Podcast appearances and mentions of Brooklyn Tabernacle

Diseases like cancer can only kill our bodies—but discouragement destroys the soul. Whatever we face, though—sickness, financial instability, or heartbreak—we must never give up. The bigger the trial, the more we need to pray about it! Jesus said to persistently ask for answers to our prayers. In the mighty name of Jesus, let's press on through life's hardships!

We can't take advantage of what we have if we don't know we have it! But too many of us Christians don't realize the full power of God's Spirit who lives within us. The Holy Spirit makes us know that we are God's children. He teaches and guides us. He even tells us what to say when we're challenged about our faith. Let's lean into His power today!

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig introduces a church-wide season of 40 days of prayer and fasting, encouraging everyone to see it not as an optional add-on or a legalistic demand, but as a gracious invitation to deeper relationship with God. Drawing from biblical examples like Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, Romig emphasizes that focused seasons of prayer and renewal are central to Christian life. He outlines three guiding questions for the season: How much do I desire for more? – Encouraging listeners to pray for increased spiritual hunger. When and where will I pray? – Stressing the need for intentional, regular prayer times and places. What kind of fasting might God be inviting me to do? – Urging thoughtful choices to create space for God by letting go of distractions or unhelpful habits. Romig provides practical advice for overcoming challenges in prayer, such as wandering thoughts, and recommends structured prayer methods like the Lord's Prayer or the PRAY acronym. He shares personal insights and references the transformation seen in prayer-focused churches, stating that prayer is the engine that drives spiritual life and community renewal. The sermon ends with a collective prayer, inviting everyone to embrace this season with expectation, make space for God, and yield to His work, trusting that God will bring about spiritual growth and revival during these forty days.

Are we in full agreement with God's calling? We must have the right attitude about His direction. We shouldn't have contingencies for following Jesus—we have to be one hundred percent ok with what He asks, because we know He will equip us for it! Imagined how blessed our lives would be if we stopped fighting God and simply said “Yes” to Him right away. Let's fully trust and follow the Lord our Savior!

When people and pressures come hard against us, it's easy to want to quit. But God has given us exactly what we need to overcome, even in the hardest times: the Holy Spirit. We can't win the fight with evil, but the Spirit of God inside us can. And when we open our hearts to Him every single day, He will fill us and make our lives sweet and beautiful. What a gift God has given us!

God loves it when His people sing—He's not afraid of some noise! The world has hijacked music, making it vulgar and violent. But children of God use music to worship our loving Savior. He is our good shepherd, and He's worthy of praise! Today is the only day we have—let's worship Him in song.

Some Christians are like the wandering Israelites—moving but going nowhere. Just going to church isn't enough. We ought to take God's Word at face value and run toward all He promises us! There's so much God can do in and through us if we get out of the spiritual wilderness of besetting sin, discouragement, and contempt. Let's make a new beginning today—no more wilderness, only Jesus!

What is Satan trying to steal from you? He doesn't want your money or your car—he wants to take your joy and peace, your love for the Lord, and your purpose. But praise the Lord, Jesus recovers stolen property! Whatever has been stolen from our spiritual lives, we can rest in knowing that, as we cry out to Jesus, He will get it back.

Anxiety, materialism, and unforgiveness are like fevers in our souls. When we harbor these feelings, our spiritual health gets so hot that it becomes unstable. We hear one wrong word, and boom, we break down! What could possibly heal us? Only a touch from Jesus. His peaceful and restorative power works instantly. Let's plead with Him today to touch and heal us and remove any feverish outlook from our lives.

In the Old Testament, the prophet Haggai encouraged the Jewish people to prioritize building God's physical house over theirs. God used to dwell in a physical temple, but no more. We, His people, are His temple! Now, as believers in Jesus Christ, we must prioritize building God's spiritual house over our interests.

When we feel downhearted and utterly defeated—remember, God isn't bestowing that feeling! Satan lays guilt on us, but God says “There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Look up from your earthly struggles! Don't define yourself by what you see—define yourself by Whose you are. There's nothing that the devil can hold against you that beats the power of Jesus.

Too often we enjoy Jesus at church—but He's not so prominent in our homes. Why? Because we let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn down in our lives. But as the Lord instructed Moses, "the fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out" (Leviticus 6:13). Let's rekindle the fire by seeking God again! When we do, He will not fail to heal our families and our homes.

