West Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches on the fundamentals of the faith. What really matters today for the church? We believe every Christian should practice the Great Commandment. In the kingdom, love for God is not separated from love for people. You cannot love God while neglecting your neighbors.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus’ birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Philippians 2:5-11. What began with angels singing “Glory to God in the highest” will end with all creation proclaiming, “Jesus Christ is Lord!” The humility of the manger gives way to the majesty of the throne.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus’ birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Romans 1:3-5. Christmas without Easter is incomplete, and Easter without Christmas is impossible. Christmas is not just a sentimental story; it is an announcement of God’s mission.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus’ birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Revelation 12:1-18. There was a heavenly war occurring as Christ Jesus was born. Revelation 12 connects the first coming of Jesus to the second coming of Jesus. God promised redemption when He promised a baby.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus’ birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Galatians 4:4-9. Salvation in Christ involves a complete status change. You are both pardoned and adopted as an heir.

Pastor Kent preaches on the story of Samson found in the book of Judges. Samson’s story reveals that true strength is not found when our lives are neatly put together but rather true strength is found when we admit our need for God through prayer. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel’s history. The story of Jephthah reveals how God does not need your deals. He wants your devotion. While Jephthah achieved much in rescuing Israel, his success is overshadowed by the horrific consequences of a rash promise he made.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel’s history. The story of Abimelech in Judges 9 reveals what happens when leaders abandon God and turn to the dark side of power. Abimelech is a tragic mirror of our age: ambition without accountability, power without prayer, and influence without integrity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel’s history. The story of Ehud shows how unexpected deliverance can come from unlikely deliverers. Ehud teaches us that God can use your disadvantage as His design. What others see as a limitation, God sees as preparation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel’s history. Deborah’s story interrupts that darkness with light. She reminds us that in a world where everyone does what is right in their own eyes, God still calls His people to do what is right in His eyes.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, a new generation led by Joshua takes the Promised Land. But the Israelites lose their moral compass and then their identity. God raises Judges to help lead the people, but much of the nation falls apart. This sermon recounts the story of Gideon and how God used him to restore the people af...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter sixteen. Light always outpowers darkness. The secret’s now out, and everyone needs to know!

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter fifteen. How do we get to the place of strength to do what is right, even when the world is full of hate? Serving others is one of the best ways to live right in a world full of wrong.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter fourteen. There’s something enjoyable about a good debate. A healthy exchange of ideas can sharpen our thinking and even deepen our faith. But Romans 14 challenges us with an important question: When does contending for the truth turn into simply being argumentative?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter thirteen. Government is supposed to serve the people and be for the common good. If God can save any person, He can save any church. And He can save any nation. All political systems will ultimately fail, but God’s kingdom will last for eternity. What happens in our nation is imp...

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter twelve. To be a living sacrifice is to die to yourself over and over again. You put to death the idea that your life is your own, that you have the right to live as you choose.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter eleven. We can’t possibly fathom the depths of God’s mercy and grace, but we can know enough to receive it.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter ten. Paul describes the decision one must make to be saved by God’s grace.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter nine. Romans 9 is one of the most controversial sections of the Bible, but this sermon reveals the beauty of God’s Word contained in the passage.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter eight. Romans 8 is one of the most influential chapters in the Bible across all historical eras of theology. Paul writes that as we mature in faith and grow older in years, the goal is to live more in the Holy Spirit and less in sin.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter seven. In Romans 7, Paul struggles with the way sin controls his life. Through his tension, we learn how to win the war with our own minds.

Pastor Kent walks through the first half of Roman’s 6 verse by verse. In this text, Paul answers questions like- should we keep sinning since there grace? Can we really change? How do we change?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter five. Romans 5 reveals what faith unlocks: peace, joy, confidence, and endurance. But how? Through the hope of Christ and His work on our behalf.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter four. Romans 4 describes the Old Testament evidence of justification by faith, specifically through the life of Abraham. Salvation in the Old Testament is the same as in the New Testament, which is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter three. In Romans 3, Paul places us within a courtroom. We’re on trial. Jesus will judge everyone. How do you escape judgment?