Jim Cymbala

Do you ever feel like you need to be "qualified" to effectively share the gospel and help build God's kingdom? God is seeking and equipping ordinary men and women whose greatest qualification is that they make themselves available to him. In this video Bible study (streaming code included), bestselling author and long-time pastor Jim Cymbala inspires followers of Jesus to follow the call of the Holy Spirit and to carry the "flame" of our witness to this dark world. A rallying call and Bible study both, Cymbala draws on examples of ordinary people in the book of Acts—as well as modern-day testimonies—to show how God can use anyone and everyone who simply submits to him and obeys his call. As you go through this study, you will be challenged and empowered to 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. (DVD also available separately)Sessions and video run times:God Uses Ordinary People (19:00)Power from Heaven (19:30)The Gift of Encouragement (21:00)Keep on Being Filled (18:30)The Holy Spirit Still Speaks (20:00) 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.

OPI TEKEMÄÄN JUMALAN TYÖTÄ, JUMALAN TAVALLASeurakunnat ympäri maata kamppailevat ja monet pastorit ovat syvästi lannistuneita. Seurakunnat jakaantuvat poliittisten kysymysten suhteen. Uskoa on vähän. Talous on tiukilla. Jim Cymbala uskoo, että aikamme pakottava tarve, etenkin johtajien kohdalla, ei ole keskittyä muuttamaan seurakuntakulttuuria vaan herättämään seurakunta. Mutta sen sijaan, että käännyttäisiin Raamatun voimallisen todistuksen puoleen, monia houkuttavat viimeisimmät seurakuntakasvun muotioikut, jotka perustuvat liiketalousmalleihin eivätkä Uuteen testamenttiin. Aina välillä niiden, jotka seuraavat Jeesusta, täytyy ottaa askel taaksepäin ja kysyä: ”Ovatko perususkomukseni oikeat?” ”Teenkö asioita Jumalan tavalla?” Jos me tutkimme Raamattua löytääksemme sieltä ohjeita, etsien Herraa oman palvelutyömme suhteen, me löydämme tavan tehdä Jumalan työtä, Jumalan avulla, Jumalan kunniaksi – tavalla, joka on paljon parempi kuin mitkään kaavat ja mallit, jotka ovat houkuttaneet meidät pois Jeesuksen näystä seurakunnalleen. Kirjassaan "Virittäydy palavaksi" pastori Jim Cymbala tarjoaa neuvoja johtajien avuksi tulla sellaiseksi ihmiseksi, jota Jumala voi käyttää herätyksen sytyttämiseksi tämän päivän seurakunnassa. Keskittymällä Apostolien tekojen 20. lukuun – Paavalin jäähyväiskirjeeseen Efeson vanhimmille – hän tarjoaa työkaluja henkilökohtaiseen uudistumiseen, joka sytyttää tuoreen rakkauden Jeesukseen, syvemmän luottamuksen Jumalan Henkeen, ja kasvavan rakkauden rukoukseen.” MINÄ MUISTUTAN SINUA VIRITTÄMÄÄN PALAVAKSI JUMALAN ARMOLAHJAN...” -Apostoli Paavali, 2. Tim. 1:6Pitkin matkaa Cymbala sisällyttää kirjaansa kertomuksia omista kokemuksistaan Brooklyn Tabernaclessa, seurakunnassa, jota on johtanut monia vuosia. Hän tarjoaa raamatullisia, uskontäyteisiä, perustavalaatuisia neuvoja, jotka rohkaisevat, innoittavat ja varustavat johtajia, minne ikinä Jumala onkaan heidät asettanut. Kirja sisältää Kysymyksiä keskusteltavaksi yksilöiden ja ryhmien käyttöön yhdessä kirjan tai erikseen saatavana olevan Virittäydy palavaksi video-opiskelusarjan kanssa. (The Fan the Flame Video Study)”Pastori Cymbala puhuu viisaana ja jumalallisena mentorina ottaen käsittelyynsä hedelmättömyyden ja hylkäämisen kivun, opettaen tärkeitä palvelutyössä menestymisen periaatteita, ja kertoen kokemuksistaan Jumalan uskollisuudesta.” - TRI CHARLES STANLEY, In Touch Ministriesin perustaja ja First Baptist Atlanta – seurakunnan emerituspastori

What if we modeled our churches after what Jesus intended His church to look like? What if our hope for our ministries rested not on human wisdom but on God's power? Over the past few years, we've all seen how quickly circumstances can change, and many of us have experienced firsthand how church growth trends and popular models fail us. Churches across the country are struggling, and many pastors are deeply discouraged. We work hard and with great sincerity, but our efforts don't seem to be helping our churches flourish. Jim Cymbala—New York Times best-selling author and long-time pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle—has been watching the pressing need for back-to-the-basics spiritual leadership among Christians, and he's seen so many churches come to defeat because so many leaders forget this one truth: Your church is not your church. It's Christ's church. In order for his church to flourish, we have to minister his way. With this posture of humility and a refreshing return to the model of Paul's church leadership and philosophy of preaching shown in the book of Acts, Cymbala has written an urgent message for all those in ministry that:Identifies the many pitfalls that church leaders can fall into. Reasserts the need for total confidence in the Gospel. Preaches complete dependence on the Holy Spirit, while showing you how to see the new things that the Spirit can do through your work. Offers practical guidance on inevitable leadership challenges, such as money, division, and priorities. With honesty and clarity, Jim Cymbala has written Fan the Flame to ministers, church leaders, staff members, and any Christians serious about God's church. He's written this book in order to help you face these difficult times in the name of the Lord... He's written so that our prayer, as God's people with God's mission, might be: Lord, show us how to do your work so that in the midst of dark times we can still see you fan the flames of your power and Spirit. Lord, use us to that end. Amen.

