West Bradenton Messages

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the work of the Holy Spirit. This sermon covers the topic of security. The Holy Spirit secures your salvation and assures you of God’s reliability. The Holy Spirit helps us feel the truth of being heirs to God’s kingdom. Through His seal, the Holy Spirit claims you and gives you to claim God.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the work of the Holy Spirit. This sermon covers the topic of the Spirit’s guidance. The Holy Spirit carries you along through God’s Word. The Holy Spirit guides you in the present moment. The Holy Spirit leads you toward god's future.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the vision of West Bradenton Baptist. This sermon covers the topic of being a good neighbor. Jesus calls you to be a truthful messenger AND a loving neighbor. You cannot limit who. You cannot limit when. You cannot limit how much.

Pastor Sam Rainer begins a series about the work of the Holy Spirit. This sermon covers the topic of prayer. The Holy Spirit redirects the worst of our prayers and empowers the best of our prayers. Spirit-filled prayer is the hallmark of anticipating a movement from God. Small prayers work in big ways! God expects to hear from you.

Pastor Sam Rainer begins a series about the work of the Holy Spirit. This sermon covers John 16:5-16. The Holy Spirit is most active in the churches where the people are most desperate for Him. Two extremes: 1) Tragically neglecting the work of the Spirit. 2) Tragically exaggerating the work of the Spirit.There is a big difference between “I feel guilty”and “I am convicted.”

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches and concludes a series about the vision of West Bradenton Baptist. This sermon covers the Great Commission and stresses the importance of reaching out to all nations.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the vision of West Bradenton Baptist. This sermon covers the topic of expectations of members. I will worship. I will grow. I will serve. I will give. I will pray. I will seek unity and sacrifice.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the vision of West Bradenton Baptist. This sermon covers the topic of the church. Jesus is our sole authority. Jesus is our sole message.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about the vision of West Bradenton Baptist. This sermon covers the primary objective of the church: giving God glory. The church is not a destination for crowds. The church is a vehicle to send people into neighborhoods and to the nations. The reason we sacrifice for the mission is God’s glory. You will find only emptiness when you pursue your own glory. You will find complete assurance in the pursuit of God’s glory.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the nativity of Jesus. This sermon is about Simeon and Anna. God sometimes uses the unexpected. God often works in the routine. But God always rewards the faithful.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the nativity of Jesus. This sermon is about the shepherds and angels. The nativity invites the outsiders in. The nativity sends the insiders out.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series about the nativity of Jesus. This sermon is about the shepherds and angels. The nativity invites the outsiders in. The nativity sends the insiders out.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers 1 John 5:1-5. Faith gets you going, and faith keeps you going. The way we conquer the world is to bring victory into the world.

Alan continues our series through I John called Love Letter. This sermon covers I John 4:13-21

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers 1 John 4:7-12. Love is not love. God is love. God’s love is consistent, continual, and complete. When you accept God’s love, you have a responsibility to share God’s love.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers 1 John 4:1-6. Truth compels love, and love tells the truth. The problem: Counterfeit truth is attractive. Solution: Real truth is revealed by the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers 1 John 3:11-24. Love in action is always sacrificial. Love in action is shown and spoken. Love in action is rooted in a confident faith.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers 1 John 2:18-27. None of us know how many hours we have left, so you should give all of them to Jesus. Four pathways of deceit: Desensitization, confusion, apathy, and distraction. Three themes of hope: Remember, recognize, and rest. Two safeguards God gives you: The Word and the Spirit. One Truth: An objective standard by which reality is measured. Jesus’ last hour reveals how we live in our last hour.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers 1 John 2:18-27. None of us know how many hours we have left, so you should give all of them to Jesus. Four pathways of deceit: Desensitization, confusion, apathy, and distraction. Three themes of hope: Remember, recognize, and rest. Two safeguards God gives you: The Word and the Spirit. One Truth: An objective standard by which reality is measured. Jesus’ last hour reveals how we live in our last hour.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers John 1:2:3-11. John is writing to correct the start of the false teaching of Gnosticism. Your knowledge of God does not save you. Your personal spiritual experience does not save you. The assurance of your faith grows with obedience. Love and obedience are two sides of the same coin. If you believe in Jesus and belong to Jesus, then you will behave like Jesus.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through 1 John called Love Letter. This sermon covers John 1:1-2:2. The life Jesus gives is more than extended existence; it’s an eternal quality. Following the Light is far better than stumbling around in the darkness. Joy is not complete until Jesus is shared.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series through a selection of psalms. This sermon covers Psalm 150. You become what you celebrate. The celebration of hallelujah is rooted in the truth of amen. We unite with heaven when we praise God together. Worship is more about who God is than what we experience.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series through a selection of psalms. This sermon covers Psalm 145. Greatness is not what you do. Greatness is what God does through you. True praise focuses on who God is. False praise focuses on what you do. The more you pursue God’s greatness, the less your soul entertains sin. God’s greatness is found in grace and compassion.

Nik Ripken shares with us what God is doing in and through the persecuted church around the world.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series through a selection of psalms. This sermon covers Psalm 63. Satisfaction in God involves emotional investment. Only God provides complete satisfaction because His love is better than life. Satisfaction in the wilderness occurs when we desire God Himself, not just what He can give.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series through a selection of psalms. This sermon covers Psalm 51. When you sin, you have three choices: Embrace your sin, hate yourself, or hate your sin. Through repentance you learn to hate your sin, but through God’s restoration you learn not to hate yourself. The depths of your guilt are no match for the reach of God’s salvation.

Pastor Raul Hernandez continues in our Summer in the Psalms series by sharing out of Psalms 24. True worship is an overwhelming desire to give ourselves to God, by presenting our praise, devotion and lives to Him with humility. 

