy, truth, holiness, and love more clearly. Use my life to invite others to come and see Him too. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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05/24/2026

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

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

3. Follow Me

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

Today’s Teaching:
One of Jesus’ simplest commands is also one of His most life-changing: “Follow me.” He spoke these words to ordinary people in ordinary places. Peter and Andrew were fishing when Jesus called them. James and John were working with their father when Jesus called them. Matthew was sitting at his tax collector’s booth when Jesus called him. Jesus did not call only the powerful, educated, or religiously impressive. He called people who were willing to leave one way of life and begin another with Him. To follow Jesus is more than agreeing that He is good. It is more than admiring His teaching. It means placing ourselves under His direction. It means His words become our path, His character becomes our pattern, and His mission becomes our purpose. When Jesus told fishermen that He would show them how to fish for people, He was telling them their lives would be transformed for the kingdom. Their past was not wasted, but it would now be redirected. That is still what Jesus does. He takes ordinary lives and gives them eternal purpose. Following Him may require leaving behind sinful habits, selfish ambitions, misplaced priorities, or comfortable excuses. It may also require trusting Him before we understand everything ahead. The first disciples did not know all that following Jesus would cost. They only knew that Jesus was calling. Discipleship begins when we trust His voice enough to take the next step. The command “Follow me” is not only for the beginning of faith; it is for every day after. Each morning, Jesus still calls His disciples to walk after Him.

Key Bible Verse:
“Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’” — Matthew 4:19, NLT

Prayer:
Father, help me to follow Jesus with a willing heart. Give me faith to trust Him even when I do not know the whole road ahead. Show me what I need to leave behind so that I can walk more closely with Him. Use my life for Your kingdom and help me lead others toward Christ. Teach me to follow not only in words, but in daily obedience. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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05/14/2026

Congratulations Ron!!

Congratulations to Haleyville SRO Ron Harper eceiving your TAASRO School Safety Specialist certification.

These certifications show a true commitment to school safety.

TAASRO Region 1 Director/Hartselle SRO Zeke Eubanks presented SRO Harper his certificate Wednesday at his school.

For more information on how you can earn this visit https://www.taasro.org/taasro-school-safety-specialist for more information.

05/12/2026

VBS IS COMING TO NINTH AVENUE!
Get ready for an exciting 3 nights at our Vacation Bible School: “The Faith Floor”
This year, we’re learning what it means to walk by faith and let our faith leave an impact everywhere we go.

Night 1 — Step Out in Faith
(Peter Walking on Water)
Night 2 — Stand Firm on the Faith Floor
(Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego)
Night 3 — Faith That Breaks Walls
(Joshua & Jericho)

Every step matters. Every life matters. And faith changes everything.

Hope to see you soon on the Faith Floor!!!

05/12/2026

05/12/2026