Ninth & O Baptist Church

Fall Preview - Dr. Bill Cook with Ryan Morris

The Joy of Gospel Relationships (Philippians 1:1–8) Dr. Bill Cook The Joy of Salvation - A Relationship with God through Christ (1:1–2) The Joy of Gospel Friendship: Locking Arms in Gospel Service (1:3–8) Final thoughts . . .      A. The necessity for Christian friendships.      B. How to go deeper at NAOBC . . .      C. The antidote to loneliness . . .

What About People Who Never Hear the Gospel? (John 14:1-6; Acts 4:1-12; Romans 10:9-15) Dr. Steve Wellum Understanding the Question and its Assumptions. Responding to the Question and its Assumptions.      a. How is God known?      b. Why are we responsible for our sin before God?      c. Who is the God of the Bible?      d. What is saving faith in Scripture?      e. How does the Holy Spirit work...

Jesus, the Church, and NAOBC Dr. Bill Cook Jesus is the Head and Builder of the church: "I will build my church" Jesus has given us a Great Commandment and a Great Commission to focus us The early church gave us a sacred blueprint to follow (Acts 2:42–47) Our 2018 Vision: Pressing In & Reaching Out

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Dr. Ted Cabal

Who Does Jesus Say He Is? Thinking Rightly about the Most Important Person in History (Matthew 11) Dr. Steve Wellum Jesus Views Himself as the Lord of History (Matthew 11:1-15). Jesus Views Our Response to Him as a Matter of Life or Death (Matthew 11:16-24). Jesus Views Himself as Equal with the Father and thus God the Son Incarnate Who Alone Sovereignly Rules and Redeems (Matthew 11:25-30). Concl...

The Lord's Supper (John 1:29) - Gabriel Hinerman

The Sacrifice of Praise (Psalm 149) Dr. Bill Cook Worship the Lord in times of great blessing (149:1–3) Worship the Lord in seasons of great suffering (149:4–6) Worship the Lord in the day of battle (149:7–9)

Does God Exist? - Drew Smith & Danny McDonald

Life after Death (2 Corinthians 5:1–10) - Dr. Bill Cook

Deacon Ordination - Dr. Bill Cook

Don't Lose Heart! (2 Corinthians 4:7–18) Dr. Bill Cook Paradox 1: God’s power in clay pots (4:7) Paradox 2: Jesus’ life manifested in our dying (4:10–12) How can we remain useful to God when life is filled with so much difficulty? (4:13–18)      A. Remember God’s past deliverances (4:13–14)      B. Remember clay pots are intended to be used, so invest your life in others (4:15)      C. Remember th...

Can I Trust the Bible? - Dr. Ted Cabal

God’s Priorities for a Healthy Faith (Titus 3:9–15) Dr. Jeff Elieff Embrace Gospel Truth (v. 9) Avoid Foolish Debates (v. 9) Reject Divisive People (vvs. 10–11) Engage in Fruitful Ministry (vvs. 12–15)      A. We’re better as a team than as individuals.      B. Good deeds are a requirement, not an option.      C. Good deeds are a result of salvation, not the cause of salvation.

Deep Valleys, Gospel Hope, and Congregational Effort (Psalm 130) Dr. Adam Howell From the Depths, We Can and Should Cry Out to the Lord (vv. 1–4) The Individual Response: Wait for the Lord and Hope in his Word (vv. 5–6) The Corporate Exhortation: Hope in the Lord (vv. 7–8)

The Sufficiency of God’s Grace: Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Corinthians 12:1–10) Dr. Bill Cook 1. God’s graciousness in momentary mountain top experiences: Paul’s incomparable privilege (12:1–4) 2. Rare and unusual humility: Paul’s godly humility (12:5–6) 3. Great blessings require greater humility: Paul’s great pain and suffering (12:7–8) 4. The paradox of spiritual power: physically tormented b...

Why Is Hell Forever? - Dr. Adam Howell

Rest for the Weighed Down and Worn Out (Matthew 11:28–30) - Dr. Kyle Barrett

Did God Call the Israelites to Commit Genocide with the Invasion of the Land? (Deuteronomy 7:1–5; 20:1–18) Dr. T. J. Betts Who is God?      A. He is the Creator of everything.      B. He is the Ruler over everything.      C. He is the Owner of everything.       Conclusion : He has Authority over everything. 2. What is God?      A. God is Righteous and Just.      B. God is Faithful and Trustworthy....

Unraveling Something of the Mystery of Suffering (2 Corinthians 1:3-11) Dr. Bill Cook 1. God comforts us in our suffering so that we might be able to comfort others in their suffering (1:4–9a).      "We want to avoid suffering, death, sin, ashes. But we live in aworld crushed and broken and torn, a world God Himself visited to redeem. We receive his poured-out life, and being allowed the high...

Small Words Really Matter: Peace, Grace, and Love (Ephesians 6:21–24) - Dr. Bill Cook

Prayer and Cosmic Conflict (Ephesians 6:18–20) - Dr. Bill Cook

Hopeful Words for Weary Families (Deuteronomy 6:1–19) - Dr. Bill Cook

Battle Stations: A Strategy for Cosmic Conflict (Part 3) (Ephesians 6:13–17) - Dr. Bill Cook

Battle Stations: A Strategy for Cosmic Conflict (Part 2) (Ephesians 6:10–12) Dr. Bill Cook The Enemy: Powerful, Wicked, and Cunning (6:12)      --Galatians 5:16–17      --1 John 2:15–17      A. Our enemy is powerful      B. Our enemy is wicked      C. Our enemy is cunning 2. The Believer’s Strength: Divine power and wisdom (the mind of Christ) (6:10–11)      A. You need the church, and so do I: Th...