Priority Living Audio Bible Lessons

With a background in commercial real estate, Tom was deeply committed to teaching Scripture to business professionals. In 1985, Tom began teaching the Tucson Men’s Bible Study which officially became Priority Living of Arizona in 1991. Each week, hundreds of men and women attended Priority Living sessions held throughout the Valley during morning and midday hours. Tom’s mission was to share timeless biblical truth and inspire transformative life change through his teaching of God’s Word.

The Priority Living audio lessons are organized alphabetically by series. Use the arrows on the right side of each series title to view additional messages within that study.

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1 John (1989)

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1 John 1 - Introduction to the Epistle

Tom Shrader introduces 1 John, teaching believers to recognize and resist spiritual deception

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1 John 1 - Walking in the Light

Tom Shrader teaches on 1 John 1:1-4, exploring Christ as the incarnate Word of life and purpose

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1 John 1 - Light, Darkness, and the Reality of Sin

Tom Shrader teaches on sin and confession from 1 John 1, confronting the reality of sin in Christian life

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1 John 2 - The Evidence of True Faith

Tom Shrader teaches on the evidence of true faith from 1 John 2, examining obedience and love.

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1 John 5 - Three Levels of Spiritual Maturity

Tom Shrader explores three levels of Christian maturity from 1 John 2, challenging spiritual growth.

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1 John 2 - Warning Against Worldliness and False Teachers

Tom Shrader warns against worldliness and false teachers from 1 John 2:12-27, calling believers to test

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1 John 2:20-3:3 - The Believer's Anointing and Hope

Tom Shrader teaches on the believer's anointing and hope from 1 John 2:20-3:3 spiritual warfare.

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1 John 3 - The Test of Righteousness

Tom Shrader teaches 1 John 3 on genuine faith producing transformed living, not habitual sin.

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1 John 3 - Love Your Brothers

Tom Shrader teaches from 1 John 3 on loving fellow believers and righteous Christian living

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1 John 4 - Testing the Spirits

Tom Shrader teaches from 1 John 4 on testing spirits and discerning false doctrine in the church.

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1 John 4:7-21 - The Source and Proof of Love

Tom Shrader teaches 1 John 4 on God's love as source and proof of salvation and Christian love

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1 John 5 - Characteristics of Overcomers

Tom Shrader teaches on 1 John 5 about the characteristics of spiritual overcomers and victors

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1 John 5 - Three Witnesses to Christ

Tom Shrader teaches on three divine witnesses that confirm Christ's deity and our eternal life

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1 John 5 - Closing Confidence in Prayer and Truth

Tom Shrader concludes 1 John 5 teaching on confident prayer aligned with God's will and eternal security

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Blue Jean Theology (2011)

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James 1:1-4

Tom Shrader teaches on finding joy in trials from James 1:1-4, showing how testing builds endurance.

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James 1:2-4

Tom Shrader teaches on trials and testing from James 1, showing how God uses difficulties wisely.

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James 1:13-27

Tom Shrader teaches on trials from James 1, showing how God uses difficulties for spiritual growth

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James 2:1-13

Tom Shrader teaches James 2:1-13 on avoiding favoritism and seeing people as God sees them.

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James 2:14-26

Tom Shrader teaches James 2 on faith and works, showing genuine faith produces visible transformation

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James 3:1-12

Tom Shrader teaches James 3:1-12 on taming the tongue and the power of speech to build up or destroy.

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James 3:13-18

Tom Shrader teaches on earthly vs heavenly wisdom from James 3, showing how true wisdom produces peace

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James 4:1-10

Tom Shrader teaches James 4 on conflicts, submission to God, and overcoming worldly desires.

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James 5:1-20

Tom Shrader teaches James 5 on wealth dangers, patient endurance, and faithful prayer ministry

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Chosen By God (1994)

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Can I Know God's Will for My Life #1

Tom Shrader teaches on knowing God's will, offering biblical freedom from decision-making bondage.

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Can I Know God's Will for My Life #2

Tom Shrader teaches on God's sovereign election from Romans 8-9, explaining divine choosing

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Christianity 101 (2014)

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The Importance of Sound Doctrine

Tom Shrader teaches the importance of sound doctrine in Christianity 101, exploring benefits and dangers

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Biblical Reliability

Tom Shrader teaches on Scripture's divine authority from 2 Timothy 3:16 in Christianity 101.

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God the Father

Tom Shrader teaches on God's nature, sovereignty and Trinity from Genesis 1:26 in Christianity 101.

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The Lord Jesus Christ

Tom Shrader examines Jesus' exclusive claims in John's Gospel - the dividing issue of Christianity

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The Holy Spirit

Tom Shrader teaches on the Holy Spirit as God, not substitute, examining His role in salvation

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The Depravity of Man

Tom Shrader teaches on human depravity from Romans 3, showing all people need salvation from sin.

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Salvation in Action

Tom Shrader teaches salvation basics from Acts 17, explaining Christ's substitutionary atonement

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What Goes on in a Local Church

Tom Shrader teaches on the church from 2 Corinthians 5, calling believers to local fellowship

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Christmas (2009/2015)

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Christmas (2009)

Christmas Message 2009

Christmas (2009)

Tom Shrader explores Christmas gift-giving and five gifts believers receive from God in Christ.

