Churches in Hastings

Active churches in Hastings

316 N Lexington Ave, Hastings
hastingsberean.org
20 sermons

Types of churches in Hastings

Non-Denominational in Hastings

Many non-denominational congregations in Hastings feature contemporary bands, practical teaching, and casual Sunday services. They often meet in modern facilities along the Highway 281 retail corridor or near newer neighborhoods by Lake Hastings, with strong kids’ ministries and small groups for young families and newcomers.

Hastings Mainline Protestant

Long-established Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches anchor older neighborhoods around Downtown and Heartwell Park. Expect traditional worship, choir music, and service projects that partner with local schools and nonprofits; many shape their schedules around hospital and school staff shifts common in this community.

Catholic Parishes

Catholic communities in Hastings provide daily Mass, sacramental preparation, and a strong parish–school connection in central parts of the city. They draw multi-generational families from town and nearby farms, and often host fish fries, festivals, and food drives that follow the school year and agricultural seasons.

Pentecostal & Charismatic

Pentecostal and charismatic churches in Hastings emphasize Spirit-led worship, healing prayer, and midweek revival-style gatherings. Many are located along major routes like Burlington Avenue and US‑6/34 with ample parking, and they’re active in outreach—youth nights, recovery groups, and neighborhood evangelism serving both longtime residents and newer immigrant families.

Sermon clips from Hastings churches

46s
#SafeInSuffering
“Suffering as a Christian is expected, blessed, and it's also, and this one might be the hardest for you to really sit with, it's safe. Suffering as a Christian is safe. Look at it in our text. Verse 19, therefore. So this is the point he wanted to get to. Therefore, all that's true. Judgment's coming. There's the blessing of God in suffering. It's it's not unexpected. Therefore, let those who suffer according to God's will and trust their souls to a faithful creator while doing good.”
41s
#GodCarriesYou
“God himself is present in your suffering. Now can you see him before? Absolutely. I've seen God when I'm not suffering. Can you see him after and and you get the deliverance and you can rejoice in that? Absolutely. I'm I'm not discounting any of that. But you know what? Man, there's something so special, so unique about dealing with something so heavy and recognizing you're walking with the one who's strong enough to carry anything. He can carry you.”
42s
#RefinedByFire
“The fiery trial that comes is not meant to consume us. It's not even meant to burn us up. Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego got through the fire. What did it do to them? It tested them. The smelting of a furnace, if you put this raw ore into it, it melts away all the impurities. The dross is what it's called. And there goes the sin. It's just it's just dripping off of this thing. And what's left? silver.”
35s
#JesusMeetsYouInDarkness
“I I know when when the season is dark and that thing is heavy and the change that you're wishing would happen in your life or in the life of somebody you care about is just not happening. And you just wanna ask God why. You're like, I have so many questions and I don't get it, and I wanna be past this already. Right then is where Jesus wants to meet with you. Right then is where you need to remember, I am not alone.”
61s
#ChooseGodsWill
“We have the choice in any moment. Do I wanna do God's will or do I wanna do mine? That's what human passions are here. Right? What do I want selfishly? It's so easy to get into that mindset because that's what the world says. That's what the devil's whispering in our ear. That's what our flesh keeps chirping about. What do you want though? Go do that. Don't worry about God. Don't worry about other people. Go do your thing. It's a lie. That leads to death. It's a terrible place to be. It's the former way of life. For anybody in here who doesn't have that personal relationship with Jesus, it's where you're at still. Slavery to sin. This is why it's so important to recognize I can't be good enough to get out of this. I don't have the key for these shackles, but I know who does. I know who does.”
61s
#VictoriousSuffering
“Christ's victorious suffering set us free from sin. Why? So we can invest in others for God's glory. Do you realize that? The time you're given, the gifts you're given, every opportunity is so that you can invest in others for God's glory. Don't try to take his credit. I've been guilty of that in my own life. That's sin. Trying to steal his glory from him. Yeah. God did a really cool thing, but I helped. I'm telling you, it's so easy to fall into these sin patterns. That's pride. Right? Satan thought it was a big deal, and then he wanted to be a bigger deal, and he wanted to replace God. Look what happened to him. Christ's victorious suffering. I mean, he set the stage. Right? Verse one. Christ's victorious suffering set us free from sin. You're free.”
55s
#ArmWithVictory
“Fight back. Arm yourselves. Peter says here. Arm yourselves with the same way of thinking. Your mindset shifts because you know Christ has won. Notice that's what this is talking about. It's not just suffering and hoping for the best. It's victorious suffering. Christ did not suffer so that he could win. He suffered because he already had won. And he followed through giving his life. You think of Jesus in the Garden Of Gethsemane and Luke writes that he has such deep and intense emotion that his sweat go drops to the ground like great drops of blood. And it just goes downhill from there. Right? He's betrayed with a kiss by one of his handpicked closest followers. He's arrested.”
49s
#ConfessAndRepent
“Sin is telling God I know better than you in this moment. Living in our sin patterns, coming to God in prayer and being like, oh, it's all fine. I'm forgiven. Right? This is why confession, repentance is such an important part of prayer. God, I know I've sinned. I'm sorry. I need to repent of that and leave that behind right now because I wanna be in communion with you again. I wanna be in your will, not mine. Follow you, Jesus, not require you to follow me. It matters. Right? There's urgency to this. Again, the phrasing in verse seven of first Peter four, the end of all things is at hand. We talked about this in the bible study this morning in Revelation one through three. Jesus is coming back.”
37s
#ReleaseBitterness
“Bitterness wants to hold you in shackles, wants to put you behind bars and keep you there. Satan loves a bitter Christian. Satan loves an unforgiving heart, a hard hearted person that's not gonna be willing to forgive. But when you let it go and you say, you know what? It's not that you didn't hurt me or that that was a hard thing. It's not I'm letting you off the hook. I'm letting myself off the hook. I am choosing forgiveness.”
26s
#ChooseBlessing
“God, where's my gold star? I need a gold star right about now, God. Come on. I didn't I didn't respond. Respond. No, no, no. You don't just not do evil. You choose instead to do good. You don't just not curse. You choose instead to bless. You say, you know what? This person is trying to hurt me. They have my worst intentions in mind. Lord Jesus, save their soul. Bring them into your family.”

Why Hastings churches are unique

With Hastings College at the heart of town, Hastings churches often reflect a thoughtful, academically engaged faith and a vibrant arts scene. Many churches in Hastings invest in students and young adults while offering rich preaching and music, supporting college student ministries, expository Bible teaching, and strong choral and worship arts.
Set amid the farm economy of south-central Nebraska, congregations here lean into neighborliness and practical care, shaped by multigenerational families and a strong volunteer spirit. That translates into weekday service projects, meal trains, and regional relief efforts, with many Hastings churches emphasizing small group culture, family-friendly service opportunities, and regional outreach and benevolence.
Historic brick neighborhoods and a modest but growing Latino community give churches in Hastings a blend of traditional roots and fresh expressions. You’ll find classic sanctuaries alongside contemporary venues and increasing language accessibility, including bilingual Spanish-English services, traditional liturgy with modern elements, and modern worship with contemporary band.

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