Fishing for fish and men! 

Jim has been a "fisher of men" for 35 years of ordained ministry. He's been a "fisher of fish" for 55 years! Jim caught this 62-pound king salmon in 2006 in Alaska's Kenai River.

Jim has written his free online bible studies and his
Pentecostal Sermon Central from a charismatic-Pentecostal perspective. Come, read, and be encouraged to receive blessings from God.

A Treasure Trove of Pentecostal Bible Studies & Sermons 

Pentecostal-charismatic Christians place a strong focus on salvation in Jesus Christ, the baptism with the Holy Spirit, and the absolute trustworthiness of God's Word, the Bible. Come visit some of these links and strengthen your walk with God.

Speaking in Tongues (Glossolalia) Is a Gift of God For You Today!

Speaking in tongues (glossolalia)! All Christians may experience the blessing of speaking in other tongues.

Are there Christian prophets today? Modern day apostles? Yes!

Are there modern-day apostles? Are there Christian prophets today? The bible gives an emphatic "Yes!"

The Power of Healing Prayers for the Sick

Healing prayers for the sick have great power, as both medical science and the Holy Scriptures attest.

Biblical Arguments Against Gay Marriage

The bible presents clear and compelling arguments in opposition to gay marriages.

Praise Dance? Worship Dance? Is Dancing in Church a New Testament Worship Form?

Christian praise dance: what does the bible say about praise and worship dance?

Pro-life? Pro-Choice? A Pro-life vs. Pro-choice Bible Study Reveals God's Position.

Pro-life vs. pro-choice? Abortion vs. childbirth? God's pro-life position is clear.

Divorce and Remarriage. Does God Permit It?

Divorce and remarriage. Does God allow it? For marital infidelity? For other causes? The Bible gives answers.

The Ordination Question: Should Women Be Ordained in the Church?

The forbidden fruit offered Eve was to be like God. The forbidden fruit temptation to women today is to be like men and be ordained.

Slain in the Spirit | Holy Laughter | Falling Out

Holy laughter? Falling out? Slain in the Spirit? Are these things from God and for His Church?

Plenty of Fish in God's Fishing Nets

A spectacular night of salmon fishing in Alaska brings to mind some fishing adventures in the bible with spiritual applications.

Only One Way to God -- Jesus Christ

Do all roads lead to God? No! The bible clearly reveals the one and only way to God.

To God Be the Glory in the Church

The incredible privilege of the Church is to be an instrument to reveal the glory of God on this earth.

A Strong Tower: The Name of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Name of the Lord Jesus Christ is a "strong tower", bringing salvation, healing, spiritual power and more to the believer.

The Promises of God Are Absolutely Trustworthy

The promises of God are trustworthy, because the God who promised them is faithful!

The Word of God and Its Awesome Power!

The Word of God has awesome power when spoken by Christian believers.

Tithing: Why I Give Tithes and Offerings

Tithing opens God's blessings upon His Church and His people.

All Things Are Possible With God

All things are possible if we can just believe God.

Speaking in Tongues is the "Initial Evidence"

The initial evidence of the baptism with the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues.

Growing in Faith for Divine Healing, Faith Healing, Spiritual Healing

Faith healing, also called "spiritual healing" or "divine healing", increases as our faith grows. The bible tells how.

Jesus Christ: Who Is He? God? Man? Both?

Who Is Jesus Christ? An urgent question, since there is no other name or source for salvation.

Is Jesus God? See biblical proof of the Deity of Christ.

The Deity of Christ. Is Jesus God, Deity in the flesh? Or just a man?

The Bride of Christ is the Church's End Time Calling

The Bride of Christ is the high and holy calling of Christ's Church.

Local Church Bible Schools -- You Can Easily Start One!

Starting a bible school in your local church can turn it into a ministry-training and church-planting center.

Water Baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ

Water baptism. Who should be baptized in water? When? Why? How? In what name? The bible has clear answers.

Does Women's Ministry in the New Testament Include Ordination?

Should women be ordained? The ministry of women is examined in this bible study on Christian women's ministry roles.

Restoring Fallen Leaders and Other Backsliders

Backsliders and fallen religious leaders can be restored by a biblical three-step process.

Kingdom of God/Kingdom of Heaven Bible Study Notes

The kingdom of God/kingdom of heaven is one of the New Testament's greatest themes.

The Elders of the Church | A Bible Study on Biblical Eldership

Calling the elders of the church is, sadly, not an option for the sick in many churches today, because they have no elders!

The Holy Trinity Demystified in Simple Bible Language

The difficult doctrine of the Trinity is demystified in simple bible terms.

Some Things I Have Learned

Personal reflections and insights from Pastor Jim Feeney's 35 years of ministry.

