Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he gathered his followers around him and said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). In this way, Jesus entrusted the "flame" of the gospel to these men and women and commissioned them to carry it to the world. He promised they would receive supernatural power to help them accomplish this task. The book of Acts records that these followers of Christ took up the challenge and set the world ablaze with the fire of the gospel. But this begs the question . . . who were these people? In reality, most were ordinary men and women just like you and me. They had not received hands-on training with Jesus like the twelve disciples had received. They had not been specially trained in ministry or teaching or serving. They were simply men and women who made themselves available to God and followed the direction of the Holy Spirit as he prompted them to act-and forever changed the world. In Carry the Flame, bestselling author and pastor Jim Cymbala reveals that God is still seeking ordinary men and women-not just pastors or ministry leaders-who will make themselves available to him, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and accomplish extraordinary things in this world. He draws on examples of ordinary people in Acts such as Ananias, Philip, and the 120 who waited in the Upper Room-as well as modern-day testimonies-to show how God can use anyone and everyone who simply submits to him and obeys his leading. As you go through this study, you will be challenged and encouraged to likewise take that first step of faith for God . . . and see where it leads. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Discover how prayer can completely transform your life and put you in the presence of God's throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16 says you can always "approach God's throne of grace with confidence," knowing that you will "receive mercy and find grace" to help you in your time of need. That promise is so immense it's difficult for us to understand. In this six-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Pastor Jim Cymbala explores how God promises in his Word to always hear you, answer you, and extend his mercy when you come to him. As you pray with faith, he will provide his perfect peace and "meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory" (Philippians 4:19). You will find that approaching God's throne of grace will change your life and circumstances like nothing else--and that when you and other believers call on his name, powerful things happen in the world! Featuring teachings by Jim Cymbala and interviews with ordinary people who received extraordinary answers to their prayers, this study includes video teaching notes, Bible exploration questions, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between group sessions. Sessions include: The Throne of Grace Receiving Mercy Perfect Peace from God Praying with Faith God Brings the Answer The Church that Prays Together Designed for use with the Life-Changing Prayer Video Study (sold separately).

Satan is not out to get you to follow him; he's out to get you to ignore him. When we spiritually zone out, doze off, fall asleep, we are forgetting that we are in the middle of a war--and Satan loves it this way! He loves to convince people he doesn't exist. But Satan is real. He is an actual enemy of our soul. He is waging a real war against us. And we need to wake up and get in the fight. If we fail to do this, we do so at our own peril. In this five-session video Bible study (streaming included), bestselling author Jim Cymbala shows participants how to: Recognize the spiritual wars around them. Understand the enemy's plots against them. Develop practical strategies for fighting back. As believers in Christ, we have been given everything we need to stand strong and take the fight to the enemy. As we do, we will recognize, as the apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians, that God "gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:57). This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself--with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). Sessions and video lengths: Know Your Enemy (17:56) Overcoming the Attack on Your Faith (16:40) Resisting the Attack on Love (18:27) Pressing Through the Attack on Your Calling (19:18) Fighting Through the Attack on Prayer (20:09) Watch on any device! Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

The times are urgent. God is on the move. Pastor Jim Cymbala believes that Jesus wants to renew his people-to call us back from spiritual dead ends, apathy, and lukewarm religion. Cymbala knows the difference firsthand. Back in the early 1970s, his own church, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, was a struggling congregation of twenty. Then they began to pray, God began to move, and street-hardened lives by the hundreds were changed with the love of Christ. Today, they are nearly ten thousand strong. This well-loved book shares the story of what happened to this broken-down church in one of America's toughest neighborhoods points the way to new spiritual vitality in the church and in your own life. Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire shows what the Holy Spirit can do when believers get serious about prayer and the gospel. As this compelling book reveals, God moves in life-changing ways when we set aside our own agendas, take him at his word, and listen for his voice. In this new edition, Cymbala will update some of the classic stories, including that of his own daughter Chrissy Cymbala Toledo. He will talk about how the church has grown and how God helped the church move from its location on Flatbush Avenue to a larger facility that the growing church couldn't "afford." And it is so appropriate that the church meets in a building that was once a theater, as God is dramatically reshaping the life stories of so many people who encounter Christ and the power of the gospel. This message of hope and transformation continues.

