Be Imitators of Me
Tom Shrader on Philippians 3:12-14: imitating Paul through purpose, focus, and a heavenward life.
Living on Mission
Tom Shrader on missional living from Exodus 3 and James 1 — being the church, not just doing church.
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.
God Speaks
Tom Shrader on general and special revelation — Romans 1 & 2 Timothy 3. Doctrine series.
Ephesians: Paul's Background
Ephesians intro: Tom Shrader surveys Paul's background and the letter's theme of reconciliation. Eph 1:1-2.
God Has Given You a Mission Field
Ephesians 1:1-5: Tom Shrader on election, predestination, and every believer's identity as a saint.
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.
Intro to Ecclesiastes
Intro to Ecclesiastes — Tom Shrader on vanity, life under the sun, and meaning found only in Christ.
Fear God and Keep His Commands
Tom Shrader concludes Ecclesiastes — life apart from God is vanity; fear God and keep His commands.
The Real Lord's Prayer, Part 3
John 17:15-18: Tom Shrader calls believers to incarnational mission in the world, not withdrawal.
You Are Saved for God, Part 1
Isaiah 6 and Matthew 5:16 — Tom Shrader on being saved by God, from God, for God.
You Are Saved for God, Part 3
Matthew 5:13-16 teaching on salt and light: believers called to influence the world for God's glory.
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation, Part 1 (2003)
Philippians 3:12-14 and Romans 8:29-30 — Tom Shrader on living now in light of certain future glory.
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation Part 1 (2004)
Tom Shrader uses Proverbs 1 and Romans 1 to show Scripture as life's trustworthy compass.
The Abundant Life Defined
John 10 & Psalm 23: Tom Shrader defines the abundant life as Christ's shepherding care and guidance.
Life as It Was Meant to Be
John 1:1-34: Tom Shrader on Christ as life, light, and the only true source of meaning.
The Making of a Servant of God
1 Corinthians 15 & Isaiah 6: Tom Shrader on how seeing God's holiness prepares believers to serve.
O Death, Where Is Your Sting?
1 Corinthians 15:50-58 — resurrection, bodily transformation, and the call to steadfast Christian living.
Don't Be Disqualified
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 — Tom Shrader on self-discipline, finishing well, and avoiding disqualification.