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West Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Redemption - Joshua and the Promised LandPastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon covers the story of Joshua and how the Israelites began to conquer the Promised Land. The theme of obedient courage is prevalent in the book of Joshua. Courage comes from listening to God and trusting in God.2022-03-0721 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Redemption - Wanderings in the WildernessPastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon covers the books of Leviticus and Numbers. The Israelites wandered in the wilderness, and there are many lessons for us to learn from their journey.2022-02-2824 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Redemption - Mt. Sinai and the LawPastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. In this sermon, he discusses the purpose of God’s Law and the covenant given to God’s people at Mt. Sinai in the book of Exodus.2022-02-2724 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End- Redemption - Moses and God’s DeliverancePastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. In this sermon, he discusses the deliverance of Moses. The book of Exodus is the story of how God offers deliverance. He delivers the Israelites from slavery, and He delivers us from sin.2022-02-1424 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Redemption - Israel: From One Family, a NationPastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon covers the nation of Israel. Why does the Bible refer to Israel as God’s chosen people? Sam answers this question and explains the Patriarchs. The sermon concludes with the story of Joseph and how he connects to Jesus.2022-02-0728 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Redemption - Abraham - A Redemption PromisePastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon covers the theme of God’s covenant in the story of Abraham in Genesis. Why does the Bible contain an old covenant and a new covenant? What is Israel’s role in God’s story? These questions and more are answered in this sermon.2022-01-3130 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Creation - God’s Plan RejectedPastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon covers the fall of humanity in Genesis 3. When Adam and Eve sinned, the world and everyone in it was broken. Genesis presents an unfolding drama between God and humanity. The Bible is a story of redemption in which God is the hero. He saves us from ourselves.2022-01-2423 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Creation - The Story BeginsPastor Sam Rainer preaches a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon covers the Genesis narrative of creation. Your view of the beginning will affect the way you live. Genesis 1 and 2 is more than an account of creation. The text demonstrates what makes you a person.2022-01-2020 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End: Creation - The Story of God's GloryPastor Sam Rainer begins a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon introduces the story of God’s glory in the Bible. The Bible is for you, but the Bible is not about you. God is the protagonist and the purpose of Scripture. He is the central figure of the story and the reason for the story.2022-01-1018 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGod’s Story from Beginning to End - Vision SundayPastor Sam Rainer begins a year-long series through the Bible. This sermon kicks off the new year with a 2022 road map for the church. He discusses the current state of the church and where West Bradenton is headed in the future.2022-01-0321 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchDeath, Life, and Grace - Tim StephensonPastor Tim Stephenson walks through John 12:20-26 seeing how Jesus calls us to live for him in the seemingly meaningless moments of daily life. Jesus lays out the clear cost of following him, tell us that living with gospel intentionality continually requires death, life, and grace.2021-12-2730 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchChristmas Prophecy - BethlehemPastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. The Old Testament predicted Bethlehem as the place of the Messiah’s birth. What is the significance of this prophecy? It has to do with your deliverance.2021-12-2218 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchChristmas Prophecy - Prince of PeacePastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. The Old Testament predicted the Messiah would be a Prince of Peace. How does Jesus fulfill these prophecies? This sermon connects the concept of peace in Isaiah to the kingdom of God in John.2021-12-1320 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchChristmas Prophecy - ImmanuelPastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. How do the prophecies of Isaiah in the Old Testament connect with the narrative of Matthew in the New Testament? We get a glimpse of the virgin birth in Isaiah. This sermon unpacks God’s name “Immanuel” and helps us understand how God is with us.2021-12-0622 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchChristmas Prophecy - Out of EgyptPastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus. When Matthew references the flight out of Egypt from Hosea, what does the passage mean? This sermon reveals how grace won from the very beginning.2021-11-2918 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchTrue and False - Jonathon JankovichJonathon Jankovich fills in for Sam this week and preaches from 2 Peter.2021-11-2217 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - Sons of ThunderPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines two brothers: James and John. Through their story, we learn how greatness is determined by God’s standards, not our standards.2021-11-1521 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael: FoundPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines three disciples: Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael. How did they find Jesus? And what happened next?2021-11-0825 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - Judas: the BetrayerPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines Judas. Judas is notorious for one big reason. He betrayed Jesus. Jesus chose Judas as a disciple, but Judas chose betrayal over salvation.2021-11-0125 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - Thomas: Redemption from PessimismPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines