Be Imitators of Me
Tom Shrader on Philippians 3:12-14: imitating Paul through purpose, focus, and a heavenward life.
Humble Leaders
1 Peter 5:1-5 — Tom Shrader on humble leadership, shepherding, and self-forgetful love.
Bear One Another's Burdens
Galatians 6:1-10 teaching on restoring sinners gently, bearing burdens, and sowing to the Spirit.
Count It All Joy
James 1:1-4 — Tom Shrader on why trials are inevitable and how they produce enduring, mature faith.
Old Camel Knees
James 1:19-26: Tom Shrader on being doers of the Word, overcoming pride, and true religion.
Leadership and Training
Elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3 applied to all believers. Tom Shrader on servant leadership.
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.
What Kind of Year Was 2001?
Year-end review from 2 Timothy 4:6-8 — six spiritual questions for evaluating 2001.
How to Live With a Fool
1 Samuel 25: Tom Shrader on Abigail, Nabal, forgiveness, and trusting God with vengeance.
A Man After God's Own Heart Prays
2 Samuel 24: eight marks of a heart after God, with application to sacrifice, humility, and legacy.
Paul's Three Wishes
Philippians 1:9-11 — Paul's prayer for abounding love, sincere living, and fruit of righteousness.
Some Dangers Associated With God's Blessings
Tom Shrader warns about dangers of success and blessing, calling EVBC to humility and service.
How to Find Wisdom
James 1:2-8 — Tom Shrader on finding wisdom in trials by asking God in faith.
Anniversary Sunday (2004)
Tom Shrader on Ephesians 4:12 — 12 marks of an equipped saint, EVBC 13th anniversary.
Principles for Godly Living
1 Corinthians 16: five principles for godly living — alertness, faith, maturity, strength, and love.
The Supremacy of Love, Part 2
Tom Shrader on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 — love bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things.
The Bondage of Freedom
1 Corinthians 8: Tom Shrader on Christian liberty, conscience, and not causing weaker believers to stumble.
God Grows Faith
Mark 8 teaching on how God grows faith in stages, from a blind man's healing to Peter's confession.
Gold, Silver, Precious Stones, or Wood, Hay, Straw
1 Corinthians 3:9-17: Tom Shrader on building with lasting materials and heavenly rewards.
The Pastor's Heart
Tom Shrader on 1 Thessalonians 2–3: pastoral love, suffering, prayer, and developing a heart for ministry.