by Sam Rainer | Apr 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
Since I transitioned from the corporate world over a decade ago, I’ve been asked several times, “What’s the biggest surprise about being in ministry?” They are many, like having to lead worship from a karaoke machine at my first church (I’m not musically... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170423_dntg_jacob_wrestles.mp3 Last Sunday I began a new series on Old Testament characters. The point of the series is to explain how God draws us near. This sermon covers the character of Jacob in Genesis. God... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by Sam Rainer | Apr 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Leadership literature is chock-full of ways in which an average leader can become great. We all believe we’re good. Greatness is just a book, a conference, or a degree away. Indeed, I believe run-of-the-mill leaders can become better with training. A desire to... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170416_made_alive.mp3 On Easter Sunday, I preached Ephesians 2:1-10. 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...
