West Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers Revelation 12 and the conflict between the woman and the dragon. 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.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers Revelation 11, which describes the temple and the two witnesses. God protects us spiritually, but we may still experience persecution. God calls us to speak prophetically, which opens us to hostility. But any temporary defeat is reversed by God’s promise of resurrection.

Pastor Tim Stephenson preaches on Acts 20:24 and what Paul says about a life worth living and how we can do this as a local church. A life worth living must die to self and live for Christ. A life worth living needs the Church. A life worth living is focused on and empowered by God’s grace.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers Revelation 10:1-11, which is an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets. John writes to encourage believers and remind them God has not forgotten about his plan of salvation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers Revelation chapters 8 and 9. What is the significance of the seven trumpets? Even in the earth’s darkest moments, God is sovereign and good.

Jim Hartmeyer fills in for Sam and continues the series in Revelation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers Revelation 7:1-17 and the group of 144,000. If heaven is a real place, then how can it make a difference in your life today? Everything you do today matters in eternity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers Revelation 5:1-14. Jesus is worthy because He is Lord of history, gives victory, and deserves all glory.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers Revelation 4:1-11. What does worship look like in heaven? Who are the twenty-four elders and the four strange living beings around the throne of God?

Jonathon Jankovich fills in for Sam. He has taught Revelation for years in his role as an educator.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon covers the three main views of the Millennium, as well as the letters to the churches in Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon begins the section on the letters to the seven churches, specifically focusing on the church at Ephesus. He also walks through the four main interpretive methods to understand Revelation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the entire book of Revelation. This sermon introduces the themes of Revelation and covers the first chapter. The purpose of the book is to answer a critical question. How is God going to make everything right?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches an Easter series on the last hours of Jesus as revealed in John’s gospel. In this Easter sermon, he covers the power of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrection is true, and Jesus is alive! Jesus passed through death to give you life.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches an Easter series on the last hours of Jesus as revealed in John’s gospel. In this sermon, he covers the trial of Jesus. The trial of Jesus separates the cowards from the Hero of the story.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a four-week series on discipleship. In this sermon, he answers, “What is your responsibility in the church?” He walks through the seven expectations of every church member and why they are important.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a four-week series on discipleship. In this sermon, he answers, “What is the church’s responsibility with discipleship?” Discipleship is the process of devoting yourself to becoming more like Jesus. The responsibility of the church is to reach the neighborhood and send people to the nations. Jesus calls you to be a truthful messenger and a loving neighbor.

David Mohler fills in for Sam discussing the how of making disciples.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a four-week series on discipleship. In this sermon, he answers, “What does it mean to be a disciple?” A disciple is a follower and learner of a teacher. Discipleship is the process of devoting yourself to becoming like the one teaching you. The call to follow Jesus is not hard to understand, but you must be willing to accept it.

Pastor Sam Rainer starts 2023 with a series on addiction. This sermon is about addiction to shopping. How do you recognize a problem? Materialists find their security and self-worth in excess accumulation.

Pastor Sam Rainer starts 2023 with a series on addiction. This sermon is about addiction to screens—phones and other devices. The average American spends 10 hours per day in front of a screen, including 5.5 hours on mobile devices. We have time to read our Bibles, spend time with our families, and be faithful in church. The problem is not an issue of time; it’s one of priorities.

Pastor Sam Rainer starts 2023 with a series on addiction. This sermon is about addiction to sports. Gluttony is excessiveness in one area of your life leading to a deficiency in another area. Sports can be either gluttony or godly. The Bible uses several sports analogies to communicate God’s Truth. Sports are godly when teaching self-denial and self-control.

Pastor Sam Rainer starts 2023 with a series on addiction. This sermon is about addiction to status. You are not who you say you are. You are who God says you are.

Pastor Sam Rainer starts 2023 with a series on addiction. This sermon is about the dangers of gambling and greed. The greatest money danger is inside you, not your bank account.

Pastor Sam Rainer starts 2023 with a series on addiction. This sermon is about how pornography warps God’s design for sex. The sin of pornography is rooted in a desire for beauty apart from God’s design. Pornography rips the gift of sex away from the God who created it—with devastating consequences. The gospel is the antidote to pornography addiction.