Christian Glossary | Pentecostal and Charismatic Terms

This glossary of Pentecostal and Charismatic terms gives brief descriptions of some of the main topics in Pentecostal theology.

A Pentecostal-Charismatic Statement of Faith

Our statement of faith is from the Pentecostal-charismatic biblical basis.

Such a Great Salvation!

Our great salvation includes healing, deliverance, preservation, and much more!

Jesus Christ Is Lord of All

Jesus Christ wields all authority in heaven and on earth. He is Lord of all!

Repent! -- Jesus' Checklist for Repentance

Jesus wrote letters to five churches, commanding them to "Repent!" His partial list of repentable sins can help us stay right with God.

Spiritual Gifts May Be Stirred Up and Grow In Your Life and Ministry

Spiritual gifts are a vital part of Christian life. Here are some keys to being used better in your God-given gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Be Filled with the Spirit, Again and Again

Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? You need to be replenished again and again!

Jesus Heals Today!

God heals today! Jesus heals today! We serve a healing God who is willing and able to meet your need.

Insight for Living by Faith

Hebrews 11, the Bible's great faith chapter, gives us profound insight for living by faith in our faithful God.

Improving Your Personal Prayer Life

For most Christians, the personal prayer life is a struggle. God's Word contains truths that can revitalize your prayer times.

The Local Church Is Under Attack

A fifty percent decline in the American Church is looming on the horizon. It is in your hands to reverse this trend.

What Does It Mean to Be "Spiritual"? Biblical Spirituality is Not Spookiness!

Christian spirituality is often misunderstood. The bible gives a definition of what it means to be truly spiritual without being "spooky"!

Small Churches Please God, Too

God deeply loves small churches. Cast off your megachurch-comparison inferiority complex!

A Virtuous Woman in the Eyes of God

God's description of the virtuous woman never mentions prayer, Bible study, or spirituality! Come, read, and be surprised.

Faith-for-Healing Lessons from the Roman Centurion

A Roman centurion's great faith in the healing power of the spoken word of God caused even Jesus Himself to be amazed!

Divine Healing by the Mercy of God

Are you sick? disabled? infirm? An appeal to the mercy of God can trigger a response of divine healing.

A Defense of Traditional Marriage Against Gay Marriage

Traditional Christian marriage must be preached from the bible as a defense against gay marriage.

Revival Fires Can Come Again to America

Revival fires can reignite in America if we apply five bible principles.

Christian Ministry with Supernatural Power

Ministry in the supernatural is possible for all Christians who biblically desire supernatural powers.

Addiction Recovery. We All Need It!

Christian addiction recovery? Yes! Every Christian is in a lifelong addiction recovery program from the bondage to sin.

Supernatural Signs Will Follow Those Who Believe

Supernatural signs will accompany the ministry of those who believe to receive the power of God.

It Was a Powerful Service

Powerful church services come by the anointing and manifestation of the Holy Spirit, not by man's wisdom or abilities.

Getting Ready For a Supernatural Move of God

A supernatural move of God, with signs and wonders, calls for the participation of God's people.

Receive Divine Healing (also called Spiritual Healing or Faith Healing)

Divine healing from God is for you if you will call, take, believe, and receive!

Satan's Tactics and Strategies

Satan's tactics are revealed in the temptation in the Garden of Eden.

You Have the Same Spirit

The same Holy Spirit who empowered Jesus' ministry will empower yours!

Why Pentecost? Why Be "Pentecostals"?

Your personal Pentecost will add Pentecostal power to your Christian walk. Be baptized with the Holy Spirit!

It Will Require the Move and Power of the Holy Spirit

A supernatural move of God's Spirit and power is needed to turn America to God.

Backsliders, Jesus Loves You!

Backsliders, Jesus loves you deeply and is ready to receive you back.

Optimism 101 — Growing More Optimistic

Are you optimistic? pessimistic? "Optimism 101" can turn you into an eternal optimist!

The Valley of the Dry Bones Will Come Alive

The valley of the dry bones is brought to life by God's Holy Spirit.

The Amazing Power of One Believer

Individual believers wield amazing power in the Name of the Lord.

Revival Requires Repentance

Why does revival tarry? God's people must repent. No repentance = no revival.

Bible Questions and Answers That Will Change Lives

Five bible questions and answers can change lives eternally.

Jesus Makes People Whole Again

Jesus takes hurting, oppressed, sick, and captive people and makes them whole again.

Crossing the Finish Line

Finish strong! Cross the finish line. The Church has seen too many casualties.

Against All Odds, Have Faith in God

Against all odds, childless Abraham had faith in God to see Isaac born in Abraham's old age.

The Radical Christian

Radical Christians go beyond the usual and customary in prayer, church attendance, actions, and personal character.

