West Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church

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.

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. How patriotic should Christians be?

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. What does it mean that our church is holistically pro-life?

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. What should the church do about the controversy surrounding the LGBTQ community?

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. What should the church do to further the cause of racial equality?

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. The debate about capitalism and socialism is strong. How should the church respond?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a three-week series through the book of Titus. This sermon covers the third chapter, which is about how followers of Christ can live a good life. Those who live a good life stop looking for opportunities to argue and start acting on opportunities to be kind. Those who live a good life view others with compassion and not contempt. Those who live a good life set aside all...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a three-week series through the book of Titus. This sermon covers the second chapter, which is about how the generations in the church work together. A good church looks INTO God’s Word for truth and looks FORWARD to Christ’s second coming.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a three-week series through the book of Titus. This sermon covers the first chapter, which is about the qualifications of a good pastor. Your behavior should follow your belief. A good pastor leads the church to behave the way it believes. A good pastor cares for the church by leading the people with God’s Word.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Mother’s Day sermon about the connection between womanhood and wisdom. In the Bible, wisdom is a woman. Wisdom is applying God’s standards to real life. Foundational wisdom is learned in the home where God is the purpose and priority.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a four-week series about being on fire with the Holy Spirit. Living water cannot be contained by social barriers. You should expect Jesus to save people rather than being surprised by who gets saved. Everyone thirsts for the same thing. To know the Truth is to the share the Truth.

Pastor Sam Rainer begins a four-week series about being on fire with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit secures your salvation and assures you of God’s reliability. The Holy Spirit claims you and gives you claim to God. Jesus is easily accessible and equally accessible to all. God changed His view of you, so you should change your view of others.

Pastor Sam Rainer begins a four-week series about being on fire with the Holy Spirit. Jesus sends ordinary people into everyday life. If God has saved you, then you are sent by Jesus. If you are sent, then compassion must accompany you. Love people but not the fallen system of the world. Depend on Jesus, not your own resources and abilities.

Pastor Sam Rainer begins a four-week series about being on fire with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is most active in the churches where the people are most desperate for Him. You can’t be fired up until you’re filled up. On fire Christians have a “God can” attitude, not an “I can’t” attitude.

For Easter Sunday, Pastor Sam Rainer covers Psalm 16:7-11 and the Old Testament prophecy about Jesus’ resurrection. The hinge of hope is the resurrection of Jesus. God wants everyone to experience the miracle of resurrection. When the fear of death shakes you, the resurrection of Christ assures you. You can’t have a full life until you come to grips with an empty tomb. The terminal threat of hell...

Why the Lamb? Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Good Friday message about the sacrifice of Jesus and why He is called “The Lamb.”

For Palm Sunday, Pastor Sam Rainer covers Matthew 21:1-10 and the Old Testament prophecy about Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. There are three ways to approach Jesus: 1) a sense of obligation 2) a measure of skepticism or 3) a surrender to worship. The identity of Jesus is more than a story, it is a stirring. Even more so, the story of Jesus is a stirring of your salvation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Philippians. This sermon covers Philippians 3:1-21 and reveals the theme of genuine joy. Genuine joy is rooted in a correct understanding of the gospel. Genuine joy is about progress towards God’s goal, not perfection.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Philippians. This sermon covers Philippians 2:19-30 and reveals the theme of friendly joy. Friendly joy elevates people over convenience. When you look out for the interests of others, you look out for the interests of Christ. How do we look out for each other? How do we have each other’s backs? Be invested in each other. Be co...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Philippians. This sermon covers Philippians 2:1-18 and reveals the theme of humble joy. Pride says, “I am mine.” Humility says, “I am His.” Arrogance is not a good vehicle for the gospel. Humility exalts Christ. Since we have the blessing of salvation, we must live the responsibilities of salvation. Humble joy grows stronger th...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Philippians. This sermon covers chapter one and reveals the theme of faithful joy. Faithful joy is given by Jesus and cultivated through the church. Faithful joy finds opportunities even when everything is broken around you. You cannot have the experience of faithful joy without working for the advance of the gospel.

Davon fills in for Sam this week and kicks off (yay Bucs!) our series on the book of Philippians.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about friendship. He concludes the series by examining the lives of Priscilla and Aquila and how they equipped Apollos. Teamwork requires an intentional focus wherever God places you. The best teamwork encourages a consistent pattern of equipping. The best way to LEARN the Bible is to READ the Bible and LIVE the Bible. Two keys to teamwork in the church: sacrifi...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about friendship. In this sermon, Sam covers how Elijah and Elisha valued each other as prophets. God-given friends value God’s purpose in your life. Challenge each other: Don’t do what you love. Do what God values. Godly friends value your place in God’s story.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about friendship. In this sermon, Sam covers how Paul mentored Timothy. A mentor helps you find the real you. A mentor helps you mature in your faith. A mentor helps you seek God’s power and not your own. A mentor helps you find joy in God’s hard but rewarding work.