In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church’s impact in each era. During the 1840s and through the 1870s, the United States experienced a painful division, culminating in the Civil War. Churches and denominations were divided during this period as well. The answer to division is not pretending our differences do not exist. The answer is not institutional uniformity. The answer is being clothed in the righteousness and character of Christ.

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church’s impact in each era. As America expanded in the late 1700s and into the 1800s, Christians moved with the people. Methodist circuit riders preached the gospel, and Baptists planted churches. The church’s mission traveled west.

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church’s impact in each. Leading up to and after the American Revolution, Christians helped shape America’s understanding of liberty.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. This sermon examines the Trinity, God in three persons. The Trinity is an essential way to know God, even if it’s partially a mystery we will never understand fully. Describing the Trinity can be challenging, but wehave several reasons why God reveals Himself in this way.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name El Shaddai, meaning “God Almighty.” El Shaddai always fulfills His promises. El Shaddai is both powerful and good.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord Our Righteousness. What is righteousness? We have a good status before God because of His justifying activity accomplished through salvation in Christ.Stop making your righteousness something other than what Christ has done for you!

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Jireh, meaning “the Lord will provide.” Through the story of Abraham and Isaac, we learn God always provides through our willingness to sacrifice for Him. And sometimes God reveals solutions only after we obey Him.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Nissi, meaning “The Lord is my banner.” God’s names in Scripture often appear when they match a life problem. Many of His names speak directly to a need in the moment.Divine intervention always happens at the right time and in the right way!

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Shalom, meaning “The Lord is Peace.” This name of God appears only once in Scripture in the book of Judges. True peace is a God-given internal spiritual state despite what is happening externally.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. This sermon examines the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” God is everywhere, right there with us, in all places. Yet, people are still lost. So many are far from God when He’s right there with them! Why? Because they are running FROM God instead of TO God.