It's a shame that many of us have gotten lazy in our faith—we don't prioritize worship like we did when we first got saved. The problem in Americanized Christianity is that we've expected church to be entertainment instead of adoration of Almighty God! Let's humble ourselves and plug back into church. We are there to serve, grow, and worship, not to be entertained!

The world's language is judgment, but the language of Christ is love. When we see a brother or sister struggling with sin or caught up in harmful matters, it is not our place to judge or shame them—we must gently and lovingly bring them back to God. Jesus bore our sins instead of judging us. If He could do so great a feat of love, we can choose to help those who need it!

Christians aren't using the Holy Spirit enough. It's not emotionalism or fanaticism—the Scriptures detail gifts of the Spirit such as faith, healing, and prophecy. We must ask God for our hearts, minds, and spirits to be not just indwelt but filled by the Holy Spirit. Only then can we experience His power from heaven. Don't work. Wait for the Father's gift. We can't do the work we're supposed to do without it. We can be sincere and even saved, but without power. All born-again Christians have the Holy Spirit, but God promised the twelve something more. We need to be filled, ongoing. Not emotionalism—the true filling of the Holy Spirit. Some Christians think the fullness of the Holy Spirit was already given and we get no more. But that's not true of examples in Scripture, or in church history.

Typhoons are wildly turbulent—but underneath the storm is a peaceful stillness. In the same way, Christians face turmoil in the world every day, but we can live with peace in our hearts because of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. God dwells in peace. Any thought that brings agitation to our hearts and minds is the devil trying to rob us of peace—don't let him! To live with Jesus in our lives is to live with peace.

How effective are your prayers? Jesus said that if we don't forgive those who have hurt us, our prayers will be hindered. God forgives our sins—and He also forgets them. If Jesus can completely wipe away our sins, can't we forgive others? Today let's bring that person or situation to God and see how it will clear the way to effective, powerful prayer.

Where would we be if God didn't protect us from our own foolishness? Many of us have stories about things we did or places we went without seeking God first. But God is so patient and merciful—He blesses us even when we don't deserve it! Abraham, the father of faith, learned that firsthand, and we can too. If we've lapsed recently and fallen out of step with Him, let's get back in line. His ways are so much better than ours!

How are you seeing life? We see thousands of things in a day, and what we see determines how we move forward in life. Our vision is filtered through our souls—do we see fear and hesitation? Or do we see a platform for the glory of God to be revealed? Let's pray for God to give us fresh eyes to see that He has given us His Spirit to make things alive in us.

We can be Christians yet not really be living. But Jesus said He came that we might have life—and life to the full! Sometimes we get so concerned with technology, AI, politics, and work that we forget to nurture our relationships with Christ. But we have been made alive in the Spirit of God! And God wants to commune with our spirits. We can have peace and joy when we embrace a life filled with Jesus!

We all know the age-old question, “Is the glass half-empty or half-full?” As Christians, we can't hold to the glass being half-empty—that mindset shows a lack of thankfulness. We often commit a besetting sin of going to the next problem instead of taking time to thank God for anything. Why do we keep thinking about what we don't have? Let's thank God for what we do have!

Lots of Christians think worship is following a liturgy. Others think it's loud singing or jumping up and down. But the Bible shows us what worship really is. Moses, David, the prophets, and ultimately Jesus taught us that worship is all about one thing: surrender to God in the face of His amazing love toward us.

It is a privilege to boldly present the gospel of Jesus Christ! Our boldness comes from knowing who the Lord is—knowing He's the sovereign God who created heaven and earth. We often let fear, doubt, and misunderstanding get in the way of the greatness God has called us to do. Let's pray for the Almighty to be with us so that we can go out with greater boldness every day.

"Why, Lord?!" That's what the prophet Habakkuk asked God when he saw the wicked overcoming the righteous. God didn't give him an easy answer—but He assured Habakkuk that He was in control and that He would put it all right in the end. When everything seems backwards and we can't see the upside, we need to get alone with God, like the prophet did. Keep believing! God is still on the throne, and His plan is still good.

