Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon is about the wise men who visit Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12. Who were they? Why did they come? The wisdom of the wise men draws your worship to the glory of the nativity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon is about the miracle of the virgin birth, as described in Matthew 1. The virgin birth is essential to the miracle of grace, and the virgin birth is necessary for the gospel to be true. What you believe about the virgin birth is foundational to your faith in Jesus. He was born physically, so you don’t die spiritually.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers the genealogy of Christ and begins a Christmas series in the first two chapters. God’s promise of grace becomes a reality in the person of Jesus Christ.

Tim Stephenson fills in for Sam today and takes a more practical look at the Great Commission.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers the Great Commission and the church’s God-given mission to share Jesus with the world. Every local church has a global mandate.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers the story of Peter’s denial of Jesus in Matthew 26. Judas betrayed Jesus. Thomas doubted Jesus. Peter denied Jesus. All the disciples deserted Jesus. God can take your worst mistakes and make them miracles for His glory. We all sin, yet God still uses us to advance His purposes. How?

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers the story of Judas in Matthew 26 and 27. Who is the real Judas Iscariot? Judas is notorious for one big reason: He betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. As soon as he had the money in hand, he realized it was empty. Jesus chose Judas as a disciple, but Judas chose betrayal over salvation.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers Matthew 23:1-36. Jesus rebukes the religious leaders. The Pharisees and scribes had “crushed people with unbearable religious demands.” Christian hypocrisy occurs when you make yourself the priority over God. Christian legalism is excessive conformity to a moral code or Law with the intent of controlling others. All of us must guard our hearts against the dark religion of legalism.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches through every verse of Matthew’s gospel. This sermon covers Matthew 25:31-46 and why the church should serve the “least of these.” An outward focus makes you stronger. An inward focus makes you weaker. Who should you serve? Whoever God puts in front of you!

After Hurricane Milton, Pastor Sam preaches about finding safety and security in Christ. The text is Psalm 46. Overcoming insecurity is only accomplished through being overcome by God’s security. Only Jesus is strong enough and good enough to save you.