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Christmas (2009)

Christmas (2015)

Gifts: Who's on Your List?

Christmas (2015)

Tom Shrader on Christmas gifts and the four spiritual gifts believers receive from God.

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Christmas (2015)

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Christmas (2015)

Tom Shrader offers practical biblical wisdom for navigating difficult family holiday gatherings

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Christmas (2015)

Death & Resurrection (2002)

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1 Corinthians 15 - Death & Resurrection Part 1

Tom Shrader teaches the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15 on Christ's death and resurrection

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1 Corinthians 15 - Death & Resurrection Part 2

Tom Shrader teaches on Paul's humility and Christ's resurrection from 1 Corinthians 15

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Dumb Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (2017)

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Failure to Fear God

Tom Shrader teaches on fearing God from Exodus 17, showing how the Amalekites' failure led to destruction

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A Few Drinks

Tom Shrader teaches on alcohol and spiritual vigilance from 1 Kings 20 in Dumb Mistakes series.

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Lust for Love

Tom Shrader teaches on love vs lust from Samson's story in Judges, offering biblical relationship wisdom

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Safety in Numbers

Tom Shrader teaches on David's census, warning against trusting provision over the Provider

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Standing en Masse

Tom Shrader on overcoming fear of man and peer pressure to believe in Christ from John 12

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Mistaking Ownership

Tom Shrader teaches on stewardship from Acts 5 - the difference between control and ownership

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Glory that isn’t Yours

Tom Shrader teaches Acts 12 on God's judgment of Herod and the danger of stealing His glory

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Adding to the Gospel

Tom Shrader warns against adding requirements to the gospel from Acts 15 Jerusalem Council

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Financial Foundations (2006)

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Ownership

Tom Shrader teaches biblical stewardship principles - God owns everything, we are trustees

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Savings & Security

Tom Shrader teaches on money and stewardship from Luke 12, warning against greed and materialism.

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Borrowing & Lending

Tom Shrader teaches on borrowing and debt from Proverbs, warning against financial bondage.

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Investing

Tom Shrader teaches biblical investing principles, showing how purchases beyond needs invest

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Giving

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical giving from Romans 12 - God wants transformed hearts, not money

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Taxes

Tom Shrader teaches on paying taxes from Romans 13, showing submission to government authority

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Retirement

Tom Shrader challenges traditional retirement thinking from Luke 12 and Moses' example in this series.

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Inheritance

Tom Shrader teaches on leaving a spiritual legacy from Deuteronomy 6 in Financial Foundations.

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Foundations of Faith (2007)

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Introduction

Tom Shrader teaches on living by faith from Hebrews 11, defining faith as obedient response.

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Walking by Faith

Tom Shrader teaches on walking by faith from Hebrews 11, emphasizing obedience to God's commands.

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Abraham and Moses

Tom Shrader teaches on faith through Abraham and Moses from Hebrews 11 - obedient response to God

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Peter and Paul

Tom Shrader teaches on faith through Peter and Paul, showing how failure isn't fatal in God's plan

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Genesis (2002)

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Genesis 3:1-6 - The Fall and Satan's Method

Tom Shrader examines Genesis 3 and Satan's method of temptation in the fall of mankind.

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Genesis 3 - Satan's Strategy and Man's Response

Tom Shrader teaches Genesis 3 on Satan's strategy and man's response to sin and temptation.

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Getting Control (2016)

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Getting Control of Your Finances

Tom Shrader teaches biblical financial discipline from Proverbs, covering work, spending, debt.

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Get in Control Over Your Schedule

Tom Shrader teaches biblical time management from Proverbs 25:28 in this practical message.

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Getting Control Over Your Appetite

Tom Shrader teaches on controlling appetites and desires from Proverbs for spiritual discipline.

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Getting Control Over Your Career

Tom Shrader teaches on career control from Ecclesiastes, finding contentment beyond achievement

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God’s Plan for Salvation (2002)

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Introduction & Overview

Tom Shrader introduces God's plan for salvation, examining Calvinism vs Arminianism and divine sovereignty

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Total Depravity Part 1

Tom Shrader teaches total depravity from Romans 3, explaining man's spiritual deadness and need

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Total Depravity Part 2

Tom Shrader teaches on total depravity and man's inability to come to Christ without God's drawing

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Unconditional Election

Tom Shrader teaches on unconditional election from Romans 9, explaining God's sovereign choice

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Limited Atonement

Tom Shrader teaches limited atonement from John 10, showing Christ died for His elect people

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Irresistable Grace & Preservation of the Saints

Tom Shrader teaches on irresistible grace and preservation of saints from Romans 8:30

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Summary

Tom Shrader concludes his salvation series on God's sovereign work in election and atonement.

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The Gospel in a Nutshell (2002)

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1 Corinthians 15 - The Gospel in a Nutshell

Tom Shrader teaches the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15 - Christ's death, burial and resurrection

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1 Corinthians 15 - Christmas via Easter Part 2

Tom Shrader teaches 1 Corinthians 15 on resurrection hope and Christmas purpose at Easter.

