Pentecostal History

If you've ever wondered how entire nations can shift from spiritual apathy to vibrant faith, The Great Awakening to Azusa Street by Jeff Culver is a must-read. This compelling historical journey uncovers the powerful moves of God that shaped America’s spiritual landscape, from the passionate sermons of the Great Awakening to the explosive spiritual outpouring at Azusa Street. Jeff Culver doesn’t just recount events—he reveals the divine pattern behind revival: prayer, repentance, and God’s faithful response to a humble people. What makes this book truly transformative is its ...

Throughout history, inspiring leaders have stepped out in faith, stirring many to renewed strength and purpose. With sparkling writing and fascinating detail, Dean Merrill captures the bold, often surprising stories of notable Pentecostal, charismatic, and Spirit-empowered leaders. As Dean trains his journalist's eye on the lives of Smith Wigglesworth, David du Plessis, William J. Seymour, Aimee Semple McPherson, and many more, these engaging narratives challenge listeners to follow in the footsteps of these extraordinary individuals and obey the Holy Spirit.

This is a brief account of the History of Oneness Pentecostalism. This book will focus on the life of 4 trailblazers of the faith namely Frank Ewart, G. T. Haywood, Franklin Small and Andrew Urshan. These for great men and their contemporaries have helped to shape the Modern Apostolic Oneness Pentecostal Church. Through focusing on restoring the church as outlined in the book of Acts. If you would like to learn more about the history of Oneness Pentecostalism and the practice of baptism in "Jesus." This book is for you as we explore the growth and development of the Apostolic Church. This ...

In this volume, noted Pentecostal biblical scholar, Roger Stronstad, turns his attention to the construction of an overarching biblical theology that runs from Genesis to Revelation. Bringing his considerable narrative and theological skills to this task, Stronstad makes the bold proposal that the entire canon, from creation to the new creation, reveals a rather clear and distinctive shape and content that may be traced by a series of seven turning points in redemptive history. These turning points include five found in the Old Testament – creation, the flood, Babel, wilderness, and exile...

Overwhelming evidence reveals contemporary Christianity roots in Pentecost! The world is taking notice and realizing that the fastest-growing segment in Christianity has an undeniable history with a pattern and a rich, deep foundation dating back to the New Testament. Explore overwhelming evidence that reveals how the gifts of the Holy Spirit not only have existed in the centuries since the early apostles, but have also survived the Middle Ages, the politicized church of Europe, and have experienced a spectacular revival this century.

The abridged A History of Christian Doctrine contains material from all three volumes of David K. Bernard’s comprehensive analysis of church history. Covering events from AD first century through the end of the 20th century, the listener will find out why certain biblical doctrines were abandoned, how certain unbiblical doctrines were embraced, and learn about the origins of many of the denominations that exist today.

Discover with Derek Prince how your prayers and fasting can change the world. Using experiences from his own life, he illustrates how you can make a difference. You don’t have to fight. You don’t have to hold high political position. You don’t have to be a certain age. You don’t even have to have power, money, or influence on earth. What is important is your influence in heaven. Learn to touch the heart of God through prayer - prayer that will change the world!

Robert Menzies, writing in the lucid, moderate style for which he is well known, skillfully explains Pentecostal theology. His answer for the uncertain and the confused is a skillful melding of sound hermeneutics, solid exegesis, and heartfelt testimony. Pentecost: This Story is Our Story demonstrates that the Pentecostal experience is by far the best twenty-first-century expression of Luke's distinctive vision of the Spirit-baptized church in mission. This book is a heartfelt invitation for all Christians to be open to a new filling of the Holy Spirit of Jesus so He can continue to do ...

A generation today is asking, where are all god's miracles that our fathers told us about? From 1960-1966, author Tommy Welchel answered this question, living among the youth of one of the greatest spiritual outpourings ever experienced - the Azusa Street Revival. During this time, Tommy recorded first-hand accounts of the miracles that they had witnessed - and even performed themselves!

In Azusa Street Mission and Revival, Cecil M. Robeck, Jr. brings to bear expertise from decades of focused study in church history to reveal the captivating story of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Los Angeles, which became known as the Azusa Street Mission. From humble beginnings with few...