Just choosing to follow Jesus isn t enough. But for many teenagers, the choices that come along with living for Jesus can be unpopular and difficult. Their own doubts, fears, and disbelief often get in the way of the amazing things God wants to do through them. Misfit helps teens see what it means to be a misfit like Jesus was, and gives them tools to make world-changing decisions even when it seems like they re going the opposite direction of the world around them. In this practical study, teens will discover that they don t have to conform to the rest of the world, and they ll recognize that they can actually work to change the things in the world that are wrong. Ultimately, teenagers will realize that if they stop making excuses and get out of the way of their own negativity, God will use them to change the world. With discussion questions after each chapter, readers will walk away from Misfit ready to jump into the world and go against the current so they can do unimaginable things."

God Is Looking For A Church To Bless God wants to transform his church into a people of power, joy, and peace Jim Cymbala reminds us that Christianity is only as strong as the local church and that God wants to bless our churches in ways we can t possibly imagine. It doesn t matter whether a church is alive and growing or barely surviving on life support. God has a plan for it. It doesn t matter whether a church is facing financial challenges, internal divisions, or strife among its leaders. God has a plan for it. God is able to deal with any problem a church will ever face--as long as his people earnestly seek him. As the pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle, Cymbala knows that God s blessing and grace is available to us today just as much as it was in the early church, when thousands of people became believers despite the fact that the church lacked everything we consider vital: church buildings, seminaries, printed materials, sound systems, choirs, and money. None of these things mattered. What mattered was that God s hand was on the church, working through his people to build the kingdom. Then, as now, God chose the church to manifest his presence to the world. In this companion book to The Life God Blesses, Cymbala describes the kind of church God wants to bless and use. Based on the Word of God and personal experience, The Church God Blesses describes the key elements found in a vitally alive church and offers church leaders and individual Christians a fresh and invigorating look at what God intends the church to be. The church God blesses is not necessarily the largest, newest, or loudest church in town. Instead, it s a place where believers: * Receive solid spiritual nourishment *Can trust in God s protection *Engage in vital praise and worship *Become effective in ministry *Learn that confession of sin is the channel to God s power"

Satan is not out to get you to follow him; he's out to get you to ignore him. When we spiritually zone out, doze off, fall asleep, we are forgetting that we are in the middle of a war--and Satan loves it this way! He loves to convince people he doesn't exist. But Satan is real. He is an actual enemy of our soul. He is waging a real war against us. And we need to wake up and get in the fight. If we fail to do this, we do so at our own peril. In this five-session video Bible study (streaming included), bestselling author Jim Cymbala shows participants how to: Recognize the spiritual wars around them. Understand the enemy's plots against them. Develop practical strategies for fighting back. As believers in Christ, we have been given everything we need to stand strong and take the fight to the enemy. As we do, we will recognize, as the apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians, that God "gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:57). This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself--with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online. And the physical DVD. Sessions and video lengths: Know Your Enemy (17:56) Overcoming the Attack on Your Faith (16:40) Resisting the Attack on Love (18:27) Pressing Through the Attack on Your Calling (19:18) Fighting Through the Attack on Prayer (20:09) Watch on any device! Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2026. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Do you sometimes lose sight of the core of your ministry? Do you feel overwhelmed by the needs that surround you? Do you wish you had some real encouragement? Every pastor experiences feelings of inadequacy or loneliness at some time in ministry. Serving others and serving God is not an easy task. Warren Wiersbe, the "pastor's pastor," knows the struggles and triumphs a life of service brings. On Being a Servant of God invites you to listen in on thirty short "armchair chats." With candor and sensitivity, Wiersbe shares what he wishes he had known about ministering to others when he began his own Christian pilgrimage. Let his years of experience and wise counsel bring comfort to your soul and energy to your tasks. Warren W. Wiersbe is a pastor, author, and editor of more than one hundred books, including The Dynamics of Preaching and Through the Year with Warren W. Wiersbe. Today his primary ministry is serving others through writing, teaching, and speaking at conferences.

Jim Cymbala knows something a lot of us miss--that a comfortable, secure life won't produce the satisfaction we long for. How could we feel fulfilled by missing out on the life God has for us? Whether life seems good or not right now, Jim Cymbala believes that God has more for you. In this new book, he'll help you find out how to access the "more" God intends--more peace, real joy, and a deep sense of purpose. As you open yourself to the "more" of God, you will also discover your unique work assignment--the one thing God is calling you--and no one else--to accomplish for the sake of his work in the world. You Were Made for More draws a compelling picture of people just like you who are finding that "more of God" means more influence, more energy, and ultimately more happiness. It will help you picture what your own "land of milk and honey" might look like--the fuller, richer spiritual place you long to be. Using examples from the Bible, contemporary stories, and experiences from his own life, Jim Cymbala points the way to a richer, deeper life, helping you take hold of everything God wants to give.