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His Needs/Her Needs (2000)

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What a Woman Needs from a Man

Tom Shrader teaches biblical roles for husbands from Ephesians 5 - provider, teacher, leader, lover

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What a Man Needs from a Woman

Tom Shrader teaches what husbands need from wives: respect, intimacy, and peace through submission.

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How to be Exceptional in an Average World (2011)

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Genesis 6 - Consistency Maintaining the Mundane

Tom Shrader teaches on persevering through ordinary life using Noah's example from Genesis 6

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1 Kings 18-19 - Stability Admidst Difficult Circumstances

Tom Shrader teaches on finding stability in God from 1 Kings 18-19, using Elijah's victory and defeat.

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2 Chronicles 20 - Your Approach to Decision Making

Tom Shrader teaches wise decision-making from 2 Chronicles 20 in this practical biblical guide

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Ephesians 6 - Your Motivation for Career Performance

Tom Shrader on Christian work motivation from Ephesians 6 - serving Christ in your career

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Daniel 6 - Personal Value and Professional Ethics

Tom Shrader teaches on integrity from Daniel 6 - standing firm in corrupt culture with ethics

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1 Peter 2 - Your Approach to Conflict Resolution

Tom Shrader teaches biblical conflict resolution from 1 Peter 2, showing peace with God enables peace

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How to be Happy (2004)

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How to Be Happy Though Married

Tom Shrader teaches biblical principles for happy marriage from Philippians 4, part 1 of series

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How to Be Happy Though Single

Tom Shrader teaches biblical singleness from 1 Corinthians 7, showing singles aren't second-class

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How to Be Happy Though Broke

Tom Shrader teaches on contentment and God's provision from Philippians 4, distinguishing needs from wants.

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How to Be Happy Though Hurting

Tom Shrader teaches biblical contentment during suffering from Philippians 4:11-13 and 2 Corinthians 12.

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How to Find Meaning in a Collapsing World (2014)

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2 Timothy 1:1-6 - Finding Meaning in a Collapsing World

Tom Shrader teaches 2 Timothy 1:1-6 on finding stability through God's promises and mentorship

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2 Timothy 1:6-14 - Spiritual Gifts

Tom Shrader teaches on spiritual gifts and boldness from 2 Timothy 1:6-14 for confident living

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2 Timothy 2 - Mentorship

Tom Shrader teaches on mentorship and spiritual discipline from 2 Timothy 2 about focused living

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2 Timothy 3:1-5 - Last Days Characteristics

Tom Shrader teaches 2 Timothy 3:1-5 on last days characteristics and loving God over self.

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2 Timothy 3 - True Significance

Tom Shrader teaches on finding true significance in God rather than self from 2 Timothy 3

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2 Timothy 4 - Preaching in Last Days

Tom Shrader teaches from 2 Timothy 4 on preaching God's Word faithfully in last days culture

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How to Know (2007)

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What's the Matter with People

Tom Shrader examines what's wrong with humanity from Romans 3:23 in this foundational teaching on sin

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What's So Special About Jesus?

Tom Shrader examines what makes Jesus unique - His virgin birth, deity, miracles and resurrection

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What's Behind the Death of Jesus

Tom Shrader explains the cross of Christ and substitutionary atonement from Luke 22 and John 18.

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How Can People Find God

Tom Shrader teaches on knowing God through Christ's resurrection and salvation by grace alone

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How to Stay Afloat in a World that’s Circling the Drain (2008)

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How to Handle Adversity

Tom Shrader teaches how to benefit from adversity using James 1:2-4 and biblical perspective.

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Removing Anxiety From Life

Tom Shrader teaches from Luke 12 on removing anxiety through trusting God's faithful provision

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Things You Will Never Hear in Polite Conversation

Tom Shrader explores Job 1 on trusting God through financial crisis and economic uncertainty.

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Reflections on Parenting

Tom Shrader teaches biblical parenting principles, addressing common mistakes parents make today.

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New Career Strategies for a Changing World

Tom Shrader explores biblical career wisdom from Ecclesiastes on work satisfaction and purpose.

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New Relational Strategies for a Changing World

Tom Shrader teaches on building meaningful relationships as givers, neighbors, friends, and lovers

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New Spiritual Strategies for a Changing World

Tom Shrader teaches five spiritual strategies from Acts 2:42 for navigating changing times

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How to Stay Straight in a Crooked World (2012)

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The Final Authority

Tom Shrader teaches on establishing the Bible as final authority from 2 Timothy 3:16 in series opener

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Learning for Life

Tom Shrader teaches on lifelong learning from Philippians 3, showing how Scripture study transforms

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Making Godly Decisions

Tom Shrader teaches on making godly decisions from Psalm 119 in a changing world through Scripture

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Live Life Confidently

Tom Shrader teaches on conquering fear through God's love from Romans 8 - live boldly in Christ.

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Integration of our Faith

Tom Shrader teaches on integrating faith into all of life from Philippians 3 in this series.

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Make the Invisible God Visible

Tom Shrader teaches on being salt and light from Matthew 5, showing how to make God visible

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Speak the Truth Boldly

Tom Shrader teaches from Matthew 5:16 on making God visible through witness and bold truth-telling.

