First Steps for New Believers
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38, KJV). On the day … Read more>>>
Category Archives: Evangelism
Where is the Mission Field?
Where is the mission field? Jesus told us to go into ALL the world and preach the Gospel to EVERY creature. So that tells us that the mission field is everywhere—where you live and around the world. However, some places … Read more>>>
Jesus Said: The Fields are Ripe Now!
By Tom Shanklin Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” John 4:35, KJV. How … Read more>>>
These are the Days of Greater Glory!
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory … Read more>>>
Keeping Eternity on the Front Burner
It’s almost as though we have forgotten that there is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun. By Tom Shanklin I thank God that many of our readers have been born again and have the assurance from the … Read more>>>
You are the Light of the World [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin Did you ever think about it? Jesus said, “You are THE light of the world.” If it were not for you, the world would be in complete and utter darkness. But because of you, the world has … Read more>>>
God’s Work Done God’s Way Brings God’s Results
By Tom Shanklin God’s work done God’s way brings God’s results. I don’t believe those words are original to me, but they came to mind as I was reading the story of a great catch of fish in the last chapter … Read more>>>
God’s Plan to Bless the Nations [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin When we look at the problems in the world today, we may be tempted to wonder if God knows what He is doing. But truth be known, He has had a plan all along and He is bringing it … Read more>>>
BSOM302: How to Build Your Church [Audio]
You can have a part in helping your church to grow in numbers, to grow in strength, and to grow in impact in your community. God’s heart is all about reaching lost, hurting, lonely people with the Good News of … Read more>>>
Enjoy Life! Evangelize!
By Tom Shanklin Have you ever wondered what happened to your zeal? Has your get-up-and-go got up and went? Does your Christian life seem boring and empty? I have an answer for you. Evangelize! If you want fire in your … Read more>>>
Can Jesus Use Your Boat?
By Tom Shanklin “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were … Read more>>>
We Need Gospel Preaching with Signs Following in the U.S. Too
By Tom Shanklin “And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Mark 16:20, KJV. I love to go other nations and proclaim the Gospel and see the … Read more>>>
It’s Time to Wage Peace…Not War!
By Tom Shanklin When a 21-year-old man walked into a church in Charleston, South Carolina and killed nine innocent people, his plan was a to start a race war. But many of the people in the church, rather than reacting … Read more>>>
Book Review: Apostolic Evangelism by Jim Buchan
By Tom Shanklin There are some books that slip through the cracks. They are excellent, powerful, useful, and yet they do not receive the readership they deserve. Apostolic Evangelism, Can You Hear the Call? may be one of those books. Published … Read more>>>
Is Your Church Making Heaven Happy?
By Tom Shanklin “What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when … Read more>>>
A Fishing Story
By Tom Shanklin “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and … Read more>>>
Sermon Notes on Evangelism
These are sermon notes on messages concerning evangelism and the Great Commission. They are designed to inspire and encourage God’s people to press into God’s will for their lives and to become witnesses for Jesus. Please feel free to use … Read more>>>
BSOM105: Receiving Power to Change the World [Audio and Video]
We all need more power. This message from the Believers School of Ministry will help you to get God’s power working in your life and help you to become a more effective witness for Jesus Christ. Visit the Online Believers … Read more>>>
BSOM103: Building a Strong Foundation for Faith [Audio and Video]
We are living in a time when the foundations are being destroyed. The church of Jesus Christ must build on the true foundations of Christ Himself, hearing and doing the word, and the doctrinal foundations. Get established with this teaching … Read more>>>
What are You Going to Do with Your Life?
By Tom Shanklin “What are you going to do with your life?” That is what I asked a group of adults and young people at the Church of Nazarene in LaMoure, ND, last month. It is a question that all … Read more>>>