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The times are urgent, God is on the move, now is the moment to . . . ask God to ignite his fire in your soul! 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. Twenty-five years ago, his own church, the 6,000-strong Brooklyn Tabernacle, was a struggling congregation of twenty. Then they began to pray . . . and God began to move . . . and street-hardened lives by the hundreds were changed by the love of Christ. The story of what happened to this broken-drown church in one of America's meanest 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 tape reveals, God moves in life-changing ways when we set aside our own agendas, take him at his word, and listen for his voice.
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"Jim Cymbala is the pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Although he didn't found the tabernacle, it was just a handful of parishoners when his father-in-law gave him the assignment back in the early 70s. It now attracts some 8,000 weekly seekers and has satellites thoughout the land. Ironically, Fresh Wind Fresh Fire is about not seeking numbers in your church but seeking the Holy Spirit. He, if given the opportunity, will grow your church and depth of worship. I've read numerous books by Jim but this is the most biographic and personal. The story of his daughter and her trevails away from God and miraculous return is a good example of Jim's ability to put The Word into the real and everyday. I use the words "miraculous" and "everyday" very purposely. God does work in the supernatural sense in the world today, both on top and under the radar. Jim is gifted in plain speak and approaches his ministry without haughty eloquence and claims of high standing. He argues that preaching is just a small part of the life of a church body. Any overemphaisis on the Sunday service is a detraction from the real work. Deep prayer and reaching out to the community is where the action is and belongs. I remember a story from the book where a woman gave an emotional, personal testimonial for the fifth service of the weekend and Jim was exhausted when the service ended. He was sat down on the steps leading into the sanctuary just as the service ended and noticed that a homeless man was approaching. When he got within five feet or so Jim was overwhelmed with his stench. He thought to himself how he just couldn't deal with this man just then and raised his hands to stop his approach. He started to give him some rote blessings when the man spoke and said, "I don't want that junk, I want what that redheaded wowan has who was just speaking." He rushed Jim and buried his head against his neck and wrapped his arms around him sobbing. Jim said he was imediately empowered by the Spirit. The man's stench turned into a beautiful aroma that was more enticing than anything he had ever smelled. The Lord said to him at that moment, "Jim, if you and your wife have any value to me, if you have any purpose in my work--it has to do with this odor. This is the smell of the world I died for." Jim writes, " I can affirm the existence of Jesus Christ all I want, but in order to be effective, he must come alive in my life in a way that even the pedophile, the prositute, and the pusher can see." Jim lives in Brooklyn where he has countless opportunities to address his particular calling. He is a true inspiration to me and reminds me that I need to be constantly authentic in my faith and always have the courage to testify my personal experience with the Lord and how I called upon Him after 40 years in the desert, lost and hungry without hope. I called for the first time with real purpose and brokeness and He answered. Jim has seen this time and time and time again and knows how to make it real and believable to the hardest skeptics and that's a gift. Fresh Wind Fresh Fire is a wonderful introduction to experience the gifts God has granted Jim in his ministry."
