West Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. The Old Testament predicted Bethlehem as the place of the Messiah’s birth. What is the significance of this prophecy? It has to do with your deliverance.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. The Old Testament predicted the Messiah would be a Prince of Peace. How does Jesus fulfill these prophecies? This sermon connects the concept of peace in Isaiah to the kingdom of God in John.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. How do the prophecies of Isaiah in the Old Testament connect with the narrative of Matthew in the New Testament? We get a glimpse of the virgin birth in Isaiah. This sermon unpacks God’s name “Immanuel” and helps us understand how God is with us.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. When Matthew references the flight out of Egypt from Hosea, what does the passage mean? This sermon reveals how grace won from the very beginning.

Jonathon Jankovich fills in for Sam this week and preaches from 2 Peter.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines two brothers: James and John. Through their story, we learn how greatness is determined by God’s standards, not our standards.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines three disciples: Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael. How did they find Jesus? And what happened next?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines Judas. Judas is notorious for one big reason. He betrayed Jesus. Jesus chose Judas as a disciple, but Judas chose betrayal over salvation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines Thomas. He’s often viewed as one overcome with doubt. In reality, his life was defined more by pessimism. Christ redeems Thomas from this negative perspective and invites him to believe.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines both James the son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus. Both disciples thrived in obscurity. You can thrive in obscurity as long as you rely on Christ.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines both Matthew the tax collector and Simon the zealot. Matthew and Simon were opposites in their political allegiances, but Jesus built a bridge between them. Listen to understand how.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines the life of Peter. Peter is an important figure in the New Testament. He would write two letters and be the source for Mark’s gospel. He would preach at Pentecost, and 3,000 people would be saved. But Peter also miserably fails. How does Jesus redeem Peter?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. You can use your voice for exalting self or exalting Christ. Have a muted voice of self. Be a loud voice for Christ. Greatness occurs through advancing God’s kingdom not personal achievement.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon begins the series by looking at Mary, who demonstrated courage by being the first to follow Jesus. Your significance is found in God’s plans. God will use the courage of ordinary people to complete His extraordinary plans. The courage to follow Christ requires complete surrender.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of excess. A lack of self-control is one of the root causes of the sin of excess. Self-control is the ability to choose the eternal over the urgent.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being angry. Why do people shout at each other? And what are some indications our anger has turned into sin? If anger does not direct you to serve, then it is misguided. The one thing that should anger us the most is lost people not having the opportunity to hear the gospel.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being hypocritical. Consider the whole of a person before using the label “hypocrite.” Your attitude and actions should match your belief. Christian hypocrisy occurs when you make yourself the priority over God.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being judgmental. Believers should not judge and condemn. Believers should judge and discern. Judgmental people use the gospel to burden others. Discerning people share the gospel to offer Christ’s freedom.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being judgmental. Believers should not judge and condemn. Believers should judge and discern. Judgmental people use the gospel to burden others. Discerning people share the gospel to offer Christ’s freedom.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being impatient with God. We may not always understand God, but we can always trust Him. Waiting patiently on God strengthens your faith. Waiting patiently aligns your perspective with God’s will. Waiting patiently through difficulties brings faith to light.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being prideful. Nothing sweeps you away from the Great Commandment like pride. Pride says, “I am mine.” Humility says, “I am His.” Pride leaves you with a small heart for others. Humility enables you to show the greatness of God’s grace.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being unthankful. You can miss God’s will when you grumble and complain. A thankful attitude is a pathway to knowing what God wants for your life.

Jordan Richmond fills in for Pastor Sam as we continue the series Respectable Sins. This sermon covers the sin of disloyalty. While we like to think of ourselves as loyal, scripture indicates that we are not. If you need cleansing for your conscience, healing for pain, or a perfect example of loyalty, the answer is God Himself.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of anxiety. How is anxiety sin? How can Satan tempt us with anxiety? And how does Jesus help us overcome anxiety?

When God saves us, we are adopted into His family as His children, giving us all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that brings. We have a responsibility to act like children of God. We have the privilege of unsurpassed access to God. We have the right to an equal inheritance with Christ.