West Bradenton - A Neighborhood Church West Bradenton

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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This week’s sermon covers Matthew 11:1-30. In this chapter, the “greatest man,” John the Baptist, doubts Jesus. It’s a low point for John the Baptist. But Jesus is with us, even through the dark valleys. God can take your worst mistakes and make them miracles for His glory. God offers grace on the other side of every failure!