Good News for Everyone Tom and Susan Shanklin

Do you ever feel like you are not quite good enough for God? That your life does not quite messure up?



If so, this message is for you because your acceptance is not dependent on your performance. It is based on what Jesus did for you on the cross.



The Scripture says, "‭But‭ if‭ we walk‭‭ in‭ the light‭, as‭ he‭ is‭‭ in‭ the light‭, we have‭‭ fellowship‭ one with another‭‭, and‭ the blood‭ of Jesus‭ Christ‭ his‭ Son‭ cleanseth‭‭ us‭ from‭ all‭ sin‭.‭" (1John 1:7, KJV).



Did you notice that He said ALL sin. Not some sin. Not even 99.9 percent of all sin, but ALL sin.



That tells me that through the blood of Jesus I am totally cleansed and made righteous.



Listen to this message today! It will bless your life!

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Notes: TOTALLY CLEANSED OF SIN

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1John 1:7-9, KJV).



“Precious is the blood of the lamb, which was shed for you.”



MT: Jesus is the lamb is without spot, who cleanses us from ALL sin.



Illustration: Cleansing agents. How effective is the blood. 



The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29, KJV).



We need to agree with God. He takes away our sin.



1 What can wash away my sin? 



Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 



What can make me whole again? 



Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 



Refrain:



O precious is the flow 



that makes me white as snow; 



no other fount I know; 



nothing but the blood of Jesus.



Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18, KJV).



In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (Ephesians 1:7, KJV).



For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:8-10, KJV).



A PERFECT SACRIFICE



Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: (1Peter 1:18-19, KJV).



OT sacrifices were to be spotless. Perfect. Picture of Christ. 



For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (2Corinthians 5:21, KJV).



WALKING IN THE LIGHT



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 world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light,

 



Who are you following?



And, the second question, where are you going? Because you are going wherever the person you are following is going.



We are living in a time when millions of people are following celebrities on social media. There are those who have a great influence on others through their Instagram, TikTok, FaceBook, Twitter (X), or YouTube accounts.



It's a good time to ask: who are you following? Who has the greatest influence on your life? Is is a popular singer, actor, or politician? Is it a fellow student or worker or someone in your family? Are you making your own decisions, or are you a puppet to other people's opinions?



Jesus says: ‭My‭ sheep‭ hear‭‭ my‭ voice‭, and I‭ know‭‭ them‭, and‭ they follow‭‭ me‭:‭ ‭And I‭ give‭‭ unto them‭ eternal‭ life‭; and‭ they shall‭‭ never‭‭‭ perish‭‭, neither‭‭ shall‭‭ any‭ ‭man‭ pluck‭‭ them‭ out of‭ my‭ hand‭.‭ (John 10:27-28, KJV).



When we follow Jesus, we receive eternal life, but when we follow the spirit of this age, we reap death.

Jesus has a wonderful plan for your life. Follow Him and reap all that He has for you!



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Notes: WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING?

Christianio Ronaldo 738 M



Justin Bieber 502 M



Taylor Swift 461 M



To be a follower you just have to push a button. It’s not a huge commitment. However, many “followers” are following very closely. That’s why these people are called “influencers” and are in high demand by commercial interests. For some, their posts are worth millions of dollars, because people will follow their recommendations. 



Who are you following? 



Politician, Intellectual, Actor, Kids a school, people at work, strong personality.



Music superstar (politicians were afraid that Taylor Swift would endorse a candidate, because they knew her recommendation would carry a lot of weight. 



Can you think for yourself, or are you a puppet to other’s opinions? 



Whoever you are following, you are going where they are going. 



Or maybe you’re following the spirit of this age.



And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient [the unbelieving, who fight against the purposes of God]. Among these [unbelievers] we all once lived in the passions of our flesh [our behavior governed by the sinful self], indulging the desires of human nature [without the Holy Spirit] and [the impulses] of the [sinful] mind. We were, by nature, children [under the sentence] of [God’s] wrath, just like the rest [of mankind]. (Ephesians 2:1-3, Amp15).



Vision of people in graveyard going into the abyss.



Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (Matthew 7:13-14, KJV).



There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. (Proverbs 16:25, KJV).



Jesus, the Good Shepherd, came to lead us into life.



The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. (John 10:10-11, KJV).



My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,

History proves that Jesus rose from the dead 2,000 years ago. It confirmed everything that He said and proves that he is the Son of God.



But what does it mean to us today? Is there power for us today because of this historical event?



The scriptures tell us emphatically YES! His resurrection is our resurrection, and when we receive Christ, there is great power in our lives because of the resurrection. Join us for this powerful teaching as we explore God's Word for revelation of the greatness of His power towards us who believe according to mighty power which God wrought in Christ when He raised Him from the dead.







Scriptures referenced in this message:



Ephesians 1:15-23



John 14:19



Rev. 1:5



1 Corinthians 15:45



2 Corinthians 5:17



2 Peter 1:4



Ephesians 2:1-10



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A woman in the Bible had a problem as well—an issue of blood draining the very life out of her body for 12 long years. Draining her finances, too, as she looked in every corner for an answer. She was a social outcast, too, because her condition required that she go about crying, "Unclean! Unclean!" everywhere she went.



