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Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 14:21-28. How can we be good planters? Your attitude should be one of eternal optimism. Your priority should be people, not preferences. Your passion should be to complete God’s will for your life.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 14:1-20. Spirit-led missionaries are not limited by geography. Spirit-led missionaries are clear and confident. Spirit-led missionaries have the posture of humility. Spirit-led missionaries don’t quit.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a Father’s Day sermon using the text Luke 7:18-30. A great man is less concerned about human achievement and more concerned about advancing God’s kingdom. Great faith uses doubt to pull you closer to God. Great faith rests in the fact that Christ is sufficient. Great faith produces resolute disciples.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 12:1-25. God rescues us from the foolishness of fighting His plans. Nothing is stronger than the power of God. We should pray to the Rescuer with passion and faith. The overarching purpose of God’s rescue is His glory.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 10:1-48. Grace kills favoritism. There are no chance encounters. A church with a heart for every nation is a beautiful mess.

Pastor Raul Hernandez continues the series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 9:1-31. Life is not about which path we take. Our paths are not about us, they're about Christ. Take the path that God is walking on.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This Mothers’ Day sermon covers Acts 9:36-43. The fullest life is one most centered on Christ. A Christ-centered woman will pull people towards God’s calling. A Christ centered woman is always available to do God’s work. A Christ-centered woman finds her strength in Jesus’ resurrection.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 8:26-40. You can’t just agree with Jesus; you must also depend on Him to save you. Conversion is your willingness to turn from sin and depend on Christ. Once you depend on Jesus, He starts tearing down your walls. Once walls are torn down, you can meet people where they are.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 6:8-7:1 and 7:51-8:1. Your greatest moment of suffering has the potential to be the most powerful. God always renews His promise despite our constant failures. Jesus stands up for you when you suffer for Him. Your suffering amplifies the good news.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 5:1-42. You become the threat when you desire God’s glory. Satan wants to make you the threat. God does not condone duplicity. God does not differentiate. Don’t get in the way of God’s mission. Don’t hold back what you’ve promised to God. You will not be threatened for elevating your own name, but you will be threatened for elevating Jesus’ name.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 3:1-26. When God heals you spiritually, He gives you three blessings: Forgiveness, refreshment, and presence. God’s forgiveness wipes out your greatest enemy. Your debt is cancelled. Your burden is lifted. Your guilt is removed. The presence of Jesus brings refreshment.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 4:1-37. Being a good person is not the same as being a bold believer. Bold believers stand where they are saved. Bold believers seize the opportunity to share God’s love with others.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches on Palm Sunday with the text Luke 19:28-44. Our victory is possible only through the sacrifice of Christ. King Jesus gives victory to those who worship Him. Victorious worship is sacrificial and contagious. King Jesus weeps for those who war against Him.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 2:42-47. Devotion is the catalyst for growth and sacrifice. A devoted church gets the attention of the neighborhood. A devoted church is hungry every day.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 2:14-41. When uncertainty shakes you, God’s certainty secures you. The time you have left is uncertain, but the place of eternity is certain. Death will hold you captive when you try to control it. Death loses its power when we believe in the resurrection of Jesus. The certainty of grace gives you the power to kill your sin. The certainty of grace is God’s promise for eternity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 2:1-13. You can’t be fired up until you’re filled up. On fire Christians have a “God can” attitude, not an “I can’t” attitude. On fire Christians sacrifice together and share together.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 1:12-14. Constant prayer is the hallmark of anticipating a movement from God. Prayer doesn’t just fill the time. Prayer is the work of obedience. Small prayers work in big ways. God expects to hear from you.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series through the first half of the book of Acts. This sermon covers Acts 1:1-11. The church is not a destination point for crowds. The church is vehicle to send people into the neighborhoods and to the nations. We must be filled up before we go out. The Holy Spirit leads us. The Holy Spirit replaces our fear with God’s confidence. The Holy Spirit secures our place in God’s family. A stationary church is a disobedient church. Everyone can reach someone. There is always room in God’s kingdom for one more. Our church address is not an accident. Your home address is not an accident.