by Sam Rainer | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Few church programs are as ubiquitous as VBS. Churches across all denominations prepare for the summer influx of kids. It’s fun. You actually get to dance in the sanctuary! It’s also fruitful. Kids are saturated with the gospel for a week. “I was saved at VBS”... 
by Sam Rainer | Jun 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170618_dntg_fathers_day.mp3 On Father’s Day this year, I taught from John 3:27-30. As the groom, Jesus reminds us that our role as a father is not based on self-fulfillment but on self-denial. The purpose of... 
by Sam Rainer | Jun 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by Sam Rainer | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last week, the Southern Baptist Convention overwhelmingly approved a resolution condemning the alt-right movement. Chris Moody did a good job putting together a brief report of what happened. Nathan Finn also offered a worthy read from the perspective of... 
by Sam Rainer | Jun 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170611_dntg_ezekial_sees.mp3 This sermon series is based on Old Testament characters. The point of the series is to explain how God draws us near. This sermon covers the character of Ezekiel. Even the deadest of...
