Five Points
Tom Shrader presents five key points about the Christian life: salvation by grace, unbreakable union with God, freedom from sin's bondage, enduring life's trials, and fulfilling God's plan.
Love
Tom Shrader teaches that genuine Christianity is fundamentally about doctrine rather than behavior, though right doctrine leads to transformed living.
Everyday Life
Tom Shrader explores how Christians must understand God's sovereignty over all circumstances, including suffering and trials, which God uses for believers' growth and His purposes.
Grace
Tom Shrader begins a men's conference by sharing his personal testimony of conversion and introducing the foundational concept of grace.
Memorial Day (Mon)
Tom Shrader examines the believer's role as a messenger of the gospel, drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:20 where Paul describes Christians as ambassadors for Christ.
Memorial Day (Sun PM)
Tom Shrader explores 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, emphasizing that God has given believers the ministry of reconciliation - making them ambassadors tasked with both living out their faith visibly and boldly proclaiming the gospel message.
Memorial Day (Sun AM)
Tom Shrader begins with the history of Cannon Beach Conference Center, emphasizing how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.
Memorial Day (Sat PM)
Tom Shrader examines 1 Corinthians 13 to define biblical love, emphasizing that without love, even the greatest spiritual gifts and acts of service are meaningless.
Memorial Day (Sat AM)
Tom Shrader explores Jesus' teaching that Christians are salt and light in the world, emphasizing that this is about being rather than doing.
Memorial Day (Friday)
Tom Shrader establishes the foundation for Christian living by examining what it means to be saved by God, from God, for God. Using Isaiah 6 and Matthew 5:13-16, he explains that Christians are called to be salt and light in the world, living distinctively so that others see their good works and glorify the Father in heaven.
What I Learned From My Dad’s Death
Tom Shrader on faith, loss, and salvation from Romans 3:23 and John 3:16.
Thirst For Daily Renewal
Tom Shrader emphasizes the necessity of daily spiritual renewal, drawing from Paul's teaching that while our outer bodies decay, our inner selves are renewed day by day.
Rejoice In The Freedom Of The Cross
Tom Shrader examines three aspects of Christian freedom that flow from the cross: freedom from the consequences of sin through justification, freedom from the bondage of sin through the Spirit's power, and freedom to be the unique person God created each believer to be.
Expect Suffering And Grow From It
Tom Shrader teaches that suffering and trials are normal for Christians, not exceptions to avoid.
Learn To Be Content
Tom Shrader explores Paul's declaration in Philippians 4:11-13 that he has learned the secret of contentment in all circumstances.
Speak The Truth Boldy
Tom Shrader explains that Christians are called to both make the invisible God visible through their transformed lives and speak the truth boldly about Jesus Christ.
Make The Invisible God Visible
Tom Shrader examines what it means to be salt and light in the world, emphasizing that Christians are called to make the invisible God visible through their lives.
Live Your Life Confidently
Tom Shrader explores the fourth principle of staying straight in a crooked world: living life confidently.
Integrate Your Faith
Tom Shrader explores Paul's pursuit of spiritual maturity in Philippians 3, emphasizing that authentic Christianity cannot be segmented into just Sundays or church settings but must be integrated into every aspect of life.
Develop A Lifelong Passion For Learning
Tom Shrader emphasizes that following God's Word requires more than just believing it—we must become lifelong learners.