The Church today is in the middle of a powerful storm, the intensity of which is likely to increase in the future. Many Christians are bewildered and concerned by what they see-a culture that's become increasingly hostile to biblical Christianity and a church whose vital signs are quickly waning.In Strong through the Storm, pastor and bestselling author Jim Cymbala speaks to every Christian who is concerned about the challenges the church is facing in America today. Using powerful stories of people who have been transformed by Christ, Cymbala offers hope, helping Christians to understand that a life surrendered to Christ will not be easily defeated, even in the midst of growing hostility toward Christians. No matter how much spiritual darkness encompasses the world, the light of the gospel cannot be suppressed.Some churches are coming at the storm with harsh legalism, but Cymbala explains that the message needs to be grace. We need to understand the spiritual battle we are in and use the right weapons against it, says Cymbala. We are not struggling against the leaders of this world or the people in the battle, we are struggling against our spiritual enemy, and we need to fight with the Word of God, prayer, and the Holy Spirit.We don't need more church growth programs to turn the church around. What's needed is a transformation so that the gospel is preached, the Holy Spirit is allowed to lead, and lives are changed.

Nothing will change your prayer life, your church, or your study of God's Word more than opening your heart to the Holy Spirit. Join Pastor Jim Cymbala as he invites you to discover a deeper understanding of how the Holy Spirit moves, and let Spirit Rising be your guide along the way. What will God do when you open your life to the Holy Spirit? Christianity is impossible without the Holy Spirit. So why do we talk so little about him? In Spirit Rising, Jim Cymbala combines biblical insights with stunning stories of the Holy Spirit's work to help you experience God's power in a new way. For so many of us, faith is harder than it should be. Discouraged, anxious, and worn down, we wonder what happened to the power and the joy that Jesus promised. But Jim believes that many of us are missing something vital. In Spirit Rising, Jim teaches us that if you aren't vitally in touch with God's Spirit, you are missing out on the life God has for you. With stunning stories of God at work and biblical teaching about the Holy Spirit, Jim invites you to experience God as the Bible intended, teaching us how to: Tap into the power of the Holy Spirit Look for signs and symbols of renewal in your life Surrender to the Holy Spirit Praise for Spirit Rising: "Jim Cymbala invites you and me to raise our sails and ride the warm winds of God's Spirit. His careful study and personal credibility merge to create this guide to power-packed living." --Max Lucado, pastor; New York Times bestselling author "The blend of solid biblical teaching from an anointed pastor and heart-moving personal testimonies gives extra spiritual power to this book. Whether you are a young believer or a mature saint, Spirit Rising will help you experience a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit." --Warren W. Wiersbe, author; professor; preacher

Pastor Jim Cymbala calls us back to a fiery, passionate preoccupation with God that will restore what the enemy has stolen from us: our first love for Jesus, our zeal, our troubled children, our wounded marriages, our broken and divided churches.Born out of the heart and soul of The Brooklyn Tabernacle, the message of Fresh Faith is illustrated by true stories of men and women whose lives have been changed through the power of faith. Cymbala writes, 'Real faith is produced when our hearts draw near to God himself and receive his promises deep within.'That kind of faith can transform your life---starting today, if you choose.'Jim Cymbala is an exciting reminder of God's desire to bless and use any faithful and trusting follower of our Lord in supernatural ways.'---Dr. Bill Bright, Founder and President, Campus Crusade for Christ International

We Need God s Power Drawing examples from the Bible and from the sidewalks of New York City, Fresh Power shows what happens when the Spirit of God moves in our midst. He longs to reveal the mind of God to us and to release heaven s limitless resources to meet the desperate needs around us. Fresh Power will expand your vision for what God can and will do, and inspire you to pray like never before for God s power in your church---and in you."

Pastor and bestselling author Jim Cymbala explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit in this six-session small group Bible study that will bring a fresh sense of God s power to your church and your life. What happens when the Holy Spirit moves powerfully within a church? Through this six-session study you will learn how: - To make room for the Spirit s action in your life and in your church - God wants to work through your gifts and talents to enable you to do what only he can do- To listen for the voice of the Spirit in prayer and how to apply God s Word to your life- The Spirit can bring healing to your body, your emotions, and your relationships; how a life lived in the presence of the Spirit can transform the church and the world- Your church can become a place where people regularly experience God s presence and his power. This Participant Guide is filled with helpful discussion starters, video overviews, a helpful Leader s Guide and much more. It s designed to be used with the companion When God s Spirit Moves DVD (sold separately). Sessions include: 1. Agent in the Shadows2. Power Source3. The Best Bible Teacher4. Water, Wind, and Fire5. Who s in Control? 6. Help When We Need it MostAppendix: A Long Night in Indianapolis"