Great endurance is the ability to joyfully put up with the pressures of life. Problems may try to break us—but if we ask God for strength, the power of the Holy Spirit helps us endure them. We will get through whatever we're facing. Remember, Scripture says, “The one who stands firm to the end shall be saved” (Matthew 24:13). Let's ask God for endurance today so we can please the Lord! Colossians 1:9–12

When Jesus comes into our lives, we are never the same! David Ruffin discovered that reality when Jesus delivered him from alcoholism and homelessness. Our Savior brings people out of addiction, depravity, pain, and brokenness. Praise Jesus for His life-changing love!

When was the last time you led someone to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? The angels rejoice in heaven over the salvation of just one soul. Let's pray for a fire in our hearts—that God would give us a strong desire to bring others to Him. We can make an eternal difference in their lives!

We can't know if we'll like a new food—unless we taste it! It's the same with the Lord. That's why the psalmist told us, "Taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8). How do we do that? Whatever weighs us down and hurts us we can give to God, and we will taste and see how good He is. He is faithful! Let's experience God's goodness today. Psalm 34:8

What makes your favorite athletes so good? They're faithful to the game. That's how God wants us to be in our relationship with Him—constant, devoted, steadfast. Immature faith wavers with circumstances, bobbing up and down. A steadfast spirit trusts in God at all times. Let's pray for steady faith as we spiritually root our lives in Him. Psalm 51:1–19

God wants to bless us—and then make us a blessing. But for that to happen, we have to live by faith. That's how Abraham lived. When God told him to leave everything he knew, Abraham went, having no idea where he was going. He believed God. Will you leave behind the old and follow God into all He has for you today?

When pressure threatens, where do you lean? King Asa leaned on the strength of an army when he should have leaned on God—and it led to ruin. But God is drawn to the heart that trusts Him. When we truly depend on the Lord, He promises to show Himself strong on our behalf.

Ever wonder why some Christians burn bright and others barely flicker? It comes down to the fire of the Holy Spirit. Without it, churches grow cold, Christians get stuck, and pastors just go through the motions. This sermon is a wake-up call to stop making excuses and start desperately seeking the Spirit of God, who sets everything ablaze.

Jesus is coming back! The Bible tells us that no one knows the hour or day when He will call us to be with Him—it will as fast as the blink of an eye. Are we ready? Are we living every day as though Jesus could call us home at any minute? In this world full of tribulations, we can live with peace and purpose. We rest assured knowing God will take care of us and He has a future planned for us. 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11

A lot of people who go to church think, "You do good, you get good." But that totally misses the concept of salvation. We can never be good enough to get into heaven. Rather, if we simply repent of our sin and then trust Jesus as our Savior, heaven is where we're going! All the law does is tell us we're a mess. But when we look to Jesus, we see our Savior.

Waiting can be the hardest part of faith. We've all experienced prayer fatigue—the person or situation we have been praying for hasn't changed, and we get discouraged. One hero of the faith, George Mueller, spent decades praying before he saw change in others. God wants us to build up an arsenal of prayer for those heavy on our hearts. Let's lift them up every day and never give up.

Satan is a deceiver. But God, our Father, is honest—and He wants us to be true in our words and actions. We should act the same with everyone—not wearing a mask, like Satan would want. We can't force this openness; God has to make us sincere. Let's be real today and show the true love of Jesus.

Have you failed God so badly that you feel He can't use you? Peter felt that way when he denied Jesus before the Lord's death. Yet when Jesus rose from the dead, He singled Peter out to tell him, "I'm not done with you." God's not done with you either! We have a risen Lord and Savior, and that means no matter how we've neglected or denied Him, Jesus is always ready to free us from depression, addiction, or oppression. We can rejoice this Easter in that reality! Mark 16:1-8

Sponsored by WatersEdge: Invest with purpose? With WatersEdge Kingdom Investments, you can! We offer great rates that multiply your resources and build churches. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3CxWtFzTop headlines for Tuesday, March 4, 2025In this episode, a judge has halted two executive orders by former President Donald Trump that sought to ban federal funding for trans surgeries and chemical castrations in young people, setting a significant legal precedent. Meanwhile, a new law in Wyoming offers protections to educators and state officials, exempting them from mandatory use of trans-identified pronouns, sparking debates on freedom of speech and identity rights. We also explore Idaho's bold move towards educational reform with Governor Brad Little's signing of a $50 million school choice program, aimed at expanding educational opportunities by covering tuition and various education-related expenses. Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsJudge blocks Trump ban on funding trans surgeries on kids | PoliticsMiddle school teacher arrested for child porn possession | U.S.Wyoming protects teachers from having to use preferred pronouns | PoliticsIdaho passes $50M school choice program to give families options | EducationMike Pence stokes backlash for calling Pope Francis 'Holy Father' | PoliticsSuicide law: Christian Concern launches Lent prayer campaign | WorldBrooklyn Tabernacle Choir releases album ‘I Will Not Be Moved' | Entertainment

