West Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about friendship. Support is a two-way street. One side must have the humility to receive it. The other side must sacrifice to give it. Support your friends with God’s agenda. God’s victory is demonstrated in the way you support your friends. In this sermon, Sam covers how Aaron supported Moses, his friend and younger brother.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about friendship. Loyalty endures when a friend pursues God’s heart. Enduring loyalty is rooted in bravery and humility. Jealousy is the destroyer of loyalty. Commitment is the bond of friendship. The legacy of loyalty lasts beyond your lifetime. In this sermon, Sam covers the bond between Jonathan and David in 1 Samuel 18 and 19.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about friendship. Almost nobody is alone today, but many people are lonely. In this sermon, Sam covers how Jesus is the perfect example of friendship as well as the perfect Friend.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Who was she? What was she like? This sermon covers her role as a courageous woman. True courage is backed by God’s promises. True courage makes God’s work the priority. True courage is willing to face the world’s disgrace for the sake of God’s grace. True courage knows evil is hostile to grace, but grace always wins.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Who was she? What was she like? This sermon covers her role as a caring mother. A mother’s tenderness reflects God’s tenderness. Since Mary cared for Jesus, we can live for Jesus. Living for Jesus means recognizing God’s treasures are wrapped in humility. Living for Jesus means finding Him on His terms, not yours.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Who was she? What was she like? This sermon covers her role as a worshiping follower. You will follow whatever or whoever you worship. An idol is anything you say “yes” to more than Jesus. The One who is worthy of worship is worthy to be followed. Jesus lifts those who are down. Jesus offers what we do not have on our own. Jesus...

Tim Stephenson fills in for Sam this week and asks, what does it mean to be blessed?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Who was she? What was she like? This sermon covers her role as a willing servant. Mary cannot save you, but she does point to how you live out your salvation. Willing servants of Christ accept the consequences of God’s will. God uses ordinary people with extraordinary faith. Divine favor and human challenges go hand-in-hand. God...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the book of Ruth. This sermon covers chapter four. The grace of God breaks through all our sins. The grace of God grafts all kinds of people into His kingdom.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the book of Ruth. This sermon covers chapter four. Marriage is for God and from God. Committed marriages require patience and honor. Marriage is not based on self-fulfillment but on self-denial. Stop looking for a soul mate when who you really need is a Savior.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the book of Ruth. This sermon covers chapter three and reveals three themes in Ruth. Commitment: You should look for a way to stay in, not for a way to get out. Redemption: No one is saved by accident. Someone must take the responsibility. Wisdom: Applying God’s standards to real life with honorable intentions.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the book of Ruth. This sermon covers chapter two. God is in complete control, but your decisions still matter in His plan. God expects you to take the initiative when He provides an opportunity. God honors humble, hard-working people.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the book of Ruth. This sermon covers chapter one. God blesses friendships that are tied together with honesty and loyalty. God’s grace extends beyond geographic and ethnic borders.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on spiritual warfare. This sermon covers the victory we have through the resurrection of Jesus. Good news: You have a way out of darkness! Victorious people stand justified not accused. You can’t have a full life until you come to grips with an empty tomb.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on spiritual warfare. This sermon covers the battle we fight in spiritual warfare. Satan wants you to believe God is your enemy, not him. Satan attacks with division. Seek unity! Satan attacks with corruption. Stay pure! Satan attacks with delay. Act now!

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on spiritual warfare. This sermon covers the topic of our enemy. Satan is completely absorbed in self-deception and wants to take you there too. Pride was Satan’s downfall. Don’t let it be yours. The father of lies wants you more focused on yourself than him. Satan wants you distracted, detached, or dead. Deceit is Satan’s main tactic in spiritual warfare. Satan...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on spiritual warfare. This sermon covers the topic of God’s armor. Spiritual warfare is the basis for ALL conflict in the physical world. Satan is not omnipresent, but he has many subordinates. People are not your problem. The real problem is Satan’s schemes. The only real power Satan has is the power you give him.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the Old Testament book of Haggai. This sermon is about how our expectation is for Christ’s greatness. If we base greatness on our own expectations, we will always be let down. How petty is it that we would ever want to MAKE a name for ourselves, when the Creator has already MADE a plan for us? Greatness originates with God. Greatness is achieved because...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the Old Testament book of Haggai. This sermon is about how God builds your commitment. Maintaining your commitment to God is demanding but worth the blessing. Give God your heart and hands. Move forward in devotion, not backward in sin. You can choose your sin, but you cannot choose the consequences of your sin.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the Old Testament book of Haggai. This sermon is about how God builds hope in your life. Hope is relying on God’s strength even when our work feels small. Hope always looks forward to God’s future.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the Old Testament book of Haggai. This sermon is about having the right priorities in your life. A blessing is satisfaction in God no matter what is happening around you or to you. God builds when your priorities align with His priorities. God builds when you do His work through His work.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on doctrine. This sermon covers the topic of God’s kingdom. We believe the church is a local body of believers on mission to enlarge God’s kingdom. Kingdom worship is sacrificial and grows. Kingdom people are passionate about reaching others. Kingdom churches always change. Kingdom churches are always messy. Kingdom work progresses rapidly by a unified church.

Tim Stephenson fills in this week to discuss salvation as we continue our We Believe series.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on doctrine. This sermon covers the topic of God’s grace. We believe God offers eternal life as a free gift and that it must be received by faith alone through God’s grace alone. The life that comes from this gift is a permanent possession of the one receiving it. You cannot make yourself a Christian. Anyone can accept God’s grace. No one can lose God’s grace.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on doctrine. This sermon covers the topic of Jesus’ second coming. We believe in the literal, physical return of Jesus to judge the living and the dead. The more ready you are for Jesus to return, then less you will be deceived. Jesus returns to make all things right. If you care about the end of the story, then you will work to complete the story.