Thomas. He’s often viewed as one overcome with doubt. In reality, his life was defined more by pessimism. Christ redeems Thomas from this negative perspective and invites him to believe.2021-10-2523 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - James the Son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus: Thriving in ObscurityPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines both James the son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus. Both disciples thrived in obscurity. You can thrive in obscurity as long as you rely on Christ.2021-10-1823 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - Matthew and Simon: Building BridgesPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines both Matthew the tax collector and Simon the zealot. Matthew and Simon were opposites in their political allegiances, but Jesus built a bridge between them. Listen to understand how.2021-10-1124 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - Peter: On Christ the Solid RockPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines the life of Peter. Peter is an important figure in the New Testament. He would write two letters and be the source for Mark’s gospel. He would preach at Pentecost, and 3,000 people would be saved. But Peter also miserably fails. How does Jesus redeem Peter?2021-10-0423 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - John the Baptist: Crying Out in the WildernessPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. You can use your voice for exalting self or exalting Christ. Have a muted voice of self. Be a loud voice for Christ. Greatness occurs through advancing God’s kingdom not personal achievement.2021-09-2721 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOrdinary Rebels - Mary: The Courage of Being FirstPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the early followers of Jesus, including the twelve disciples. This sermon begins the series by looking at Mary, who demonstrated courage by being the first to follow Jesus. Your significance is found in God’s plans. God will use the courage of ordinary people to complete His extraordinary plans. The courage to follow Christ requires complete surrender.2021-09-2123 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - ExcessPastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of excess. A lack of self-control is one of the root causes of the sin of excess. Self-control is the ability to choose the eternal over the urgent.2021-09-1326 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - AngerPastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being angry. Why do people shout at each other? And what are some indications our anger has turned into sin? If anger does not direct you to serve, then it is misguided. The one thing that should anger us the most is lost people not having the opportunity to hear the gospel.2021-09-0622 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - HypocriticalPastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being hypocritical. Consider the whole of a person before using the label “hypocrite.” Your attitude and actions should match your belief. Christian hypocrisy occurs when you make yourself the priority over God.2021-08-3025 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - JudgmentalPastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being judgmental. Believers should not judge and condemn. Believers should judge and discern. Judgmental people use the gospel to burden others. Discerning people share the gospel to offer Christ’s freedom.2021-08-2322 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - JudgmentalPastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being judgmental. Believers should not judge and condemn. Believers should judge and discern. Judgmental people use the gospel to burden others. Discerning people share the gospel to offer Christ’s freedom.2021-08-2322 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - ImpatiencePastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being impatient with God. We may not always understand God, but we can always trust Him. Waiting patiently on God strengthens your faith. Waiting patiently aligns your perspective with God’s will. Waiting patiently through difficulties brings faith to light.2021-08-1622 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - PridePastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being prideful. Nothing sweeps you away from the Great Commandment like pride. Pride says, “I am mine.” Humility says, “I am His.” Pride leaves you with a small heart for others. Humility enables you to show the greatness of God’s grace.2021-08-0919 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - UnthankfulPastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of being unthankful. You can miss God’s will when you grumble and complain. A thankful attitude is a pathway to knowing what God wants for your life.2021-08-0220 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - DisloyaltyJordan Richmond fills in for Pastor Sam as we continue the series Respectable Sins. This sermon covers the sin of disloyalty. While we like to think of ourselves as loyal, scripture indicates that we are not. If you need cleansing for your conscience, healing for pain, or a perfect example of loyalty, the answer is God Himself.2021-07-2620 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRespectable Sins - AnxietyPastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of anxiety. How is anxiety sin? How can Satan tempt us with anxiety? And how does Jesus help us overcome anxiety?2021-07-1923 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchAdoptedWhen 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.2021-07-1229 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchAdoptedWhen 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.2021-07-0829 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFever Pitch - God & CountryOur 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?2021-07-0532 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFever Pitch - Holistically Pro-LifeOur 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?2021-06-2830 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFever Pitch - Sex & GenderOur 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?2021-06-2134 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFever Pitch - Racial EqualityOur 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?2021-06-1436 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFever Pitch - Capitalism vs