  GroveCast Episode 0083: Dr. Vince Vitale: Don't be a "Committed' Christian"  Please invite others to listen.51 Minutes. This message from 2024-08-11 and was given in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.Bible Reference: Mark 1:16-20Dr. Vince Vitale was educated at Princeton University and the University of Oxford, and he taughtphilosophy and theology as a faculty member briefly at Princeton and then for several years at Oxford. It was during his undergraduate studies at Princeton that Vince was challenged to read the Bible by two soccer teammates and took an unexpected journey from skeptic to evangelist. He then completed master's and PhD studies at Oxford. Alongside his work with Kardia, Dr. Vitale serves as Faculty Scholar at CEO Forum and as a host of the Unbelievable? podcast. Previously, he served as RZIM's Regional Director for the Americas andbefore that as Team Director of The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Dr. Vitale has commended the Christian faith in numerous countries and on the campuses of many leading universities including Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, UC Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins, West Point, and Oxford. He also has had the privilege of speaking at Google; Amazon; Facebook; Autodesk; The Brooklyn Tabernacle; and Passion City Church; and he was the keynote speaker at the 54th National Prayer Breakfast of Canada.In addition to his focus on biblical andcultural questions, Dr. Vitale has strong interests in the topics of reconciliation, leadership, and theology of work, as well as in the intersection of faith and sport. He played varsity soccer at Princeton, was a “double Blue” at Oxford (competing for the university in soccer and boxing), and has traveled with Athletes in Action mission teams to four continents. While teaching at Princeton, Dr.Vitale served as Faculty Director of the Athletes in Action ministry on campus. He is married to Dr. Jo Vitale. Vince and Jo enjoy teaming up for the Ask Away podcast, giving talks together, and trying (unsuccessfully!) to keep up with their young children, Raphael and JonathanIntroduction by: Rev. Beth Caulfield, Scripture reading by: Mr. Chris Giammona Leader, Momentum Bible StudyPlease provide us your feedback on our podcasts by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.

Pastor Maria Durso from Saints Church in Brooklyn, NY, joins us on the podcast for an amazing testimony that you will not want to miss.

Jesus said, "my house is a house of prayer." So why are most churches non-praying places? Jim Cymbala shares how his church the Brooklyn Tabernacle became a praying church in New York. He also shares his own journey of having a wayward child, and how God spoke to him through that experience.

Jesus said, "my house is a house of prayer." So why are most churches non-praying places? Jim Cymbala shares how his church the Brooklyn Tabernacle became a praying church in New York. He also shares his own journey of having a wayward child, and how God spoke to him through that experience.

I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and now, I am convinced, is in you also.- 2 Timothy 1:5On this Mother's Day week, we discuss - Moms. Pastor Willy shares a word for those who have recently lost a mother, those who wish to be mothers, new mothers, and more.Pastor Willy at Brooklyn Tabernacle - https://www.youtube.com/live/dDpuG02WOJI?feature=shareLearn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.usSupport the show

Grace Rosado, co-founder and executive director of New Life Home, a residential program for women in crisis and their children, introduces testimonies of lives changed by the power of the gospel.

Jim Cymbala for 50 years had pastored the Brooklyn Tabernacle in Brooklyn - New York City. He joined Jeff to talk about his approach to ministry, his latest book, his experience through COVID, and him opinions on ministry culture, church growth, sermon prep, and so much more!Jim has produced TheCallingSeries.org for pastors and church leaders - a group of 30 YouTube video lessons on the calling to pastoral ministry. You can access them for FREE - THIRTY 10-12 minute video lessons to encourage and develop your calling to serve.Check out his book, Fan the Flame: Let Jesus Renew Your Calling and Revive Your Church - just released in September 2022.

