Tom the Preacher

Life is filled with danger. Each of us must learn to face and overcome temptation and fear. It's possible when we know God has our back. He knows how to rescue His children from the world's evil and to punish the ungodly. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today...

It's important to realize that some people want to take advantage of you, and it doesn't matter if they hurt you in the process. In fact, they may want to hurt you. You guard yourself against physical danger, but do you exercise similar caution to guard your soul? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and...

People often argue over their interpretation of the Bible. How can you know who is right? Is there a right and wrong interpretation or are they all legitimate? How did we get to the point that everyone interprets it for themselves? Is that right, or should we just go with what our priest says? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what the Bible says about this. Who do you k...

Do you need encouragement to boldly stand up for Jesus? Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus is a classic hymn that inspires us to be courageous in our witness and in our battle against sin, deception, and evil. Are you familiar with this inspiring hymn? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at its message and draw courage from it. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go a...

Schools are back in session. Whether they are involved in home school, private school, or public school, teachers and students at all levels of education need the blessing of God. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we offer a prayer for them. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how the Bible itself answers these questions. Who do you know who needs to hear...

Are their "truths" in the Bible even though the events didn't happen? Does it matter whether or not the events described in the Bible are historically true? Just how "true" is the Bible? Were the writers of the Bible any smarter than you and me? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how the Bible itself answers these questions. Who do you know who ne...

Are you always looking to discover that new piece of information that will make all the difference in your life? Many modern-day gurus make this offer, when in reality, what makes all the difference is ancient truth hidden in plain sight! Maybe our problem is just putting into practice what we've already been taught. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn what the Bible say...

We are all in the process of spiritual growth -- partaking of the divine nature! Growth makes you useful and fruitful for God. Peter says failing to grow has a primary cause. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover that cause and do something about it. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Pete...

We are partakers of the divine nature. Practically speaking, to live out this nature, we must escape the corruption of lust. Peter gives us a typical growth process so we can see how this comes about. Join us for today's Daily Word & Prayer to understand the next step: Brotherly love. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Peter 1:5-7 Matthew 12:46-50 John 1:12-13 Romans 12:10 Hebrews 1...

We sing of God's holiness, but do you know what it means that God is "Holy"? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out as we look at the classic hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy, and the vision of Isaiah that inspired this song. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 6:1-8 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to  linktr.ee/tomthepreacher     ...

Humans crave peace, quiet, and relief from stress and conflict. But we live in a world where there is a struggle between good and evil, right and wrong, truth and deception. There are ups and downs in this struggle, but it won't end until Jesus returns.  In dark days where it seems the forces of good are outnumbered, we must remember we are on God's side, and we must NEVER give in to evi...

Self-control + Perseverance over Time = Godliness Scripture says we can train ourselves to be godly. What is godliness? If you want to be godly, what does that look like? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about how this process works Do you know someone who needs encouragement to persevere? Share today's video with them! Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Pe...

God is the God of breakthroughs. But sometimes (even often), the miracle doesn't come in the timing we anticipated. Why is that? Why does God wait? Why must we wait? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer Do you know someone who needs encouragement to persevere? Share today's video with them! Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Peter 1:6-8 Romans 5:3-5 J...

Bible knowledge is essential to spiritual growth. Do you want to learn the Bible better?  Are you frustrated with a lack of Bible knowledge? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to five simple ways in which the Bible teaches us to learn the Bible. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Peter 1:6-8 Acts 2:42 Revelation 1:3 Acts 17:1 Proverbs 3:1 Joshua 1:8 To find me on Instagram, Fac...

The Bible is a spiritual book with a spiritual message. Therefore, your spirit must be willing and able to receive its truth. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how to best prepare yourself to receive God's word. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Peter 1:6-8 1 Peter 2:1-3 James 1:21 2 Peter 2:1-2 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to ...

2 Peter gives us a specific process of spiritual growth.  Spiritual growth requires us to leave something behind and pursue something greater. As Christians, we are to leave behind the lust and selfishness that corrupts us and be transformed into loving people exhibiting the very love of God to that corrupt world! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we introduce this new series of...

Our lives are filled with business and the never-ending effort to produce. Amid this pressure, Jesus gives rest to our souls. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at a classic hymn that captures this treasure. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 11:28-30 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to  linktr.ee/tomthepreacher                  ****...

God responds to faith. He acts on behalf of those who have faith. He gives His salvation, not based on works, but based on faith. Still, faith is active and visible; without works, faith is dead.  In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we'll ask how this all works together. I hope you join me. Scripture Used in today's message Hebrews 11:6 Hebrews 11:1 Mark 2:5 James 2:26 To find me on...

We must understand the nature of true faith if we want to grow in it. And we must know what a life of faith looks like. Where do you discover the answers to these important questions? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Romans 10:17 Hebrews 11:1 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to  linktr.ee/tomthepreach...

Just like other attitudes and behaviors, we catch faith from others. Have you sought out people of faith and allowed their faith to influence you? And, are you proving yourself to be an example of faith to all who look up to you? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message Hebrews 13:7 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhe...

God has big plans for you to take you far beyond where you are today. But today brings tests that prepare us for those advancements. Don't despise the tests you encounter today. Expect them, pass them, and allow God to promote you. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's message James 1:2-4 Jeremiah 12:5 To find me on Instagram, Facebook,...

Do you ever face a difficult situation that you can't solve with your own wisdom and experience? Jesus' disciples did, and then Jesus told them to do something that moved it from "difficult" to "impossible."  Why would He do that? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 14:17-18 To find me on...

Christians are not called to be passive in the spiritual battle. The struggle isn't only about you and me personally -- we are called to fight the Lord's battles and to make a difference in this world. Today we draw inspiration from a classic hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we march forward following our Commmander -- the Lord Jesus Ch...

My campus preaching invites interaction from the students. Of course, I hope to get good honest questions and I often do. But I also get a good number of "questions" from people who only want to argue and don't listen to my answers. People often ask me how I don't get angry at them.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find my answer. Scripture Used in Today&apo...