Category Archives: lukewarm

More Than McGospel

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

I am hungry for so much more than McGospel once a week. Fast-food Christianity won’t make me a disciple. Jesus is my only King. He gives me a whopper of an opportunity. He invites me to continually partake of His … Continue reading →

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What Is “Lukewarm Christianity”?

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Lukewarm Christianity is: * Stubborn,* Lacking repentance,* Short on love,* Truth-rejecting,* Sin-excusing,* Bible-ignoring,* Without daily discipleship,* Self-seeking,* Casual,* Trivial,* People-pleasing,* Compartmentalized,* A powerless form of godliness,* Toned down,* Ho hum,* Programmed,* Humanly controlled,* Routine,* Compromised,* Tradition-bound,* Half-hearted,* Passive,* Obligatory,* Prayer-deficient,* … Continue reading →

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I’ve Never Seen a Tattoo That Says, “I’m Lukewarm.”

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

Lukewarm Christianity is casual and comfortable. The Bible calls it carnal because it promotes human desires, opinions, and feelings. It is words without power. It trains people to be passive church attendees and mere sermon-hearers instead of eager and obedient … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm Instincts Aren’t Cool

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

I trust my best and most noble instincts. I try to keep them stirred up so that they become and stay red-hot within me. I reject and resist my worst instincts and do my best to freeze them out of … Continue reading →

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Casual (Lukewarm) Christianity Raises a Red Flag With Me

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Casual, lukewarm Christianity raises a red flag with me. Why? Because of what Jesus said in Revelation 3:16: “Because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Jesus preaches. The kingdom of God … Continue reading →

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Beyond Easy Listening Christianity

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

Easy listening music is defined as: “a type of music that is not complicated, serious, or difficult.” That sounds like easy listening Christianity. Easy listeningIn a congregationTo a Sunday talkSeldom brings genuineHeart transformation,But personal revelationFrom the risen JesusWill directly changeYour … Continue reading →

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From spiritual stupor to supernatural interaction with Jesus . . .

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

Saul of Tarsus, who was a violent persecutor of the first Christians, went from spiritual stupor to a super relationship with the living Jesus! For the rest of His life, he boldly proclaimed that Jesus is alive and wrote much … Continue reading →

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Jesus doesn’t like lukewarm religion!

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

Since Jesus doesn’t like lukewarm religion, should we? See Revelation 3:16. I’m desperate for more of Jesus. I long to see the body of Christ wake up, shake off lukewarmness, and get on fire for God. It’s sadWhen religionThat’s lukewarmIs … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm isn’t good . . .

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

Half-hearted Christianity is full-scale deception. “Lukewarm” isn’t good. Anything that shuts your heart down toward Jesus is unchristian. Wholehearted Christians stir things up with their passion for Christ. Many church attendees are easily freaked out by a wholehearted Christian. Sports … Continue reading →

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The status quo is often a no-go to following Jesus

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Steve Simms

If we refuse to glorify anyone but Christ, the glory of God will fill a meeting. When no mere human is the “King” of a meeting, ekklesia can break through. A powerful way to minister to people is to let … Continue reading →

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