“The fire must be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished" (Leviticus 6:13). When John Wesley was asked why multitudes collapsed in repentance under his preaching, he gave a simple answer: “I just set myself on fire, and they come to watch me burn.” Across the centuries, God has raised up men and women who burned with that same holy flame—believers whose lives ignited movements, shook nations, and awakened the Church. From Count Zinzendorf and Jonathan Edwards to Charles Finney, Evan Roberts, William Seymour, Smith Wigglesworth, Kathryn Kuhlman, and so ...

A sweeping history of Christianity in America, from the arrival of the first Europeans to the political triumphs of evangelicalism, showing the powerful, singular role the faith has always played in American public life. In the United States today, there is no faith more dominant than...

Benny Hinn's best-selling Good Morning, Holy Spirit introduced millions of Christians to the Holy Spirit as a personal guide and friend. Now, in the companion book Welcome, Holy Spirit, Hinn reveals the transforming, energizing power of the Holy Spirit as He works in Hinn's life, and tells how you, too, can experience this tremendous power, love, and grace.

In The Azusa Street Revival: Its Roots and Its Message, Dr. Robert R. Owens follows the Pentecostal movement from the birth of the church on the Day of Pentecost through the days of the early church, the persecutions of the Dark Ages, the revivals of the Reformation and the Holiness movement, to the Azusa Street Revival. Dr. Owens contends the Azusa Street Revival was the greatest religious event of the twentieth century. He challenges several traditional historical assessments of events associated with Azusa Street and provides new information regarding some of the early influences and ...

In The Anointing, Benny Hinn shows those of you who hunger for this precious anointing on your life how to prepare for it and the marvelous effects God's touch will have on your life. The Anointing picks up where the international best seller Good Morning, Holy Spirit leaves off - leading you to a vital, life-changing experience with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and introducing you to the power of God so you can act in that power.

This book, "THE MARCH OF CHRISTIANITY IN UGANDA (2ND EDITION)", is the continuation of the book of ACTS , it comprises of topics ranging from, the missionary activities in Uganda from 1875 when Explorer Henry Morton Stanley, came to Buganda and advised the Kabaka (King) of Buganda Muteesa1 , to invite missionaries to Buganda, a thing which pleased the King and HM Stanley wrote a letter to his home government inviting missionaries to Buganda (The contents of the letter are contained in this book), the persecution of the Church by Kabaka (King) Mwanga of Buganda, the heir to Kabaka Muteesa1, ...

Pentecost may well be the most misconstrued day on the church calendar. A long legacy of cessationism has drained Pentecost of much of its significance, and it's largely misunderstood in many Western churches today, if not outright ignored. That's not the case in Emilio Alvarez's tradition, though. In this Fullness of Time volume, the Pentecostal bishop and theologian offers us a rich biblical and theological introduction to the day of Pentecost and sets it in its liturgical context.

What can a modern Pentecostal believer learn from the towering figures of Christian history? In The Fathers, the Reformers, and Me, Michael Christian Bell embarks on a unique journey, comparing his own Spirit-filled faith with the beliefs and teachings of the early Church Fathers, the bold Reformers, and key spiritual leaders throughout the centuries. With honesty and clarity, Bell explores where tradition and revival converge, and where they diverge. From Ignatius of Antioch to Martin Luther, from Watchman Nee to Billy Graham, Bell’s reflections invite readers to engage deeply with ...

These women were there as the Azusa Street Revival exploded a new spirituality onto the American religious scene and they all made significant contributions to the birth and early spread of the Pentecostal movement. Yet, when the story of one of the most important events of modern Christian history is told, many of their names are never heard so they have never received recognition they deserve. This expanded volume of my earlier work is an attempt to continue to correct this oversight.

Was William Branham a genuine servant of God, a tragic figure led astray, or something far more complex? For decades, Branham has stood as one of the most controversial figures in modern Christian history—hailed by some as a prophet, rejected by others as a dangerous heretic, and largely misunderstood by many who have never examined the evidence for themselves. Miraculous healings, supernatural discernment, and a global revival movement stand alongside doctrinal errors, prophetic excesses, and the rise of cultic devotion among his followers. In William Branham: Sign and Witness, Antony ...