Tom the Preacher

Christians still struggle with temptation, and sometimes, we give in to it. When we do, we feel frustrated and defeated. Thus, we figure the key to victory is to stop giving in to temptation or, put another way, to stop sinning. Obviously, that is important, but it's not the answer, and if we think it is, we'll never gain victory Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer where I&...

Not all religions sing to God, but ours does! We are also instructed to sing to one another! What songs are in your heart? Is there a song going through your head at this very minute? Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer and as we discuss the power of music for both good and bad. Psalm 40:2-3 Colossian 3:16 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you m...

What do we do now that you have received the Holy Spirit at the time of your salvation? Answer: We are to be filled with the Spirit. What's that look like and how do we do it? Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 5:18 Colossians 3:16 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you m...

What do we do now that you have received the Holy Spirit at the time of your salvation? Answer: We are to be filled with the Spirit. What's that look like and how do we do it? Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 5:18 Colossians 3:16 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you m...

God wants each of us to know the truth. It's one reason He gave us the Holy Spirit. But what does it mean that He leads us into al the truth? Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Message John 16:13 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTomthePreacher.com We s...

Wouldn't life be wonderful if Jesus were still here on earth and personally accessible to us? Believe it or not, there's something even better -- the Holy Spirit living in us!~ Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn how the Spirit can help us be and do all God wants us to do Scripture Used in Today's Message John 16:7 John 14:16-17 Have you read my book, "Ta...

Do you want God's Spirit to live in you? If so, there's only one way to receive Him. That's the topic of today's message. Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn how you can be a temple for God's Spirit to indwell. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 7:37-39 Ephesians 1:13-14 Romans 8:9 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf&qu...

Scripture has numerous metaphors describing the life of a believer. Today's verse describes one of my favorites -- living water.  Who wouldn't want their life to be described as rivers of living water flowing from their innermost being? That's what I want! Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 7:37-39 Have you re...

Why does God allow sin to continue? Why doesn't He wipe out sin -- or at least the BIG sins that everyone agrees are wrong? We've been looking all week a the problem of suffering and seen how sin is the ultimate cause, and we've seen why God allows us to sin. But there's one aspect we've not yet covered which we will look at today. Join us for today's  Daily Word &amp...

We've be looking at the problem of suffering and pain all week with the assumption that suffering is a bad thing. No one wants to suffer, nor should we want to see someone else suffer. But is al suffering bad? Can God use it for the good?  Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we learn how we can suffer well so that we come out better rather than bitter. Scripture Used in Today...

Couldn't God have created a world in which people could not hurt one another? Of course, He could have. But what would be He (and we) be sacrificing to do so? Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 22:39 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTo...

If our bad choices (our sins) cause so much suffering and pain, wouldn't it have been better if God never gave us the ability to sin? The answer to this question is quite profound.  Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 14:21 1 John 2:3 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a...

Is God to blame for all the suffering in our world?  If God is all-good and all-powerful, why does He allow so much evil and suffering in the world?  Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue looking at this perplexing problem. Scripture Used in Today's Message Genesis 1:31 Genesis 2:16-17 Genesis 3:14-19 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?...

The problem of evil has perplexed people throughout the ages. "If God is all-good and all-powerful, why does He allow so much evil in the world?" While we might not have ALL the answers to this question, we have some answers -- some good ones! Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we begin a new series on this perplexing problem. Scripture Used in Today's Message Prov...

Join us for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we celebrate a huge answer to prayer and are reminded to never give up! Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTomthePreacher.com We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do you...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today&ap...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today&ap...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today&ap...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today&ap...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today&ap...

June is "Pride Month."  Christians wonder, how should I respond?  Should I participate in Pride Events sponsored by my employer? Do I protest at a Pride march? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 2:8-9 John 8:31-32 1 John 1:8-9 John 1:16-17 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not...

America is entering new territory. Never before has a formed President been charged, let alone convicted, of a felony.  What should we make of this? More importantly, how do we view this from God's perspective? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to get my take on the trial and conviction of Donald Trump Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, yo...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Isaiah 5:20-23 Have you read my...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Corinthians 13:1-5 Have you read my book, "Ta...

The love of God has the power to change a life and to change the world. But what does God's love -- real love -- look like? How is it different from the world's fake love? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study of "The Love Chapter" -- 1 Corinthians 13 Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Corinthians 13:1-5 Matthew 6:33 Luke 19:10 John 5:...