Suffer to Worship
1 Peter 4:12-19 — Tom Shrader on why Christians suffer and how to entrust hardship to God.
An Idol Response
Daniel 3 teaching on Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego — faith, idolatry, and God's presence in the fire.
Into the Lions’ Den
Daniel 6 teaching: Tom Shrader on Daniel's faithfulness, the lions' den, and God's sovereignty.
Boasting Only in the Cross
Galatians 6:11-18: Tom Shrader on boasting in the cross alone vs. religious pride.
The Church of Smyrna
Revelation 2:8-11 — Tom Shrader on Christ's letter to Smyrna, suffering, and faithful endurance.
Chains of Joy
Philippians 1:12-18: Paul's imprisonment advances the gospel. Tom Shrader on joy in adversity.
Suffering for Christ
Philippians 1:27-30 — Tom Shrader on suffering for Christ as a grace-gift for God's glory.
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 Beatitudes
Matthew 5:10-16 — Tom Shrader on persecution, salt, and light in the Sermon on the Mount.
The Normal Christian Life
2 Corinthians 6:1-10: Tom Shrader on suffering, sacrifice, and the normal Christian life.
Paul Knows Suffering
2 Corinthians 11:16-32: Paul's suffering list and boasting in weakness. Tom Shrader, EVBC.
The Hopeful and the Hopeless
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 — Tom Shrader on suffering, God's judgment, and eternal hope.
Changed Lives Change Lives
1 Thessalonians 1 — Tom Shrader on election, changed lives, and the marks of genuine faith.
The Exclusive, Narrow Road
Acts 4:1-12: Peter before the Sanhedrin — Christ is the only name that saves.
Should We Obey You or God?
Acts 4:13-31: Tom Shrader on obeying God over human authority and the sovereignty of God in trials.
The Power of God in the Church
Acts 5:12-32 — Tom Shrader on miracles, persecution, and apostolic boldness in the early church.
How to Rejoice While Persecuted
Acts 5:33-42: Tom Shrader explains how the apostles rejoiced under persecution and how you can too.
Suffering for Righteousness Sake
Acts 16 sermon: Paul and Silas in prison, the Philippian jailer's salvation, and suffering for righteousness.
The Riot in Ephesus
Acts 19:21–20:1: Tom Shrader on the Ephesus riot and what makes gospel witness effective.