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Learn to be Content

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical contentment from Philippians 4, finding satisfaction in Christ

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Rejoice in the Freedom of the Cross

Tom Shrader explores Christian freedom in Romans 6 - freed from sin yet enslaved to Christ

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Expect Suffering and Grow from It

Tom Shrader on expecting suffering in Christian life from 1 Peter 4:12 and James 1:2

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Don't Lose Heart

Tom Shrader teaches on daily renewal and eternal perspective from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.

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Who is Jesus?

Tom Shrader answers seven key questions about Jesus' identity, birth, death, and resurrection

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How to Turn the World Right Side Up (1996)

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How to Turn the World Right-Side Up

Tom Shrader teaches from Philippians 3 on finding spiritual focus and purpose to impact the world

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What are You Afraid Of?

Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming fear from Philippians 3, showing how Jesus is the antidote to fear.

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Integrity Under Fire (2013)

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Creativity Over Compromise

Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 1 on maintaining integrity in hostile environments through creativity

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Integration Over Segmentation

Tom Shrader teaches from Daniel 2 on maintaining faith integrity in hostile workplace environments.

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Confidence Over Cowardice

Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 3 on trusting God through trials, whether He delivers or not.

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Clarity Over Confusion

Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 4 on God's sovereignty over kingdoms and Nebuchadnezzar's humbling

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Application Over Accommodation

Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 5 on Belshazzar's pride and God's judgment through the writing on the wall

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Integrity Over Intrigue

Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 6 on faithfulness in crisis and maintaining consistent prayer life

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John: The Essence of Life (2008)

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Introduction to John

Tom Shrader introduces Jesus as eternal Word and Creator in John 1, teaching on finding real life

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Nick at Night

Tom Shrader teaches on John 3 and what it means to be born again, not through religious works

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Water Cooler

Tom Shrader teaches on Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John 4, exploring spiritual thirst

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Take Two Miracles & Call Me in the Morning

Tom Shrader teaches on John 6, the feeding of 5,000 and Jesus as the bread of life miracle

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What it Takes to See Jesus

Tom Shrader teaches John 9 on becoming God's display case through trials and transformation.

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Wrapping up the Great Debate

Tom Shrader teaches John 9-10 on Jesus as the good shepherd vs bad religious leaders

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Miracle to Die For

Tom Shrader teaches on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, showing how adversity reveals God's glory

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Why Can't People Figure it Out

Tom Shrader teaches on John 14:1-6, Jesus as the way to the Father and comfort in troubled times.

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What Would You Ask Jesus?

Tom Shrader explores Pilate's question 'What is truth?' from John 18-19 and Jesus' trial.

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We Didn't Know Who You Was

Tom Shrader teaches on Christ's resurrection from John 20 with historical evidence and hope.

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Who Do You Trust?

Tom Shrader teaches from John 20 on how Christ's resurrection transforms fear into joy and peace.

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A Salvage Operation on the Sea of Life

Tom Shrader concludes his John's Gospel study with Christ's restoration of Peter in John 21

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Jonah (2015)

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Introduction to Jonah

Tom Shrader teaches on Jonah 1, exploring how we often treat God's commands as advice

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Jonah Comes Out of the Closet

Tom Shrader teaches on God's relentless pursuit of His children from Jonah 1:4-17 in this sermon.

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Jonah and Prayer

Tom Shrader teaches from Jonah 2-3 on God's pursuit of His children and second chances

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Called to Encounter Culture

Tom Shrader teaches from Jonah 3 on being called to encounter culture as salt and light

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There's a Little Bit of Jonah in All of Us

Tom Shrader examines Jonah's anger at God's mercy in this final lesson on grace and compassion.

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Just Do It (2010)

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The Foundation For Greatness

Tom Shrader teaches Nehemiah 1 on finding purpose in ordinary days through compassionate leadership

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If You Can't Build Consensus, You'll Never Build the Wall

Tom Shrader teaches Nehemiah 2 on biblical leadership principles and building godly consensus

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Who Are the People Who Are Supposed to Do It?

Tom Shrader teaches Nehemiah's leadership principles for mobilizing teams and building God's work

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You Can't Be a Winner If You Never Went to War

Tom Shrader teaches from Nehemiah 4 on facing opposition and spiritual warfare in God's work.

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You Can't Run a Healthy Project With Hurting People

Tom Shrader teaches from Nehemiah 5 on confronting internal sin that threatens God's work.

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The High Cost of Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches on godly leadership from Nehemiah 5, contrasting givers vs takers in authority

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If All Else Fails Shoot the Leader

Tom Shrader teaches on relentless opposition from Nehemiah 6 and staying faithful under attack

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The Job Isn't Finished Until the Inspector Signs Off

Tom Shrader concludes Nehemiah study on serving God through everyday work and sacred ministry

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Lessons from the Legends (2014)

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Lessons from Joseph

Tom Shrader teaches on hope from Joseph's story in Genesis, showing God's sovereignty in trials

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Lessons from Daniel

Tom Shrader teaches on Daniel 1-6, showing how to thrive in hostile culture through faith

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Lessons from Paul

Tom Shrader teaches Acts 6-9 on Paul's conversion, contrasting religion with saving grace alone.

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Lessons from Peter

Tom Shrader teaches on Peter's transformation from denial to bold preaching, showing failure isn't fatal.

