Are You Really a Christian?
Romans 16 teaching on church planting and legacy — God builds His church through ordinary people.
Lessons From Larry Wright
Eight life lessons from mentor Larry Wright — Philippians 3, James 1, faith, suffering, and finishing strong.
Lead Pastor Transition
Tom Shrader announces his pastoral transition at Redemption Gilbert, reflecting on Acts 13:36.
Humble Leaders
1 Peter 5:1-5 — Tom Shrader on humble leadership, shepherding, and self-forgetful love.
Living in Step With the Gospel
Galatians 2:11-14: Paul confronts Peter's hypocrisy — fear of man vs. fear of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 — Tom Shrader on Paul's ministry model and every believer's call to gospel ministry.
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.
Revelation Intro: What I Learned
Revelation 1 intro: Tom Shrader previews the seven churches and Christ's sovereignty.
The Church of Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7: Tom Shrader on the church of Ephesus and recovering first love for Christ.
The Church of Thyatira
Revelation 2:18-29 — Tom Shrader on Thyatira's false teaching and balancing truth with love.
The Church of Sardis
Revelation 3:1-6 — Tom Shrader on the church at Sardis, spiritual death, and steps to revival.
Do You Look Like a Follower of Christ?
Ephesians 4:7-12 — Tom Shrader on spiritual gifts, unity, and every believer's call to ministry.
How Was 2006 How to Make 2007 the Greatest
Year-end review from 2 Timothy 4 — fight well, finish strong, live with purpose in the new year.
Anniversary Sunday (2000)
Tom Shrader reflects on EVBC's 9-year history and Acts 2:42 as the foundation for biblical community.
The Biblical Foundations of EVBC, Part 1
Acts 2:42-47 | Tom Shrader on the four pillars of the early church and East Valley Bible Church's DNA.
The Biblical Foundations of EVBC, Part 3
2 Timothy 3:16 | Tom Shrader on Scripture, small groups, serving, and EVBC's DNA.
State of the Church: What It Means to Serve
Tom Shrader on Philippians 2:19-30: Timothy, Epaphroditus, and what servant leadership looks like.
Some Dangers Associated With God's Blessings
Tom Shrader warns about dangers of success and blessing, calling EVBC to humility and service.
Some of the EVBC Non-Negotiables
Tom Shrader outlines EVBC's six doctrinal non-negotiables, from Scripture's inerrancy to salvation in Christ alone.