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Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 8 and the new and better covenant. This chapter presents a foundational principle in Scripture: You can approach God only on His terms, not on your terms.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 7 and explains the order of Melchizedek. Who is this mysterious figure in the Bible? The answer might surprise you.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 6, which contains a warning. There will be people who experience the blessings of Christian community on this earth but do not genuinely follow Christ.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 5 and Jesus' role as our high priest. God’s salvation has never depended on bloodline, pedigree, or inherited spiritual credentials. God’s salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. However, discernment is not free, but rather trained, learned, and earned.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 4 and reveals where you can find God’s perfect rest. God’s perfect rest is not a luxury; it is a necessity.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 3 and demonstrates how God’s completion is the reward for faithful endurance.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 2 and answers an important question about the text: If Jesus is greater than angels, why did he become human and suffer death? King Jesus willingly walked the path of suffering, death, and resurrection. Now, King Jesus leads His people on a path to glory. His walk of suffering opens a pathway of salvation for you.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a verse-by-verse series through the book of Hebrews. In this sermon, Sam covers chapter 1 and shows that Jesus is greater. Hebrews brings the Old and New Testaments together in the Person of Jesus 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. From 1991 to today, the United States has experienced a technological expansion that has brought vast amounts of information into our hands, accessible at any time and from anywhere. But are we wiser?

In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church’s impact in each era. Between 1877 and 1945, America became wealthier, more advanced, and more influential. But none of that power could solve the deepest human problem. Industry could not remove sin. Education could not regenerate the heart. The government could not redeem people. And military might could not make humanity righteous. Only the gospel has that kind of power.

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.