Table of Contents

Part One---Waking Up to a Powerful Promise 1. The Amateurs 2. Catching Fire 3. A Song for the Desperate 4. The Greatest Discovery of All Time 5. The Day Jesus Got Mad Part Two---Diversions from God’s Best 6. A Time for Shaking 7. The Lure of Novelty 8. The Lure of Marketing 9. The Lure of Doctrine Without Power Part Three---The Road Ahead 10. Too Smart for Our Own Good? 11. In Search of Ordinary Heroes Appendix: A Word to Pastors Notes

Promotional Information

'There are relatively few churches that have a heart for the lost and for the inner city; Jim Cymbala and the Brooklyn Tabernacle are one of the few. They have allowed the Holy Spirit to use them to breathe fresh life into seemingly hopeless lives.' -- Nicky Cruz, Author 'The Brooklyn Tabernacle is truly following the example of the New Testament church. This deeply moving book calls churches back to the Word of God and prayer and away from the cheap substitutes that are so popular today.' -- Warren Wiersbe, Author 'If you ever have the chance to visit Pastor Cymbala's church, do not miss it. If you can't go, you must read 'Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire.' The remarkable story of this great church and its dynamic Spirit-filled pastor will bring fresh wind and fresh fire into your life.' -- Bob Briner, President 'Lovingly but forcefully, Jim Cymbala calls us, the Church, to look in the mirror, to repent of all out futile attempts to do the work of the Holy Spirit, and to get back on our knees where we belong. Only then will God supernaturally move to accomplish His plan for our ministries and lives.' -- Dr. Ron Mehl, Founder 'Jim and Carol Cymbala's voice is worth everyone hearing. He has a passion and a purity that brings force and clarity to the grand old gospel -- bringing it alive with contemporary vitality and beauty.' -- Jack W. Hayford, Founder 'It is without question that God has placed his hand on Pastor Jim Cymbala in the raising up of a great inner-city ministry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle. This church, under his leadership, serves as a model and an inspiration for so many across America. It has been their dependence upon the enabling of the Holy Spirit and the emphasis upon prayer that has brought this about.' -- Thomas E. Trask, Former General Superintendent 'This is an important book for all whose Christianity has become still and sterile. 'Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire' signals that God is at work in our day and that he wishes to be at work in our lives.' -- Dr. Joseph Stowell, Former President

About the Author

Jim Cymbala has been the pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than twenty-five years. He is also the bestselling author of Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, The Life God Blesses and Breakthrough Prayer. Jim Cymbala ha sido pastor del Tabernaculo de Brooklyn por mas de veinticinco anos. El escritor de los mejores titulos. Fuego Vivo, Viento Fresco, Fe Viva y Poder Fresco, reside en la ciudad de Nueva York con su esposa, Carol, quien dirige el coro del Tabernaculo de Brooklyn, ganador del premio Grammy. Dean Merrill is vice-president of the International Bible Society in Colorado Springs, where he and his wife live. He is author or coauthor of numerous books, including The God Who Won't Let Go and Sinners in the Hands of an Angry Church.