Hays Christian Church

The Cross

In "The Cross," Pastor Kevin Daniels shares the heart of the gospel message: the sacrificial love shown to us by Jesus, the very Son of God. This sermon is from Palm Sunday 2012.

Testimony of Camilla Ballinger

On Testimony Sunday, March 12, 2012, Camilla Ballinger shared her faith journey. Camilla shares how throughout her life as a military kid, moving from base to base, she struggled to find friends. She talks openly about her personal discontentment and how she must rely on Jesus, the one source of strength and comfort that has not changed.

Testimony of Marci Lisman

On Testimony Sunday, March 12, 2012, at Hays Christian Church, Marci Lisman shared her personal faith testimony. She discusses her life's journey, including losing two sons and giving birth to her daughter who is an amputee. Marci shares how her faith has grown through all of life's troubles and how she has learned to lean on God at all times.

Had a Bad Day Sermon

Have you ever had a bad day? In this sermon Pastor Kevin Daniels talks about the bad day and how we can overcome it. Using Scripture and passages from C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters, Pastor Kevin gets to the heart of why and how our Enemy attacks. Click here to listen to the full music video for the song Bad Day by Daniel Powter. Here is the humorous video clip referenced as Bad Day at the Office.

Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? Part 4: Division vs. Unity

In Part 4, the final part of the series, "Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? You're Not Alone!" Pastor Kevin Daniels takes on Division vs. Unity. Jesus prayed that the church would be one, yet looking around in the world today, the church is more divided than ever. Is this what Jesus really desired for us? What should be the church's foundation be? The clip used in this sermon is from the movie Miracle. Watch the clip here. Match-up 4: Division vs. Unity

Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? Part 3: Self vs. Others

In Part 3 of the series, "Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? You're Not Alone!" Pastor Kevin Daniels addresses the conflict between self vs. others. Pastor Kevin believes that in this "me-first" culture, we have lost our way when it comes to putting others ahead of ourselves. Following Jesus means loving God and loving others. The clip used in this sermon is from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. View the clip here. The match-up is Self vs. Others.

Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? Part 2: Rules vs. Relationship

"Match-up #2: Rules vs. Relationship," is part two of the four-part series "Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? You're Not Alone!" In this second sermon in the series, Pastor Kevin tackles the issue of legalism. What did Jesus really have to say about the Old Testament Law? Was Jesus more focused on people following the rule of Law or the intent of the Law? What about the Great Commandments to Love God and Love Others? These issues and more are covered. Pastor Kevin has set up the sermon series in a "final four" bracket, each week having a different match to discover together which traits belong to the religious and which traits belong to followers of Jesus.

Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? Part 1: Judgment vs. Forgiveness

"Match-up #1: Judgment vs. Forgiveness" is part one of the four-part series "Do You Hate Religion But Love Jesus? You're Not Alone!" In this first sermon, Pastor Kevin goes into some of the reasons why people hate religion and religious people. The first reason given is that church people are judgmental hypocrites who are out of touch with reality. This is a commonly held view from many outside the church, though it is not a new thought. In fact, Jesus, Himself, called the religious leaders of His time judgmental hypocrites who were out of touch with reality. Pastor Kevin has set up the sermon series in a "final four" bracket, each week having a different match to discover together which traits belong to the religious and which traits belong to followers of Jesus.

The Fog... (Betty Rupp)

Have you ever felt the "fog of unforgiveness?"  Maybe you just could not forgive yourself or someone else?  Or you know folks who cannot forgive you?  Listen as Betty Rupp shows how you can get through that fog and see the light once more.

Taking the First Steps (Rebuilding the Walls, Part 7)

In Taking the First Steps, part 7 of the Rebuilding the Walls series, Pastor Kevin Daniels describes how the people had to obey, establish continuity and give sacrificially in order to rebuild the Temple. Ezra 2:1-70 The handout for this sermon is here: Handout

God Moves! (Rebuilding the Walls, Part 6)

In God Moves!, part 6 of the Rebuilding the Walls series, Pastor Kevin Daniels talks about the power, knowledge and sovereignty of God, as demonstrated in Ezra 1. The handout for this sermon can be found here: Handout

Historical Context (Rebuilding the Walls, Part 5)

In Part 5 of the Rebuilding the Walls series, Pastor Kevin Daniels describes the historical events that lead up to the current situation in Ezra-Nehemiah. The handout for this sermon is here: Handout

Introduction to Ezra-Nehemiah (Rebuilding the Walls, Part 4)

In the Introduction to Ezra-Nehemiah, Pastor Kevin Daniels provides the background information necessary to understand the who, what, where, when and why for the writing of Ezra-Nehemiah.

Are You Ready?

In "Are You Ready?" Pastor Kevin Daniels explores questions regarding Jesus' Second Coming. When will it happen? Can we truly know when Jesus will return? What signs should we be looking for? How can we be ready?

The Taco of Christ

"The Taco of Christ" is a sermon devotion based upon 1 Corinthians 12. Pastor Kevin Daniels uses the ingredients of a taco to help illustrate how we each are a unique, valuable and essential part of the Body of Christ. The introduction video referenced in this sermon can be found here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4odi3yO0fNE]. Special thanks to Steve Johnson for sharing this idea!

Success!

This is the final sermon in the Rebuilding the Walls series study of the books of Ezra-Nehemiah.

Let Your Light Shine (Steve Tramel)

Dr. Steve Tramel shares a message from Matthew 5:13-16, titled "Let Your Light Shine."

Our Vision in Nehemiah (Rebuilding the Walls, Part 2)

In Rebuilding the Walls Part 2, Pastor Kevin Daniels again details the plans the church leadership has for the future of Hays Christian Church. Get the handout for this sermon here: Handout

Family Groups (Rebuilding the Walls, Part 3)

In part 3 of the Rebuilding the Walls series, Pastor Kevin Daniels talks about the importance of getting into a Family Group. The acronym GATE is used to remember the 4 parts of the RTW campaign. The "G" is for Get into a Family Group.

Rebuilding the Walls, Part 1

In the first sermon in the series "Rebuilding the Walls" (a study of Nehemiah), Pastor Kevin M. Daniels examines what vision is and why it is essential for each of us to have a vision - both personally and corporately.