Pastor Jim Cymbala: The Calling 012 - Power Outage
Mar 11, 2022
A conversation about why spiritual leadership needs power, not just moral standing. Discussion of Jesus' promise of Holy Spirit power and the difference between indwelling and being continually filled. Reflections on visible qualifications for leaders and warnings about lukewarm faith. A call to persistent prayer for Spirit anointing and effective witness.
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Power Is Central To Spiritual Ministry
- Spiritual ministry requires power, not mere righteousness or effort.
- Jim Cymbala emphasizes the Holy Spirit as the source of that power for effective witness.
Wait For Spirit Power Before Acting
- Wait for and seek the Holy Spirit's filling before launching ministry efforts.
- Jim Cymbala argues spirit-filledness will naturally produce outward evangelistic action and gifted utterance.
The Charismatic/Cessationist Debate Misses The Point
- The debate over charismatic gifts versus cessationism is unhelpful.
- Jim Cymbala calls that argument 'nonsense' and points back to Acts as relevant for today.