West Bradenton Messages

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on how the gospel impacts all areas of our lives. This sermon covers the topic of religious liberty. Religious liberty is a biblical idea. Christians should support religious liberty because the truth will prevail. Religious liberty is about freedom, not force. The gospel frees us to give everything to Jesus.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on how the gospel impacts all areas of our lives. This sermon covers the topic of pornography. The sin of pornography is rooted in the desire for beauty apart from God’s design. The biggest danger with pornography is isolation. Erasing your browser history does not erase your guilt. The gospel is the antidote to pornography

Pastor Sam Rainer starts a new series on how the gospel impacts all areas of our lives. This sermon covers the topic of work. God created work for worship, not for your self-fulfillment. Where you work is a place of ministry. Good work leads to good rest. Two extremes to avoid with work: 1) Work means everything and 2) Work means nothing.

Pastor Sam Rainer concludes a series through Nehemiah. This sermon covers Nehemiah 8:1-12 and 12:27-31. Churches that are most focused on God’s Word are the most unified in their praises. The more you love the Bible, the better you praise Jesus. Your best praise is rooted in God’s forgiveness.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through Nehemiah. This sermon covers Nehemiah 6:1-9, 15-16. Your greatest distractions often occur when you are closest to completing God’s work. Your greatest priority should be finishing God’s task for His glory.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through Nehemiah. This sermon covers Nehemiah 5:1-13. We protect our hearts by providing for the powerless. Some of the most difficult problems surface when God’s people struggle to protect each other. When you respond to the needs of others, you honor God’s name. We protect fellowship with God when we repent our sins.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through Nehemiah. This sermon covers Nehemiah 4:1-23. Persistent Christians have a unity of purpose. Persistent Christians shine through the ridicule and opposition. Give God your best effort. Give God your best attitude. Persistent Christians are vigilant about staying focused on God’s cause.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through Nehemiah. This sermon covers Nehemiah 2:1-8, 17-18. God’s opportunities are not usually convenient for you. Private prayer leads to public action. Waiting on God is not wasting time. Prayer is how we fight through the fear. You plan your priorities. Don’t let distractions

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through Nehemiah. This sermon covers Nehemiah 1:1-11. Meaningful prayer is not about getting God to do your will but rather about you seeking God’s will. Meaningful prayer gives us success on God’s terms. Meaningful prayer is more about the attitude of your heart than it is the content of your words.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 14:21-28. How can we be good planters? Your attitude should be one of eternal optimism. Your priority should be people, not preferences. Your passion should be to complete God’s will for your life.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 14:1-20. Spirit-led missionaries are not limited by geography. Spirit-led missionaries are clear and confident. Spirit-led missionaries have the posture of humility. Spirit-led missionaries don’t quit.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Father’s Day sermon using the text Luke 7:18-30. A great man is less concerned about human achievement and more concerned about advancing God’s kingdom. Great faith uses doubt to pull you closer to God. Great faith rests in the fact that Christ is sufficient. Great faith produces resolute disciples.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 12:1-25. God rescues us from the foolishness of fighting His plans. Nothing is stronger than the power of God. We should pray to the Rescuer with passion and faith. The overarching purpose of God’s rescue is His glory.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 10:1-48. Grace kills favoritism. There are no chance encounters. A church with a heart for every nation is a beautiful mess.

Pastor Raul Hernandez continues the series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 9:1-31. Life is not about which path we take. Our paths are not about us, they're about Christ. Take the path that God is walking on.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This Mothers’ Day sermon covers Acts 9:36-43. The fullest life is one most centered on Christ. A Christ-centered woman will pull people towards God’s calling. A Christ centered woman is always available to do God’s work. A Christ-centered woman finds her strength in Jesus’ resurrection.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 8:26-40. You can’t just agree with Jesus; you must also depend on Him to save you. Conversion is your willingness to turn from sin and depend on Christ. Once you depend on Jesus, He starts tearing down your walls. Once walls are torn down, you can meet people where they are.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 6:8-7:1 and 7:51-8:1. Your greatest moment of suffering has the potential to be the most powerful. God always renews His promise despite our constant failures. Jesus stands up for you when you suffer for Him. Your suffering amplifies the good news.