Devotionables

Acts 18 is a beautiful story of how God uses ordinary people's faithfulness to bear fruit with eternal impact. Devotionables #542 - Faithfulness, Fruitfulness, and Eternal Impact Acts 18 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Paul's treatise on love from 1 Corinthians is a familiar passage heard at weddings and other prominent settings. Pastor Philip helps us consider this famous passage in its proper context. Devotionables #541 - What's Love God to Do with It? Part 2 1 Corinthians 13 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Paul writes to the Galatians to keep them from deserting the God and gospel they have put their trust in. Whatever the error or false gospels we encounter, we must firmly reject them and cling to Christ–our only hope. Devotionables #540 - True God, True Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Paul encourages the church of Thessalonica regarding the coming of the Lord, and the truth is encouraging for us today, too! We will always be with the Lord! Devotionables #539 - The Coming of the Lord Jesus 1 Thessalonians 4 & 5 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

The disciples continue their journey through the known world to the ends of the earth as witnesses to Jesus and his resurrection. They are turning the world upside down! What's the secret sauce? Devotionables #538 - Turn the World Upside Down Acts 17:6 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Paul gives the Corinthian church instructions regarding the Lord's Supper. It had delved into selfish feasting. He corrects them and reminds them that the meal should remind them of the Lord's sacrifice and our call to serve others. Devotionables #537 - More Jesus, Less Self 1 Corinthians 11 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

The church in Corinth was filled with problems. The Apostle Paul lovingly seeks to correct their errors through a series of letters. One mistake they were making was being overly tolerant of perverse sin. Paul tells them to change their ways and gives them directions for the proper way forward. Devotionables #536 - More Tolerant than Jesus? 1 Corinthians 5 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The N...

God is turning the world right side up. What culture considers foolish, God says, is wise. Where do you seek wisdom? Come to the Lord for wisdom. Devotionables #535 - True Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

We sometimes find ourselves in places and situations we don't want to be in. The same was true for the Apostle Paul, who knew that wherever he was, the good and sovereign hand of the Lord had placed him there–even in a jail cell. He never wasted those times, and the Lord used him to spread the gospel to more people. Devotionables #534 - God Has Us Where He Wants Us Acts 16 F260 Devotionables is a...

Our faith is not wasted when it is in the Lord. When we meet trials of various kinds, we know that God will use them in the end for his glory and our good. Devotionables #533 - Consider It All Joy James 1 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Peter is arrested again, and once more, the Lord miraculously delivers him through the prayers of his people. Devotionables #532 - Breakout Acts 12:6-19 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Peter is let into what God is doing globally by a crazy dream. God is moving to save Gentiles! Devotionables #531 - BBQ Sandwiches Acts 10 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Paul has a remarkable conversion from persecutor to evangelist and church planter. The transformation is nearly unbelievable. God's grace and mercy extend to the hardest of hearts. If God can save Paul, God can save anybody! Devotionables #530 - A Transformed Life Acts 9 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Jesus has ascended, the Spirit has come, and the apostles are busy proclaiming the name of Jesus. Like Jesus, they encounter opposition, and that conflict comes to a head in Acts 7. Stephen is stoned after preaching a phenomenal sermon rehearsing God's faithfulness through the generations. Devotionables #529 - Stephen is Killed, but the Gospel Moves Forward Acts 7 F260 Devotionables is a ministry...

Jesus promised to send a Helper, the Holy Spirit, after he ascended. The disciples were not alone. The church is being built. The Spirit arrives at Pentecost just as Jesus promised. His work is immediate and continues today. Christian, you have the Spirit-Praise God! Devotionables #528 - Another Promise Delivered Acts 2 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville...

Jesus last recorded words in the gospel account of Matthew give final instructions for his followers. These commands are for every Christian at all times. And the good news is that Jesus is with us! So let's get to work! Devotionables #527 - Last Words Matthew 28:19-20 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Jesus is alive, and a handful of post-resurrection accounts exist in the Scriptures. One account focuses on Peter's restoration over a charcoal fire—a fascinating and encouraging story in John 21. Devotionables #526 - Let's Go Fishing John 21 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate game-changer. Devotionables #525 - He Is Not Here Luke 24:1-6 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

At first glance, the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth may appear just as another criminal to be sentenced to death by the brutal Roman empire. But for believers, for those familiar with the Scriptures, we know that this moment, that this event has been coming for thousands of years. There have been glimpses, promises, and sacred texts prophesying about this very event. Jesus has been trying to tel...

We again find Jesus praying on the night he was betrayed. Josh Headrick encourages us and provides insight from Matthew's account of Jesus' prayer in the garden of Gethsemane. Devotionables #523 - Garden Praying Matthew 26:36-56 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Jesus serves us in a myriad of ways. One way is that Jesus is our great high priest. In John 17, we are given a behind-the-scenes look into the night he is betrayed and arrested. What do we find Jesus doing? He is praying. Jesus is a man of prayer. This chapter is known as Jesus' high priestly prayer. It's a magnificent prayer and is the focal point of today's devotionable. Devotionables #522 - Je...

The Upper Room Discourse in John 13-16 is chalked full of essential teachings of Jesus to his disciples. One of the topics Jesus discusses is the coming of the Holy Spirit. Today's devotionable will focus on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Devotionables #521 - The Holy Spirit John 14-16 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Jesus commands his disciples to love one another. It's not a difficult commandment to understand, but it has its challenges putting it into practice. Pastor Philip discusses why it's important to heed this command and shares some practical suggestions for loving one another. Devotionables #520 - What's Love Got to Do with It? John 13 F260 Devotionables #520 - What's Love Got to Do with It? John 13...

God is always up to something, even when you can't see the whole picture. Jesus' love for Lazarus and his family is evident, and John stresses that fact in chapter 11. So that makes the beginning of the chapter very odd when Jesus hears of Lazarus' illness but chooses to stay for a couple of days before traveling to him. Jesus always had God's greater glory and Lazarus, Mary, and Martha's greater...

Our yearly Bible Reading plan has us in Mark 10. Brandon Pisacrita walks us through Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler. The exchange is of utmost importance for the young ruler and us as they discuss entering the Kingdom of God. Devotionables #518 - All Things Are Possible with God Matthew 10:17-31 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.o...