Hays Christian Church

New Year's 2017 Prayer Service

To start 2017 on the right foot, we are praying for thanksgiving, the global church, our missions, those who are unfamiliar with Jesus, our church, and our personal lives.

Christmas is a' Comin'

As we prepare for the holiday, Joanne Tramel gives us a Christmas sermon.

Leftovers

Pastor Kevin Daniels uses the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) to illustrate the hazards of only giving God our leftover time and efforts. 

Beauty Out of Ashes

Special guest speaker  Bubba Dowling shares his wife's and his testimonies and the story of how they became adoptive parents to their oldest child and advocates for foster care and adoption.

Chase the Lion: Part 2

In part 2 of his "Chase the Lion" series, Pastor Kevin Daniels uses 2 Samuel 23 to illustrate the importance of preparation and perseverance when taking on your challenges.

Be Transformed

In light of the election, Pastor Kevin Daniels reminds us that political parties are no indication of spiritual rightousness and encourages us to reflect on the ways God has transformed us.

Service Please!

Betty Rupp speaks on the spirit of service for God's sake and ways we can set a humble example in everything we do.

Chase the Lion (Part 1)

In the first in a new sermon series called "Chase the Lion", Pastor Kevin Daniels explains that we are to face our fears and pursue our dreams because when we rely on God to help us, our "lions" don't frighten us and our dreams come within reach.

Testimony of Marilyn Harden

For Testimony Sunday, Marilyn Harden shares the trials she has gone through since her baptism and the many ways that God has provided for her financial needs, proving that we do not need to stress when we have trust in God.

What Makes You You?

For this sermon, we welcome Brian Barr, the director of Lakeview Christian Camp. Brian's message challenges us to live apart from the world's expectations so that we can aim to be the examples God wants us to be.

Parables of Jesus: The Parables of the Friend at Midnight and the Unrighteous Judge

In this message, Pastor Kevin Daniels looks into the Parable of the Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5-8) and the Parable of the Unrighteous Judge (Luke 18:1-8). Both contrast the characters and our relationship with God. God is ready and willing to listen to our needs and we should pray continuously.

Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Good Samaritan

In this message, Pastor Kevin Daniels uses the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) to explain the importance of not over or under analyzing parables.To understand the meaning as Jesus intended, we need to consider the context and put ourselves in the shoes of His original audience. In the case of the Good Samaritan, Jesus answers what we must do to earn eternal life.

Parables of Jesus: The Parables of the Dragnet and Householder

In this message, Pastor Kevin Daniels looks at the last two parables of Matthew 13: The Parable of the Dragnet (verse 47-50) and the Parable of the Householder (verse 51-52). One tells us that we will be sorted and the other reminds us to share the Gospel.

Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Price

In our series detailing some of Jesus' parables, Pastor Kevin Daniels covers the Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44) and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45-46). Both parables illustrate that the Kingdom of God is worth everything we have, and more.

Parables of Jesus: Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven

In our series detailing some of Jesus' parables, Pastor Kevin Daniels covers the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-34; Luke 13:18-19) and the Parable of the Leaven (Yeast) (Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21). Both parables are rich in symbolism, which yields a variety of interpretations.

Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares

Pastor Kevin Daniels looks at the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) and explains the symbolism of the sowers, wheat, tares, field, and harvest.

Faith on Film: Pete's Dragon

We conclude our 2016 Faith on Film series with Pete's Dragon, in which Pastor Kevin Daniels speaks the truth of Jesus' resurrection (John 20) and the following evangelism of witnesses.

What are Christian Churches All About?

Steve Tramel returns to speak about what churches are all about. As we try to bring others into our fellowship, we need to remember why we exist as one type of church out of many. There are six principles of our movement that remain relevant in the present.

What are Churches For?

Steve Tramel speaks on how we are related to each other in the church, what churches have been tasked to do, and how we can tell how well our church is doing.

Faith on Film: Star Trek: Beyond

Pastor Kevin Daniels uses Star Trek: Beyond to convey that our current frontier as Christians is to show love to our neighbors by sharing the Gospel.

What is Most Important to You?

In this message, Pastor Kevin Daniels challenges us to think about what we consider important and what our priorities are. Jesus tells us that our FIRST priority, above all else, should be our relationship with Him.

One Nation,Under God

In spirit of the Independance Day weekend, Joanne Tramel speaks on how we can balance our patriotic duties as citizens of the United States and our spiritual duties as Christians. As Joanne explains, we are Christians first, US Americans second.

Yes, Lord, But...

Betty Rupp speaks to us about finding excuses to avoid doing what God wants us to do, using Moses and the 12 Tribes handling of Canaan as an example. 

Faith on Film: Finding Dory

In this Faith on Film message, inspired by Finding Dory, Pastor Kevin Daniels looks to Luke 15, in which Jesus tells three parables about seeking the lost.

Faith on Film: TMNT: Out of the Shadows

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is in theaters, and to reflect its theme, Pastor Kevin Daniels speaks about taking pride in how God made us as individuals and using our unique talents to serve our Creator in our own way. (End song: Bruno Mars, "Just the Way You Are")

John 4: The Samaritan Woman

The new manager of Lakeview Christian Camp, Andrew Harmon, looks to John 4, when Jesus met the Samaritan Woman at the well, to bring us a message that reminds us that when we reach outside of our church circle, we can touch someone who will be transformed by the Word of God.