This participant s guide will help you to understand, personalize, and apply the powerful, life-changing concepts described in the six video sessions of When God s People Pray Small Group DVD. It includes questions to think about, session outlines with room for note-taking, discussion questions, Bible studies, a prayer journal, and more. Prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital link with God and all his resources? In When God s People Pray, Jim Cymbala, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, shows you and your small group truths about prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a tiny, struggling inner-city congregation into a vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus, and faith. Featuring teachings by Jim Cymbala and video interviews of ordinary people who have received extraordinary answers to their prayers, these six sessions will help you pray with new confidence. Six sessions Show thumbnails for the following sessions.] God s Heart for Us The Amazing Power of Prayer Obedience in Prayer The Word of God and Prayer Why Prayer Matters Creating a Prayer Ministry in Your Church"

Be known as a person of relevant faith . . . escape the fog of daily distractions . . . live a more intentional, integrated life Plenty of books talk about living a deeper life. This one shows you how--how to truly discover the answers to life's core questions and live them out in your thoughts, words, and actions. An acclaimed teacher on spiritual renewal, Daniel Henderson shares the principles and practices that are vital to a transformed life. He explains the longings that resonate in our souls--longings such as wanting to know God more fully, to know ourselves better, to spend our time on things that matter--and shows how to systematically apply them to daily decisions and even long-term goals. As countless believers have already discovered, this gospel-oriented, Spirit-empowered approach will touch every part of your life and change the trajectory of your journey. "As a pastor for over two decades, Daniel Henderson was passionate about helping churches experience authentic renewal. Today, as a pastor to pastors, Daniel inspires leaders to renewed courage and impact. Now, in The Deeper Life, he writes once again to help you with a unique and practical plan for spiritual authenticity. In a world of constant distraction and chronic discouragement, this book offers strategic focus and hope for the daily journey."--Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker "In the Old Testament, when it came to spiritual renewal, God always had a man in mind to lead the way. Having sat under the leadership of Daniel Henderson, it may well be he is God's leader for our generation, helping to set the stage for true spiritual renewal in the church today!"--Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center "I am not much of a theologian, but after reading through the pages of Daniel Henderson's book, I feel I am more of one than ever before. It was that thought-provoking. . . . Read it!"--H.B. London, president of H.B. London Ministries; pastor to pastors emeritus for Focus on the Family "Whatever habits or failures or strongholds keep you from realizing who you are in Christ, you can put them behind you and experience freedom and joy. . . . If you're searching for personal fulfillment or looking for guidance, Henderson's practical and insightful book is just what you need." --Cheryl Sacks, author of The Prayer Saturated Church; co-founder of BridgeBuilders Int'l Leadership Network "Daniel Henderson has not only been a mentor to me, I've watched him invest in thousands of young leaders. His commitment to fostering spiritual renewal in the church is fueling the faith of generations."--Johnnie Moore, author of Dirty God; vice president of Liberty University "In the cacophony and chaos of life, Daniel Henderson powerfully reminds us of the deep, daily spiritual disciplines God uses to renew us. Like a rudder to our souls, he directs us away from the mindless activity to the meaningful choices that can mark us well for our Savior."--Paul Nyquist, PhD, president of Moody Bible Institute "Daniel Henderson knows the deeper Christian life, because he has lived it for over twenty-five years. All who read this book have a great mentor and will grow as they respond to his admonitions." --Elmer Towns, co-founder of Liberty University "Daniel's thirst for authentic intimacy with Christ is contagious. The Deeper Life couldn't be more timely for a generation desperately seeking God."--Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors

One Holy Fire is the dramatic true story of the work of God’s Spirit in one person’s life–and how that same Spirit can revolutionize readers’ lives as well.

Nicky Cruz shares lively, never-before-published stories from his ministry that will quicken readers’ hearts and spark their souls. Stories of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Of masses coming to salvation in Jesus Christ. Of hand-to-hand spiritual warfare. Of the supernatural provision and presence of God’s Spirit in every area of his life and ministry.

Cruz also explores the promises in Scripture regarding the Spirit’s work on earth, addressing such questions as What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”? How does a supernatural God do business in a natural world? Why has the body of Christ been so slow to come to grips with the Spirit’s power and presence?

In his first new book in eight years, the renowned author of the phenomenal Christian classic Run Baby Run introduces readers to the Holy Spirit. He challenges them to live according to the Spirit’s moment-by-moment guidance. And he inspires them to open their heart and let the Spirit ignite their soul.

