You Are the Light of the World
Tom Shrader on Matthew 5 and John 8: Christians reflect Christ's light through humility.
John's Final Testimony
John 3:22-36 sermon on humility and pride — Tom Shrader on John the Baptist's final testimony.
Audience of One (Sermon on the Mount)
Matthew 6:1-18 | Tom Shrader on giving, prayer, and fasting done for God, not for show.
Romans 3:10-20
Romans 3:10-20: Tom Shrader on humanity's universal guilt and the hope of salvation through Christ alone.
Humble Leaders
1 Peter 5:1-5 — Tom Shrader on humble leadership, shepherding, and self-forgetful love.
The Writing on the Wall
Daniel 5 teaching: Belshazzar's judgment and God's sovereignty over nations. East Valley Bible Church.
Boasting Only in the Cross
Galatians 6:11-18: Tom Shrader on boasting in the cross alone vs. religious pride.
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.
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.
The Church of Laodicea
Revelation 3:14-22 — Tom Shrader on the lukewarm church of Laodicea and Christ's call to repent.
We're All Dead Not Mostly Dead
Ephesians 2:1-10 — Tom Shrader on total depravity, spiritual death, and salvation by grace alone.
Loving the Difficult to Love
Ephesians 4:1-6 — Tom Shrader on humility, gentleness, and unity in the church.
Saul Begins His Lame Duck Reign
1 Samuel 13–14: Saul's impatience costs him God's blessing; Jonathan's faith shows a better way.
Chosen by God
Romans 9 & Ephesians 1: Tom Shrader on God's sovereign election and salvation by grace alone.
He Became Us So That We May Become Like Him
Philippians 2:1-11: Tom Shrader on Christlike humility as the cure for pride and relational conflict.
Some Dangers Associated With God's Blessings
Tom Shrader warns about dangers of success and blessing, calling EVBC to humility and service.
Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman
Luke 7:36-50: Tom Shrader on the sinful woman, Simon the Pharisee, forgiveness, and saving faith.
Jesus Defines Greatness
Mark 9:30-37: Tom Shrader on how Jesus redefines greatness as humble service.
Pride Kills
Matthew 20 sermon on pride and servanthood — Tom Shrader at East Valley Bible Church.