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Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 8 and the new and better covenant. This chapter presents a foundational principle in Scripture: You can approach God only on His terms, not on your terms.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 7 and explains the order of Melchizedek. Who is this mysterious figure in the Bible? The answer might surprise you.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 6, which contains a warning. There will be people who experience the blessings of Christian community on this earth but do not genuinely follow Christ.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 5 and Jesus' role as our high priest. God's salvation has never depended on bloodline, pedigree, or inherited spiritual credentials. God's salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. However, discernment is not free, but rather trained, learned, and earned.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 4 and reveals where you can find God's perfect rest. God's perfect rest is not a luxury; it is a necessity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 3 and demonstrates how God's completion is the reward for faithful endurance.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 2 and answers an important question about the text: If Jesus is greater than angels, why did he become human and suffer death? King Jesus willingly walked the path of suffering, death, and resurrection. Now, King Jesus leads His people on a path to glory. His walk of suffering opens a pathway of salvation for you.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 1 and shows that Jesus is greater. Hebrews brings the Old and New Testaments together in the Person of Jesus Christ.

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church's impact in each era. From 1991 to today, the United States has experienced a technological expansion that has brought vast amounts of information into our hands, accessible at any time and from anywhere. But are we wiser?

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church's impact in each era. Between 1877 and 1945, America became wealthier, more advanced, and more influential. But none of that power could solve the deepest human problem. Industry could not remove sin. Education could not regenerate the heart. The government could not redeem people. And military might could not make humanity righteous. Only the gospel has that kind of power.

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church's impact in each era. During the 1840s and through the 1870s, the United States experienced a painful division, culminating in the Civil War. Churches and denominations were divided during this period as well. The answer to division is not pretending our differences do not exist. The answer is not institutional uniformity. The answer is being clothed in the righteousness and character of Christ.

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church's impact in each era. As America expanded in the late 1700s and into the 1800s, Christians moved with the people. Methodist circuit riders preached the gospel, and Baptists planted churches. The church's mission traveled west.

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church's impact in each. Leading up to and after the American Revolution, Christians helped shape America's understanding of liberty.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the Trinity, God in three persons. The Trinity is an essential way to know God, even if it's partially a mystery we will never understand fully. Describing the Trinity can be challenging, but wehave several reasons why God reveals Himself in this way.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name El Shaddai, meaning “God Almighty.” El Shaddai always fulfills His promises. El Shaddai is both powerful and good.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord Our Righteousness. What is righteousness? We have a good status before God because of His justifying activity accomplished through salvation in Christ.Stop making your righteousness something other than what Christ has done for you!

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Jireh, meaning “the Lord will provide.” Through the story of Abraham and Isaac, we learn God always provides through our willingness to sacrifice for Him. And sometimes God reveals solutions only after we obey Him.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Nissi, meaning “The Lord is my banner.” God's names in Scripture often appear when they match a life problem. Many of His names speak directly to a need in the moment.Divine intervention always happens at the right time and in the right way!

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Shalom, meaning “The Lord is Peace.” This name of God appears only once in Scripture in the book of Judges. True peace is a God-given internal spiritual state despite what is happening externally.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” God is everywhere, right there with us, in all places. Yet, people are still lost. So many are far from God when He's right there with them! Why? Because they are running FROM God instead of TO God.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Rapha, meaning “God who heals.” This name of God appears only once in the Bible, in Exodus 15. But the meaning is incredibly significant. God has a purpose for your pain. Satan is defeated through suffering.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the meaning of Adonai. God not only created everything, but He also owns everything. The fulfilment of God's promises is often tied to your surrender to Him as Adonai. Human rulers rise and fall. They make decisions for a season. But Adonai never fades, never fails, never relinquishes authority.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon takes a deep dive into the meaning of Yahweh. It's amazing what God will do when we have a personal relationship with Him. But we can't just understand Him as Creator. We also must know Him as Yahweh.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. God has many names that reveal His various characteristics. To take His name in vain is to drag that holy name into something empty or false. This sermon unpacks the meaning of Elohim, the Creator God.

Resurrection is the one miracle God wants everyone to experience.Pastor Sam Rainer preaches an Easter message on the reality of heaven. Jesus is in heaven right now overseeing eternity's biggest construction project. He's preparing a place for you!

