Are You Really a Christian?
Romans 16 teaching on church planting and legacy — God builds His church through ordinary people.
Be Imitators of Me
Tom Shrader on Philippians 3:12-14: imitating Paul through purpose, focus, and a heavenward life.
Conversation With Chris and Nancy
Chris & Nancy Christensen share a brain cancer testimony; Tom Shrader teaches James 1:2-3 on trials and faith.
Biblical Roles
Tom Shrader teaches Haggai 1 on misplaced priorities, self-centeredness, and putting God first.
Lessons From Larry Wright
Eight life lessons from mentor Larry Wright — Philippians 3, James 1, faith, suffering, and finishing strong.
Leaving a Legacy
Tom Shrader on leaving a legacy — Galatians 6, Deuteronomy 6, consequence, authority, duty.
What Kind of Year Was 2000?
Tom Shrader reviews 2000 with 6 spiritual questions from 2 Timothy 4 on eternal priorities.
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation (2001)
Tom Shrader on 9/11, sovereignty, and Romans 8:28 — doctrine for uncertain times.
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation, Part 2 (2001)
Tom Shrader on 1 Thessalonians 5 — rejoice, pray, give thanks amid post-9/11 uncertainty.
10th Anniversary Sunday (2001)
EVBC 10th anniversary message on Acts 2:42, Reformed identity, missions, and church planting.
The Supremacy of Love
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 — Tom Shrader on why gifts and service without agape love are worthless.
The Definition of Love, Part 1
1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Tom Shrader defines love as patient, kind, and free from jealousy and pride.
The Definition of Love, Part 2
1 Corinthians 13:5-6 — Tom Shrader on love's rejection of anger, score-keeping, and gossip.
The Supremacy of Love, Part 2
Tom Shrader on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 — love bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things.
The Permanence of Love
1 Corinthians 13:8-13 — Tom Shrader on the permanence of love and why it outlasts all spiritual gifts.
Recognizing the Beauty of the Gospel
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 — Tom Shrader on the simplicity and power of the gospel message.
How God Builds His Church
1 Corinthians 3:1-9: Tom Shrader challenges the carnal Christian doctrine and tests of genuine faith.
All Things Are Not Profitable
1 Corinthians 6:12-20: Tom Shrader on sexual immorality, Christian freedom, and fleeing temptation.
Sex in Marriage
1 Corinthians 7 teaching on sex in marriage: mutual duty, boundaries, and God's design.
Divorce and Remarriage
Tom Shrader teaches 1 Corinthians 7:8-16 on divorce, remarriage, and biblical grounds.