by Sam Rainer | Sep 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve witnessed some spectacular church productions. I’ll never forget the Easter play I watched when I was a child. Jesus just ascended right into the church rafters. I remember wondering how he would get down, but Acts 1 is clear: “This Jesus, who has been... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Lord’s Supper is a time for sinners to remember the Sinless. In this sermon, I answer three important questions about the Lord’s Supper. 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
A pastor spends hours researching a sermon, then someone in the church challenges one of the main points. A pastor prays for months about a new vision, then someone in the church disagrees with the proposed direction. A pastor studies in seminary for years,... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Righteous courage comes from patience and prayer. Patience increases your capacity for righteous courage. Righteous prayer is powerful and effective. 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Michael Kelley – Lord, help me raise children with a backbone. “Their mettle will be tested. Their faith will be challenged. They will be pressured to succumb on any number of fronts. By God’s grace, we will raise them...