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Lessons from Demas

Tom Shrader warns against worldly compromise through Demas who abandoned Paul for present comfort

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Life Management (2013)

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Purpose

Tom Shrader begins life management series on finding purpose through Jesus' clear mission example

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Excellence

Tom Shrader teaches on excellence through Jesus' human growth from Luke 2:52 in this series.

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Control

Tom Shrader teaches on taking control of life priorities and avoiding distractions in this study

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Freedom

Tom Shrader teaches from 2 Timothy 2:4 on living free from entanglements that hinder God's calling

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Focus

Tom Shrader teaches on staying focused like Jesus, prioritizing purpose over busyness in ministry.

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Light of the World (2000)

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We Are the Light of the World

Tom Shrader teaches on being light in the world from Matthew 5, calling Christians to reflect Christ

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Things that Entangle the Believer

Tom Shrader examines 2 Timothy 2:4 on entanglements preventing believers from pleasing God

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Living to Win (2014)

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Living to Win Over Guilt

Tom Shrader on overcoming guilt through biblical repentance and finding true forgiveness in Christ

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Living to Win Over Weakness

Tom Shrader teaches from Romans 7 on dealing with spiritual weakness and Christian struggle.

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Living to Win Over Anxiety

Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming anxiety through trust in God's provision from Matthew 6:25-34.

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Living to Win Over Fear

Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming fear through contentment and God's promises in Hebrews 13:5-6

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Living to Win Over Worthlessness

Tom Shrader teaches on finding true worth in Christ's sacrifice rather than worldly achievements

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Living to Win Over Loneliness

Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming loneliness through friendship, marriage, and Christ relationship

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Living to Win Over Stress

Tom Shrader teaches five biblical truths about handling stress from James 1, offering hope for trials

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Living to Win Over Uncertainty

Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming life's uncertainties through biblical truth and God's promises.

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Past-New Year 2016 (2016)

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How to Make 2016 the Greatest Year of Your Life

Tom Shrader shares five practical steps from 2 Timothy 1 for spiritual growth in the new year

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What Kind of Year Was 2015?

Tom Shrader teaches on evaluating spiritual growth from 2 Timothy 4 with eternal perspective

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Person to Person (2017)

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Accepting Your Authorities

Tom Shrader teaches on accepting authority from Ephesians 4:30 in workplace, family, and government.

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Freeing Forgiveness

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical forgiveness from Ephesians 4:32, showing how God's grace enables us

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Taming Your Temper

Tom Shrader teaches on taming temper from Ephesians 4:31, showing anger's progression from bitterness

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Mastering Your Mouth

Tom Shrader teaches on Ephesians 4:29 about mastering your mouth and using speech to build others up.

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Philippians (2016)

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Philippians 1 - Introduction to Joy in Suffering

Tom Shrader introduces Philippians, showing how Paul found joy while imprisoned and suffering.

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Philippians 1:2-6 - Joy in the Gospel Partnership

Tom Shrader teaches on Paul's joy and gospel partnership from Philippians 1, emphasizing God's grace

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Philippians 1:7-11 - Paul's Prayer for the Church

Tom Shrader teaches on Paul's prayer for believers from Philippians 1:7-11, focusing on love and growth

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Philippians 1:21-28 - For Me to Live is Christ

Tom Shrader on Philippians 1:21 - what it means that 'to live is Christ' in difficult times

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Philippians 2:1-11 - The Mind of Christ

Tom Shrader teaches on Christ's humility from Philippians 2, showing how to serve others selflessly.

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Philippians 2:2-14 - Work Out Your Salvation

Tom Shrader teaches Philippians 2:12-13 on working out salvation through God's power within us.

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Philippians 2:15-30 - Living Without Grumbling

Tom Shrader teaches Philippians 2:12-16 on living without grumbling as lights in the world

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Philippians 3:1-11 - The Gospel Safeguard

Tom Shrader teaches Philippians 3:1-11 on rejecting religious works for knowing Christ personally.

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Philippians 3:12-14 - Not Already There

Tom Shrader on spiritual growth and focus from Philippians 3:12-14, pursuing Christlikeness.

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Philippians 3:15-21 - Following Christ's Example Through Mentorship

Tom Shrader teaches Philippians 3:15-21 on following Christ through godly mentors and examples.

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Philippians 4:1-7 - Standing Firm and Experiencing God's Peace

Tom Shrader teaches from Philippians 4:1-7 on standing firm and finding God's peace in conflicts.

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Philippians 4:8-23 - Peace Through Prayer and Contentment

Tom Shrader teaches on anxiety, prayer and contentment from Philippians 4 - finding God's peace

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Power Broker (2006)

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Power Broker Introduction

Tom Shrader introduces biblical power principles from Matthew 20 - service over control

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The Power of Proficiency

Tom Shrader on spiritual gifts and finding your place in God's body from 1 Corinthians 12

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The Power of Ownership

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical ownership, stewardship and distributing God's assets wisely.

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The Power of Work

Tom Shrader teaches biblical workplace empowerment from Exodus 18, showing effective delegation

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The Power of Encouragement

Tom Shrader teaches on encouragement from James 3, showing how words can empower or destroy.

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The Power of Release

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical release and empowerment in Power Broker series session 6.