Ser cristiano puede ser mas dificil de lo que deberia ser. Desanimados, ansiosos, agotados, nos preguntamos que paso con el poder y el gozo prometidos por Jesus. 'Podras orar, oir predicaciones excelentes, hacer un fuerte enfasis en la Biblia, tener un magnifico grupo de alabanza y una congregacion trabajadora', escribe Cymbala, 'pero si no tienes un contacto vital con el Espiritu de Dios, te estas perdiendo la vida que Dios tiene para ti.' El Espiritu Santo es el agente de Dios en la tierra. Sin embargo, es el menos comprendido, del que menos se predica, y del que menos se habla entre los miembros de la Trinidad. Esto es triste, porque sin El nuestra vida espiritual sera seca, mecanica y llenas de luchas. Con relatos sobre la forma en que Dios esta obrando hoy, y ensenanzas biblicas acerca del Espiritu Santo, Jim Cymbala te invita a experimentar a Dios de una manera vital y fresca. Si quieres poder, confianza, gozo, paz y amor en tu vida, necesitas comprender mejor como y por que se mueve el Espiritu, para unirnos a El."

En este volumen, el pastor Cymbala le descubre al lector las principales ensenanzas biblicas acerca de la oracion que realmente mueve montanas. Se trata de un recorrido a traves de la Biblia extrayendo principios de la oracion, la bendicion y las promesas que Dios hace a su pueblo para llevarlo a experimentar verdaderamente la fe en sus vidas. Contiene relatos y testimonios de primera mano de oraciones contestadas que cambiaron el rumbo de la vida de quienes las hicieron. Entre ellos, se incluye el testimonio de oracion contestada de la ultima sobreviviente del derrumbe de las Torres Gemelas en Nueva York. Despues de leer este libro, la vida de oracion del lector cambiara radicalmente."

Es hora que nos agarremos del Espiritu Santo o mas bien que permitamos que el se agarre de nosotros. Jim Cymbala, pastor del Tabernaculo de Brooklyn, se abre paso a traves de los obstaculos teologicos sobre el Espiritu Santo con esta verdad fundamental: Necesitamos al Espiritu Santo desesperadamente. Nuestra inteligencia no puede transformar ni a un solo adicto al crack, ni sanar el corazon de la victima de violacion, ni traer a un hombre de negocios agotado a Jesucristo. Solo el Espiritu de Dios puede hacer eso. Con ejemplos extraidos de la Biblia y de las calles de Nueva York, Poder Vivo muestra lo que sucede cuando el Espiritu de Dios se mueve en medio nuestro. 'Dios esta usando al Tabernaculo de Brooklyn para ensenarnos a orar y no rendirnos. Si necesitas energia viva, este libro es para ti. Sin duda, es para mi' Max Lucado 'Mi oracion es que este libro haga que la iglesia se auto examine. Se cambiaron programas por oracion, actividades por vida y numeros por frutos? Arrepientete del pecado y pidele a Dios poder vivo.' Anne Graham Lotz"

We live in times of urgency. God is moving. This is the time to ...
Ask God to light the fire of the Spirit in your life!
Pastor Jim Cymbala proclaims that God wants to revive His people.
Cymbala knows the difference first hand. Twenty-five years ago his own church, Brooklyn Tabernacle, a church trying to survive with only twenty members, started to pray...God started to move..hundreds of lives were changed by the love of Christ ..and today, they have 6,000 believers in the church.
The story of what happened to this church, located in one of the most difficult towns in the US, shows the path to a new spiritual fervor in his church and in his life. "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire" shows what the Holy Spirit can do when believers take prayer and evangelism seriously. Like this book reveals, God is moving in ways that change lives when we put aside our priorities, trust in His word and listen to Him.
"This book will make you kneel. Be ready to be provoked and challenged. You can be sure that this book will change you forever."

From the BookMeet three who discovered the power of 'breakthrough prayer.''My husband and I had a dream of helping desperate young women. But no banker in his right mind would finance such a venture. So we prayed and God broke through every single obstacle we faced. That was just the beginning of the wonderful roller-coaster ride we call 'faith.''---Grace (chapter 7)'Voices inside my head were constantly screaming at me. I became like an animal in the street, muttering or yelling out a stream of profanity as people passed by. One day I screamed out, Jesus, help me! O God, you're my only hope! That was the breakthrough prayer that saved my life.'---Danny (chapter 2)'Talk about breakthrough prayer! I was buried under 110 stories of steel and concrete after the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers when God heard my cry for help.'---Genelle (chapter 3)