Hays Christian Church

Beware of False Prophets

Steve Tramel gives us the first half of his message of warning to us about false prophets. Prophets were not fortune tellers but instead God's spokespeople. False prophets delivered a comfortable message that God didn't require repentance or any sort of change from a sinful life.

Faith on Film: Spiderman: Homecoming

In the latest Spiderman movie, Peter Parker's best friend Ned learns his secret and wants to be Spiderman's "guy in the chair" (the figure directing missions for the hero on the front lines). Pastor Kevin Daniels illustrates how God is like our "Guy in the chair". The clip from the sermon can be found HERE.

Faith on Film: Despicable Me 3

Why doesn't God answer certain prayers? In this message, Pastor Kevin addresses the question that may burden our thoughts when we think God isn't listening and why we shouldn't lose faith. The link to the featured clip from Despicable Me 3 can be found here: Click Here

Faith on Film: Cars 3

Pastor Kevin Daniels reflects on the theme of purpose in Cars 3. When it comes to aging, there is no retirement from God's purpose for us. 

Faith on Film: Captain Underpants

With this message, Pastor Kevin Daniels uses one of the many themes of Captain Underpants to explain that happiness (an emotion) is inferior to true joy (a state of mind), which we can achieve through knowing that Jesus Christ is our savior.

Faith on Film: Wonder Woman

In this message, Pastor Kevin Daniels compares the story of Wonder Woman to the tempations of Jesus and explains that the method Satan uses on us us subtle.

Faith on Film: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Pastor Kevin Daniels kicks off 2017's Faith on Film series with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, which brings to mind the topic of motives. As humans, we all do good and bad things, but God sees our motives and they matter to God. 

How Will I Be Remembered?

In this message for Memorial Day, Betty Rupp uses biblical examples of people we remember in a variety of ways. Will you be remembered as a person known for their devotion to God?

Right to Life?

In this message, Joanne Tramel tackles the controversy of abortion and the need for compassion.

You Are Not Alone (Part 4): Jesus Experienced Loneliness

Pastor Kevin Daniels concludes the "You are Not Alone" series by looking at the loneliness Jesus experienced for us in His last days. 

God's Kitchen is Full of Crockpots

Special guest speaker Brian Barr, Director of Lakeview Christian Camp, treats us with a message inspired from James 5. Do not rush because God is still working on us. Patience isn't born instantly!

You Are Not Alone (Part 3): The Church is Here

Pastor Kevin Daniels continues the "You are Not Alone" series by asking a volunteer to hold up a staff, as Moses did in Exodus 17:10-13, to illustrate that the church exists as a support system for its you when you are tired and need help.

You Are Not Alone (Part 2): God is With You

In Part 2 of the "You Are Not Alone" series, Pastor Kevin Daniels defines lonliness, which is on the rise in modern time for a number of reasons, and gives seven ways to combat it. Still, the best cure is God.

You Are Not Alone (Part 1): Jesus Knows You By Name

Pastor Kevin Daniels kicks off our new sermon series "You Are Not Alone" by emphasising that Jesus knows you, Jesus accepts you, and Jesus loves you. There is no separating us from the love of God. To check out the video at the beginning of the message, CLICK HERE.

How Much Do You Want?

For this sermon, Betty Rupp speaks to us about how much God asks of us and how whatever we give to Him, He will multiply.

Restitution

In this message, Bruce Bellinger speaks to us about restitution and why it's something we are called to seek when we have done wrong. 

The Birth of the Church (Part 7): The Gospel Spreads

Our "The Birth of the Church" series from Pastor Kevin Daniels concludes with Acts 8, which details Philip's speading of the Gospel after Stephen's death and the varying responses from the Samarians, Simon the Sorcerer in Samaria, and an Ethiopian eunuch. To apply evangelism to our lives, it is most effective to apply Ajith Fernando's 7 Key Principles.

The Birth of the Church (Part 6): "How Long Will You Resist the Holy Spirit?"

Pastor Kevin Daniels' sixth part of "The Birth of the Church" comes from Acts 6:8-15 and Acts 7, in which Stephen was brought before the Sanhedrin. Stephen gave a speech before the Sanhedrin that emphasised a few points: God's activity is not confined to geography, the temple is not the only acceptable place to worship God, and the Jews have consistantly rejected God's representitives. With that, Stephen became Christianity's first martyr.

The Testimony of Doug Dix

For this Testimony Sunday, we are blessed to have Doug Dix share his Christian journey with us.

Why Choose a Christian Church?

As we try to reach out in our community to attract others into our fellowship, Steve Tramel reminds us of why we exist as one kind of church out of so many others inour community. The principles mentioned are still important to this day.

The Birth of the Church (Part 5): Obedience

Pastor Kevin Daniels resumes "The Birth of the Church" series with part 5. This message comes from Acts 5:12-25, 41-42 in which the apostles heal many, but are persecuted. What they do in the face of adversity isn't what the Sanhedron expected!

The Birth of the Church (Part 4): "Boldness"

Pastor Kevin Daniels continues "The Birth of the Church". This message comes from Acts 3:1-26 and 4:1-31, in which Peter heals a lame beggar and is brought for trial before the Sanhedrin with John. The clip shown during the sermon comes from the movie Luther (2003): Click here for clip. 

The Birth of the Church (Part 3):"Now What?"

Pastor Kevin Daniels continues "The Birth of the Church". This message comes from Acts 2:42-47, in which the new believers created a fellowship and cared for each other. When a person comes to Christ, they will need a community to depend on and be part of. Will you be there?

The Birth of the Church (Part 2): "The Power of the Holy Spirit"

Lakeview Christian Camp director Brian Barr presents part 2 of our "The Birth of the Church" series. This message comes from Acts 2, in which the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost and Peter gives the first gospel sermon. 

The Birth of the Church (Part 1): "You Will Be My Witnesses"

Pastor Kevin Daniels begins a new series, "The Birth of the Church". This message comes from Acts 1:1-11, in which Luke explains his purpose in writing and recounts Jesus' final words, the Great Commission. The Great Commission is Jesus' call to action for all of his followers, including us. 

An Essential Part of Church Revitalization: Emphasizing Christian Education

In this message, Steve Tramel challenges us to pursue knowledge of God's Word so that we may spiritually mature and be prepared when asked about our faith.