West Bradenton Messages

In Psalm 63, we find that true and lasting satisfaction is found in God alone. To experience this satisfaction we must seek God, praise God, cling to God, and trust God. When we do this, then no matter how dire our circumstances may seem, we will find satisfaction in God.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches on selected Psalms in this series. In Psalm 23, we learn our comfort in the Good Shepherd is rooted in His glory. In this sermon, you will learn not only how the Good Shepherd cares for His sheep, but also why the Good Shepherd cares for them.

The Lord’s Supper is a picture of intimacy with God. The meal was prepared by God from the beginning of time. Close proximity to Jesus doesn’t save you. The Lord’s Supper is not about how we love God. It’s about how God loves us.

For this Father’s Day sermon, Pastor Sam Rainer teaches from John 3:27-30. The groom Jesus reminds us that our role as a father is not based on self-fulfillment but on self-denial. The purpose of fatherhood is to point to our heavenly Father. The more we reflect God’s love with our children, the more we honor God the Father in our fatherhood.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches on Ezekiel. This series covers Old Testament characters and uses them to explain how God draws us near. Even the deadest of the dead can live. God offers new life for the hopeless. Hope builds when you trust in the eternal.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches on Sarah. This series covers Old Testament characters and uses them to explain how God draws us near. A personal encounter with an all-powerful God changes you. God does not bless you without changing you. God brings us close with impossible wonder.

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 we see that, as the Body of Christ, God designed the church to serve with unity and diversity. This message looks at how God has gifted every church member with unique and complimentary abilities to serve Christ in and through the church.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches on Elijah. This series covers Old Testament characters and uses them to explain how God draws us near. In the commotion of sin, grace is found in the quietness of God’s voice. Your sin is loud and distracting. Your sin creates an elevated sense of self-importance. We often want to find God in the dramatic when all we need is His whisper.

For this Mother’s Day sermon, Pastor Sam Rainer teaches from Revelation 21:1-2, Psalm 45, and Isaiah 49:14-16. Our relationship with Christ should reflect the grandeur of a royal wedding. There is a grandness to grace, and there is a beauty to commitment.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches on Joshua. This series covers Old Testament characters and uses them to explain how God draws us near. God draws us near through obedience. Obedience gives us assurance of God’s plan to save His people. God will say “no” when He wants you to say “yes” to Him.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches on Job. This series covers Old Testament characters and uses them to explain how God draws us near. Even when suffering causes us to feel far from God, He is drawing us near. God is both powerful and good. If God does not exist, then there is nothing to complain about when you’re suffering. Satan is defeated through suffering.

Pastor Sam Rainer begins a new sermon series. This series covers Old Testament characters and uses them to explain how God draws us near. This sermon covers the character of Jacob in Genesis. God draws us near by exposing the true struggle in our lives. When we wrestle with God, we want something from God instead of God Himself. When we wrestle with God, our wounds are a sign of His grace. When we wrestle with God, we should obey even when it doesn’t make sense.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches about the resurrection on Easter Sunday. You can’t have a full life until you come to grips with an empty tomb. Jesus saves you from yourself. Jesus’ resurrection reveals how death becomes life. Jesus’ resurrection validates His message. Jesus’ resurrection demands a response.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches the seventh and last sermon in the series “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Sacrifice.” You’re not ready to live unless you’re willing to die. When you are sacrificial, it changes the way you live. Victory comes through sacrifice.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches the sixth sermon in the series “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Seek Unity.” A unified church is driven by love. If you are a Christian, then you should live and love like a Christian. The church should be the best example of unity in diversity. Sin always leads to loneliness and disunity. The toughest people to love are the best opportunities to love others like Jesus.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches the fifth sermon in the series “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Pray.” Who listens to our prayers? God listens when we make it about Him, not us. What does prayer reveal? Prayer reveals God’s protection and provision. Where and when should you pray? You should pray constantly to pursue what is good. Why should you pray? Righteous prayer is powerful and effective.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches the fourth sermon in the series “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Grow.” The healthiest churches inwardly are the ones most focused outwardly. Healthy spiritual growth only occurs where sacrifice is present. Healthy spiritual growth includes reaching people who are not like you. A healthy church community is different than any other community.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches the third sermon in the series “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Serve.” An enduring church serves like Jesus. If God has saved you, then you are sent by Jesus. To live sent, you must be willing to sacrifice. Your home address is not an accident. Every local church has a global mandate.

Pastor Sam Rainer teaches the second sermon in the series “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Give.” A faithful church gives to a faithful God. God does not underwrite thieves. Every gift matters to God. Sacrificial giving changes you. When you give faithfully, you find a home with God.

Pastor Sam Rainer begins a new series “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Worship.” A worshiping church desires God, not something from God. Bad worship is using anything other than Jesus to get closer to God. Good worship is an awareness you are in the presence of God. We don’t worship the value of creation. We value the worship of the Creator.