Walk by the Spirit
Galatians 5:16-26 teaching on the fruit of the Spirit vs. works of the flesh.
Warning Against Worldliness
James 4:1-12 — Tom Shrader on worldliness, selfish ambition, and how to draw near to God.
Patience in Suffering
James 5:7-12 — Tom Shrader on patience in suffering and hope in Christ's return.
The Power That Lies in the Midst of This
Ephesians 5:15-21 — Tom Shrader on walking wisely, redeeming time, and being Spirit-filled.
How to Make 2002 the Greatest Year of Your Life
Tom Shrader on godly ambition from 2 Timothy — relationships, freedom, passion, and Holy Spirit power.
We Want to Be Like Everyone Else
1 Samuel 8–12: Tom Shrader on Israel's demand for a king, rejecting God, and the call to be different.
Are You Satisfied in Christ?
Tom Shrader concludes Philippians 4, teaching contentment in Christ in all circumstances.
You Prepare
Psalm 23:5 teaching on God's provision, the Holy Spirit, and guarding the mind from bitterness.
The Believer Abiding in Christ
John 15:1-11 teaching on abiding in Christ — fruit comes from union with Jesus, not personal effort.
God's Definition of Love, Part 1
Tom Shrader teaches 1 Corinthians 13 — love's five attributes and why only Christ can produce them.
God's Definition of Love, Part 2
1 Corinthians 13: Tom Shrader on selfless love, Philippians 2, and not keeping record of wrongs.
God's Definition of Love, Part 3
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 teaching on love, gossip, bitterness, and Peter's restoration by Tom Shrader.
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.
What Are Good Works
Matthew 5:16 & Galatians 5 — Tom Shrader on good works, the fruit of the Spirit, and love.
Jesus Launches His Public Ministry
John 2:1-12 — Tom Shrader on the miracle at Cana, the fruit of the Spirit, and true joy in Christ.
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 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 Permanence of Love
1 Corinthians 13:8-13 — Tom Shrader on the permanence of love and why it outlasts all spiritual gifts.