Pentecost
by Billy Burns | Jun 13, 2025 | The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
I recently discovered and then downloaded three books written by a great British Pentecostal pioneer, Alexander A. Boddy, to my iPad. The first of the books, The Laying on of Hands, was written in 1895, and the other two, Pentecost for England and (The True) Pleading...
Call 9-1-1!
by Billy Burns | Jun 6, 2025 | Leadership, Revival, Walk of the Spirit
While in Bible College, I was introduced through books to the works of many preachers and teachers, many of whom I’ve long forgotten. But that’s not the case with the sermons and writings of a great English Methodist, Samuel Chadwick (1860-1932). As a...
How Real is the Holy Spirit to You?
by Billy Burns | May 23, 2025 | Holy Spirit Filled Believers, The Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
In growing up in West Columbia, Texas and attending the Christian Center, I often heard Pastor B.B. Hankins say, “I wouldn’t cross the street without the Holy Ghost.” This is so simple and yet so powerful. I recognize now that his statement was merely an updated...
Unpacking Parakletos
by Billy Burns | May 16, 2025 | The Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
It’s true confession time—I hate to clean out my clothes closet. I know that it should be an annual event, but it usually becomes a dreaded undertaking that is only accomplished when I can finally muster up the courage. Why? While doing this job, I have to come to...
Uh Huh!
by Billy Burns | Apr 4, 2025 | New Testament Christianity, Walk of the Spirit
A few weeks ago, I shared the following teaching in one of our Ignite & Unite Conferences. There were so many comments about the “Here Is What God Sees” workshop that I thought that it would bless you. One of my favorite,...