Easter (Resurrection Sunday) is often compared with springtime—the new grass, the flowers, the green leaves. This is all representative, it is said, of the resurrection, and renewal through Christ. Spring is a wonderful time of year, but it is an … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be born again.” (John 3:7 MEV) The new birth is a radical transformation of who you are. It’s allowing Jesus to come into your life as Lord … Read more>>>
THE MIRACLE OF THE NEW BIRTH Reading: John 3:1-7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (John 3:7, KJV). Main Thought: The New Birth is the world’s greatest miracle. John Wesley said, Only the power that … Read more>>>
Jesus did not say, “You Must Join a Church” or “You Must Be Baptized” or “You must be confirmed.” He said, “You MUST be born again!” This is a clear and understandable message on salvation, proclaiming the Gospel and explaining … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I discovered an excellent set of videos on YouTube called Becoming a Christian. Very simple, concise, and to the point. These are great tool to reach pre-Christian friends with the Gospel. You can find more about this … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me…. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. In 1748, John Newton, the captain of a merchant ship and … Read more>>>
Susan and I had a wonderful weekend of ministry at Ruthton, Minnesota. Susan was invited to speak at a women’s luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Country Church with Pastor Rich and Fran DeRuyter. She shared two messages from … Read more>>>
Are carrots really green? Sounds like a ridiculous question, doesn’t it? But if you had been taught all your life, from the time you were an infant until now that carrots are green, your answer to this question would be, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Noone can get to heaven without it. If you have it, God will answer your prayers. What is it and how do you get it? It is “righteousness” and it must be received by faith as a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the … Read more>>>
By Pastor Tom Shanklin Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. (Acts 26:28, KJV). Almost only counts in horseshoes. In the Christian life, “almost” amounts to two-thirds of nothing. Jesus said, “He that is … Read more>>>
