Jim Cymbala Quotes about Church

The birth of the church was during a prayer meeting, not preaching, not singing, but prayer.

The birth of the church was during a prayer meeting, not preaching, not singing, but prayer.

Prayer, Singing, Church

The Bible does not say we should aim at numbers but rather urges us faithfully to proclaim God's message in the boldness of the Holy Spirit. This will build God's church God's way.

Jim Cymbala

Numbers, Church, Doe

Jim Cymbala (2010). “Fresh Wind Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People”, p.142, ReadHowYouWant.com

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 the smallness of the crowd..."

Jim Cymbala

Prayer, Real, Church

God nowhere asks anyone to have a large church. He only calls us to do his work, proclaiming his Word to people he loves under anointing power of the Holy Spirit to produce results that only he can bring about.

Jim Cymbala

People, Church, Anointing

FaceBook post by Pastor Jim Cymbala from Apr 13, 2015

When we sincerely turn to God, we will find that His church always moves forward, not backward

Jim Cymbala

Moving, Church, Turns

Jim Cymbala (2010). “Fresh Wind Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People”, p.109, ReadHowYouWant.com

The work of God can only be carried on by the power of God. The church is a spiritual organism fighting spiritual battles: only spiritual power can make it perform as God ordained.

Jim Cymbala

Spiritual, Fighting, Church

Jim Cymbala (2010). “Fresh Wind Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People”, p.109, ReadHowYouWant.com