Tom the Preacher

Tens of millions of people in our country are taking medicine to treat their anxiety. Did you know that God has a promise that addresses this very issue? That's right! Even though we live in a world with many tribulations, Jesus promises us His peace. How can we discover that peace? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Message Philippia...

Astounding! What better word could we use to describe God's promises regarding prayer? He wants us to ASK and promises to ANSWER. Do you ask from God? Are you asking the right way? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Message John 14:13-14 John 15:7 John 15:16 John 16:23-24 James 4:2 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Th...

Today's promise has been a lifesaver for countless believers. We all go through tough times, and sometimes, our tribulations don't seem to make any sense at all. We wonder, "Where's God?" and "Why Me?" We might sink into hopeless despair if not for verses like Romans 8:28, where we are promised that "God causes all things to work together for good."  Bu...

Do you know how to pray for your church? Your family? Yourself? Are you asking God for the same things the Apostle Paul asked for? Please join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 1:18-23 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, a...

Are you, or someone close to you, graduating this spring? If so, or even if not, join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear my advice, congratulations, and challenge to the Class of 2025 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritu...

Some promises in the Bible seem too good to be true, and unfortunately, they won't come true unless we believe they will. But if you do believe, today's promise can change everything for it deals with our inadequacies.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Corinthians 9:8 If you've not read my book, Takin' it t...

There are over 3,000 promises in the Bible, and some shape our lives more than others. They become personal treasures. I like to refer to them as "Life verses." John 12:26 is one of those verses for me, and maybe it will become special to you as well. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 12:24-26 1 Samuel 2:30 1 Corin...

One of God's great promises is to give us His Spirit -- the Holy Spirit. "The promise" referred to in today's verse is the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38-39). What an incredible gift this is! Sometimes we act like we're entitled to have God's Spirit living in us. We take it for granted. But we shouldn't because we certainly don't deserve this blessing. I...

Eternal life is, perhaps, the most important promise God could ever make. Some people don't think about eternity. They should, for after our earthly existence, each of us will spend eternity either in glory or under God's judgment. People around the world seem to know this intuitively, whether they've heard it taught by a religion or not. There's a good place, there's a ba...

It's vitally important that we learn the promises of God, believe them, and claim them as our own. His promises are the basis of our faith, and "without faith, it is impossible to please God, for everyone who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."   Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today...

With the passing of Pope Francis, and the soon appoiintment of a new pope, it behooves us to see where the pope is mentioned in the Bible.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 23:9 Matthew 16:16-19 1 Timothy 2:3-6 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica...

The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Is it? And if it is, does this provide proof of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Obviously, this is controversial. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be i...

Imagine being one of the twelve disciples during the last days of Jesus. Your life would have been a whirlwind! You went to Jerusalem for Passover expecting Jesus to be anointed king; instead, He was betrayed, tried, and crucified. You were crushed, confused, and disappointed, and then He rose from the dead! You went home to Galilee, and He commanded you to go to all the nations. Now, you're...

The Great Commission is the last command Jesus gave before being exalted to His Father's right hand. It follows His claim to have all authority in heaven and on earth. This commission is important -- really important. So, we must ask: What is the operative action of the Great Commission? What are we to do as a result of this command? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn m...

After Jesus rose, He had two primary messages that He repeated in one form or another; (1) It's really Me. I am alive. I've risen from the dead! (2) Now, go tell everyone about it! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Mark 15:14-16 John 20:19-23 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy...

Have you ever done something you're ashamed of, and it seems like the whole world knows about it?  If so, you might identify with how Peter felt after he had denied three times that he knew the Lord. A failure. Unworthy. Humiliated. After all, he had boldly pledged only hours before that he would never deny the Lord, and before the night was over, he did just that. He was in desperate need of...

Two disciples, walking on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus, encountered Jesus in a way they never forgot. Their hearts were burning within them! Have you encountered Jesus in this way? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Luke 24:13-35 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www....

It's more than an inspirational story. The resurrection is an historical fact!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn why I say that. Scripture Used in today's message Luke 24:26-42 1 Corinthians 15:3-9 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn ple...

Today is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His trial, torture and execution seemed anything but "goog." So why do we call it "Good Friday"? And what is the significance of this day? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Isaiah 53:4-6 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to...

Jesus, praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, was deeply distressed at what He was about to endure. Who wouldn’t be? After all, crucifixion would be a terrible way to die. It was intended by the Romans to be a public display of torture and agony so that no one would ever consider doing what He had done. However, Jesus seemed more concerned about a “cup” than the actual crucifixion. What was this “cu...

Yesterday, we saw the wonderful benefits of good speech and were warned of the destructive consequences of bad speech. Do you want your lips to speak what is right? Do you want your mouth to be a fountain of life? Are you tired of saying things you soon regret that you said? Would you like to tame your tongue and your son's mouth? I have good news and bad news.  First, the bad news: You canno...

Most people greatly underestimate the power of their words, both for good and for bad. Solomon didn't want his son to make this mistake, so the importance of speech is a common subject woven into the proverbs. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Proverbs 18:21 Proverbs 10:11 Proverbs 13:14 Proverbs 12:18 Proverbs 16:13 Proverb...

I find it interesting that people want to rule others even though they can't rule themselves. If we want our boys to become mighty men, they must first learn to rule their spirit, in particular, to learn to control their anger Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Proverbs 16:32 Proverbs 12:16 Proverbs 29:22 Proverbs 14:29 If yo...

Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of the most eventful week in the history of the world. This week starts one way and ends very differently. Did Jesus know what was going on? Could He forsee what was about to happen? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Matthew 20:1-11 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf....

Note: This is a continuation of yesterday's message. Roz and I have five children, three boys and two girls. As the sole breadwinner in our family and having lived in expensive coastal areas (Washington, DC, and San Diego), I've had to be extra smart about money. Here are some practical things I learned and that I have tried to pass on to my sons. Join me for today's Daily Word &amp...