Pastor Ron Brown spoke at this Tuesday evening prayer service at the Brooklyn Tabernacle.

Sit down for a conversation with Levi Lusko and Jim Cymbala, author and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, for a conversation on how to get to 5 decades of marriage, handles for the Christian life, and the gift of 10,000 new beginnings. Connect with us on social! Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife The Brooklyn Tabernacle: @thebrooklyntabernacle The Marriage Devotional Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire A Night of Worship: The Brooklyn Tabernacle

Most believers want to experience all God has for them, but don't know how to see God's Spirit move in their life in greater ways. Jim Cymbala is pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle and a best-selling author. He shares with us about his new book “Fan the Flame” and talks about how to let Jesus renew your faith and calling, and revive your church. Through sharing the journey of his life and ministry, he explains how to navigate uncertain times and know that when the Lord calls you to something - He will equip you and provide everything you need to fulfill it. Pick up Jim's new book “Fan The Flame” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

Stephanie welcomes Pastor Jim Cymbala from the Brooklyn Tabernacle for a powerful conversation about the essential power of the Holy Spirit in our lives as believers. There is no life in Christ apart from the Spirit, and this is deeply transformational. This episode releases on the official anniversary of the Gospel Spice podcast! So we are gifting you a very special bonus episode that Stephanie is particularly giddy about. In his new book FAN THE FLAME, Pastor Jim calls us to a return to a holy experience and study of Scripture and a renewed dependence on the Holy Spirit. We need a heart that searches after Him – the heart of the truly “poor in spirit” from Jesus' Beatitudes. How do we then keep up this spirit of “Lord, I need you today and every day”? It starts with listening to God as He speaks to us through His word. It's daring to pray, “Lord, whatever you want me to do, I will do it.” In the context of our Gospel Spice series GOD'S GLORY, OUR DELIGHT, Pastor Jim describes for us today the essential nature of humility and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Pastor Jim's first book, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, was one of those books that deeply influenced Stephanie and her theology and approach to the Holy Spirit in the days of her young faith. She still reads it every few years, so she is celebrating the release of this new book for a new generation of believers. Pastor Jim says, “The Holy Spirit watches carefully how we treat the Book He Himself wrote.” Everything has to be judged by the Word of God. Amen! Pastor Jim shows us how the enemy of our soul works in the extremes – emphasizing either only Scripture or only the Spirit – and how balance is essential. Pastor Jim clearly spells out the illnesses that plague the church today. He says, “God uses people, not programs, to bring about his kingdom on earth.” He addresses Pastors and people in roles of spiritual leadership to call for a return to our first love and passion for Christ under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He calls away from burnout and discouragement, from greed and self-interest, and towards humility, love, and other-centeredness. Pastor Jim reminds us of the essential nature of unity in the Spirit, and the bond of peace. We discuss the works of the enemy to cause slander and division, and the healing power of the Spirit in unity and against discord. “Once there is discord, then you know Satan is working. And God is the God of peace. We are not all going to agree on the secondary matters. But take the essential things, like discrimination and racial tensions. It is just shameful, we need to repent, so we see people the way God does.” Pastor Jim reminds us that we are all influencers, which comes with privileges as children of God, but also with the responsibility to steward this influence well. How do we as Christians enter this stewardship? He says that we are to be full of His Spirit and of His love so that our very presence will lead people to seek Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Pastor Jim and his wife Carol began serving at the Brooklyn Tabernacle when just 20 people attended, and today thousands attend weekend services. The Cymbalas have seen seasons of discouragement become gateways to spiritual revival, and Jim longs to encourage weary and disheartened pastors to stay the course. Cymbala began working on his first new book in a decade, Fan the Flame: Let Jesus Renew Your Calling and Revive Your Church, while counseling pastors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book's message is crafted for both pastors and church members. “We Christians are all on the same team. If one hurts, we should all feel it; and if one is blessed, we should all rejoice,” writes Cymbala. “Fan the Flame is my heartfelt endeavor to bring encouragement to the body of Christ and especially to church leaders. It has no magic formula or personal vision I wish to communicate. It's just a sincere attempt to review what we're doing and why we're doing it, in light of God's Word.” Pastor Cymbala focuses on Acts 20 as he guides pastors and church leaders toward renewal and revival, including: • How to improve