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How to Empower People Through the Government

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical power in government from Romans 13 - empowering citizens over leaders

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How to Empower People Through the Workplace

Tom Shrader teaches on applying biblical power principles in workplace ministry and business

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How to Empower People Through the Family

Tom Shrader teaches biblical parenting principles for empowering children to become godly adults.

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How to Empower People Through the Church

Tom Shrader teaches on God's design for empowering churches that equip believers for ministry

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Psalm 23 (2015)

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Psalm 23 - Surely Goodness and Love Will Follow Me

Tom Shrader teaches on Psalm 23:6 about God's goodness and love pursuing believers daily.

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Psalm 23 - You Anoint My Head with Oil

Tom Shrader teaches Psalm 23:5 on Holy Spirit's anointing power for daily spiritual battles

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Psalm 23 - Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Tom Shrader teaches from Psalm 23 on finding God's presence through life's valleys and hardships.

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Psalm 23 - He Restores My Soul

Tom Shrader teaches on God's promise to restore the soul from Psalm 23, examining spiritual vulnerability

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Psalm 23 - The Shepherd Leads to Still Waters

Tom Shrader teaches Psalm 23:2 on God's gentle guidance to still waters and spiritual refreshment.

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Psalm 23 - He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures

Tom Shrader teaches Psalm 23:2 on finding rest and peace as the Good Shepherd's sheep

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Psalm 23 - I Shall Not Want

Tom Shrader teaches Psalm 23:1 on God's provision and why believers shall not want or lack.

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Psalm 23 - The Lord Is My Shepherd

Tom Shrader teaches on Psalm 23:1, exploring God as shepherd to helpless sheep who need His care

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Recovering Our Lost Legacy (2005)

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The Principle of Faith

Tom Shrader teaches on faith for daily living from John 20, showing Thomas's courage in seeking truth

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The Principle of Opportunity

Tom Shrader teaches on opportunity from Judges 6, challenging believers to impact people for eternity.

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The Principle of Stewardship

Tom Shrader teaches biblical stewardship from Luke 12 - live as managers not owners of God's gifts

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The Principle of Reverence

Tom Shrader teaches on reverence from Isaiah 6, showing God's holiness and our need for cleansing.

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The Principle of Duty

Tom Shrader teaches on duty from Philippians 2, showing Christ's example of humble service

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The Principle of Authority

Tom Shrader teaches biblical authority from Numbers 16, showing submission to leaders as obedience

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The Principle of Consequence

Tom Shrader teaches on consequences and legacy from Galatians 6, showing how choices affect tomorrow.

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Reflections from the Top of the Heap (2007)

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Ecclesiastes 12 - Bullets at the Back of the Book

Tom Shrader teaches on Ecclesiastes 12, showing how life finds meaning through fearing God.

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Ecclesiastes 7-9 - Pondering the Paradoxes of Life

Tom Shrader teaches on life's paradoxes from Ecclesiastes, trusting God's sovereignty in unfairness.

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Ecclesiastes 6-8 - Coming to Grips with Reality

Tom Shrader teaches on five delusions from Ecclesiastes 6-8 that prevent true satisfaction

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Fresh Perspectives on Financial Prosperity

Tom Shrader teaches on money and contentment from Ecclesiastes 5, showing true satisfaction comes from God

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Ecclesiastes 5 - Ground Rules For Dealing With God

Tom Shrader teaches Ecclesiastes 5 on approaching God with reverence, listening, and faithfulness.

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Ecclesiastes 4 - Why Doesn't it Work at Work

Tom Shrader teaches on work and pride from Ecclesiastes 4, calling for balanced labor that glorifies God.

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Ecclesiastes 2 - I Can't Get No Satisfaction

Tom Shrader teaches Ecclesiastes 2 on why wealth, pleasure, and achievements can't satisfy

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Ecclesiastes 1 - The Truth Behind the See-Through Suit

Tom Shrader explores Solomon's wisdom in Ecclesiastes 1 about life's meaning under the sun

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The Rest of the Story (1992)

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Acts 2 - What Should A Church Be

Tom Shrader teaches Acts 2:37-47 on biblical church characteristics and fellowship.

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Acts 9 - Your Biography

Tom Shrader teaches on Paul's conversion in Acts 9, exploring God's sovereign grace in salvation.

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Acts 2 - The First Revival Meeting

Tom Shrader teaches on Peter's bold Pentecost sermon in Acts 2 and the power of Holy Spirit witness

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Acts 1 - Rest Part 1

Tom Shrader teaches from Acts 1 on Holy Spirit power and witnessing with integrity and purpose

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Revelation: What Christ Says to the Church (2004)

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The Church of Laodicea

Tom Shrader warns against spiritual lukewarmness in Revelation 3, calling believers to passion.

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The Church of Philadelphia

Tom Shrader teaches on Philadelphia church from Revelation 3, exploring open doors and faithful service

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The Church of Sardis

Tom Shrader examines the dead church at Sardis from Revelation 3, diagnosing spiritual death symptoms

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The Church at Pergamos

Tom Shrader teaches on Revelation 2:12-17, examining the church at Pergamos and compromise.

