Ninth & O Baptist Church

Why God Values Generosity...and We Should Too! (Philippians 4:15–23) - Dr. Jeff Elieff

"Hakuna Matata?" Finding Our Contentment in Christ Wherever We May Be (Philippians 4:10–14) - Drew Smith

The Dark Side of Christmas: The Sword that Pierces the Soul (Luke 2:25–35) - Dr. Bill Cook

A Christmas Reminder (John 3:16–21) - Dr. Bill Cook

Jesus, Christmas, and the New Exodus (Matthew 2:13–23) - Kyle Barrett

Joy and Peace in a Turbulent World (Philippians 4:4–9) - Dr. Bill Cook

Welcoming the King with Eyes of Faith (Matthew 2:1–12) - Dr. Adam Howell

Handling Conflict: The Key to Long–Lasting Relationships (Philippians 4:1–3) - Dr. Bill Cook

A Citizen of Heaven in a Foreign Land (Philippians 3:17–4:1) - Dr. Bill Cook

Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1–17) - Dr. T. J. Betts

Ancient Advice for Hopeful and Helpless Families (Proverbs 24:3–4) - Dr. Bill Cook

Ordination of Ryan Morris (1 Timothy 3:1–7) - Dr. Bill Cook

Determination and Focus: Keys to Spiritual Growth (Philippians 3:12-16) Dr. Bill Cook 1. A Holy Dissatisfaction with the Status-Quo: An honest look in the mirror (3:12a; 13a) 2. A Relentless Devotion: “This one thing I do” (3:12b, 13b,14) 3. You will be tempted to go it alone but don’t fall the trap: Move forward with others (3:15-16) 4. What hinders us from growing and what can we do about it?

Changing Perspectives: The Joy of a Consuming Passion (Philippians 3:4–11) Dr. Bill Cook Sincerity is not enough: When an advantage becomes a disadvantage (3:4–6)      A. Advantages by heritage      B. Advantages by religious attainment      C. What do people often mistakenly base their salvation on today? 2. Faith in Christ: When spiritual impoverishment meets God’s provision! (3:7-11)      A. A...

The Joy of Salvation (Philippians 3:1–3) - Dr. Bill Cook A Wise Encouragement: Rejoice in the Lord (3:1) Beware of the dangers of joylessness Tough Words in an Age of Tolerance: When holding your tongue endangers others! (3:2) Marks of true believers: Worship, Glory, and Confidence (3:3)

Serving in the Trenches (Philippians 2:19–30) Dr. Bill Cook A servant's hope must be anchored in Jesus and not their circumstances (2:19a, 24) A servant is more concerned about people than projects and recognition (2: 19b–21) A servant must be willing to play "second fiddle" (2:22–24) Servants need to develop deep, long-standing friendships (2:25–28) Servants should be given proper regar...

Harvesting Hands: Habits of Those Who Work the Fields (Matthew 9:35–38) - Dr. Blake Ring

Let it Shine (Philippians 2:12–18) - Dr. Bill Cook

Why Would We Ever Forget Christ? (1 Corinthians 11:23–26) Philip Brown 1. Our perception of the proximity of the tangible 2. Our wicked hearts 3. God did not create our minds to remember everything 4. What is at stake when we don't put reminders up to remember things?

The Humility and Glory of King Jesus (Philippians 2:5–11) Dr. Bill Cook 1. What Jesus did: A look back to Jesus’ preexistent glory and humble incarnation (2:5–8) 2. What God the Father has done: A look up to Jesus’ glorious exaltation and the future universal confession that Jesus Christ is Lord (2:9-11) View the video here.

The Joy of Serving Others: Descending the Upward Staircase (Philippians 2:1–4) Dr. Bill Cook What Paul commands: “Make my joy complete: (2:2a) What God provides: Our blessings in Christ are the foundation for joyful service and unity (2:1) Encouragement versus Discouragement Comfort versus Distress Fellowship versus Loneliness Tender Compassion versus Harsh Indifference Serving others is a key to...

United We Stand . . . Divided We Fall (Philippians 1:27–30) Dr. Bill Cook I. Consistency: Live a life worthy of the gospel (1:27a)      “We live what we truly believe . . . all the rest is just religious talk” II. Cooperation: Be a part of the gospel church (1:27–28a)      1. A Defensive Posture: “Stand firm in one spirit”      2. An Offensive Advance: “Contending as one man for thefaith of the go...

The Joy of Living and Dying (Philippians 1:18–26) Dr. Bill Cook The Longings of a Dying Man: Paul’s Joy and Hope (1:18–20) Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Paul’s Struggle (1:21–23) Making a Difference in the Lives of Others: Paul’s Purpose for Living (1:24–26)

A Fresh Look at Chains (Philippians 1:12–18) Dr. Bill Cook A Divine Perspective on Our Chains (1:12) Circumstances and Critics: God's Tools to Advance the Gospel (1:13–17) Coming to Grips and Trying to Respond Rightly to Our Chains (1:18) Dangers and Blessings of Chains

Intercessory Prayer and the Joy of Abounding Love (Philippians 1:9–11) Dr. Bill Cook 1. Pray for others (and yourself!) to be filled with God’s abounding love (1:9a) 2. Pray for love to be guarded by knowledge and discernment (1:9b) 3. God’s kind of abounding love makes us more holy and Christ-like (1:10–11)