— Murray (4 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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Winner of Gold Book Award - ECPA, 2002
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Winner of Christian Book of the Year, 2000
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Winner of Christian Book Award Winner, 1999
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Winner of Gold Book Award - ECPA, 2002
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Winner of Christian Book of the Year, 2000
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Winner of Christian Book Award Winner, 1999
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Listener Reviews
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Patti Slattery, 7/24/2023
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" liked it, it was a true story, written by a pastor in downtown new york, who learns and tells about how God redirected his ministry...set things straight....important book about 'first things first' "
— Tracy, 2/20/2014 -
" An excellent book that challenges the church to get back to prayer. I know it has already dramatically changed my prayer life! "
— Megan, 2/19/2014 -
" Shekinah Glory Bible Study read..MBC. "
— Rhoda, 2/16/2014 -
" Strong content, challenging but accessible. "
— Rick, 2/12/2014 -
" God is huge! "
— Stephanie, 2/10/2014 -
" While this was an inspirational read, I had a hard time stomaching the anti-intellectual bent of Pastor Cymbala. He is clearly a man of the highest intentions and of faith, but I don't think he presents a balanced, holistic view of Christian ministry in the end. I recommend this book as a secondary part of a balanced reading diet for church leaders. "
— Seth, 2/9/2014 -
" This is an excellent book for any Christian who wants to discover what "The Church" is supposed to look like, and act like. Jim Cymbala is humble and authentic. His passion for Christ comes through on every page. With much wisdom and insight he gives a very balanced view on issues dealing with spiritual warfare and culture issues.His stand and hard-hitting truth is always saturated in scripture. He makes the important and often looked-over point that the "problems with the world" is not secularism, immorality, or liberalism, but rather the problems lies with The Church (us Christians that is). We do not really take God for His Word, we are not serious about prayer, nor do we humbly seek Him for all things, knowing that we can do nothing good in our strength. I was greatly encouraged, and energized to start doing my small part in my home and in my local church to take a stand for truth and holiness and simply call out to God and pray. This book is a must for anyone interested in starting any prayer group in their home or church. "
— Leah, 2/2/2014 -
" DEEP INSIGHT ON HOW WE GROW CLOSER TO OUR MAKER. LOVE IT AND THE HUMBLE EXPERIENCES THAT THE AUTHOR FACES. SO CHALLENGING "
— Sera, 1/27/2014 -
" I read this book in Nigeria, and I thought it was fantastic... in fact, it really challenged my on my prayer life, and the emphasis on prayer for the sake a the church. Jim Cymbala suggests that the real measure of a church's health is not how many people are coming, or how much people are giving, but by its passion for prayer. Prayer is the true spiritual barometer of the church. "
— Jacob, 1/26/2014 -
" Great job on showing the power of prayer and the need for our reliance upon it! Very energizing to my soul! "
— Scott, 1/25/2014 -
" Very good book on the Holy Spirit and prayer. It gives a very balanced view of faith and action. Helpful and true thoughts on prayer that could provide some great discussion. Very motivating, especially in the areas of prayer and the holy spirit. I would recommend this book; it's a quick read. I enjoyed the autobiographical first few chapters, along with the anecdotes sprinkled throughout the book that emphasize various points made by the author. "
— Deanna, 1/24/2014 -
" Very inspiring. Gave me lots to think about in terms of prayer in corporate worship as well as prayer in my own life. I had read a brief summary of Cymbala's life before, but it was interesting to read more in-depth. I am recommending this book to my husband. "
— Amanda, 1/23/2014 -
" An important book in my life as a Christian. I quote it often. "
— Daphne, 1/22/2014 -
" this is an amazing book about the life of Brooklyn Tabernacle... it's inspiring and uplifting! :) "
— Lindsey, 1/19/2014 -
" got through the first half. it was good. inspiring to believe that God will actually do things on our behalf. "
— Sharlin, 1/15/2014 -
" A powerful book about the power of prayer. "
— Mary, 1/11/2014 -
" God is huge! "
— Stephanie, 1/3/2014 -
" Actually, I didn't finish this. It's good but I lost interest. Cymbala moves between spiritual application, story telling, theology and biblical teaching. While I enjoy all of these genres I found it difficult to stay interested in the book as he transitioned between them. "