SocialismOur 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?2021-06-0732 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchTitus - Do Good - A Good LifePastor 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 distractions to the gospel.2021-05-3124 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchTitus - Do Good - A Good ChurchPastor 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.2021-05-2420 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchTitus - Do Good - A Good PastorPastor 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.2021-05-1724 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchA Mother's WidomPastor 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.2021-05-1017 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOn Fire - Believe InPastor 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.2021-05-0422 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOn Fire - Call OnPastor 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.2021-04-2618 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOn Fire - Send OutPastor 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.2021-04-1921 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchOn Fire - Fill UpPastor 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.2021-04-1220 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchEaster - The Risen SaviorFor 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 is conquered, overcome, defeated, and vanquished in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.2021-04-0518 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchGood FridayWhy the Lamb? Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Good Friday message about the sacrifice of Jesus and why He is called “The Lamb.”2021-04-0210 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchPalm Sunday - The Coming KingFor 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.2021-03-2922 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFinding Joy - Genuine JoyPastor 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.2021-03-1521 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFinding Joy - Friendly JoyPastor 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 concerned about each other. Have a desire to serve one another.2021-03-0819 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFinding Joy - Humble JoyPastor 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 through consistent character.2021-03-0122 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFinding Joy - Faithful JoyPastor 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.2021-02-2319 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFinding Joy - Davon WhiteDavon fills in for Sam this week and kicks off (yay Bucs!) our series on the book of Philippians.2021-02-1808 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFriends - Priscilla and AquilaPastor 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: sacrifice and humility. The smallest, most ordinary gesture of hospitality can make a huge difference.2021-02-0827 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFriends - Elijah and ElishaPastor 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.2021-02-0126 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFriends - Paul and Timothy - MentoringPastor 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.2021-01-2522 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFriends - Moses and Aaron - SupportPastor 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.2021-01-1822 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFriends - David and JonathanPastor 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 19.2021-01-1125 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchFriends - Jesus and YouPastor 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.2021-01-0422 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchThe Real Mary - Courageous WomanPastor 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.2020-12-2721 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchThe Real Mary - Caring MotherPastor 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.2020-12-1318 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchThe Real Mary - Worshipping FollowerPastor 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 brings comfort to hurting people.2020-12-0620 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchBlessedTim Stephenson fills in for Sam this week and asks, what does it mean to be blessed?2020-11-2223 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchThe Real Mary - Willing ServantPastor 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 works through willing servants for Christ’s greatness.2020-11-1917 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRedeemer of the Ordinary - The ExtraordinaryPastor 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.2020-11-1522 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRedeemer of the Ordinary - The MarriagePastor 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.2020-11-0823 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRedeemer of the Ordinary - The AppealPastor 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.2020-11-0131 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRedeemer of the Ordinary - The MeetingPastor 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.2020-10-2520 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchRedeemer of the Ordinary - The FriendshipPastor 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.2020-10-1820 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchSpiritual Warfare - The VictoryPastor 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.2020-10-1118 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchSpiritual Warfare - The BattlePastor 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!2020-10-0424 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchSpiritual Warfare - The EnemyPastor 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 can attack you, but his power is limited.2020-09-2718 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchSpiritual Warfare - The ArmorPastor 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.2020-09-2021 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWhen God Builds - Our ExpectationsPastor 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 of God. Greatness culminates in Christ Jesus. Greatness is never about us. Our expectation is for the greatness of Jesus.2020-09-1316 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWhen