Kim Ellison of Bringing in the Harvest Ministries wrote this simple letter from Jesus. She says, “What I do with this letter is when I go through a drive-through like McDonalds, I hand the person at the window the letter and a dollar tip. I tell them it is a letter about Jesus and the dollar is for them to have … Read more>>>
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 of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle Peter, gave three instructions for those coming to Christ. He told them … Read more>>>
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 do have a greater need for the Gospel than others. For example, when William Carey gave his famous sermon on … Read more>>>
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 often have you gotten your eyes upon something else other than the harvest? How often have you been seeking satisfaction … Read more>>>
“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 shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy … Read more>>>
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 Word of God and the Holy Spirit that they will spend eternity with the Lord. But I do have a … Read more>>>
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 light. As followers of Christ, we can let our light shine brightly so that the world may clearly see and … Read more>>>
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 of John’s Gospel. “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with … Read more>>>
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 to completion through the events that are taking place in the earth. Jesus prepared us for the end of this … Read more>>>
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 His Son. There’s no better way to accomplish that than through the local church. But in order for your local … Read more>>>
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 life, evangelize! If you want fire in your church, evangelize! If you want power in your life and ministry, evangelize! … Read more>>>
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 gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, … Read more>>>
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 miracles, but we also need the public proclamation of the Gospel with signs following right here in the United States. … Read more>>>
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 with hatred and vindictiveness, responded with forgiveness and prayers for this deluded young man. They chose to make peace instead … Read more>>>
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 in 2001, it brought a much-needed message to the apostolic movement. Like most moves of God, the apostolic movement brought … Read more>>>
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 he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his … Read more>>>
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 have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they … Read more>>>
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 these notes and adapt them as you see fit. Align Yourself with the Lord—Doing God’s will does not come automatically. … Read more>>>
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 School of Ministry>>> Most of us would like more power in our lives, but God has said He will give … Read more>>>
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 from the Believers School of Ministry. This video is from the Believers School of Ministries from Tom Shanklin Ministries. A … Read more>>>