— Nathan, 1/3/2014 -
" I really liked it. It was very convicting as far as realizing that prayer is super important and that it isn't emphasized enough in today's Church. I didn't agree with everything he said, but overall it was an excellent. "
— Brenan, 1/2/2014 -
" I liked it alot, mainly his emphasis on faith and how God listens and responds to prayer. Amazing stories, that I found totally believable. Thanks Jim for sharing your experiences! "
— Pat, 12/31/2013 -
" This book will open your eyes to what a real praying church is supposed to be and what amazing things god can accomplish when we encounter him. "
— Doug, 12/30/2013 -
" Great lessons on prayer! Some theological problems. "
— Seth, 12/29/2013 -
" An important book in my life as a Christian. I quote it often. "
— Daphne, 12/24/2013 -
" A very inspirational book. It really helped me change my look and prayer and realize just how vital it is to your faith and relationship with God. "
— Sarah, 12/21/2013 -
" Awesome Book!!! I could not put it down read it without stopping. It talks about prayer and what it is and does. If you have questions about prayer or listening to God you should read this. "
— Cherise, 12/12/2013 -
" Great book. I will be rereading this one often. "
— Rebecca, 12/4/2013 -
" Shekinah Glory Bible Study read..MBC. "
— Rhoda, 11/22/2013 -
" This book is a wonderful book that enables you to take a closer look at your prayer life and will renew your spirituality. We all go through the pendulum swing and this is a great book to refresh your spirit and a renewed strength. "
— Katie, 11/10/2013 -
" Wonderful book! Would that all churches were praying churchs like this one that experienced many miracles. "
— Martha, 10/31/2013 -
" Very good book that illustrates the power of prayer. "
— Marc, 10/22/2013 -
" outstanding book about how and why God moves today "
— Larry, 10/14/2013 -
" Thought part 1 was the best, the other two were so-so. Appreciated his perspective that the Western church has made far too much of the sermon and knowledge gathering and not enough of worshipping, seeking and praying to God. "
— Lisa, 10/10/2013 -
" This book is the story about how Jim Cymbala ended up with a church in Brooklyn. This book tells of the struggle for the church, and how they ended up helping all those in need. "
— Hope, 9/13/2013 -
" The story of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. After seeing this choir on tv for countless holiday specials, I found it interesting to read a more about the church itself. Starting from less than 2 dozen people they used prayer (and still do) as the focal point of their ministry. Amazing read! "
— Traci, 8/2/2013 -
" Great job on showing the power of prayer and the need for our reliance upon it! Very energizing to my soul! "
— Scott, 7/9/2013 -
" You are fired up to pray, even before you can finished reading the book! "
— Christian, 6/23/2013 -
" Great biography on church planting and very inspiring and challenging...I read through almost all of this and what I read was great! "
— City, 6/18/2013 -
" I read this one in college with a men's coffee club. It was a very bold, honest and refreshing testimony of trusting Go for your needs and having the courage and faith to believe God is who he says he is. It's really fun to read about how God showed up. "
— Jonathan, 6/3/2013 -
" Excellent book! Definitely recommend if you desire to understand God's power! "
— Leena, 5/28/2013 -
" This was a powerful book on the power of corporate prayer in the church today. Wonderful. Highly recommended read! "
— Jackie, 5/27/2013 -
" This book was all about the power of prayer. It reminded me prayer is not something I have to do but something that is very exciting and has no limits. "
— Cassie, 5/12/2013 -
" GOD IS ALL A ROUND "
— Patrick, 12/18/2012 -
" A great true recounting of revival in one church that surrendered to the Holy Spirit. "
— Jonathan, 11/11/2012 -
" Second reading of this book -- uplifting and provocative! "
— J-walk, 10/21/2012 -
" Very good stories. Just didn't finish it. "
— Debbie, 8/3/2012 -
" the book started off strong, and his testimonies are very compelling and inspiring. his comments on prayer are very challenging and really hit home. however, i found his critical tone distracting at times. i wish his criticism of certain elements of the church was a bit more balanced. "
— Paul, 6/24/2012 -
" I'm not sure quite what I expected from this, but I was very pleasantly surprised. As a memoir of the rebirth and amazing growth of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, it's fascinating read; as an account of the importance of prayer in individual and congregational life, it's amazing. Highly recommended. "
— Chris, 6/16/2012 -
" This book will open your eyes to what a real praying church is supposed to be and what amazing things god can accomplish when we encounter him. "
— Doug, 4/15/2012 -
" GOD IS ALL A ROUND "
— Patrick, 4/13/2012 -
