Category Archives: Sermons

The Transcendence and Power of Prayer
Ephesians 3:14

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Mike Hays

Prison can be a lonely place. In a small prison cell the world can close in on you. Confinement is, well, it’s confining. We were born to be free, to move about, and to experience life to its fullest. It … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Truth Whatever the Cost
Ephesians 3:1-13

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Mike Hays

Over and over again in Scripture we are reminded that there is a cost to be paid for following Jesus. There is a price to be paid if we want to follow faithfully in our Lord’s steps. Jesus said, 24 … Continue reading →

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Once Hopeless. Now Family.
Ephesians 2:19-22

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Mike Hays

Everyone loves stories about those who rise from the depths of despair and hopelessness to find meaning and purpose in life. One of my favorite movies of all-time is the movie Blindside, the story of the life of Michael Oher. … Continue reading →

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Access to the Father
Ephesians 2:14-18

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Mike Hays

In a world of seven billion people you would think that everyone has at least one friend. In a world of seven billion people you would think that there wouldn’t be anyone who would feel isolated or alienated. In a … Continue reading →

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Alienation to Reconciliation
Ephesians 2:11-13

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Mike Hays

Paul’s life hung in the balance. While he was traveling with some of his companions he stopped in Jerusalem. One of the men that was traveling with Paul was a Gentile, a man from Ephesus named Trophimus. The Jews were … Continue reading →

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We Are His Workmanship
Ephesians 2:10

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Mike Hays

God took Jeremiah down to the potter’s house to teach him a valuable lesson, a lesson that each of us desperately needs to learn this morning. The lesson is so important for us to learn because somehow, some way, we … Continue reading →

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Look What God Has Done!
Ephesians 2:1-10

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Mike Hays

As we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus it is so important that we remember who Paul was addressing in his letter. He wasn’t writing to the Chamber of Commerce, the members of some philanthropic … Continue reading →

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The Day of Decision!
Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Britton Christian Church

The day of decision is quickly approaching for many Americans. New Year’s Day is the one day, out of the 365 days of the year, when the most decisions are made by more Americans than any other day of the … Continue reading →

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The Wonder Of It All!
Luke 2:1-18

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Mike Hays

It’s the night before Christmas and at this very hour there are countless people hustling all over town. There are still gifts to be bought. Grandma and Grandpa are on their way and the house is a mess. The mail … Continue reading →

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Christmas Secrets
Matthew 1:1-16

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Mike Hays

Christmas Day is almost here. Christmas is an interesting time of the year here in the United States. Mention the word, “Christmas” and automatically it stirs images of nativity scenes, beautifully decorated homes with lights and tinsel, and Santa with … Continue reading →

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