spiritual leadership • How to develop a deep and authentic practice of prayer • How to lead others into the presence of God • What pastors should and shouldn't be doing as leaders of a church BONUS – EXTRA CONVERSATION WITH PASTOR JIM  go to https://www.gospelspice.com/blog for the bonus content! MEET PASTOR JIM Pastor Jim Cymbala was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where he enjoyed a successful career playing basketball in both high school and college. Upon graduation from the University of Rhode Island, he entered the business world and married his childhood sweetheart, Carol. Although unforeseen by them, it wasn't long before God called them into ministry. Arriving at the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Jim and Carol found a congregation of less than 20 people meeting in a rundown building located in an impoverished part of downtown Brooklyn. Over the years, God has shown his faithfulness to them and their congregation in many miraculous ways. Their present campus includes a large renovated theater in downtown Brooklyn, where thousands of people come each week to hear the good news of Jesus. During his early years of ministry, the discouragements and challenges nearly led Pastor Cymbala to resign. He desperately sought the Lord for a breakthrough in the church and in his ministry that would reflect what could be seen in the early church of the book of Acts. God clearly spoke to his heart that prayer was the source of the power and breakthrough that were needed. As a result, the Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting became the most important service of the week for the church. Today, Pastor Cymbala's ministry is still characterized by his emphasis on prayer in the church and a dependence on the Holy Spirit for his leading and power. Pastor Cymbala has a strong burden for the local church and has been blessed with the opportunity to encourage thousands of pastors around the country and world with what God has taught him throughout his 50 years of ministry. Pastor Cymbala is the author of several books, including Spirit Rising; Breakthrough Prayer; and Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, which earned a Christian Book of the Year Award from ECPA. He has also done a number of sermon series and other video series on prayer and other important topics for the Christian church. His wife Carol directs the six-time Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, whose music has blessed people around the world. Pastor Jim and Carol Cymbala continue to serve as senior pastors of the Brooklyn Tabernacle and have been blessed with three children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. find Pastor Jim: https://www.brooklyntabernacle.org/ find FAN THE FLAME with Zondervan or on Amazon. EARLY PRAISE FOR FAN THE FLAME BY JIM CYMBALA Pastor Jim Cymbala is known as a man who listens to God and faithfully teaches His Word, and in his book, Fan the Flame, he has a powerful message for all who struggle in their ministry. If you are a leader in the church and feel the depths of discouragement and defeat because of the challenges you face among God's people, this book is for you. Throughout these pages, Pastor Cymbala speaks as a wise and godly mentor, confronting the pain of fruitlessness and rejection, teaching essential principles for successful ministry, and recounting his experiences of God's faithfulness. I pray that those who are tempted to abandon their calling will read this book, embrace Pastor Cymbala's wise counsel, and be strengthened to carry on in God's plan for their lives. —Dr. Charles Stanley, Founder, In Touch Ministries, Pastor Emeritus, First Baptist Atlanta In Fan the Flame, my friend Jim Cymbala confronts head-on the crisis facing pastors and leaders across America. You will find it biblically sound and spiritually inspirational! --Tony Evans, President, The Urban Alternative; Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Jim Cymbala has the rare gift of being able to cut through all the clutter and get to our hearts as ministers and Christian workers. Fan the Flame is written to encourage and redirect those who are weary and confused amid the increasing pressures and expectations of our culture. You will be blessed to read these pages and then be sure to pass the book along to your pastor or anyone who wants to fan the flame flickering in their hearts. --Erwin W. Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus, Moody Church, Chicago We are reminded that God is Sovereign and in control of it all. You will find solace, practical advice, and strength to step out of the way so God can re-ignite your passion, so your God-given call to Kingdom Service will flourish once again. Follow Jim Cymbala and the Apostle Paul through the pages of this powerful book, as they follow Christ and show us the way to put the guard rails of the timeless truth of Jesus Christ back into the church today. --Ron Brown, Executive Director/CEO of Teen Challenge of Southern California     Support us!

Pastor Jim Cymbala invited the RFP Hosts to his office to talk about his recent ministry that has focused on encouraging pastors. He talks about his story, including mistakes he made along the way, and he encourages all Christians to lean into the power of prayer, the word of God, and the Spirit of God as we live for God's Glory. His new podcast for pastors "The Calling" can be found at www.thecallingseries.org in audio and video for free.