" One of the great things about this book are the illustrations. This book is filled with some timeless and challenging truths that really got me thinking. I definitely recommend to everyone. "
— Steve, 12/14/2011 -
" the book started off strong, and his testimonies are very compelling and inspiring. his comments on prayer are very challenging and really hit home. however, i found his critical tone distracting at times. i wish his criticism of certain elements of the church was a bit more balanced. "
— Paul, 10/20/2011 -
" Didn't think I would like this as much as I did. Very inspiring and a great motivator to prayer. "
— Amy, 9/15/2011 -
" Excellent, soul-stirring book. Definitely a favorite "
— Burnie, 8/6/2011 -
" a quick easy reading book. i loved reading about the history of the brooklyn tabernacle church....but it's much more than a dry history. it's rich with testimonies of lives changed through the power of prayer. i so admire jim cymbala and the work he and his wife have done! "
— Beckynovacek, 7/29/2011 -
" Very good book that illustrates the power of prayer. "
— Marc, 7/8/2011 -
" Didn't think I would like this as much as I did. Very inspiring and a great motivator to prayer. "
— Amy, 4/26/2011 -
" Didn't think I would like this as much as I did. Very inspiring and a great motivator to prayer. "
— Amy, 4/26/2011 -
" Thought part 1 was the best, the other two were so-so. Appreciated his perspective that the Western church has made far too much of the sermon and knowledge gathering and not enough of worshipping, seeking and praying to God. "
— Lisa, 3/17/2011 -
" Thought part 1 was the best, the other two were so-so. Appreciated his perspective that the Western church has made far too much of the sermon and knowledge gathering and not enough of worshipping, seeking and praying to God. "
— Lisa, 3/17/2011 -
" This is one of the best books I have ever read on church and I have read a lot of books on church lately. "
— Matthew, 2/14/2011 -
" This is one of the best books I have ever read on church and I have read a lot of books on church lately. "
— Matthew, 2/14/2011 -
" This was read for Women's study group at church. "
— Jeanne, 1/15/2011 -
" This was read for Women's study group at church. "
— Jeanne, 1/15/2011 -
" I'm not sure quite what I expected from this, but I was very pleasantly surprised. As a memoir of the rebirth and amazing growth of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, it's fascinating read; as an account of the importance of prayer in individual and congregational life, it's amazing. Highly recommended. "
— Chris, 12/3/2010 -
" I'm not sure quite what I expected from this, but I was very pleasantly surprised. As a memoir of the rebirth and amazing growth of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, it's fascinating read; as an account of the importance of prayer in individual and congregational life, it's amazing. Highly recommended. "
— Chris, 12/3/2010 -
" The story of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. I wish I had loaned this book to someone that would have returned it!!! "
— Springhouston, 10/13/2010 -
" Great biography on church planting and very inspiring and challenging...I read through almost all of this and what I read was great! "
— City, 10/13/2010 -
" The story of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. I wish I had loaned this book to someone that would have returned it!!! "
— Springhouston, 10/13/2010 -
" Great biography on church planting and very inspiring and challenging...I read through almost all of this and what I read was great! "
— City, 10/13/2010 -
" A very inspirational book. It really helped me change my look and prayer and realize just how vital it is to your faith and relationship with God. "
— Sarah, 9/10/2010 -
" A very inspirational book. It really helped me change my look and prayer and realize just how vital it is to your faith and relationship with God. "
— Sarah, 9/10/2010 -
" Excellent Christian teaching and church philosophy. "
— Paula, 7/18/2010 -
" Excellent Christian teaching and church philosophy. "
— Paula, 7/18/2010 -
" It's time to join God in HIS work! "
— Kathy, 6/11/2010 -
" It's time to join God in HIS work! "
— Kathy, 6/11/2010 -
" Had a few good stories, but a little too preachy overall for me. Had to force myself to finish it. Disappointed since I had heard so many good things about it. "
— Felicia, 4/18/2010 -
" Had a few good stories, but a little too preachy overall for me. Had to force myself to finish it. Disappointed since I had heard so many good things about it. "
— Felicia, 4/18/2010 -
" An excellent book that challenges the church to get back to prayer. I know it has already dramatically changed my prayer life! "
— Megan, 2/1/2010 -
" An excellent book that challenges the church to get back to prayer. I know it has already dramatically changed my prayer life! "
— Megan, 2/1/2010
About Jim Cymbala
Jim Cymbala is an author and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. His besteselling books include Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power.