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1. 'Charisma' Still Inspiring People to Encounter the Power of the Holy Spirit

Today, Aug. 5, marks 45 years since the first issue of Charisma came off the press. Over the years, we've done something special for our big anniversaries. Five years ago, for example, we wrote about the ...

Created on 05 August 2020

2. 5 Things You Need to Know About Speaking in Tongues

Without a doubt, speaking in tongues is the most controversial spiritual gift mentioned in the New Testament. Is it from God or the devil? Should believers ignore it, oppose it, or embrace it? There are ...

Created on 09 September 2014

3. Banning Liebscher: Why Bill Johnson Didn't Immediately Shut Down Grave Sucking

... es. Apostolic leader Joseph Mattera called out the practice sweeping through charismatic circles in recent years. "Many charismatics want shortcuts to the anointing and desire results from an instant m ...

Created on 18 April 2018

4. Charismatic Faith Leaders Join Others for First-Ever Promise Keepers Global Digital Experience

Promise Keepers, the men's ministry founded in 1990 by coach Bill McCartney and known for its massive stadium events has announced additions to its already-expanded lineup for its 2020 Global Digital Experience, ...

Created on 27 July 2020

5. How You Must Live a Crucified Life in Your Marriage

In Ephesians Paul declared for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. How did Christ do that? He died for her so she might be sanctified by the washing of the water of the Word. Marriage ...

Created on 13 July 2020

6. How You Can Pray Change Into Unexpected Places

"Prayer is the best possible therapy you can have." Sue Schlesman is a Christian author, speaker, English teacher and pastor's wife with a B.A. in creative writing and a master's in theology and culture. ...

Created on 07 July 2020

7. Instagram Reportedly Censors Charismatic Worship Leader's Praise Post

As the "cancel culture movement" continues to spread across the country, religious leaders are now under attack for simply praying during these tumultuous times. Bethel Music's Sean Feucht shared several ...

Created on 25 June 2020

8. The Rise of 'Charismatic Orthodox' Churches

Every service at The Cathedral at the Gathering Place begins with an incense-filled procession of the crucifer and the Gospel, followed by the singing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as the ...

Created on 19 June 2020

9. Why Signs and Wonders Are Not Enough

Through the years I have found that the charismatic church greatly limits the purpose for the coming of the Holy Spirit. The role of the Holy Spirit is often limited to what took place on the day of Pentecost, ...

Created on 13 May 2020

10. How Jack Hayford Changed the Landscape of the Charismatic Movement

Prophetic Bible teacher Sterling Sawyer says all believers are kings, but they must have their heart in the right place as they humbly serve the King of kings. "The king must be dedicated to the King of ...

Created on 13 April 2020

11. Influential Pentecostal Historian Vinson Synan Dies at 85

Pentecostal historian, author and professor Vinson Synan died March 15, 2020, after being under hospital care for seven weeks. He was 85. Synan is known as a leading authority on the history of holiness, ...

Created on 16 March 2020

12. Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America Elects New President

Dr. David Wells, general superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, has been elected to serve as president of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA) at its 2020 Annual ...

Created on 05 March 2020

13. Francis MacNutt, Leader in Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Dies at 94

The Reverend Dr. Francis Scott MacNutt, a beloved leader in the worldwide Catholic Charismatic Renewal and an ecumenical leader in healing prayer ministry, died Jan. 12, 2020, after a short illness. Francis ...

Created on 29 January 2020

14. Why the Charismatic Church Shouldn't Be Afraid of Sacraments

...  a historical tether. It keeps you connected to the historic church and actually also to the global church. Sometimes, when I'm talking to charismatics, I'll use this old renewal metaphor where we talked  ...

Created on 23 January 2020

15. Megachurch Pastor Glen Berteau 'Stable,' Family 'Hopeful' After Cardiac Arrest

Glen Berteau, senior pastor of The House in Modesto, California, is stable and responding to treatment after a major heart attack this week. Senior Associate Pastor Mike Trenton posted to Facebook today, ...

Created on 27 November 2019

16. Saints, Let's Go to the Throne Room for Pastor Glen Berteau

Glen Berteau, senior pastor of The House in Modesto, California, suffered a major heart attack Monday evening, according to posts on his Facebook page. This was his second heart attack. His wife, Pastor ...

Created on 26 November 2019

17. Pastor of Spirit-Filled Church Allegedly Kills Ex-Wife in Gruesome Way in Front of Grandchildren

A pastor in New York is charged with murder after being arrested for killing his ex-wife in front of her neighbors and grandchildren, reports The New York Times. Victor Mateo allegedly ran over Noelia ...

Created on 24 October 2019

18. Too Many Apostolic Leaders Are Falling for This Typical Charismatic Structure

In the context of this teaching, when I say the word "charismatic," I am not being negative about the Pentecostal experiences of moving in the gifts of the spirit. I am referring to a typical charismatic ...

Created on 03 October 2019

19. Is This a Fresh Biblical Idea or Pantheistic Heresy?

About a year ago, I saw an article that shocked me on a popular charismatic website. It was titled "Christ is All Things." Though the author did not use Far Eastern or New Age terminology, he was promoting ...

Created on 23 July 2019

20. Promise Keepers' CEO: 'We're Going to War With Satan'

With American society drowning in a sea of pornography and murdered unborn children, Promise Keepers is calling on all godly men to go on the attack against the enemy. Promise Keepers' CEO Ken Harrison ...

Created on 18 June 2019