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The Church at Smyrna

Tom Shrader teaches on suffering and faithfulness from Revelation 2:8-11, the church at Smyrna.

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The Church at Ephesus

Tom Shrader examines Revelation 2:1-7 and the loveless church at Ephesus in this series opener.

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Sermon on the Mount (2002)

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Matthew 6:33 - 48 - Righteousness that Surpasses

Tom Shrader teaches Matthew 5:33-48 on oaths, retaliation & love, calling for heart righteousness.

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Matthew 7:13-29 - The Proof of Kingdom

Tom Shrader teaches Matthew 7 on the narrow gate vs wide gate, warning against false prophets.

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Matthew 7:1-12 - Judge Not and the Golden Rule

Tom Shrader teaches on Matthew 7 judgment, self-examination, and the golden rule for believers

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Matthew 6:25-34 - Don't Be Anxious

Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming worry and anxiety from Matthew 6, trusting God's provision.

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Matthew 6:12-24 - Don't Store Up Treasures on Earth

Tom Shrader teaches Matthew 6:19-24 on earthly vs eternal treasures and serving God or money

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Matthew 6:8-15 - Teach us to Pray

Tom Shrader teaches the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6, showing authentic prayer vs performance.

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Matthew 6:5-13 - The Model Prayer

Tom Shrader teaches on Jesus' model prayer from Matthew 6, contrasting hypocrisy with intimacy

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Matthew 6:1-4 - Secret Giving

Tom Shrader teaches on Matthew 6:1-4 about giving with right motives, not for human praise

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Matthew 5:31-37 - The Heart of the Law

Tom Shrader teaches Matthew 5:31-37 on divorce, oaths & integrity in the Sermon on the Mount

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Matthew 5 - Righteousness Exceeding the Pharisees

Tom Shrader teaches Matthew 5 on righteousness exceeding Pharisees, addressing heart attitudes

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Matthew 5:10-16 - Salt and Light

Tom Shrader teaches on Matthew 5:10-16, calling Christians to be salt and light despite persecution.

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Matthew 5:6-9 - The Beatitudes Part 2

Tom Shrader teaches Matthew 5:6-9 on hungering for righteousness, mercy, purity & peacemaking.

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Matthew 5:4-5 - The Beatitudes Part 1

Tom Shrader examines Matthew 5:4 on godly sorrow versus worldly regret in the Beatitudes series.

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Matthew 5:1-3 - The Sermon on the Mount Introduction

Tom Shrader introduces the Sermon on the Mount, teaching that blessing begins with spiritual poverty

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Sexuality by Design (2007)

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Sex in Marriage

Tom Shrader teaches on God's design for sexual intimacy in marriage from 1 Corinthians 7

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Sex and Marriage

Tom Shrader teaches on God's design for marriage from Genesis 2 - who should marry and why.

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Sex by Force

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical sexuality, examining Lot's family destruction from Genesis 13-19.

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Unplanned Pregnancy

Tom Shrader teaches on abortion from biblical perspective, offering hope and forgiveness

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Homosexuality

Tom Shrader teaches on homosexuality from Romans 1, addressing God's design for sexuality.

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Graphic Depictions

Tom Shrader teaches on pornography's harmful effects using David and Bathsheba's story from 2 Samuel 11

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Marital Fidelity

Tom Shrader teaches biblical marriage principles, fidelity, and overcoming sexual temptation.

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Consenting Adults

Tom Shrader teaches God's design for sexual purity from 1 Thessalonians 4:3 in this series opener

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Stand Alone

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Spiritual Disciplines - Nurturing Your Relationship with Jesus

Tom Shrader teaches on spiritual disciplines from John 17:3, calling believers to know God

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Lessons Learned from the Life of Larry Wright

Tom Shrader teaches spiritual growth lessons from his mentor Larry Wright's life and ministry

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Summer Camp 2009

Tom Shrader teaches on transformation through grace from Romans - heart, mind, radical life

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What You Know Trumps What You Feel

Tom Shrader teaches that what you know from Scripture trumps what you feel from Romans 8:28

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The Character of Genuine Saving Faith

Tom Shrader tests authentic faith vs religious activity from 2 Corinthians 13:5

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Live Life Over

Tom Shrader examines what 95-year-olds wish they'd done differently: reflect, risk, pursue legacy

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Marriage

Tom Shrader teaches six biblical foundations for marriage including unconditional vows and selflessness

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How to Eliminate Stress

Tom Shrader teaches 5 biblical ways to eliminate stress through understanding God's sovereign control

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Myths of Spiritual Growth

Tom Shrader teaches myths about spiritual growth - maturity requires intentional effort, not automatic

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Tom's Testimony

Tom Shrader shares his personal testimony of finding true peace through faith in Jesus Christ.

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Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5)

Tom Shrader on Matthew 5 - Christians called to be salt and light as a counterculture to the world

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Don't be Surprised by Suffering

Tom Shrader teaches on Romans 8:28 and God's purpose in suffering for Christian growth

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Put a Lid on Your Dreams

Tom Shrader teaches on contentment and godliness from 1 Timothy 6, defining true biblical success.

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God's Wisdom

Tom Shrader teaches on James 3:17 and the seven characteristics of godly wisdom from above.

