Tom the Preacher

Have you ever grieved over the fall of a Christian leader you looked up to? It's happened to me more times than I care to remember. I've learned that if I'm not careful, their failure can spiritually paralyze me. Their failure can become my failure. How can you move on after witnessing the fall of someone you thought was so in touch with God? Join me for today's Daily Word &amp...

March 15, 2020 marked a day that began a season many of us would like to forget. It was the day our country shut down due to COVID-19. Looking back, what did we learn? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we think back to that time and try to think clearly about it.   If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com....

I don't believe all sins are "equal." All sins are wrong, but some sins are worse than others. Saul committed a sin that was a lot worse than either he realized, and it cost him his kingdom. It's something we should not tolerate in ourselves or our children. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more.   Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 15:20-35 I...

When God gives you a mission, do it! This was a lesson King Saul should have learned, but to his detriment, he didn't. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more.   Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 15:1-35 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...

Taking risks, failing, learning, growing, and doing better the next time is the only way to do great things and achieve great goals. Be a risk-taker for God! Perhaps the Lord will work for you like He did for Jonathan, and your victories will bring great glory to God!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more.   Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 14:1-15 If you&apos...

Should you give up on people when they sin? Does God? They may be tempted to give up on themselves, but when Samuel admonished the Israelites for wanting a king, he took a different approach.  "You have sinned," he said, "but get right with the Lord and do not turn aside from following Him!"  Turning aside now would add one sin on top of another. That second sin can be worse th...

Israel was to be a different kind of nation. God was their King. He blessed Israel by, among other things, giving them His laws, providing for them, protecting them, and leading them into battle. But as time went on, being led by an invisible King became a bit much for the people. They wanted to be like the rest of the nations; they wanted an earthly king to do all the things God had been doing fo...

Even though we need to watch out for loaded words that might confuse people, one might ask why this question is even controversial. Should Christians rule? I say, ABSOLUTELY! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.   Scripture Used in Today's Message Genesis 1:26-28 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. Campus...

Atheists often contend they are good even though they don't have God. But it's not just atheists. Most everyone believes they are "basically good" even without God. But what's the truth about the matter. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn about true goodness.   Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 3:10-12, 23 If you've not read my book,...

How does God speak to us today? Is it too vague to say He speaks to us any way He wants to? If so, I'm sorry. But truthfully, throughout Scripture, God spoke to people people in numerous ways, and it's reasonable to assume He can still do so today.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to more about how God can speak to you.   Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 3...

Do you want to hear from God? The answer might be obvious, but think carefully before you answer. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out why I say that.   Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 3:10 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...

"And word from the Lord was rare in those days; visions were infrequent." What a sad statement. You can't say that about us today as we have Bibles, churches, books Christian radio, tv, and podcasts galore. But are we hearing from the Lord? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we learn more.   Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 3:1 Matthew 13:14 If you&ap...

These were dark days in Israel. The sons of Eli the priest despised the offering of the Lord and God was going to judge them. But He would raise up a new priest who would do according to what's on God's heart. Have you ever wondered how this applies to you and me? Do you know what's on God's heart?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used...

Our God is the Lord God, the Almighty! I trust you believe that, but some who claim this doctrinal belief don't really honor God with their choices. This is even true of some ministers in full-time service. But if you do honor God, He promises to honor you!!! What would that look like?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Sa...

How desperate are your prayers? Do you come to God with a sense He must come through for you? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we learn about prayer from the example of  Hannah's praying  for a son.  Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 1 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'...

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at an ancient prophecy of the power of the Holy Spirit upon our lives.   Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 61:1-4 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 spiritual warfare thro...

Our enemy knows that "the joy of the Lord is our strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). And, since he is a thief, he seeks to steal away your joy. Don't let him! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn three tactics the devil utilizes to steal your joy and what you can do about it.   Scripture Used in Today's Message John. 10:10 Hebrews 10:17 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Matthew 6:3...

Did you know you can choose to rejoice? Sounds strange, doesn't it?  But "rejoice always" is a command of Scripture, and like all commands, we can choose to do it whether we feel like it or not. Don't miss this point; it really is important. Our feelings are real, but we are not to be governed by them, nor are we at their mercy. Rather, we can acknowledge our feelings, evaluate...

Would you like to experience consistent joy and peace? There's a reason most people don't.  It's because they rejoice in their circumstances. That's why they're up one day and down the next. Circumstances change. But Christians are to rejoice in the Lord and He is unchanging! That's the secret to consistent peace and joy.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Pra...

We've all got some concept of God. You, like me, might have at one time thought of Him as a really old man (like, eternal) with a really long beard. Somber. Serious. Wise. Perhaps a bit grumpy. Would you add "happy" to your impression of God? It's important that we think of God properly for our view of God affects what type of person we become. Join me for today's Daily Wo...

Question: On a scale of one to ten, how joyful are you? There are plenty of reasons to be worried, regretful, and unhappy. But I believe God wants us to overcome these joy-stealers that end up stealing us of our strength.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Nehemiah 8:10 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Tur...

What is marriage? Is it just a piece of paper? Is it a legal contract? Is it something innately religious in nature? How you think about marriage will affect how you act in your marriage.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 5:23-32 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my websit...

While preaching today, some skeptics raised deep philosophical questions about how God can know everything (including the future), yet humans still have free will. Of course, it's not possible to provide a convincing argument about the nature of God to someone who rejects the very idea of God. But I offered them this insight on how to deal with their doubts. Join me for today's Daily Wor...

"My wife belongs to me."  You wouldn't believe how many girls on campus go ballistic at such a statement. They protest that no woman should ever be owned by a man; women aren't property, they're people! Some go on to argue that marriage is part of a patriarchal system designed to oppress women. But does a wife belong to her husband? Does a husband belong to his wife? Join...

"What are you trying to accomplish out here?" It's not an uncommon question for me to be asked while preaching on campus. Christian kids who have only seen evangelism take place within the friendly confines of a church event are often taken aback when they see people react angrily to the word being preached in the public square.  But it does raise a good question that I would like t...