God Builds - Our CommitmentPastor 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.2020-09-0618 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWhen God Builds - Our HopePastor 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.2020-08-3021 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWhen God Builds - Our PrioritiesPastor 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.2020-08-2318 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - KingdomPastor 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.2020-08-1618 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - SalvationTim Stephenson fills in this week to discuss salvation as we continue our We Believe series.2020-08-1219 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - GracePastor 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.2020-08-0915 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - Jesus ReturnsPastor 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.2020-08-0218 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - Baptism & The Lords SupperPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on doctrine. This sermon covers the topic of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but it is necessary for obedience. The Lord’s Supper unites believers in a collective act of obedience.2020-07-2620 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - HumanityPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on doctrine. This sermon covers the topic of humanity. Every person conceived is made by God in the image of God. Every ONE matters to God. Jesus is the solution to your identity problems.2020-07-1915 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - TrinityPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on doctrine. This sermon covers the topic of the Trinity. We believe there is only one God, and He has chosen to reveal Himself as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is an essential way we know God. God is three persons. Each person is fully God. There is one God. Why does God reveal Himself in three persons? God values unity in diversity. God values our work and worship that glorifies Him. God values a relationship with His creation.2020-07-0515 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood ChurchWe Believe - ScripturePastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on doctrine. This sermon covers the topic of Scripture. We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are the inerrant, inspired, and infallible Word of God. God’s Word is the final authority for faith and life. What is the Bible? What is in the Bible? Why do we have the Bible? How do we know the Bible is true? What does Jesus think about the Bible?2020-06-2815 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - Whatcha WantPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the tenth commandment. Do not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Coveting is an ungodly desire that causes you to be discontent with what God has given you. What you desire internally is what you will express externally. Contentment is internal satisfaction that does not depend upon external circumstances. You can’t ask Jesus for anything until you give Him your everything.2020-06-2117 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - The Whole TruthPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the ninth commandment. Do not give false testimony against your neighbor. Truth is the bond of genuine relationships. Godliness requires truthfulness.2020-06-1419 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - StolenPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the eighth commandment. Do not steal. This sermon is preached in the context of the nationwide protests resulting from the murder of George Floyd. Loving people like Jesus means you will be controversial. We should love the color of our community.2020-06-0717 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - Love & MarriagePastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the seventh commandment. Do not commit adultery. Marriage is FOR God and FROM God. Marriage is not based on self-fulfillment but on self-denial. Adultery is rooted in a desire for fulfillment apart from God’s design. Grace always comes with a challenge.2020-05-3124 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - The Value of LifePastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the sixth commandment. Do not murder. God gives life. Satan desires to take life and to devalue life. When you value life, you will seek justice. Jesus was murdered so you can have eternal life.2020-05-2420 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - The Weight of HonorPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the fifth commandment. Honor your father and your mother. Honor: To recognize the value of someone (or something) and act accordingly. Honor is not true unless it’s rooted in the God’s holiness. Selective obedience isn’t obedience.2020-05-1722 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - A Good Days RestPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the fourth commandment. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Good work leads to good rest. The purpose of the Sabbath is to point to Christ.2020-05-1023 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - How to Use God's NamePastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the third commandment. Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. We don’t name God. He tells us who He is. Using the Lord’s name properly involves a daily consistent pattern of living with integrity.2020-05-0326 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - Bad Idols and Good WorshipPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the second commandment. Do not make an idol for yourself. The second commandment is the implementation of the first commandment. Bad worship is using anything other than Jesus to get closer to God. Good worship begins with submission to God.2020-04-2625 minWest Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church10 Commandments - The First CommandmentPastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the Ten Commandments. This sermon covers the first commandment. God’s law is a safeguard against tyranny, but it’s the tyranny of your own sin. We could not keep the Law, so Christ paid the penalty for the broken Law. FIRST COMMANDMENT: You shall have no other God’s before Me. Jesus demands you give up anything that comes between you and God.2020-04-1923 min