Churches across the country are floundering and many pastors are deeply discouraged. They work hard and with great sincerity but their efforts don't seem to be helping their churches to flourish. Their congregations are split over political issues. Their faith is low. Finances are tight. Many leaders want to love their flocks, but find themselves in endless arguments with people they are trying to serve. The pressing need of our time, especially for leaders, is not to focus on transforming the culture, but on reviving the church. Yet sadly, when it comes to the work of ministry, few pastors turn to Scripture. Instead, they follow the latest church growth trends based on business models rather than the New Testament, and they become frustrated and disheartened when these fail. The first Christians had no money and no leverage. The Roman government opposed them at every turn. The Jewish establishment persecuted them. They had no buildings and no New Testament. Yet the church exploded, proving that the Gospel is built for the hardest of times. In Fan the Flame, New York Times best-selling author and pastor Jim Cymbala looks at the pressing need for spiritual leadership by focusing our attention on Acts 20--Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian church. He examines how Paul led the church--so that we can follow his lead. Along the way, Jim includes stories from his own experience at The Brooklyn Tabernacle, a church he has led for more than forty years. He offers ground-level, faith-driven, nitty-gritty, biblically-wise advice that will encourage, inspire, and equip leaders in the church, wherever God has planted them. When leaders begin to understand and practice true spiritual leadership, they will find that their lives are transformed and they discover fresh energy and peace as God leads the way in building his kingdom. Filled with practical insights on developing a practice of prayer and leading others into the presence of God, Fan the Flame will help you to become the kind of leader God can use to reignite revival in today's church.

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.

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.

Seitsemän ihmistä, seitsemän ihmeellistä kertomustaWall Streetin pörssimeklari, biletyttö, opiskelija, koditon mies, narkomaani, teiniäiti, huumekauppias. Heidän kaikkien elämä oli syöksykierteessä. He olivat epätoivoisia, heillä oli parantumattomia haavoja. Sitten jotain odottamatonta tapahtui, joka muutti täysin heidän elämänsä. Tässä kirjassa on koskettavia tositarinoita miehistä ja naisista, joiden elämä oli hyvää vauhtia menossa kohti surullista loppua. Heidän kertomuksensa yllättävät, mutta samalla antavat uutta toivoa. Onko sinulla tai läheisilläsi surua ja vaikeuksia, ylivoimaisilta tuntuvia haasteita? Tiedätkö, että Hyvä Jumala hallitsee koko maailmankaikkeutta - ja Hän välittää myös sinusta. Lue nämä ihmeelliset elämäntarinat ja koe sinäkin pelastus omassa elämässäsi.

MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLDFor anyone seeking to live at the center of God's purposes, this well-loved book points the way to new spiritual vitality in the church and in your own life. A classic must-read for readers looking for hope and transformation in the church today, 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 - calling us back from spiritual dead ends, apathy, and lukewarm religion - when we set aside our own agendas, take him at his word, and listen for his voice. Pastor Jim Cymbala knows from personal experience. 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. In this twentieth anniversary edition, Cymbala updates the classic stories, including that of his own daughter, Chrissy Cymbala Toledo. He talks 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" as God continues to dramatically reshape the life stories of so many people who encounter Christ and the power of the gospel. This message of hope and transformation continues. Also available in Spanish, Fuego vivo, viento fresco.

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 GraceReceiving MercyPerfect Peace from GodPraying with FaithGod Brings the AnswerThe Church that Prays TogetherDesigned for use with the Life-Changing Prayer Video Study (sold separately).

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.

Salaisuus Jumalan suosion saamiseksi.

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.

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 SpiritLook for signs and symbols of renewal in your lifeSurrender to the Holy SpiritPraise 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

For some of us, being a Christian is harder than it should be. Discouraged, anxious, worn down, we wonder what happened to the power and the joy Jesus promised. 'You can have regular devotions, great preaching, a strong emphasis on the Bible, a great worship team, and a congregation that is trying hard, ' Cymbala writes, 'but if you aren't vitally in touch with God's Spirit, you are missing out on the life God has for you.' The Holy Spirit is God's agent on earth. Yet he is the least understood, least preached about, and least discussed member of the Trinity. This is sad because without him our spiritual lives will always be dry, mechanical, and a struggle. With stunning stories of how God is working in the lives of people and churches today and with biblical teaching about the Holy Spirit, Jim Cymbala invites you to experience God in a fresh and vital way. If we want power, confidence, joy, peace, and more love in our lives, then we need a better understanding of how and why the Spirit moves so we can join him there

Praying Christians are hungry to learn how to connect with God in a way that takes them beyond the typical grocery-list approach. Transforming Prayer explores the profound difference between seeking God's hand (what he does for people) and seeking God's face (who he really is). With captivating stories of the transformative power of personal worship and its connection with prayer, this book equips readers with practical tools for a more effective personal and corporate prayer life.

"Ministry takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God." Do you ever . . . ? lose sight of the purpose of your ministry? ? feel overwhelmed by the needs that surround 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.

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