Tom the Preacher

Do you see yourself as an OWNER or a STEWARD of your life, time, gifts, and possessions? Because Jesus bought us with His precious blood, we ought to see ourselves as stewards. There are vitally important principles of stewardship that can lead to a successful life, and if violated, can lead to terrible failure. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Toda...

Happy Thanksgiving! What a blessing to have a day set aside to give thanks to God!!! But this should be a daily habit, not just a once-a-year occasion. If you develop a spirit of thankfulness to God it will change your life. It changed mine. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out how thankfulness can be key to living a victorious life. Scripture Used in Today's Message P...

Some people want to denigrate significant figures of American history. The Pilgrims, who play such a major role in why we celebrate Thanksgiving, are one of their targets.  Why are they hated and where does this hatred come from? Were the Pilgrims good or bad people? Are there lessons we can learn from them? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out what I think. Scripture Used...

Some things just rub me the wrong way. Calling anyone on earth "The Holy Father" is one of those things. Calling that same person "The head of the church" is another thing that makes me cringe. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out why. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 23:1-12 Matthew 20:20-28 For information on our Faithwalkers Conference,...

Did you know the Bible refers to all believers in Jesus Christ as "Priests"? That's right: You're not a LAYMAN, you're a PRIEST of the Most High God! It's important that you think of yourself this way, and it's important to be involved in a church that reinforces this vital identity.  But understand also that as a priest, you have special privileges and responsib...

The greatest battles going on in our world today have to do with TRUTH. Why are people so deceived? Why is there so much disinformation and why is it so widely believed? And, most importantly, why are even some churches falling into deception? The church is to be the "Piller and Support of the truth." How can they do that? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scr...

May plays a very prominent role in Catholic faith and practice. Do their beliefs about Mary come from the Bible? Should you believe Mary is the "Mother of God"? Are Catholics wrong to "venerate" Mary? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Message Luke 1:47 (Mary needed a Savior) Matthew 1:25 (Mary a virgin UNTIL Jesus was b...

Catholics teach that the bread and wine in communion become the body and blood of Jesus during the Mass. The actual substance changes, thus this is called "transubstantiation." Bible-believing Protestants believe Jesus used the terms "body" and "blood" only as metaphors of deeper spiritual truths. Who's right? What's the Bible say? Join me for today's D...

Catholics teach salvation comes as a result of faith PLUS good works? Evangelical Christians say salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ alone. Who's right? What's the Bible say? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 3:28-30 Romans 4:5 Titus 3:5-8 Matthew 25:31-46 John 5:28-29, 24 For information on our Faithwalkers Conf...

Most disagreements between Catholics and Protestants come down to a question of authority. When church tradition disagrees with the Bible, which do you go with? Do you decide, or is it your responsibility to just go along with what your priest says? What is Sola Scriptura and should you believe it? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Message...

Catholics teach that there are "mortal sins" and "venial sins." The mortal sins are worse; they lead to eternal death (hell), whereas the venial sins aren't as serious and can be cleansed through the temporal fires of purgatory.  Is this true? Where is this taught in the Bible? Of is it? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today&...

Like most controversial Catholic doctrines, purgatory can't be found in the Bible. But does adding purgatory contradict any teaching that is found in the Bible? For all who believe Jesus accomplished His mission of securing our redemption, it does! These Catholic doctrines we've been examining are not insignificant. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find why. Scripture...

Paul prayed that our hearts would be directed into the love of God and the steadfastness of Jesus Christ. What does this mean and what does it look like?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Thessalonians 3:5 Psalm 139:1-19 Ephesians 3:17-19 For information on our Faithwalkers Conference, December 29--January 1, go to  https://fait...

Jesus was full of grace and full of truth. He didn't balance grace and truth, He was a100% of each. We should be, too. What we believe matters -- that's the truth part. How we hold to it matters -- that's the grace part. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 1:16-17 John 8:31-32 John 18:37 1 Peter 3:15 For informa...

Is Peter the rock upon which the church of Jesus Christ is built? It's an important and controversial question, but I think Scripture gives a clear answer. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out what the Bible has to say the Rock upon which Jesus would build His church. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 16:13-29 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 1Corinthians 10:4 For in...

Do Catholics pray to Mary? Should they? Should you? I was asked this question on campus today. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out what the Bible has to say about praying to Mary and the Saints? Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:9 1 Timothy 2:5 Hebrews 4:14-16 Luke 11:27-28 For information on our Faithwalkers Conference, December 29--January 1, go to  https:...

I often encounter atheists who seem compelled to show they are good people even though they don't believe in God. Where does this compulsion come from? And even more importantly, are they, in fact, as good as they assert? Who decides? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 3:10-18 Matthew 22:36-40 For information on our Fa...

Skeptics claim they see no evidence of God. That's funny because I see evidence of God everywhere I look. Why don't they? Do you? You can. The evidence is everywhere. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 1:20 Psalm 14:1 For information on our Faithwalkers Conference, December 29--January 1, go to  https://faithwalke...

Ever run into someone who says they'd like to believe, but they just can't have faith? I do all the time, and I don't believe them! They've defined faith in ways that the Bible doesn't.  And besides, they do have faith, plenty of it, they just don't recognize how much faith they already have. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Us...

We suffer rejecting, mocking, and ridicule for our faith in Christ, but some throughout the world suffer far greater than Americans.  Join me on this International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church as we remember and pray for our brothers and sisters who endure severe persecution because of their faithfulness to Jesus Christ. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:3 Philippians 1:...

Our government seems to be doing everything wrong regarding COVID, the economy. A rising stock market is masking some serious problems that are not getting better. Are you prepared for tough times ahead? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn some basic things you can do to be ready for the future. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 6:6-11 Genesis 37-50 For informat...

Should you strive for "equality" in your marriage and family? You might be surprised to hear that I don't think so. In fact, I think this drive for equality helps explain the soaring divorce rate. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out why I think this and the better option Scripture provides to become a successful family. Scripture Used in Today's Message...

If you have a godly home as I've been describing in these past few videos, you have a rare treasure. Don't hide it! Share it with others! How? By being hospitable. What does Biblical hospitality look like?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out and to learn ways you can be hospitable. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:2 I Timothy 5:10 1 Timothy 3:2...

A house becomes a home when it is your "resting place." The world's a tough place filled with chaos and pressure, but you should be able to leave all that behind you when you come home. Do you? What must a home be like if it is to be your resting place? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 24:18 For information...

Some families seem to be visited with curses, while others seem to be places of great blessing. What makes the difference? How important is the family to a person's development and success? Does the Bible give us clues to this? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Message Exodus 20:5-6 Psalm 112:2 Genesis 2:18 For information on our Fait...