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>>>
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The Harvest is Ripe, but the Laborer is Tired
By Susan Shanklin The edges of the trees are being kissed with orange, yellow, and red hues. The lettuce has bolted and flowered in the garden. Cabbages are soooooo swollen with life they are begging to be picked and the … Read more>>>
Jesus Has Given You Authority Over the Devil
By Tom Shanklin “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19, NKJV. Most Bible-believing Christians recognize that there … Read more>>>
Oh, Poor Ella!
By Susan Shanklin Oh, poor Ella! The world came crashing down on Ella the other day. The world that she trusted and felt so sure about came to a shocking end. Ella is our 70-pound yellow lab dog that we … 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>>>
How to Activate the Gospel in Your Life!
By Tom Shanklin “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.” Hebrews 4:2, KJV. The Gospel message is … Read more>>>
Have a Berry Good Life!
By Susan Shanklin It’s so close to August I can almost touch it and the garden is increasing to the point that I don’t know which vegetables to eat at each meal! Tom’s ever favorite vegetable to eat at breakfast … 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>>>
Jesus is Willing and Able to Heal!
By Tom Shanklin We have been privileged to see many people healed in our ministry over the years—healings of arthritis, aches and pains, injuries, and cancers. We have seen miraculous conceptions, deafness healed, paralysis, and much more. I think of … Read more>>>
Let’s Go Fishing!
By Susan Shanklin Do you have desire for something? A longing for something out of the ordinary? Just something special you want? Oh, you don’t talk about it much for you might think people think it silly or not necessary? … Read more>>>
The Healing CD & MP3
The Healing CD: Healing Scriptures and Prayers by Tom Shanklin (Available in CD & MP3) Originally released as “The Healing Tape,” this valuable tool has helped many to find divine healing through God’s Word. It’s not a sermon, but rather … 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>>>
When You Can’t Get What You Want
By Susan Shanklin Have you ever imagined in your mind an event or plan? Had it all scoped out in your mind in detail, with color and sound? You are thinking that this is how it is going to go … Read more>>>
Oh God, Are You There?
By Tom Shanklin “Oh God, when are you going to do something about this? Are you there?” How many of us have prayed a prayer like that at times in our lives? We see God as a sort of holy … Read more>>>
How to Help Your Church to GROW!
By Tom Shanklin Let me ask you a question. Does your city or your area need God? Do the people around you need to see and feel a manifestation of His glory in their midst? Do they need to experience … Read more>>>
Teaching on Evangelism from Greg Laurie
I would like to recommend this article from Greg Laurie. It’s called 1st Century Teaching for 21st Century and its on ChurchLeaders.com. If you’re interested in learning about biblical principles for evangelism, this will help you to see the both the method … Read more>>>
Blood, Water and Spirit [Audio]
It’s the blood of Christ that saves us, the water that delivers us, and the Holy Spirit that empowers us to live the Christian life. I believe one of the reasons that the church in America is so weak is … Read more>>>
Is Your Tackle Box Well Equipped?
By Tom Shanklin Note on Photo: There’s a story behind the photo which accompanies this article. I enjoy fishing, but don’t get to do a lot of it. In this photo, I look like an old pro with the big … Read more>>>
BSOM301: The Mission of the Church [Audio]
What is the purpose of the church? What is it’s mission? To reach this world for Jesus Christ. To pull down Satan’s strongholds and set the captives free. Are you ready? Let’s get going in God. http://media.blubrry.com/tomshanklinministriespodcast/content.blubrry.com/tomshanklinministriespodcast/ChurchMission.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Read more>>>