Tom Shrader 2/2/18 Tom Shrader 2/2/18

Something to Think About

Tom Shrader on faith, eternal investment, and suffering — Hebrews 11, 1 Cor 9, James 1.

Tom Shrader 1/29/18 Tom Shrader 1/29/18

Four Myths That Define Our Time

Tom Shrader on four cultural myths—human goodness, utopia, relativism, individualism—and what Scripture says.

Tom Shrader 1/26/18 Tom Shrader 1/26/18

Conversation With Chris and Nancy

Chris & Nancy Christensen share a brain cancer testimony; Tom Shrader teaches James 1:2-3 on trials and faith.

Tom Shrader 1/24/18 Tom Shrader 1/24/18

Lessons From Larry Wright

Eight life lessons from mentor Larry Wright — Philippians 3, James 1, faith, suffering, and finishing strong.

Tom Shrader 1/18/18 Tom Shrader 1/18/18

Reflections

Pastor Tom Shrader shares 7 reflections from Ecclesiastes 3 on life's cycles, faith, and God's goodness.

Tom Shrader 1/4/18 Tom Shrader 1/4/18

Suffering

Tom Shrader teaches on suffering from James 1 and John 16 — why it happens and how to respond.

Tom Shrader 10/14/12 Tom Shrader 10/14/12

Suffering to Bless

1 Peter 3:8-17 — Tom Shrader on suffering, Christian witness, and defending your hope.

Tom Shrader 9/30/12 Tom Shrader 9/30/12

Suffer to Worship

1 Peter 4:12-19 — Tom Shrader on why Christians suffer and how to entrust hardship to God.

Tom Shrader 7/29/12 Tom Shrader 7/29/12

The Descent

Genesis 37 & 39: Tom Shrader traces Joseph's betrayal and imprisonment, showing God's faithfulness.

Tom Shrader 7/22/12 Tom Shrader 7/22/12

The Dreams

Genesis 40–41: Tom Shrader on Joseph's rise from prison to prime minister and trusting God's timing.

Tom Shrader 6/24/12 Tom Shrader 6/24/12

An Idol Response

Daniel 3 teaching on Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego — faith, idolatry, and God's presence in the fire.

Tom Shrader 9/13/11 Tom Shrader 9/13/11

Local Rabbi Threatens Crowd

Luke 13:1-5 sermon: Tom Shrader on tragedy, God's sovereignty, and the call to repentance on 9/11.

Tom Shrader 9/11/11 Tom Shrader 9/11/11

Galilean Peasant Demands Total Allegiance

Luke 9:23-25: Tom Shrader on self-denial, cross-bearing, and the true cost of discipleship.

Tom Shrader 4/3/11 Tom Shrader 4/3/11

Count It All Joy

James 1:1-4 — Tom Shrader on why trials are inevitable and how they produce enduring, mature faith.

Tom Shrader 3/13/11 Tom Shrader 3/13/11

How to Find Wisdom

James 1:5-12 — Tom Shrader on asking God for wisdom in faith through trials and perseverance.

Tom Shrader 1/16/11 Tom Shrader 1/16/11

Patience in Suffering

James 5:7-12 — Tom Shrader on patience in suffering and hope in Christ's return.

Tom Shrader 10/6/10 Tom Shrader 10/6/10

Revelation Intro: What I Learned

Revelation 1 intro: Tom Shrader previews the seven churches and Christ's sovereignty.

Tom Shrader 10/4/10 Tom Shrader 10/4/10

The Church of Smyrna

Revelation 2:8-11 — Tom Shrader on Christ's letter to Smyrna, suffering, and faithful endurance.

Tom Shrader 5/2/10 Tom Shrader 5/2/10

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.

Tom Shrader 1/3/10 Tom Shrader 1/3/10

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.

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