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Bret HammondToto: The Spirit Has a Soft SideIn John 14:15–27, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as our Advocate, Comforter, and Friend—the one who steadies our hearts and keeps us focused on him. Using imagery from The Wizard of Oz, Bret compares the Spirit’s quiet guidance to Toto’s loyal presence beside Dorothy: alert, faithful, and always sensing what’s true. When fear and distraction rise, the Spirit redirects us toward Jesus and fills our troubled hearts with peace—the kind the world can’t give or take away.
2025-10-0626 min
2023-06-0314 min2023-06-0314 min
Bret HammondMy Name is Thomas; John 20:24-29Mom had a cute little nickname for all of us when we were growing up, including Dad (maybe especially Dad). She liked to call us “hard-headed Hammonds.” Apparently, the ability to stick to your convictions despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary was not a quality Mom valued as much as the rest of us. But, of course, she was likely the one who had to clean up the messes that resulted from our hard-headedness, so she had her reasons.
Maybe my reputation as a hard-headed Hammond is what impresses me so much about Thomas in the Easter story. Jesus is resu...
2023-04-0919 minBret HammondMy Name is Thomas; John 20:24-29Mom had a cute little nickname for all of us when we were growing up, including Dad (maybe especially Dad). She liked to call us “hard-headed Hammonds.” Apparently, the ability to stick to your convictions despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary was not a quality Mom valued as much as the rest of us. But, of course, she was likely the one who had to clean up the messes that resulted from our hard-headedness, so she had her reasons.
Maybe my reputation as a hard-headed Hammond is what impresses me so much about Thomas in the Easter story. Jesus is resu...
2023-04-0919 min
2022-11-2024 min2022-11-2024 min
Bret HammondYou're Not From Around Here, Are Ya? 1 Peter 2:9-17The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel connects the United States to Canada by traveling nearly a mile under the Detroit River. When we popped out of the tunnel on the Canadian side, my friends, Mark and Kimm, turned to me in the backseat and said (in unison), “Bret, when the guards stop us at the gate, keep your mouth shut.”
I’m still not exactly sure what they thought I was going to say. But it was imperative that I not joke around or try to have fun with the guards. I was a visitor to their land and needed to respect that. My fri...
2022-06-1225 minBret HammondYou're Not From Around Here, Are Ya? 1 Peter 2:9-17The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel connects the United States to Canada by traveling nearly a mile under the Detroit River. When we popped out of the tunnel on the Canadian side, my friends, Mark and Kimm, turned to me in the backseat and said (in unison), “Bret, when the guards stop us at the gate, keep your mouth shut.”
I’m still not exactly sure what they thought I was going to say. But it was imperative that I not joke around or try to have fun with the guards. I was a visitor to their land and needed to respect that. My fri...
2022-06-1225 min
Bret HammondServe and Change a Story; Acts 3:1-10Serve and Change a Story; Acts 3:1-10 by Bret Hammond
2021-05-0224 minBret HammondServe and Change a Story; Acts 3:1-10Serve and Change a Story; Acts 3:1-10 by Bret Hammond
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Bret HammondThe Easter without an Easter; Mark 16:1-8The Easter without an Easter; Mark 16:1-8 by Bret Hammond
2021-04-0425 minBret HammondThe Easter without an Easter; Mark 16:1-8The Easter without an Easter; Mark 16:1-8 by Bret Hammond
2021-04-0425 min
Bret HammondPraise Points to Promise; Mark 11:1-10Praise Points to Promise; Mark 11:1-10 by Bret Hammond
2021-03-2819 minBret HammondPraise Points to Promise; Mark 11:1-10Praise Points to Promise; Mark 11:1-10 by Bret Hammond
2021-03-2819 min
Bret HammondBringing Glory in His Promises; John 17:9-19Bringing Glory in His Promises; John 17:9-19 by Bret Hammond
2021-03-1426 minBret HammondBringing Glory in His Promises; John 17:9-19Bringing Glory in His Promises; John 17:9-19 by Bret Hammond
2021-03-1426 min
Bret HammondDeep Faith Cares Deeply; James 5:13-20Deep Faith Cares Deeply; James 5:13-20 by Bret Hammond
2021-02-2824 minBret HammondDeep Faith Cares Deeply; James 5:13-20Deep Faith Cares Deeply; James 5:13-20 by Bret Hammond
2021-02-2824 min
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Bret HammondWhat's Below the Surface; James 1:1-18What's Below the Surface; James 1:1-18 by Bret Hammond
2021-01-0322 minBret HammondWhat's Below the Surface; James 1:1-18What's Below the Surface; James 1:1-18 by Bret Hammond
2021-01-0322 min
2020-10-2322 min2020-10-2322 min
2020-08-2328 min
2020-08-1625 min
Bret HammondGenerous On Purpose; Luke 12:13-21When you belong to Jesus, what you have belongs to him.
2020-08-0923 min
Bret HammondMajoring in the Majors; Luke 11:37-54What's vital to God needs to be vital to us, because it's vital for our world.
2020-08-0227 min
Bret HammondPrayer: Engaging the Father; Luke 11:5-13The Father longs to engage with us through prayer.
2020-07-2620 min
Bret HammondFuneral Message for Alan Lord"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24
2020-07-2216 min
2020-07-1922 min
2020-07-1713 min2020-07-1713 min
Bret HammondOne Thing is Necessary; Luke 10:38-42When we sit at Jesus' feet, his peace becomes ours.
2020-07-1223 min
Bret HammondEncountering My Neighbor; Luke 10:25-37We define our relationship with God by the reach of our compassion.