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Studies in Leadership (2003)

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Studies in Leadership Conclusion

Tom Shrader teaches servant leadership from Mark 9-10, showing Jesus' model of humble service

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Boldness in Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches on bold leadership from 1 Kings 18 and Elijah's confrontation with false gods.

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Responsibility in Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches leadership principles from Exodus 18 - delegation, responsibility, and development

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Humility in Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches on humility as the foundation of godly leadership from Genesis 18 and other

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Accountability in Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical accountability using David and Jonathan's friendship model

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Confidence in Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches confident leadership from 2 Chronicles 20 - trusting God in crisis.

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Vision in Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches on vision as biblical leadership quality using Abraham's faith from Hebrews 11

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Loyalty in Leadership

Tom Shrader teaches on loyalty and faithful leadership from Exodus 32 golden calf incident

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Survival Through the Cycles of Life (2013)

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Survival When You Want to Get Even

Tom Shrader teaches Genesis 50:20 on God's sovereignty through life's trials and Joseph's story.

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Survival in a Capitalistic System

Tom Shrader teaches from Genesis 41 on surviving life's cycles with Joseph's wisdom and planning

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Survival as a Candidate for Advancement

Tom Shrader teaches on Joseph's patience in prison from Genesis 39-41, showing God's timing

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Survival When Your Network Fails

Tom Shrader teaches on Joseph's faithful service through trials in Genesis 37-40

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Survival as a Person of Integrity

Tom Shrader teaches Genesis 39 on thriving through life's difficult cycles with God's presence

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Survival as Movers and Shakers

Tom Shrader teaches from Genesis 37 on Joseph's dreams and surviving life's difficult cycles.

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Tools for Finishing Strong (2018)

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Expect Suffering and Grow From It

Tom Shrader teaches on expecting suffering from 1 Peter 4:12, showing how trials build faith

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Learn to Be Content

Tom Shrader teaches on contentment from 1 Timothy 6, revealing the missing ingredient in Christian life.

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Speak the Truth Boldly

Tom Shrader teaches on boldly sharing the Gospel from Romans 1:16 in Tools for Finishing Strong.

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Make the Invisible God Visible

Tom Shrader teaches how Christians make God visible through transformed character from Matthew 5.

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Integration of our Faith

Tom Shrader on integrating faith into all of life from Philippians 3 - authentic Christian living

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Live Life Confidently

Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming seven common fears to live confidently as believers in Christ.

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Making Godly Decisions

Tom Shrader teaches on making godly decisions using Psalm 119 as foundation for biblical guidance

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Learning for Life

Tom Shrader teaches on lifelong learning from 2 Timothy 3:16 for finishing strong in faith

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Establish the Bible as Final Authority

Tom Shrader teaches on establishing the Bible as final authority from 2 Timothy 3 in a changing world

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Introduction to Aging and Spiritual Preparation

Tom Shrader begins a series on aging well spiritually, preparing believers to finish strong

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What I Learned on My Summer Vacation

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What I Learned on my Summer Vacation 2016

Tom Shrader teaches on God's sovereignty in crisis using 9/11 and Romans 8:28 - doctrine matters

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What I Learned on My Summer Vacation 2010 Part 2

Tom Shrader teaches on biblical love from 1 Corinthians 13, defining love's characteristics.

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What I Learned on My Summer Vacation 2010 Part 1

Tom Shrader teaches from Titus 3 on God's love and our value through Christ's sacrifice.

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What I Learned on My Summer Vacation 2004 Part 2

Tom Shrader teaches biblical parenting principles, emphasizing grace over permissiveness

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What I Learned on My Summer Vacation 2004 Part 1

Tom Shrader teaches that believers must trust God's Word over human instincts from Proverbs 14:12

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1 John (1989)

Blue Jean Theology (2011)

Chosen By God (1994)

Christianity 101 (2014)

Christmas (2009/2015)

Death & Resurrection (2002)

Dumb Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (2017)

Financial Foundations (2006)

Foundations of Faith (2007)

Genesis (2002)

Getting Control (2016)

God’s Plan for Salvation (2002)

The Gospel in a Nutshell (2002)

His Needs/Her Needs (2000)

How to be Exceptional in an Average World (2011)

How to be Happy (2004)

How to Find Meaning in a Collapsing World (2014)

How to Know (2007)

How to Stay Afloat in a World that’s Circling the Drain (2008)

How to Stay Straight in a Crooked World (2012)

How to Turn the World Right Side Up (1996)

Integrity Under Fire (2013)

John: The Essence of Life (2008)

Jonah (2015)

Just Do It (2010)

Lessons from the Legends (2014)

Life Management (2013)

Light of the World (2000)

Living to Win (2014)

Past-New Year 2016 (2016)

Person to Person (2017)

Philippians (2016)

Power Broker (2006)

Psalm 23 (2015)

Recovering Our Lost Legacy (2005)

Reflections from the Top of the Heap (2007)

The Rest of the Story (1992)

Revelation: What Christ Says to the Church (2004)

Sermon on the Mount (2002)

Sexuality by Design (2007)

Stand Alone

Studies in Leadership (2003)

Survival Through the Cycles of Life (2013)

Tools for Finishing Strong (2018)

What I Learned on My Summer Vacation

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