Going Global 2.0
Acts 13:1-12 teaching: God uses ordinary people in everyday places for real gospel impact.
The Gospel for the Spiritual but Not for the Religious
Acts 17 teaching: Tom Shrader on Paul in Athens and sharing the gospel with courage.
The Real Lord's Prayer, Part 3
John 17:15-18: Tom Shrader calls believers to incarnational mission in the world, not withdrawal.
Speak the Truth Boldly
Matt 5:16 & 2 Cor 5: Tom Shrader on the gospel message every Christian is called to share boldly.
10th Anniversary Sunday (2001)
EVBC 10th anniversary message on Acts 2:42, Reformed identity, missions, and church planting.
Evangelism Is Not Optional, Part 1
Tom Shrader on the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20): why evangelism is every believer's daily call.
Introduction
Tom Shrader introduces Acts: authorship, dating, structure, and the Holy Spirit's role in the early church.
The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles
Acts 9–10: Peter heals, raises Tabitha, and brings the gospel to Cornelius the Gentile.
The Church God Uses
Acts 13:1-13: what made the church at Antioch the kind of church God used to spread the Gospel.
The Tale of Three Cities
Acts 14: Tom Shrader on Paul's bold evangelism in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe amid persecution.
Meet My Son Timothy
Acts 15:36–16:10: Paul, Timothy, and Spirit-led direction on the second missionary journey.
The Lord Opens the Door to Philippi
Acts 16: Tom Shrader on God's sovereignty, Lydia's conversion, and the slave girl in Philippi.
Where to Find Encouragement When Sharing Your Faith
Acts 18:1-17 — Tom Shrader on finding encouragement to share your faith from Paul's ministry in Corinth.
Essential Advice for the Church
Acts 19:8-20: Tom Shrader on Paul's Ephesus ministry and five principles for church growth.