Tom the Preacher

Do you notice a "speck in your brother's eye"? Are you doing anything about it? It's not easy, is it? But Jesus tells us to remove the speck from our brother's eye. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 7:5 Galatians 6:1 Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this...

Do you notice a "speck in your brother's eye"? Are you doing anything about it? It's not easy, is it? But Jesus tells us to remove the speck from our brother's eye. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 7:5

** Today's message addresses the horrific shooting at the Christian school in Nashville ** Everyone makes judgments, but you can judge rightly and with the right attitude, or you judge wrongly with a rotten attitude.  Which do you do? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how we can judge rightly and in a constructive manner. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew...

Jesus gives us a strong warning against judging others. Does this mean we should never criticize someone's behavior, or never make a moral judgment? Does this prohibition on judging relate to everyone -- even judges?! This is a very misunderstood and misapplied verse.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what it really means and how you should obey this verse. Scriptu...

When Moses came down from Mount Siani and saw that the people had made a golden calf, his anger burned. He called out, "Who is on the Lord's side? Come stand next to me!" Believe it or not, a similar event happened about 1500 years later on the day of Pentecost which inspired the classic hymn we'll look at today. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we ask, and a...

God INVITES us to pray about everything. But what do you do when you don't know WHAT to pray? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer for some suggestions Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it in their life. To become a TSCM Ministry Partner, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support...

On one hand, when it comes to our future, there are plenty of things to worry about. On the other hand, there's a reason not to worry -- a reason that can give rest to our souls. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:34 Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:7 Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and...

Are you worried about your future? Working hard to get ahead? Feeling so busy that life's gotten out of balance? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how that can all change. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:33 Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it in their life....

Do you want a heart for God? I sure do, and I trust you do as well. To be sure, God must draw us to Himself, but is there anything we can do to develop this heart for God? I believe there is, and I believe doing so will create in us a true spirituality. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how you can develop a true heart for God. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matt...

Generosity is a hallmark of people who serve God rather than wealth. Those who serve wealth have an "evil eye." What does this "evil eye "refer to? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more and to make sure you've got a "good eye." Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:22-23 Matthew 20:15 Proverbs 11:24-25 Who do you know that need...

Where is your money safe? In a bank? In cash where it's eroded by inflation?  In crypto? I have the ultimate place where you can receive a sure and lasting return on the investment of your life! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how to earn eternal rewards. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:19-20 Hebrews 6:10 Who do you know that needs to hear today&a...

Bank failures threatening to crash our economy. A radical District Attorney planning to indict former President Trump on frivolous charges. Foreign powers on the move.  We have been blessed with such peace and security that it's easy to forget we live in a dangerous world. But that security can be lost quickly if not guarded and protected by both us and by God. Join me for today's Daily...

Words matter.  Our culture is changing because the definition of words is changing. Is this is a good thing? Do you understand what's behind it? Can you speak this new language? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover the language of Woke Religion Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesian 5:14 Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and for...

Never in a million years would the Pharisees have thought of themselves as having idols. But they did! And when Jesus pointed it out, they weren't happy. What was their idol? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover the answer and learn how to spot idols in your own life. Scripture Used in Today's Message Luke 16:13-15 Who do you know that needs to hear today's m...

The Pharisees were quite religious, and they thought of themselves as upholding God's commandments. But Jesus saw things differently. Why? Because their traditions had usurped God's word. It can happen to us as well. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more and to become more sensitive to the trap of tradition. Scripture Used in Today's Message Mark 7:1-13 Who...

Jesus warned us about impressing others with our morality long before the days of selfies, social media, and politically correct wokeness.  We may be more subtle than the Pharisees in seeking to impress others, but it all springs from the same source -- human pride.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how Jesus said we could beat this vice and have virtue that really make...

Jesus exposed the outward, legalistic religion of the Pharisees, but He did more than that.  He lifted up a standard for His followers that penetrated deep into our soul. Is this your standard -- your expectation of what God will do in you?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28 Matthew 23:25-26 Who do you know...

Jesus seemed to consistently have run-ins with the Pharisees, often at His own initiation. Who were these Pharisees, and what was their problem? And how do we keep from becoming one? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answers. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:20 Luke 12:1-2 Mark 7:7-9 Matthew 23:25-26 Philippians 3:5 Who do you know that needs to hear toda...

In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we will look at a classic hymn that calls us to worship God will all our heart. This is one of my "go-to" songs when I need to stir up my soul to love God. And it includes a line that inspires me about as much as any line in any song; you'll want to think about this one! Join me and be encouraged. Who do you know that needs to hear today&apos...

Yesterday, we saw the second-biggest bank failure in American history. Lots of people may have lost lots of money. Should you be worried? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 14:16 Proverbs 22:3 Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it...

Jesus offers each of us the opportunity to be great in His kingdom. Isn't that an incredible thought -- that you can be "great" in God's eyes! In today's Daily Word & Prayer we look at a path to greatness that you might not have heard about before. Come join me and learn! Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:19 Who do you know that needs to hear today'...

Do you think of the Law as being restrictive -- just telling you what you can't do? If so, your Christian life isn't going to be very encouraging. But there's another side to the law -- a side that brings life, freedom, and fulfillment. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover the law that must guide our lives if we wish to become the people we were created to be...

The Law has requirements.  Can you fulfill those requirements? Well, the answer is both yes and no. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what I mean. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:17-18 Romans 8:3-4 Leviticus 17:11 Romans 6:23 Deuteronomy 10:12-13 Habakkuk 2:14 Romans 1:20 John 1:14, 18 Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and...

Do Christians pick and choose which Old Testament laws they want to follow and which one they don't? Everyone agrees with the Old Testament law, "You shall not murder," but why then don't we follow Biblical laws against eating certain seafood or other weird laws? There are reasons behind our interpretation. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn about those r...

It's easy to be confused about our relationship with God's Law. Must we keep it? Can we, in essence, ignore it now that we're saved? How does grace fit into all this? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we begin looking at the New Testament teaching and bring clarity to these questions. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:17-18 Romans 3:28 Romans 3:19-20...