Category Archives: joy of the Lord

Party like Christ is real (& present)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Steve Simms

Christianity’s a lifestyle of passionate love for and growing obedience to Christ! People want parties to be extemporaneous, not stuffy. Why not church? We understand people getting impassioned about so many things. Why not Christ? A mind-made message, enters your mind; but … Continue reading →

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Pledging Allegiance To The Living, Resurrected Jesus Christ

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Steve Simms

The early Christ-followers continually got in trouble with government and with religion because they proclaimed “Jesus is Lord” (the absolute Master and Ruler high above all nations, governments, and religions). Their declaration of dependence on and surrender to the supreme authority … Continue reading →

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Is a “spiritless boredom” the norm for church?

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Steve Simms

Here are some powerful quotes from The Coming World Revival by Robert E. Coleman: “God’s people everywhere increasingly yearn for something more in the life of the church. We go through the motions of religion, but there is no power. For many … Continue reading →

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