Are you searching for a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Are you looking to experience a baptism in fire like the one the apostles did in the Book of Acts? William J. Seymour, father of the 1906 Azusa Street Revival, knows a little bit about that. This book, William J Seymour & His Azusa Street Sermons, contains the 18 sermons preached by Bro. Seymour at 312 Azusa Street as recorded in the Apolistic Faith from 1906 onwards. About the Azusa Street Revival: The Azusa Street revival began in 1906 when a group of Christians led by William Seymour began praying for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Within days of the revival beginning, the group would outgrow their premises, moving to the Azusa Street Mission centre at 312 Azusa Street. From this humble premises God would light a spark that would fuel one of the biggest and most powerful revivals of the last two millennia. Through William J Seymour, thousands would be baptized in the Holy Spirit with many receiving the gift of tongues as well as divine healing and freedom from demonic possession. "No instruments of music are used. None are needed. No choir- the angels have been heard by some in the spirit. No collections are taken. No bills have been posted to advertise the meetings. No church organization is back of it. All who are in touch with God realize as soon as they enter the meetings that the Holy Ghost is the leader." - Observer at the Azusa Street Church "Proud, well-dressed preachers came to 'investigate'. Soon their high looks were replaced with wonder, then conviction comes, and very often you will find them in a short time wallowing on the dirty floor, asking God to forgive them and make them as little children" - Apostolic Faith, Issue #1 The following sermons (all of which are contained within this book) are recorded as having been preached by William Seymour: - The Precious Atonement - The Way into the Holiest - River of Living Water - In Money Matters - Counterfeits - Behold the Bridegroom Cometh - Receive Ye the Holy Ghost - Gifts of the Spirit - Rebecca; Type of the Bride of Christ - The Baptism with the Holy Ghost - The Holy Spirit Bishop of the Church - The Marriage Tie - Letter to one seeking the Holy Ghost - Christ's Messages to the Church - "To the Married" - Sanctified by the Cross - The Baptism of the Holy Ghost - The Holy Ghost and the Bride

Serving as the “catalyst” of the Pentecostal movement in the twentieth century, William J. Seymour turned a tiny former horse stable in Los Angeles into an international center of revival. Baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in tongues, was a major part of the meetings held there, and Seymour led the first organized movement that promoted this experience. At Azusa, blacks, whites, Hispanics, and Europeans all met and worshiped together, crossing formerly impossible cultural lines. “There is no Jew or Gentile, bond or free, in the Azusa Mission,” Seymour said. “No instrument that God can use is rejected on account of color or dress or lack of education. This is why God has built up the work.” Compiled by Roberts Liardon, author of the bestselling God’s Generals series, The Great Azusa Street Revival features historic accounts, eyewitness testimonies to the power of God, and photos capturing the multicultural, worldwide appeal of Seymour and his ministry. Included are many of Seymour’s stirring sermons and writings, which are still relevant to believers today. Although the revival was short-lived, it produced and exploded the Pentecostal movement around the world. Today, many denominations attribute their founding to the participants of the Azusa Street church, and countless others are linked to this revival.

The history of the church is filled with stories. Stories of triumph, stories of defeat, stories of joy, and stories of sorrow. These stories are a legacy of God's faithfulness to His people. In this book, Dr. Stephen J. Nichols provides postcards from the church through the centuries. These snapshots capture the richness of Christian history with glimpses of fascinating saints, curious places, precious artifacts, and surprising turns of events. In exploring them, Dr. Nichols takes the reader on a lively and informative journey through the record of God's providence to encourage, challenge, and enjoy. This is our story--our family history. "THE CENTURIES OF CHURCH HISTORY GIVE US A LITANY OF GOD'S DELIVERANCES. GOD HAS DONE IT BEFORE, MANY TIMES AND IN MANY WAYS, AND HE CAN DO IT AGAIN. HE WILL DO IT AGAIN. AND IN THAT, WE FIND COURAGE FOR TODAY AND FOR TOMORROW."

From the pen of John Bartleman, an early leader of the Pentecostal movement, we have an eyewitness account of the "latter rain" when Pentecost moved from California to Maine and back.

You're holding history in your hands. Are you ready to rediscover it? Recently, historians recovered the lost sermons that helped prepare Los Angeles for the Azusa Street Revival. This sermon series by Joseph Smale, The Pentecostal Blessing, is republished here for the first time in more than 110 years. As you read these sermons, you'll connect to those early believers of the Pentecostal Movement. Imagine the possibilities of reaching into the past and finding a better understanding of their worldview and spirituality than ever before. Experience the same rousing call to revival that led to Azusa as you rediscover the vibrant spiritual life available to every Christian today.