“The Jewish faith in Jesus’ day was dominated by rabbis—teachers of the law. Their doctrine was thorough. Jesus told them, “You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
The old saying is true: If you have only the Word, you dry up. If you have only the Spirit, you blow up. But… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
The reason "other churches" don't grow: "Jim, the truth is, I couldn't have a real prayer meeting in my church. I'd be embarrassed at… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
People who have a seeking heart still make mistakes. But their reaction to rebuke and correction shows the condition of that heart. It determines… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
“In too many churches today, people don’t see manifestations of God’s power in answer to fervent praying. Instead, they hear arguments about theological issues… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
The more we pray, the more we sense our need to pray. And the more we sense a need to pray, the more we… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
What does it say about our churches today that God birthed the church in a prayer meeting, and prayer meetings today are almost extinct? — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
Jesus called fishermen, not graduates of rabbinical schools. The main requirement was to be natural and sincere. — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
God nowhere asks anyone to have a large church. He only calls us to do his work, proclaiming his Word to people he loves… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
For all of us involved in preaching the gospel, performing music, publishing Christian materials, and all the rest, there is an uncomfortable message here:… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
The work of God can only be carried on by the power of God. The key is not $, organization, cleverness or education. No… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
You can tell how popular a church is by who comes on Sunday morning. You can tell how popular the pastor or evangelist is… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
“The British Bible translator J. B. Phillips, after completing his work on this section of Scripture, could not help reflecting on what he had… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
Prayer cannot truly be taught by principles and seminars and symposiums. It has to be born out of a whole environment of felt need.… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
Persistent calling upon the name of the Lord breaks through every stronghold of the devil, for nothing is impossible with God. For Christians in… — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
“the Creator of all things is looking throughout the whole earth for a certain kind of heart.” — Jim Cymbala Copy Share Image
