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2025-06-1947 min
Purpose City Church with Talaat and Tai McNeelyPatience - The Slow Ripening Fruit | Juicy Fruit (Part 4) | Sam HamstraWhat if the delay you're dreading is actually God's design for your destiny?In this powerful and prophetic message, guest speaker Pastor Sam Hamstra (Anthem Church, Indiana) unpacks the often-overlooked fruit of the Spirit: patience—what he calls "the slow ripening fruit." Drawing from 1 Kings 17 and the story of Elijah at the brook Cherith, Pastor Sam paints a vivid picture of how God uses hidden seasons, not to harm us, but to prepare us.Through heartfelt teaching, personal testimony, and prophetic insight, you'll learn:Why God hides you before He lifts youHow seasons of se...
2025-05-2656 min
The Gospel and Race PodcastKingdom Diversity As God's Priority I The Gospel and Race Podcast I Pastor Sam Hamstra #015Pastor Sam Hamstra shares his story of leading a mostly black & Latino church and the prioritizing of intentional diversity for the purpose of the gospel.
2025-04-0253 min
Ordinary PastorTHE OVERFLOW OF FAMILY (Feat. Sam Hamstra)On this weeks episode, JP leans into an incredible conversation with Pastor Sam Hamstra, founder and lead pastor of Anthem Church, about the necessity of the overflow of family and ministry. Pastor Sam is leading an incredible church in Northwest Indiana that is expanding and growing week in and week out. Even in the midst of a multi-campus church, Sam has found the necessity of prioritizing his family first. JP and Sam talk about how in the midst of all things growing, they have discovered their first ministry - their family.
Sam and his...
2024-12-0350 min
First ChurchWhy You Should Read the BibleOur guest, Pastor Sam Hamstra, brings a great message that looks at the timelessness of the Bible and the value that it brings to our lives. It’s not your typical Bible-reading message, it really breaks down just how important and impactful God’s Word is. You won’t want to miss his teaching!
2024-08-1229 min2024-08-0952 minFirst ChurchGood News For FathersThis Father’s Day, don’t miss out from an encouraging message from Pastor Sam Hamstra Jr. His message will speak to you no matter where you find yourself in your faith and fatherhood journey!
2024-06-1730 minFirst ChurchHave Your WayHave you ever felt like God isn’t present in your circumstances? Like He sees you, but He hasn’t delivered you? This message is hope for you. Guest Pastor, Sam Hamstra brings encouragement and truth into whatever circumstances or unanswered prayers you’re facing today!
2023-11-2730 minFirst ChurchThe ABCsGuest Pastor, Sam Hamstra, brings a message about the ABCs to following Jesus. If you’re sick of momentary happiness that isn’t lasting or fulfilling you want to check out this message about The Sermon on the Mount!
2023-08-0732 min
2023-03-2634 minFirst ChurchTo By ForSam Hamstra brings a message about the calling of Christians. If you've ever wanted a clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian, you don't want to miss out on this message!
2022-08-0831 minFirst ChurchI Love My PlumberGuest, Pastor Sam Hamstra brings a message that is enlightening, inspiring, and encouraging! This message is for people who need brokenness healed in their life.
2022-06-2740 minFirst ChurchLive Like The AmishToday’s guest speaker, Sam Hamstra, has a compelling and eye-opening message about how Christian’s lives can influence believers and unbelievers alike!
2021-06-2830 min
The MentalEdge PodcastS.3 E.15 How to Know When to Go...An Interview with Pastor Sam Hamstra of Anthem Church!The MentalEdge sits down with another amazing man of God and asks an important question. Pastor Sam, "How does a person know when it's time to go?" Wow what a doozy right....you might be asking yourself this very question right now...yes this episode is for you!Sometimes we stay too long, sometimes we leave too early. Worse even still, sometimes we spend an eternity wondering if we made the wrong choice. But Pastor Sam Hamstra has some sound Kingdome Advice for the answer seekers. He has 3 simple steps he uses to analyze the p...
2021-04-2658 min
Church Hurts AndClergy, Congregations and Me with Dr. Sam HamstraLosing My Religion. That was the title of a book written in 2009 with this subtitle: “How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America and Found Unexpected Peace”. It was a great read. It ended up being the atheist book of the year and certainly one of my favorites. It was well written, a fast read, thoughtful, and seemingly quite authentic. I’d love to have the Author William Lobdell on this show sometime, but let me ruin the plot of the book so you can buy something more encouraging. After positive and apparently life-changing experiences with authentic evangelical men, Lo...
2020-08-2631 min
Church Hurts AndClergy, Congregations and Me with Dr. Sam HamstraLosing My Religion. That was the title of a book written in 2009 with this subtitle: “How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America and Found Unexpected Peace”. It was a great read. It ended up being the atheist book of the year and certainly one of my favorites. It was well written, a fast read, thoughtful, and seemingly quite authentic.
I’d love to have the Author William Lobdell on this show sometime, but let me ruin the plot of the book so you can buy something more encouraging. After positive and apparently life-ch...
2020-08-2631 min
Vantage Point PodcastPersons of Interest- Pastor Sam HamstraPersons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. Meet Sam Hamstra, Lead Pastor of Anthem Church located in Hammond, Indiana. Pastor Sam is passionate about helping people reach their potential in life & leadership. Sam is married to Taylor Hamstra and they have one son, Daniel. Special Guest: Sam Hamstra.Support Vantage Point...