2020-07-0523 min
Bret HammondFollowing Jesus; Luke 9:57-62When Jesus calls us to follow, nothing less than total commitment will do.
2020-06-2820 min
Bret HammondThe Majesty of God; Luke 9:37-45When you're feeling small, the majesty of God is available to you.
2020-06-2122 min
Bret HammondCrowd and Confession; Luke 9:18-27The people around us won't hear our confession if they can't see our commitment.
2020-06-1522 min
Bret HammondMultiplying Our Compassion; Luke 9:10-17The compassion we show overflows with God's grace.
2020-06-0721 min
2020-06-0325 min
2020-05-3123 min
2020-05-2420 min
2020-05-1722 min
Bret HammondWelcoming the Unwelcomed; Luke 7:36-50The size of your sin is met with the abundance of God's grace.
2020-05-1123 min
2020-05-0422 min
Bret HammondEncountering Hopelessness; Luke 7:11-17The way you care for others tells them that God cares.
2020-04-2721 min
Bret HammondBuild a Bridge to Jesus; Luke 7:1-10Look for faith in unexpected places and unexpected people.
2020-04-2024 min
Bret HammondEncounter the Empty Tomb; Luke 24:1-12Easter calls us to engage with the promises of the living Jesus.
2020-04-1221 min
2020-04-0525 min
2020-03-2922 min
2020-03-2227 min
2020-03-1526 min
Bret HammondDifferent Blessings; Luke 6:20-26We find our blessings in showing others just how blessed they are.
2020-03-0826 min
2020-03-0126 min
Bret HammondThe Kingdom of God is a Party; Luke 5:27-32When you engage Jesus, you'll engage the people who need him the most.
2020-02-2331 min
Bret HammondExtraordinary Things; Luke 5:17-26No matter what has left you powerless, Jesus' grace will amaze you.
2020-02-1626 min
Bret HammondDon't Turn Away; Luke 5:12-16Whatever is holding you back, Jesus is willing to make you clean.
2020-02-0922 min
Bret HammondWhen Jesus Calls You to FollowWhen Jesus calls you to follow, trust that he's already shown you the way.
2020-02-0227 min
Bret HammondWalking Jesus' Path; Luke 4:14-30If we follow Jesus' path, we'll encounter Jesus' people.
2020-01-2625 min
Bret HammondJesus' Victory is Our Victory; Luke 4:1-13YOu have victory over sin because Jesus is victorious.
2020-01-1929 min
Bret HammondMake His Paths Straight; Luke 3:1-22Baptism links us together in our relationship with Jesus.
2020-01-1228 min
Bret HammondPrepare the Way of the Lord; Luke 3:1-14Baptism prepares you for where Jesus is taking you next.
2020-01-0526 min
2019-12-2924 min
Bret HammondThe Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown; a Christmas Eve MessageThe Christmas story doesn't stand on its own. The cradle leads to the cross and the crown.
2019-12-2512 min
2019-12-2222 min
Bret HammondLiving to Die; Mark 10:32-34The greatest gift you can give at Christmas is the good news of Jesus Christ.
2019-12-1521 min
Bret HammondListen to Him; Mark 9:2-8This Christmas listen to Jesus and hear the heart of the holiday.
2019-12-0826 min
Bret HammondWho Do You Say that I Am? Mark 8:27-30Let your celebration of Christmas be your declaration that Jesus is King.
2019-12-0124 min
Bret HammondThanksgiving at the End of the World; Revelation 11:15-19You can give thanks today knowing God reigns over your tomorrow.
2019-11-2424 min
Bret HammondA Funeral Message for Paul HonnoldNothing can separate you from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2019-11-2318 min
Bret HammondEveryone Needs Thanksgiving, Luke 17:11-19Give someone a reason to be thankful and you'll give them a place to belong.
2019-11-1724 min
Bret HammondThanksgiving from the Pit; Jonah 2:1-10Thanksgiving happens in the darkest places when we realize God is there with us.
2019-11-1025 min
Bret HammondA Tank Full of Thankful, Isaiah 12:1-6Giving thanks today prepares you for where God is taking you next.
2019-11-0319 min
Bret HammondI Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift, Matthew 20:20-28Church membership is a gift
2019-10-2722 min
Bret HammondI Will Lead My Family to be Healthy Church Members, Matthew 7:1-5Healthy church members offer unconditional love to each other.
2019-10-2021 min
2019-01-1916 min2019-01-1916 min
Bret HammondA Funeral Service for Janice NicholsA Funeral Service for Janice Nichols by Bret Hammond
2017-10-2843 minBret HammondA Funeral Service for Janice NicholsA Funeral Service for Janice Nichols by Bret Hammond
2017-10-2843 min
Bret HammondA Funeral Message for Mary Ellen LauherA Funeral Message for Mary Ellen Lauher by Bret Hammond
2017-04-2117 minBret HammondA Funeral Message for Mary Ellen LauherA Funeral Message for Mary Ellen Lauher by Bret Hammond
2017-04-2117 min
Bret HammondA Funeral Message for Frances BradfordA Funeral Message for Frances Bradford by Bret Hammond
2017-04-2113 minBret HammondA Funeral Message for Frances BradfordA Funeral Message for Frances Bradford by Bret Hammond
2017-04-2113 min
2016-11-1014 min2016-11-1014 min
Bret HammondA Funeral Message for Alberta BradfordA Funeral Message for Alberta Bradford by Bret Hammond
2016-09-1513 minBret HammondA Funeral Message for Alberta BradfordA Funeral Message for Alberta Bradford by Bret Hammond
2016-09-1513 min
2016-04-2822 min2016-04-2822 min
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