Be Imitators of Me
Tom Shrader on Philippians 3:12-14: imitating Paul through purpose, focus, and a heavenward life.
Leaving a Legacy
Tom Shrader on leaving a legacy — Galatians 6, Deuteronomy 6, consequence, authority, duty.
Galilean Peasant Demands Total Allegiance
Luke 9:23-25: Tom Shrader on self-denial, cross-bearing, and the true cost of discipleship.
Leadership and Training
Elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3 applied to all believers. Tom Shrader on servant leadership.
Marks of Discipleship
Ephesians 1:15-23 study on Paul's prayer for wisdom, hope, and God's surpassing power in believers.
How to Make 2006 a Great Year
Tom Shrader on 4 goals for a great year: relationships, freedom, passion, and perspective. 2 Tim 1.
We Are Not of This World
John 15:18-16:4: Tom Shrader on why the world hates believers and how to witness faithfully.
The Real Lord's Prayer, Part 3
John 17:15-18: Tom Shrader calls believers to incarnational mission in the world, not withdrawal.
Jesus' Arrest and Trials
Tom Shrader teaches John 18 — Jesus' arrest, illegal Jewish trials, and Pilate questioning truth.
If We Don't Love Here We Won't Love Anywhere
John 13:34-35 | Tom Shrader on love as the mark of discipleship and caring for one another.
Jesus Sends Out the 12
Matthew 9:35–10:5: Tom Shrader on Jesus sending the Twelve and the call to share the gospel.
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.
Anniversary Sunday (2004)
Tom Shrader on Ephesians 4:12 — 12 marks of an equipped saint, EVBC 13th anniversary.
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
John 1:35–51: Jesus calls His first disciples. Tom Shrader on evangelism and Christ's identity.
Evangelism Is Not Optional, Part 1
Tom Shrader on the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20): why evangelism is every believer's daily call.
What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Matthew 4:17-22 on repentance, discipleship, and evangelism.
A New Recruit
Matthew 9:9-17: Tom Shrader on the calling of Matthew, dining with sinners, and genuine conversion.
Introduction to the Books
Tom Shrader introduces a harmony of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to know Christ more fully.