Category Archives: revival history

I’m an “Authority” on a Special Kind of Gold Rush

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Several times in history tens of thousands of fortune seekers have left their comfort zone and their homes. With gold fever — a burning passion to find gold — they poured into an area where gold deposits had recently been … Continue reading →

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Divine Romance — Trumpets and Torches

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

A man named Gideon encountered the supernatural God. He listened and obeyed and changed history with trumpets and torches. You can read his story in Judges chapter 7. Here’s what Gideon’s bold and courageous example says to me. Break out … Continue reading →

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I was part of a historical movement

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was an active part of a historical movement that involved millions of people as it occurred in America and around the world. There was a recent movie about it. It was a movement of light. Time Magazine called the … Continue reading →

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Revival requires night vision

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time for churches to train and release everyone in the congregation to actively listen to and obey, “the presence of Jesus in the people of God for the sake of the world.” This is what it will take to … Continue reading →

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Asbury revival 2023 — a prototype of Christ-control

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time to put church on Christ-control and let the congregation cruise beyond their comfort zone, being led by the risen Jesus. Leadership at the Asbury revival put the meeting on Christ-control and let the living Jesus take charge. Churches … Continue reading →

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Dear Salvation Army: We need God’s fire more than ever!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Back in the day when The Salvation Army was young and was spreading the power, love, and presence of the living God around the world, General William Booth wrote a song that passionately cried out for God to send His … Continue reading →

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Icons transport me beyond church

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Steve Simms

Icons in my favorite church building transport me beyond church. It’s an Orthodox church near Franklin, Tennessee. Icons are images dedicated, set apart, and anointed to reflect the glory of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Icons, unlike ordinary religious art, … Continue reading →

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A Challenge For Pastors In 2015 #2 (Let the living Jesus lead a church meeting.)

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Steve Simms

Pastor Challenge 2015 #2 — Step aside and let the living Jesus lead at least 1 Sunday morning church meeting all by Himself. (Click here to see Pastor Challenge 2015 #1.) Here’s how:  1) Begin by reading 1 Corinthians 14:26 … Continue reading →

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Prayer Walking Around Nashville Sites With The Salvation Army Flag

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Steve Simms

America needs a spiritual awakening.  We have lost our way and are wondering aimlessly.  I long to see a mighty move of God in my country and in my city.  One thing the Holy Spirit continually prompts me to do … Continue reading →

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36 ingredients to another Pentecost . . .

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Steve Simms

We need another Pentecost! (Acts 2) * A storm of the Spirit; * Holy fire; * Spirit-driven life; * Spirit-prompted words; * Uninhibited praise; * Contagious courage; * Public proclamation; * Depression & defeat destroyed; * Holy Spirit intoxication; * … Continue reading →

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