Reflections
Pastor Tom Shrader shares 7 reflections from Ecclesiastes 3 on life's cycles, faith, and God's goodness.
Observations From Hurricane Katrina
Tom Shrader on Hurricane Katrina, God's sovereignty, and daily faithfulness from Genesis 6.
What I Learned From Larry Brabeck
Ephesians 2:8-10 — Tom Shrader on living fruitful, visible faith through ordinary everyday life.
Hot, Cold, or Lukewarm
Revelation 3:14-21: Tom Shrader on the lukewarm church at Laodicea and wholehearted faith.
How Was 2004 and Make 2005 the Greatest Year of Your Life
Tom Shrader reviews 2004 and gives 5 steps for 2025 from 2 Timothy 4 and Ephesians 3.
Jesus and John the Baptist
Matthew 11 teaching on John the Baptist's doubt, Jesus' invitation, and finding rest from religion.
Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman
Luke 7:36-50: Tom Shrader on the sinful woman, Simon the Pharisee, forgiveness, and saving faith.
Jesus Sends Out the 12
Matthew 9:35–10:5: Tom Shrader on Jesus sending the Twelve and the call to share the gospel.
Belief Brings Sight
Tom Shrader teaches John 9 — a blind man's healing as a picture of spiritual sight through faith in Christ.
The Shepherd Knows the Sheep
John 10:1-10 — Jesus as shepherd and door; He knows His sheep and gives abundant life.
The Abundant Life Defined
John 10 & Psalm 23: Tom Shrader defines the abundant life as Christ's shepherding care and guidance.
Jesus Teaches the Doctrine of Grace
John 10:22-42 — Tom Shrader teaches election, eternal security, and the doctrines of grace.
Believing Is Seeing
John 11 expository teaching on the raising of Lazarus, belief, suffering, and eternal life.
Why Do Some Believe
John 11: Why some believed after Lazarus rose and others didn't — God's sovereignty in salvation.
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
Tom Shrader teaches the feeding of the 5,000 from Luke 9 and John 6 — 7 lessons on trust in Christ.
Christ Calls to Discipleship
Luke 9:18-26 — Tom Shrader on Peter's confession and the cost of true discipleship.
Jesus Defines Greatness
Mark 9:30-37: Tom Shrader on how Jesus redefines greatness as humble service.
God Hates Sin
Heaven and hope from 1 Peter 1 — how an eternal perspective shapes strength, focus, and longing.
What Christ Says About Himself
Tom Shrader examines Jesus' self-claims in John's Gospel and calls for a personal response to Christ.
Through the Eye of the Needle
Mark 10:17-27: Tom Shrader on the rich young ruler and why no effort earns eternal life.