By Tom Shanklin “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Oh my friends, we are loaded with countless church activities, while the real work of the church, that of evangelizing and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.” (Oswald J. Smith) There are many wonderful quotes attributed to Oswald J. Smith, but the one above encapsulates the great deficiency of the Church, then and now. It serves … Read more>>>
The greatest news ever is that Jesus died on the cross and rose again to give you eternal life. When you turn from sin and believe what Jesus did for you on the cross, God will forgive you, give you a new life, and reveal Himself to you in powerful ways. It’s Good News, and it’s for everyone! God Has … Read more>>>
This message is a part of the Online Believers School of Ministry. NOTES: YOU HAVE SOMETHING THAT THE WORLD NEEDS “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In April, Susan and I had a wonderful time ministering at services for a church reunion in Gary, Minnesota. This was for the church we started when we first began in the ministry in 1983, which was called Bread of Life Fellowship, and two churches which started out of that original group. The reunion was for everyone … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36, KJV. Before I came to Jesus I was a slave. Satan had me bound up in alcohol, sin and selfishness. But thank God, Jesus set me free. And He will set you free as well. Jesus promises to make you “free indeed.” That … 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 makes a world can make a Christian. The power to change a life is the same power that raised Jesus … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We had some good opportunities for ministry in May. We had another session of the Believers School of Ministry at For His Glory Church in Spring Grove, MN, where I shared a new lesson called “Nurturing New Believers.” One of the most important responsibilities of the local church is taking care of the babies in our midst. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Recently I was reading one of those self-help books. . .the kind that tell you how to be a success in ten easy lessons. I like books on success, and this one was enjoyable and even full of Bible principles. But I was about two-thirds through the book when I realized that there was not a word … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Back in the ’70s, I met a man working at a sawmill where I was employed in southeast Minnesota. He was not a pastor or a preacher, just an ordinary worker like me, but he loved the Lord. He would talk to me about his church, a small fellowship of “Spirit-filled” Christians. “How do you know they … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thanks for your prayers for our outreach to Mahnomen, Minnesota on Sept. 23-25. Many lives were touched, God’s people were encouraged, and souls came into the Kingdom of God. Five area churches cooperated with the event, contributing labor, love, and finances. Approximately 150 people attended during the afternoon, and we were able to pray with 15-20 for … Read more>>>
The following is an excerpt from Tom Shanklin’s book, You Can Touch the World. “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.” Acts 8:5, KJV. Now, let’s look more closely at the ministry of the evangelist. The message of the evangelist is “Christ and Him crucified.” It’s the message of the Messiah, the Savior … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Today, I want to talk to you about something this is at the very heart of the Gospel of Jesus Christ-that is, knowing and experiencing the Lord on a daily basis. In reality, all of us are seeking and hungering for fellowship with our Creator. We may not even realize it. We may be following after all … Read more>>>
Confess and meditate these Scriptures and put them into practice. God’s Word is truth, and it will set you free! And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that … Read more>>>