Ask God and Experience Answered Prayers

Answered prayers will be yours continually when you obey Him, and ask in faith, according to His will.

Living Under Divine Inspiration

Divine inspiration enables Christian believers to be "carried along by the Spirit".

Reaping a Harvest of Lost Souls

A harvest of lost souls is available to those who follow the apostolic bible pattern.

End Times Prophecy and Teachings by Jesus

End times prophecy and signs are fascinating. But Jesus' teachings on the end times did not focus primarily on those things.

Be Faithful Unto Death

Be faithful to God and His Word. The bible tells us what living faithfully really means.

A Faithless Culture Teaches Unbelief

Unbelief taught and spread by our faithless culture can be overcome. Jesus shows how.

Plant Well and Reap An Abundant Spiritual Harvest

An abundant spiritual harvest of souls will come if you sow seed and plant well.

Change Your Life with Seven Simple Words

Change your life for good -- and forever -- with seven simple words!

Increasing in Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts in your life can grow if you obey certain teachings of the Bible.

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

A happy marriage is readily available to those who practice the three C's (commitment, companionship, and communication).

Evidences of the Spirit-Filled LIfe

Tongues are "the evidence" of being filled with the Holy Spirit. But there are other, wonderful, additional evidences as well.

The House of God Is Christ's Church

The "house of God" is the Lord's Church. In the local church you will experience the Lord's power, love, and blessings.

Alternative Health from God

God's alternative health/alternative healing program is to keep in good health those who follow simple bible principles.

Committed to the House of God

The "house of God" in the New Testament era is Christ's Church.

The Best Is Yet to Come. Amazing Things Lie Ahead

Life on earth has many joys. But for believers in Jesus Christ, the best is yet to come!

The Real Ultimate Power Source

The real ultimate power source that God has given for reaching this world for Him is Pentecostal power AND Jesus.

Why I Love the Local Church

Local churches contribute greatly to making the Christian faith real to believers on the personal level. I love the local church!

Jesus Wants to Be With You

Jesus is not detached and isolated from His followers. To the contrary, He longs to be with you!

Effective Personal Evangelism Techniques

Effective personal evangelism is achievable by following the apostolic pattern.

Getting Positioned to Receive Spiritual Healing

Jesus heals today. How can you "position" yourself to receive His divine healing?

The Supernatural Power of God

The supernatural power of God can get the Church back on the right spiritual track.

How to Get a Personal Vision from God

A new and personal vision from God for your life is attainable by following a few simple bible principles.

Hear the Voice of God by His Holy Spirit

The voice of God's Holy Spirit can be heard and understood. Try these biblical principles and watch them work!

Securing God's Protection from Harm

God's protection from harm is readily available to you in this dangerous world we live in.

Turn Your Desert Into a Productive Spiritual Retreat

What seems like a spiritual desert can be turned into a productive spiritual retreat.

Being a Christian Witness, Not Just "Witnessing"

Christians speak of witnessing, but Jesus spoke of BEING witnesses. That's a big difference!

Hearing the Voice of God

The voice of God can be discerned out of the multitude of voices competing for your attention.

Take Aim at the Right Targets

Take aim at the right targets! Don't shadow box or run aimlessly in your spiritual walk.

Aim Higher. Take Dead Aim at a Higher Walk.

Are you satisfied with your walk with God? If you wish to aim higher, this message is for you.

But the Benefits Are Great!

"The benefits are great," many employees say. But they don't hold a candle to God's great benefits program for His people.

Increasing in the Holy Spirit Anointing

The anointing of the Holy Spirit in your life can increase and be manifested in greater and greater measure.

Seven Things or People That God Hates

God hates certain things, and even some people! Here are some of them.

Receiving by Faith

Receive by faith the blessings of God by using three simple keys.

Be men and women of the spirit

God wants "spiritual" followers, not those ruled by their intellects or emotions.

Don't Aim Too Low!

Don't aim too low! Too often Christians settle for too low an experience of the Lord's goodness, instead of seeking His "great salvation".

Conversations With Jesus, The Son of God INDEX

People's conversations with Jesus, the Son of God, in the Bible offer excellent insights for victorious living.

How Can I Successfully "Resist the Devil"?

The devil is out to kill you! But you can resist the devil victoriously and consistently. Come in and see how.

Get Ready for the Spiritual Restoration of the Church

The spiritual restoration of the Church in our day can cure the ills of the American Church.

The Paralytic's Healing: You Too Can Be Used in Healing Ministry

A paralytic's miraculous healing reveals principles that can enable you to heal the sick by the power of God.

Making Smart Choices: Your Life Depends on It!

Making smart choices can make or break your success in life ... and in eternity!

