First Baptist Church Hayti

06/04/2026

Vacation Bible School!!
Sign your kids up now! Pre school to 6th grade

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06/03/2026

New Bible Study quarterlies are available for Summer 2026

06/03/2026

Tonight at FBC Hayti @ 6PM

Midweek Bible Study & Prayer Meeting / Fellowship Hall

J.A.M. Jesus And Me (Kids K-6th) / Upstairs

06/02/2026

🇺🇸 Spirit of America | Sunday June 28 | 6PM 🇺🇸

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

VBS REGISTRATION TIME! Fill out per child. June 22-26 / 5:30PM-8:00PM
First Baptist Church Hayti

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05/31/2026

Maximizing Your Christianity

05/29/2026

✝️ Morning Worship | Sunday May 31 @ 10:45AM
💒 First Baptist Church Hayti
🎶 Music | Randy Turnage & 🙌 Praise Team
📖 Message | Pastor Mark Hoover

Maximizing Your Christianity

Living Your Best Christian Life

Main Scripture

“Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him, being rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.”
— Colossians 2:6–7 (CSB)

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Point 1 — Stay Rooted in Christ

Key Scripture

“Remain in Me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in Me.”
— John 15:4 (CSB)

Truth

A thriving Christian life begins with daily connection to Jesus. You cannot maximize your Christianity without intimacy with Christ through prayer, worship, and the Word.

Application

* Spend daily time with God
* Pray consistently
* Feed your spirit with Scripture

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Point 2 — Walk in Spiritual Discipline

Key Scripture

“But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness.”
— 1 Timothy 4:7 (CSB)

Truth

Strong Christians are not accidental Christians. Spiritual growth requires intentional discipline and obedience.

Application

* Be faithful to church
* Practice obedience even when difficult
* Guard your mind and heart

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Point 3 — Live with Purpose and Influence

Key Scripture

“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.”
— Matthew 5:14 (CSB)

Truth

Christianity was never meant to be hidden. God calls believers to influence others through love, service, holiness, and witness.

Application

* Share your faith boldly
* Serve others selflessly
* Let your lifestyle point people to Christ

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Closing Challenge

Closing Scripture

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (CSB)

God did not save us merely to survive spiritually, but to thrive spiritually. A maximized Christian life is a life fully surrendered, fully committed, and fully available to God.