Hays Christian Church

What Does God Require of You?

In Micah's day, the churches did what they felt was morally right, but that wasn't the same as doing what God said was right. Jennie Straight goes over what justice, mercy, and humility mean and how we can better embody those virtues.

The Whole Truth

Joanne Tramel digs into the truth and how vital it is to the meaning of being Christian. Why is it that the truth has become more and more scarce? Truth is not relative! Keep an eye out for the signs of falsehood.

Shout for Joy

Lakeview Christian Camp director Brian Barr speaks on why we should be joyful as Christians.

Stop Sinning

Lakeview Christian Camp director Brian Barr presents us with a truth about sin: sin is communal. When we sin, it has an effect on those around us, so we should never think that it only matters to us and God. The solution is to stop sinning, which as Jesus proves, is not impossible.

How to Grow a Baptism: Part 2

Steve Tramel's 2-part sermon "How to Grow a Baptism" wraps up by looking at 3 common causes of "growth blight" and how to prevent or treat it.

How to Grow a Baptism: Part 1

Steve Tramel's 2-part sermon "How to Grow a Baptism" begins by looking at what baptism represents in the Bible and presents 3 important actions we need to take to grow after our rebirth in Christ.

Faith on Film: I Can Only Imagine

For the final Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from I Can Only Imagine. In the true story, Bart Millard of MercyMe draws inspiration for the title song when his abusive father becomes terminally ill and finds rebirth in faith and new love for his son. Our fathers on earth are imperfect men, but our Father in heaven can be relied on to transform us into the Christians we are meant to be.

Faith on Film: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

For this Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, in which the audience is set up to hate a villian and cheer when he dies. When we enjoy the misfortune of our enemies, we are warned that vengence belongs to the Lord. Getting even is not the way God wants us to handle transgressions.

Faith on Film: The Incredibles 2

For this Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from The Incredibles 2, in which the Parrs are a family of superheroes with secret identities. Your identity matters the most to God because He knows us the best. FEATURED CLIP HERE

Faith on Film: Ocean's 8

For this Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from Ocean's 8, in which a team of theives plan a jewelry heist at the Met Gala and are met with many setbacks. They do not lose their motivation and work past their obstacles. The Isaelites did not always take their setbacks as well during their time in Egypt slavery and their journey to the Promised Land. God takes care of His people. Will you have faith in Him when you encounter trouble? FEATURED CLIP HERE

Faith on Film: Adrift

For this Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from Adrift, where a hurricane strikes Tami and Richard's boat and injures Richard, leaving Tami to save them both from the middle of the ocean. Despite the joy of the Lord, isolation and depression can afflict even the most devoted Christian.

Faith on Film: Solo: A Star Wars Story

For this Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from Solo: A Star Wars Story, where Han Solo, though knowledge of his language, befriends Chewbacca. The most caring and impactful way to spead the gospel across language barriers is to learn the language of the people we are trying to reach. 

 Video illustrations come from Pink Panther, Big Bang Theory, and Friends.

 

Faith on Film: The Greatest Showman (2017)

For this Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from The Greatest Showman (2017), where P.T. Barnum begins his circus with society's outcasts. In the eyes of God, every soul is equally loved, regardless of what's on the outside. To be like Him, we are to treat everyone with equal love and respect.

Faith on Film: Avengers: Infinity War

For this Faith on Film message, Pastor Kevin Daniels draws from Avengers: Infinity War, where the heroes of Marvel must pull together as a team to defeat their strongest enemy. We as Christians can't go it alone, either. Everyone has a unique gift to use for the glory of God.

Faith on Film: Mother (1996)

Pasor Kevin Daniels kicks off Faith on Film early for Monther's Day with Mother (1996), where John Henderson discovers his mother's unfullfilled ambitions. Similarily, women have had to struggle for Women's Sufferage and equality in the church. If we look at scripture and Jesus' own beliefs, we find that women are in no way inferior to men. All humans are created equal and deserve our love.

Storm Tamer

Brian Barr, Lakeview Christian Camp executive director, presents a message to convey the absolute power of Jesus Christ. The miracles He performed while on earth are just as impressive as the miracles He makes possible today. That is why we show our love for Him.

Searching for Jesus (Part 4): Jesus is Filled with Compassion

In Part 4 of Searching for Jesus, Pastor Kevin tells the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead through the lens of the compassion of Jesus. Though many things can be learned from this story, it must be noted that genuine compassion must be accompanied by action. Compassion without action is useless.

Searching for Jesus (Part 3): Happiness and Love

In part three of Searching for Jesus, Pastor Kevin discusses Jesus as the True Vine. When we remain with Him, we know the joy of His love. In the same way, we are commanded to love one another.

 

Searching for Jesus (Part 2): Jesus Searches for You

In Part Two of Searching for Jesus, Pastor Kevin discusses 3 parables of Jesus which show us clearly that Jesus is indeed searching for each of us. No matter how far we may have fallen, there is hope because Jesus is always there, ready to welcome us back into the family of God.

Searching for Jesus (Part 1): The Good Shepherd

Pastor Kevin Daniels kicks off the first sermon in the "Searching for Jesus" series with Jesus' identity, in His own words. In John 10, He tells us He is the Good Sheperd. As members of His flock, we are to know Jesus' voice and follow Him.

Genesis (Part 8): The Covenant with Abraham

To wrap up the sermon series in Genesis, Pastor Kevin Daniels shares how Abraham became the father of the Jewish nation. God called Abraham to leave everything behind, leading to his lasting legacy. Could you?

Genesis (Part 7): The Tower of Babel

Pastor Kevin looks in Genesis 11 at the Tower of Babel and the foolishness of the Babelonians. We are also at risk of falling onto the same sins of diluting and using God, but we can overcome it.

Genesis (Part 6): The Flood of Mercy and Judgement

In part 6 of the Genesis series, Pastor Kevin explores the story of the Flood and Noah. We learn that God’s mercy and judgment are both in view in this story, and that we need to be ready when God’s judgment comes again at the Second Coming of Jesus. Message prefaced by "The Arky ArkySong" from Heritage Kids.

Genesis (Part 5): Evil Crouches at the Door

In this sermon, part 5 of Pastor Kevin’s series on Genesis, we learn about Cain and Abel. We talk about why Cain’s sacrifice was rejected by God, and how that original sin, left unchecked, allowed evil to enter Cain’s heart, eventually leading him to murder his brother.

Genesis (Part 4): The Choice

In the 4th sermon in our series on Genesis, Pastor Kevin Daniels looks at the choice Adam and Eve had when tempted by the Serpent and the consequences that followed.

Genesis (Part 3): Adam and Eve

For this message, part 3 of our series in Genesis, Pastor Kevin Daniels looks at the creation of the first man, the first woman and the life in the Garden of Eden.