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series through a selection of psalms. This sermon covers Psalm 22. Disorientation has a purpose through praise. Praise will reorient our hearts to God’s will.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series through a selection of psalms. This sermon covers Psalm 16. Your faith today gives you a hope for the future. Everything that is good in your life comes from God. God provides you a future direction and protection.

Pastor Sam Rainer concludes a series about God’s miracles. This sermon covers the text Daniel 6:1-28 and the miracle of Daniel in the lion’s den. The passing of time is a great revealer of true commitment. Time not only reveals commitment. Time also seals commitment.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s miracles. This sermon covers the text 2 Kings 5:1-19 and the miracle of Naaman’s healing. Everything you’ve worked to get is ultimately given by God. Even when you have it all, you have nothing apart from Christ. God’s salvation must first humble you before it heals you. Salvation comes from an unexpected Source with an unexpected solution.

As we continue in our series about God's miracles, we're reminded that the rainbow is a symbol of God's ongoing personal interaction with His creation. God makes covenants with His creation. His covenants are purposeful and His covenants are faithful. The rainbow is a symbol of peace that reminds us of God's faithfulness throughout the generations.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s miracles. This sermon covers the text Mark 4:35-41 and the miracle of the Jesus calming the wind and wave. Obedience sometimes puts you in the middle of a storm. When you are overwhelmed, you will either overreact in fear or rely on faith. You may not always understand God, but you can always trust Him.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s miracles. This sermon covers the text Daniel 3:1-30 and the miracle of the fiery furnace. Power comes with responsibility. Prominence comes with higher levels of scrutiny. You will either make a name for yourself or make a big deal of God’s name. When you are sacrificial, it changes the way you live. You will either be burned by your idols or walk in the fire of God’s glory.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s miracles. This sermon covers the text Exodus 14:10-31 and the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea. In order to be delivered to God you must be delivered from sin. True deliverance means accepting salvation on God’s terms. God delivers you across the line of condemnation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s miracles. This Easter sermon covers the text Matthew 28:1-10 and the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection. Through the miracle of resurrection, love defeats failure. Through the miracle of the resurrection, your fear becomes victory. Through the miracle of the resurrection, come and see becomes go and tell. Through the miracle of the resurrection, Jesus meets you where you are.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s miracles. This sermon covers the text John 2:1-11 and the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine. What is a miracle in the Bible? An unmistakable supernatural event accomplished by God for a divine purpose. Science and miracles are not at odds with each other. You are holding one of the greatest miracles in history: The Bible. Miracles point us to God’s message. Enduring joy is a miracle only Jesus can provide.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the text Mark 10:13-16. Children are a blessing, so make them a priority. We must be the church that embraces children, not just tolerates them.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the text John 3:1-16. The basis of our belief is God’s love. Those who know God’s love for themselves never give up on God’s love for others. You don’t need a renovation; you need a transformation. Salvation begins with God but requires our choice.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the text 2 Corinthians 5:20-21. The Great Exchange: Jesus is the only solution to our greatest problem. Three marks of ambassadors for Christ: Loud love, bold stand, and enduring courage.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the text 1 Corinthians 9:19-27. We win by losing ourselves to the gospel. How do we “lose” ourselves in order to win others? Modify your behavior. Adjust your lifestyle. Set aside your preferences. Practice self-denial and self-control. Be sensitive, not cynical.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the story of Philemon and Onesimus. The complexities of relationships are often resolved through the simple act of forgiveness. The best bridge to build is one supported by forgiveness. Forgiveness is something you do because you believe in Christ. The act of forgiveness includes courageous vulnerability.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the text Romans 10:11-15. Jesus is easily accessible and equally accessible to all. God changed His view of you, so you should change your view of others. The Christian faith is just as much about using your feet as it is using your mind.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the woman at the well in John 4:27-42. Jesus can turn your shame into a testimony that glorifies God. Jesus makes sure your past does not get in the way of God’s future. Pastor Sam also share several barriers that the gospel overcomes.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers part of Jesus’ prayer in John 17:6-19. Jesus prays for you to be prepared not frozen with fear. Our mission is in this world even while we are not of this world. How do we effect change in the world without becoming like the world? Love people but not the fallen system of the world. Contend for the faith and contextualize the message. Live today as a citizen of heaven.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers the Mars Hill passage found in Acts 17:22-34. God made you to know Him. How can you connect with people who have little knowledge of God? Don’t get defensive. Start where they are. Build a bridge with a point of agreement. Keep listening until they mention a problem. Guide the conversation to Christ.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers Luke 9:1-6 and 10:1-12. Your prayers today should compel you to act now. If God has saved you, then you are sent by Jesus. Compassion must accompany the good news. Depend on Jesus not your resources. Obedient believers are always content with God’s plan.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers Luke 5:17-26. When Jesus forgives your sins, He becomes your friend. When you share the gospel, you are inviting friends into perfect forgiveness. What do stretcher-bearer friends look like? They risk reputation. They risk financial loss. They do not fear embarrassment. They value loyalty over self-preservation. They have faith in what Jesus can do. You’ve got to speak so your friends can see.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about sharing Jesus with others. This sermon covers John 1:35-51. Found disciples follow Jesus. Following Jesus comes with a cost. Following Jesus obligates you to find other potential followers.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series on the cradle, the cross, and the crown of Jesus. This sermon covers the cross of Jesus and the text John 19:25-27. Since Mary cared for Jesus, we can live for Jesus. True intimacy always requires vulnerability. The virgin birth was not a painless birth. Jesus brings comfort to hurting people.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Christmas series on the cradle, the cross, and the crown of Jesus. This sermon covers the cradle of Jesus and the text Luke 2:1-7. The cradle of Jesus is necessary for the work of Jesus. The cradle of Jesus contains the gift of your salvation.