Chains of Joy
Philippians 1:12-18: Paul's imprisonment advances the gospel. Tom Shrader on joy in adversity.
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.
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
John 1:35–51: Jesus calls His first disciples. Tom Shrader on evangelism and Christ's identity.
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.
A New Recruit
Matthew 9:9-17: Tom Shrader on the calling of Matthew, dining with sinners, and genuine conversion.
Our Faith Is Based on Facts
Luke 1:1-4 — Tom Shrader on why Christian faith is built on historical fact, not religious works.
Introduction
Tom Shrader introduces Acts: authorship, dating, structure, and the Holy Spirit's role in the early church.
Men of Israel, Listen Up
Acts 3:12-26: Peter's second sermon on repentance, the risen Christ, and forgiveness of sin.
Advice From a Godly Couple
Acts 18:18-28 — lessons from Priscilla and Aquila on freedom, generosity, and serving God's kingdom.
The Riot in Ephesus
Acts 19:21–20:1: Tom Shrader on the Ephesus riot and what makes gospel witness effective.