Wrath was poured out on Jesus so that love can be poured out on us. Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Palm Sunday message on Jesus' submission to God's will in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas betrayed Jesus. Thomas doubted Jesus. Peter denied Jesus. All the disciples deserted Him. We will fail Jesus, but He never fails us.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the most popular verses in the Bible and why they are often misinterpreted. This sermon covers Deuteronomy 19:21. In the Old Testament, the“eye for an eye” laws helped to limit vengeance and ensure proportional justice. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches us to “turn the other cheek,” in which good overcomes evil.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the most popular verses in the Bible and why they are often misinterpreted. This sermon covers 1 Corinthians 10:13. The Apostle Paul writes to warn those who are overconfident in their abilities to defeat sin and encourage anyone who is despondent about their weaknesses.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the most popular verses in the Bible and why they are often misinterpreted. This sermon covers Philippians 4:13. In this verse, Paul is not describing the victory of personal success. He is describing endurance within God's calling.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the most popular verses in the Bible and why they are often misinterpreted. This sermon covers Romans 8:28. This verse is not a shortcut around pain. It is a long-view promise rooted in eternity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the most popular verses in the Bible and why they are often misinterpreted. This sermon covers Matthew 7:1, arguably one of the most misused verses in the Bible. What does “judge not” really mean?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the most popular verses in the Bible and why they are often misinterpreted. This sermon covers Jeremiah 29:11. The verse is not a promise of immediate personal success, but a declaration of God's faithful, redemptive purposes for His people in seasons of discipline, waiting, and exile.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches on the fundamentals of the faith. The idea of family is one of the Bible's fundamental themes, but it's not limited to biological families. The church is also called a family. A healthy society will have healthy homes. Our church will be healthy if our families are healthy. Where families suffer, all culture suffers.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches on the fundamentals of the faith. While Leviticus may seem obscure, ancient, and irrelevant, there is a lot for us to learn from the Old Testament book, and much of it points right back to the work of Jesus. This sermon covers the atonement, the act by which God and humanity are brought together in personal relationship through the work of Jesus.

Pastor Kent fills in for Sam as we continue our series "The New Fundamentals of the Faith."

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches on the fundamentals of the faith. What really matters today for the church? We believe every person is made in God's image. We value every person because we believe anyone can be saved by Jesus.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches on the fundamentals of the faith. What really matters today for the church? We believe every Christian should practice the Great Commandment. In the kingdom, love for God is not separated from love for people. You cannot love God while neglecting your neighbors.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus' birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Philippians 2:5-11. What began with angels singing “Glory to God in the highest” will end with all creation proclaiming, “Jesus Christ is Lord!” The humility of the manger gives way to the majesty of the throne.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus' birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Romans 1:3-5. Christmas without Easter is incomplete, and Easter without Christmas is impossible. Christmas is not just a sentimental story; it is an announcement of God's mission.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus' birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Revelation 12:1-18. 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. God promised redemption when He promised a baby.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the references to Jesus' birth in the New Testament letters. This sermon covers Galatians 4:4-9. Salvation in Christ involves a complete status change. You are both pardoned and adopted as an heir.

Pastor Kent preaches on the story of Samson found in the book of Judges. Samson's story reveals that true strength is not found when our lives are neatly put together but rather true strength is found when we admit our need for God through prayer.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel's history. The story of Jephthah reveals how God does not need your deals. He wants your devotion. While Jephthah achieved much in rescuing Israel, his success is overshadowed by the horrific consequences of a rash promise he made.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel's history. The story of Abimelech in Judges 9 reveals what happens when leaders abandon God and turn to the dark side of power. Abimelech is a tragic mirror of our age: ambition without accountability, power without prayer, and influence without integrity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel's history. The story of Ehud shows how unexpected deliverance can come from unlikely deliverers. Ehud teaches us that God can use your disadvantage as His design. What others see as a limitation, God sees as preparation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges, a dark period in Israel's history. Deborah's story interrupts that darkness with light. She reminds us that in a world where everyone does what is right in their own eyes, God still calls His people to do what is right in His eyes.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series on the book of Judges. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, a new generation led by Joshua takes the Promised Land. But the Israelites lose their moral compass and then their identity. God raises Judges to help lead the people, but much of the nation falls apart. This sermon recounts the story of Gideon and how God used him to restore the people after they had strayed from Him.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter sixteen. Light always outpowers darkness. The secret's now out, and everyone needs to know!

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter fifteen. How do we get to the place of strength to do what is right, even when the world is full of hate? Serving others is one of the best ways to live right in a world full of wrong.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse sermon series through the entire book of Romans. This sermon covers chapter fourteen. There's something enjoyable about a good debate. A healthy exchange of ideas can sharpen our thinking and even deepen our faith. But Romans 14 challenges us with an important question: When does contending for the truth turn into simply being argumentative?