We are living under the influence. There is no way to escape it. There is a conspiracy of influence taking place all over the world. You turn on the television and there are those peering at you through the screen that are doing their best to influence your buying habits, shape your beliefs, and change [...]
Sep 23, 2012 | Categories: Ephesians, New Testament, Sermons | Tags: Antonio McDyess, be filled with the Spirit, Britton Christian Church, Chris Herren, Christian Churches in Oklahoma City, Ephesians 5:18-20, John MacArthur, Life in the Spirit, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Mike Hays, NBA, Nick Van Exel, Under the influence, Urban Churches in Oklahoma City, Walk in the Spirit | Comments Off
The last time we were together, and studying Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, we talked about the innate need within each of us for change. Believer and unbeliever alike sense that there is something more to life than what we are experiencing. The desire for change is something that believers and unbelievers share [...]
Jul 22, 2012 | Categories: Ephesians, New Testament, Sermons | Tags: Britton Christian Church, change, compassion, Ephesians 4:29, forgiveness, forgiving one another, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John MacArthur, kindness, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Oklahoma City church, Old man and new man, St. Augustine, Trinity | Comments Off
We are in the middle of the year so the thought of New Year’s resolutions are the farthest thing from our minds. As the weeks and months rock along the thoughts of “change” will begin to creep in. It happens every year. You and I will watch the evening news and they will talk about [...]
Jul 08, 2012 | Categories: Ephesians, New Testament, Sermons | Tags: anger, Britton Christian Church, Ephesians, Ephesus, falsehood, James Montgomery Boice, John MacArthur, lying, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Mike Hays, new life in Christ, Old clothes, old life, one another, Paul, speak the truth, stealing, the Body of Christ, thief, truth | Comments Off