207 episodes
West Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church West Bradenton
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- Religion & Spirituality
Weekly messages from Sam Rainer - lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church.
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The Brutal Death of John the Baptist
Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers the difficult text of Matthew 14:1-12. Herod executes John the Baptist, and Matthew records the challenge of giving your entire life to Christ. The courageous decision is always harder than caving into sin.
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The Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to Children
Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This Mother’s Day sermon is about a childlike faith, and the text is Matthew 19:13-15. The Bible makes a clear connection between fearing God and a mother’s wisdom. Children are a blessing, so make them a priority. What God gives as blessings should be our priorities.
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Why Jesus Used Parables to Teach (Part 2)
Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This week’s sermon covers Matthew 13:24-58 and Jesus’ use of parables in his teaching. Crowds of people were responding in faith. Jesus returned to His hometown, Nazareth, but His family and friends quickly rejected Him. Why did Jesus’ hometown not believe? And what is the connection to His parables?
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Why Jesus Used Parables to Teach (Part 1)
Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This week’s sermon covers Matthew 13:1-23. In this text, Jesus begins to teach in parables. A parable is a little story with a big meaning. The Parable of the Soil is about the condition of your soul. How well do you hear and respond to God’s Word?
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What Jesus Says about Evil Spirits
Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This week’s sermon covers Matthew 12:22-50. After Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, the religious leaders confront Him. They claim Jesus has struck a deal with Satan, but He challenges their logic. In this text, Jesus reveals the damage of blasphemy and teaches about the nature of evil spirits.
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Are Christians Allowed to Work on Sunday?
Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This week’s sermon covers Matthew 12:1-21. Is the Sabbath a day of rest, a day for worship, or both? Is the Sabbath still binding today? What is the difference between the Lord’s Day and the Sabbath? Your life is better when you rest for a day and worship. But why?