Are You Really a Christian?
Romans 16 teaching on church planting and legacy — God builds His church through ordinary people.
Observations From Hurricane Katrina
Tom Shrader on Hurricane Katrina, God's sovereignty, and daily faithfulness from Genesis 6.
Living on Mission
Tom Shrader on missional living from Exodus 3 and James 1 — being the church, not just doing church.
No Other Gospel
Tom Shrader opens Galatians 1:1-10 — grace alone, the only true gospel, and defending it.
The Church of Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7: Tom Shrader on the church of Ephesus and recovering first love for Christ.
Only in Christ Are Your Spiritual Blessing Received
Tom Shrader concludes Ephesians with a study of spiritual warfare and God's armor in Ephesians 6.
The Biblical Foundations of EVBC, Part 2
Tom Shrader on the DNA of EVBC: stewardship, giving, and Romans 12 transformed living.
State of the Church: What It Means to Serve
Tom Shrader on Philippians 2:19-30: Timothy, Epaphroditus, and what servant leadership looks like.
Live in Harmony
Philippians 4:1-4: Tom Shrader on standing firm, living in harmony, and the tactics of Satan.
You Are Saved for God, Part 1
Isaiah 6 and Matthew 5:16 — Tom Shrader on being saved by God, from God, for God.
You Are Saved for God, Part 2
Saved for God's glory — 2 Cor. 5 and Matt. 5:16 on good works, witness, and purpose.
You Are Saved for God, Part 3
Matthew 5:13-16 teaching on salt and light: believers called to influence the world for God's glory.
What Are Good Works
Matthew 5:16 & Galatians 5 — Tom Shrader on good works, the fruit of the Spirit, and love.
Favoring the Rich
James 2:1-4 — Tom Shrader on favoritism, wealth, and genuine faith at East Valley Bible Church.
10th Anniversary Sunday (2001)
EVBC 10th anniversary message on Acts 2:42, Reformed identity, missions, and church planting.
It Is a Matter of the Heart, Part 2
Matthew 6:1-18 — Tom Shrader on giving, prayer, and fasting with a right heart, not for human approval.
Evangelism Is Not Optional, Part 2
Tom Shrader on the gospel message from 1 Cor 2 & 15 and why Christians avoid sharing their faith.
The Response of a Transformed Heart
John 4:27-42: Tom Shrader on the Samaritan woman's witness and the call to share the gospel.
Paul's Final Plea to the Corinthians
2 Corinthians 13:5-14 — Tom Shrader on self-examination, the tests of genuine faith, and Paul's closing benediction.
The Gift of Tongues, Part 1
Tom Shrader on 1 Corinthians 14: the biblical gift of tongues vs. counterfeit prayer language.