West Bradenton Messages

Faith is the reality of hope and the assurance of what we cannot see. Theologically, what is faith? Practically, how do we maintain true faith? Pastor Sam Rainer continues the Real Christians series with the fruit of faith.

The Kingdom of God is not like the kingdoms of this earth. Geopolitical power is temporary, but the Kingdom of God is eternal. Earthly kingdoms have been taken over, yet God’s Kingdom cannot be shaken.

Great love is rooted in Truth. Great love comes at a great cost. Great love is messy, and great love comes near. Pastor Sam Rainer continues the Real Christians series with the fruit of love.

A good believer is one consistently living in God’s Truth. God’s goodness allows Christians to have integrity. God’s goodness also reveals how we are valuable and vulnerable. Pastor Sam Rainer continues the Real Christians series with the fruit of goodness.

God’s peace sends us into the sorrows of the world. God’s peace comes from His Truth. Fruitful believers can also vote as Americans with a peace of mind. Pastor Sam Rainer continues the Real Christians series by covering the fruit of peace. He also offers six ways believers can vote as fruitful Christians.

Is there a right way to pray? In this lesson we will look at the framework of prayer Jesus gave to his disciples in Matthew 6:5-13, to see how we are supposed to pray.

Waiting on God strengthens your faith. Waiting patiently means you are not giving up on God, and waiting patiently aligns your perspective with God’s will. Through the process of waiting patiently, our faith comes to light. Pastor Sam Rainer continues the Real Christians series by covering the fruit of patience.

Pastor Sam Rainer closes the Seeds of Turmoil series by examining some Islamic beliefs and how Christians should respond. The gospel opportunities may be greater than we realize.

Christian kindness is willing to stop for others and risk for others. How do you know when you’re being led by the Holy Spirit in kindness? You’re willing to stop when the world demands you go. You’re willing to risk where the world will avoid. Pastor Sam Rainer continues the series on the fruit of the Spirit and explains how kindness is one of the defining marks of a real Christian.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches on the Jewish perspective of the seeds of turmoil. Topics such as King David's influence, the Law, and the New Covenant are covered.

“Christian” is a label some claim without knowing what it means. People define “Christian” differently. Christians define themselves differently. What does the Bible say a real Christian should look like? Pastor Sam Rainer starts a new series on the fruit of the Spirit and explains how joy is one of the defining marks of a real Christian.

Pastor Sam Rainer continues teaching in this series by answering the following questions: How does the first Gulf War connect to ancient Babylon? What seeds of turmoil are found in Egypt? How can God restore the Middle East?

The culture tends to deify sex. The church can defile sex. But God designed sex as a gift. What does biblical sex require of us? And how are we redeemed from our sexual pasts? Pastor Sam Rainer finished the Pleasures series by answering these questions.

Pastor Sam Rainer discusses the conflict between Jacob and Esau, showing how it ultimately leads to conflict today in the Middle East.

Human creativity reveals God exists. One of the greatest human pleasures is creating something—painting, design, architecture, writing, among others. The worst art, however, is that which denies the Artist. In this sermon, Pastor Sam Rainer uses Psalm 19 to cover the concept of creativity in the Pleasures series.

Paul had a passion for sharing the gospel, and leaves an example for us to follow. This lesson will look at 1 Corinthians 9 to see how Paul calls Christians to live a life marked by passion and discipline as we bring the gospel to the world.

Recreation should renew us physically and spiritually. Too often, however, fun becomes sin. Pastor Sam Rainer offers seven questions that serve as a filter for knowing when entertainment honors God or does not.

What does the sibling rivalry between Isaac and Ishmael in Genesis have to do with the tensions today in the Middle East? What must happen for reconciliation? Learn more in this sermon from Pastor Sam Rainer.

Every person conceived is made in the image of God. On January 22, 1973 the Supreme Court ruled that the right to privacy extended to a woman’s decision to have an abortion. Why should we care? Is this issue even biblical? At the core, it’s all about the value of life itself.

Why is land so important to people? Why have wars been fought over land? The Bible gives us answers to these questions. In this sermon, Pastor Sam Rainer teaches about the importance of what is often called the Holy Land.