Hearing and Seeing a Demonstrated, Powerful Gospel

The Gospel is meant to be both SEEN and heard, to be a demonstration of God's power as well as His words.

Living Waters from the River of Life

The Holy Spirit can flow from you as living waters that bring the life-giving touch of God to those around you.

The Cloud of God Is Moving

The "cloud of God" guided Israel in the wilderness. God will do the same for us today!

You Too Can Do the Mighty Works Jesus Did

Jesus promised that believers will do the very same mighty works that He did.

Christian Ministry at Another Level

Tired of ineffective, powerless Christian ministry? Move to another level by the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

We Serve a God With No Limits

Don't limit God! God has no limits. Yet His people tend to limit their expectations of what He can and will do in our lives.

The Power of the Spoken Word of Faith

Speaking aloud the word of faith takes believing to an even higher level of results.

Life in the Son of God

Life on earth lasts 70-80 years. But there is an eternal life, starting here and now, that is found only in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Prayer Requests Answered. How? By Obeying and Pleasing God

This brief devotional gives two keys to answered prayers.

Ministry Under God's Anointing Produces Results

Christian ministry under God's anointing declares the Word of God with Holy Ghost power and sees great results!

Running Away May Be the Smart Choice

Sometimes simply running away is the smart choice — and the biblical one. Even Jesus did it!

Resist the Devil's Three Attacks: Moral, Intellectual, Physical

The devil attacks us in three primary areas: physical, intellectual, and moral. Resist the devil biblically, and you will consistently overcome his attacks.

Plant Seeds - You'll Reap What You Sow

Planting the good seed of (1) people and (2) God's Word will produce a harvest of souls. You will reap what you sow!

International School of Ministry

ISOM - A revolutionary new tool for pastors, missions organizations, missionaries, Bible students and national leaders in foreign countries to both provide for and to become equipped to do the work of the ministry.

Praying "in the Spirit" by Praying in Tongues

Praying "in the Spirit" is a biblical command. Praying in tongues is a biblical way to fulfill it ... with many blessings attached!

Divine Healing for You Today: a Collection of Inspiring Articles

Are you sick? infirm? disabled? Divine healing is for you today. Check out these faith-inspiring articles.

Pentecostal Churches Are God's Standard

Pentecostal churches are in the vanguard of God's moving on earth today. They are God's standard for the early church and for the church today.

Praying for Souls to Be Saved

Jesus and the apostle Paul taught us how to pray effectively for souls to be saved. Come and see.

Jesus, the Amazing Son of God

Jesus amazed the crowds in His day. He is still amazing people today with His healings, miracles, and divine power and love for them.

A Day in the Life of a Pentecostal

Power! Healings! Supernatural guidance. These things and more can occur in a day in the life of a Pentecostal.

The Culture Is Changing the Church!

Jesus told His Church to be the light of the world. But today the opposite is happening — the world's culture is changing the Church!

Holy Spirit-Filled Church Services

Healing, prophecies, powerful worship and anointed "Word" ministry ? these are the things that should be present in our church services.

Peter, Paul, and Mary Were Pentecostals!

If Peter, Paul, and Mary were Pentecostals, how can we settle for less?

Preventing Leanness of Soul

Is your spiritual walk dry? Are you experiencing leanness in your soul? Check out these six bible hints to help you head off spiritual dryness.

The Old "Me and Jesus" Syndrome

The "old me and Jesus" syndrome has robbed many Christians of a broad range of the Lord's promised blessings.

Should Christians Drink Alcohol?

Is it permissible for Christians to drink alcohol? Some say, "Permissible? Yes." But the Bible teaches a superior "beneficial and constructive" position.

We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight

"No!" hollers your intellect. "Yes!" says God in His Word. Every day we have to make the choice to walk by faith, not by sight.

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View Jim Feeney, Ph.D.'s professional profile on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the world's largest business network, helping professionals like Jim Feeney, Ph.D. discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts, and business partners.

Living the Abundant Spirit-filled Life

You can move far beyond natural limitations and enjoy the Spirit-filled life.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Bible

Important questions about Pentecostal-charismatic beliefs are answered in depth from the Scriptures.

Holy Ghost Ministry and Power Bring Results

Ministry in the power of the Holy Ghost produces remarkable results.

Leaving a Legacy

You can leave a legacy, a spiritual inheritance, that will last others into eternity.

Ancient, Historical Landmarks? Or "Some New Thing"?

Should we reinvent God? reinvent the church? No! The bible's "ancient landmarks" are preferable to every whim and fancy followed by gullible believers.

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A Treasure Trove of Pentecostal Bible Studies & Sermons 

Praying for Souls to Be Saved

Jesus and the apostle Paul taught us how to pray effectively for souls to be saved. Come and see.