Biblical Roles
Tom Shrader teaches Haggai 1 on misplaced priorities, self-centeredness, and putting God first.
Leaving a Legacy
Tom Shrader on leaving a legacy — Galatians 6, Deuteronomy 6, consequence, authority, duty.
How to Make 2003 the Greatest Year of Your Life
Tom Shrader teaches from 2 Timothy on five ways to grow in faith and purpose in the new year.
Stepping Up or Stepping Out
Tom Shrader on Luke 12:48 and kingdom stewardship through church planting. East Valley Bible Church.
The Biblical Foundations of EVBC, Part 2
Tom Shrader on the DNA of EVBC: stewardship, giving, and Romans 12 transformed living.
The Truth About Friends, Work, and Money
Ecclesiastes 4–5: Tom Shrader on why work, wealth, and status leave us empty without God.
State of the Church: What It Means to Serve
Tom Shrader on Philippians 2:19-30: Timothy, Epaphroditus, and what servant leadership looks like.
What It Means to Be Content
Philippians 4:10-13 — Tom Shrader teaches biblical contentment and the danger of loving money.
Some Dangers Associated With God's Blessings
Tom Shrader warns about dangers of success and blessing, calling EVBC to humility and service.
Favoring the Rich
James 2:1-4 — Tom Shrader on favoritism, wealth, and genuine faith at East Valley Bible Church.
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation, Part 1 (2000)
Tom Shrader on 1 John 2:15-17: compound interest, worldliness, and investing for eternity.
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation (2006)
Tom Shrader on casting anxiety on God, Ecclesiastes 3, Hebrews 4, and healthy church life.
The Principles to Giving, Part 1
Tom Shrader on 2 Corinthians 8 — principles of financial giving, part 1.
The Principles to Giving, Part 3
Tom Shrader on giving principles from 2 Corinthians 8–9: stewardship, tithing, and cheerful sacrifice.
God Owns It All, Part 3
Tom Shrader on contentment and stewardship from 1 Tim 6:6 — breaking free from materialism.
Gold, Silver, Precious Stones, or Wood, Hay, Straw
1 Corinthians 3:9-17: Tom Shrader on building with lasting materials and heavenly rewards.