2020-06-0531 min
God Put Me Up On GameEp. 65: Is Jesus For Black People? w/ Game Changer Sam HamstraIn this episode of the podcast, Kristen sits down with Game Changer, Sam Hamstra, for a candid conversation on race and religion. As a Caucasian pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Sam brings a fresh and honest perspective on race relations in the church and America. The two of them dive into tough questions like, "Is Christianity a white man's religion?" One thing he made clear is that Jesus is for ALL people.
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2020-05-2736 min
Living Room WorshipBlack & TiredBetween quarantine woes and more lifeless black bodies, I’m tired. We have the awesome Pastor Sam Hamstra talking from the unique perspective of a white male pastor of a multicultural church and the father of a biracial son. How can we find peace and purpose in this corner of the living room?
2020-05-1941 minLiving Room Worship“Stress Is A Choice” with Sam HamstraFor a lot of people, the holiday season is usually synonymous with intense and increased stress. But why? Isn’t it supposed to be a time of celebration and reflection? Could we be adding this stress to ourselves unnecessarily? Let’s talk about practical ways to eliminate holiday stress. This season finale features my good friend Sam Hamstra, pastor of CLC Hammond.
2019-12-1633 min
CLC Tinley ParkFirst Love Part 5: Sam HamstraA time of worship and a great word from our pastors. Our annual First Love Conference is all about going deeper with God and being reminded of who our first love is in 2019.
2019-02-0300 min
CLC HammondSam Hamstra | Visions SundayHere at CLC Hammond, we want people to know God, find freedom, discover their purpose and make a difference.
2018-09-2449 minCLC HammondSam Hamstra | Who Needs ChurchEver wonder what's the point of being a part of the local church? Pastor Sam Hamstra teaches us about why we need church.
2018-09-0438 minCLC HammondSam Hamstra | Now WhatYou've waited and waited, and still things haven't changed. Now what? Pastor Sam Hamstra looks into the life of Habakkuk to show us what to do while waiting.
2018-08-2738 minCLC HammondSam Hamstra | In the MeantimeEver wondered what to do while waiting on God? Pastor Sam teaches us how to use our GPS(gratitude, persistence and surrender) so that we can get the best results.
2018-08-2039 minCLC HammondSam Hamstra | Waiting Is…Waiting has become a foreign word to most. With the advancements of technology in today society, we have access to almost anything instantly. Pastor Sam Hamstra kicks off a sermon series entitled, "The Waiting Room." Through this sermon we find out and understand what it really means to wait of God.
2018-08-2044 minCLC HammondSam Hamstra | Godly SexIn today's culture, we've allowed so many things to define what sex is, how sex works and who sex is for. Pastor Sam Hamstra gives us a detailed look through the bible to give exactly what, not just sex is, but what Godly sex is.
2018-07-1741 minCLC HammondMoses | Taking The Road Less TraveledIn part 10 of our sermon series, Running With Giants, We look at the life of Moses. Pastor Sam Hamstra teaches us that a simple act of faith often lead to supernatural moves of God.
2018-06-1844 minCLC HammondSam Hamstra | How to Overcome InadequacyHave you ever felt like you weren't good enough or don't have what it takes to do that which God has called you to do? In Part 8 of Running with Giants, Pastor Sam Hamstra teaches us how to over inadequacy through the story of Isaiah.
2018-06-0445 minCLC HammondSam Hamstra | Take a StandSometimes, standing out can be the hardest thing to do. In part 7 of Running with Giants, Pastor Sam Hamstra teaches on the life of Daniel and how we can model our stand after him.
2018-05-2948 minCLC HammondRunning with Giants :: Peter - Follow the LeaderIn Running With The Giants Part 6, Pastor Sam Hamstra teaches on following the life of Jesus. Jesus has laid the perfect blueprint to walk through life. Will you follow him?
2018-05-2136 minCLC HammondRunning With Giants :: Sarah - One Step At A TimeIn Running With The Giants Part 4 Pastor Sam Hamstra takes a look at the life of Sarah & what we learn from her life & testimony.
2018-05-1448 minCLC HammondMarch Madness :: The God Who Raises The DeadEver feel like you are stuck in life? Check out this message from Pastor Sam Hamstra on why your biggest problem could actually be God's greatest opportunity!
2018-04-0642 minCLC HammondMarch Madness :: The MiddleEver feel like you were stuck smack dab in the middle of life? Pastor Sam Hamstra shares 3 declarations from the life of Nehemiah that we need to learn to press through the middle!
2018-03-1438 minCLC HammondImagine: Imagine Passing the TestPastor Sam Hamstra teaches on stewardship from the parable of the unjust steward from Luke 16:1-13.
2018-02-2840 minCLC HammondIt is Finished: I’m Finished with Undisciplined LivingPastor Sam Hamstra teaches on disciplined living
2018-01-0848 min
CLC HammondRest for the WearyPastor Sam Hamstra teaches on the principle of rest
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"
Matthew 11:28 NLT
Exodus 20:8-11 NLT
Mark 6:27 NLT
2017-12-0438 min