But then she heard about Jesus, how He made the lame to walk and the blind to see. Hope was born in her. She said, "I'm going to get something from the Lord! Today is my day! If I can just touch His garment, I will be made whole." Her whole being went out in pursuit of Him. She went after the mighty power that was in His life. Stretching. Reaching. Yearning. Pressing. She pushed her way through the crowd and touched Him, and it happened! Power went out of Him! He felt it. She know she was healed. She hid in fear. He asked, "Who touched Me?" He showed mercy and sent her away HEALED!



That same power is available to you today! Jesus went back to heaven, and sent that power back to His Church. That same miracle-working power, that same anointing is here today. We, too, must press through the crowd … the doubt and unbelief, past everyone who says that healing is not for today … and get ahold of the garment of Jesus. Latch hold and don't let go, until the power flows into you! The price has been paid on Calvary. The way is made. it's time to receive what God has for you through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Notes: WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM THE LORD?

Mark 5:25-34



And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?” (Mark 5:30, NKJV).



MT You can get what you need from the Lord by drawing on His power by fatih.



She kept saying. “I’m going to get what I need from the Lord!!!”



“For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. (Mark 11:23, NKJV).



She pursued the anointing. Came the press behind.



She would not be detered. She opened her spirit to recieve from the Lord.



“Your faith has made you whole.” Substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1



She heard it. She saw it. She said it. She did it! Action.



He felt the anointing. The tangible substance of the Lord. Who toched me? Everybodiy’s touching ylou Jesus! Somebody touched me with the touch of faith.



Woman in Winnepeg applies this scripture and begiins to pull upon the Lord. She was healed of cancer,



HIS POWER IS AVAILABLE TO YOU TODAY!



Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8, NKJV).



“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. (John 7:38-39, NKJV).



Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. (James 4:8, NKJV).



Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! (Psalms 34:8, NKJV).



Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Psalms 37:3-4, NKJV).



How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!

 



Today, we are looking at Using Wisdom in Your Speech. Words are powerful! They can be used for good or evil. Sometimes, without realizing it, we are serving the devil by the things that we say. In this video, we look at using godly wisdom in the things that we say in order to produce peace and healing. This is a vital message for all Christians, especially if we want to live a long healthy life. Good speech doesn't come automatically. We need to guard our heart, renew our mind, and as God to put a guard on our mouth.





Notes: Using Wisdom in Your Speech

MT: The tongue is an expression of the condition of the heart, and can be used for good or evil. Make a decision to use your tongue to make peace and bring healing.



1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. (James 3:1-2, KJV).



THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TONGUE



18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. (Proverbs 12:18, KJV).



11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. (Proverbs 10:11-12, KJV).



-Older man with supernaturally good health would not say anything bad about anyone,



For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: (1Peter 3:10, KJV).



MURDER IN YOUR HEART



But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. (Matthew 5:22, AV).



-Hitler… wisdom from beneath… supernatural power based on hate. Moved people. 6 million Jews. People went along with it. 



We need a discerning heart.



GODLY VS. NATURAL WISDOM



Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. (James 3:13-18, KJV).



Earthly, sensual (natural, soulish, animal like) demonic.



For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? (1Corinthians 3:3, KJV).



O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. (Matthew 12:34, KJV).



Rom 12:1,2 Be transformed by the renewing of your mind



WE ARE CALLED TO BE PEACEMAKERS



Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (Matthew 5:9, AV).



A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. (John 13:34-35, AV).



For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14, AV).



He that wins souls is wise.



CONCLUSION: Make a decision to follow Jesus.

 



Psalm 103 tells us to not forget the benefits of the Lord. One of the greatest benefits of knowing Jesus is godly wisdom. When you receive Jesus, you receive wisdom. However, you must learn to draw upon that wisdom in order for it to help you. Wisdom will help you in so many areas, including your finances, your health, your family, your business or profession, and more. Enjoy this message on video or audio and be encouraged that wisdom belongs to you, in Jesus’ name.





Notes: WISDOM—A GOSPEL BENEFIT

But because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, whom God made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. (1Corinthians 1:30, MEV).



MT: When you receive Jesus, you receive the wisdom of God, which comes by the Holy Spirit.



One of the ways He redeems your life from destruction is through wisdom. 



Benefits of Wisdom: Avoid mistakes and their consequences, understanding of truth and how to apply it (finances, relationships, physical, mental, and emotional health), how-to anything, guidance). Paul prayed for the church to have a “spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.”



God gives us wisdom to apply knowlege for success in the Christian life. 



I. He Saves by the Foolishness of Preaching 1 Corinthians 1:18



II. Not by the Wisdom of Man 1 Corinthians 2:1-5



Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it.” (Mark 10:15, MEV).



For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve through his trickery, so your minds might be led astray from the simplicity that is in Christ. (2Corinthians 11:2-3, MEV).



Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this world, let him become a fool that he may be wise. (1Corinthians 3:18, MEV).



III. The Wisdom of God Comes by the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:6-16



Mystery—something hidden to the unitiated. 2 Cor. 4:  If our gospel be hid …



John 3:3 Except you be born again, you cannot see.



The Holy Spirit is Your Teacher



But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things. (1John 2:20, MEV).



Conclusion: Come to Jesus and Receive Wisdom (Jn 1:12)

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Wisdom I: How God Got Me Out of Debt [Audio & Video]



Wisdom II: Prayers That God Answers [Audio & Video]

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* Totally Cleansed of Sin [Audio & Video]

* Who Are You Following? [Audio & Video]

* What the Resurrection Means to You [Audio & Video]

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