Category Archives: revival

Asbury shows that many people want Jesus instead of religious talks and programs!

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

What’s up at Asbury? Jesus is being continually lifted up and allowed to lead. The awe of His presence has filled the room and is overflowing around the world. Look how thousands of people are showing up as Asbury University … Continue reading →

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Insight from the Asbury awakening 2023

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

God wants to free upSit down and listenChurch attendeesTo stand upAnd freely expressTheir love for Jesus! You don’t needTo go anywhereOr attend anythingTo experienceChrist in you. Whether you were at AsburyOr not,Jesus stillWants youTo surrenderTo His willSo He can fillAnd … Continue reading →

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“He gets us,” Asbury, & radical humility in 2023!

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

The living Jesus is on the move in 2023! In 2023 radical humility will become a common sight among Christ-followers. The risen Jesus invites us to go lower in radical humility so He can demonstrate His presence and power in … Continue reading →

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The ongoing Jesus-led gathering at Asbury University

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

A huge Jesus-led gathering has been going nonstop at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky for days! I’m so glad I got to be there for a while! On February 11 and 12 I was at the Asbury Revival. Here are … Continue reading →

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Jesus can . . . Let Him . . . The revival will come!

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus can do amazing things when people gather in His name. Revival happens when we let Him! It happens when people realize that Jesus can take over and be the One in control and they humbly let Him! Revival: Jesus … Continue reading →

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The type of meeting that can manifest and maintain a Spirit-led movement . . .

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

The ancient Greeks had the secret to maintaining a movement. Jesus borrowed their word for it! Spiritual movements happen when people spontaneously open their heart to one another as equals and to Jesus as their daily Lord. Institutions don’t maintain … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit is fiery (not recommended for casual Christians)

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Holy Spirit is fiery. He came with flames of fire at Pentecost. When not quenched, He burns in human hearts. He disturbs casual, lukewarm Christianity. Thus, He’s not welcome and His leadership isn’t wanted or appreciated in most religious … Continue reading →

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Be a Spirit-led Christian not a snooze-controlled one

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

If church would be as careful not to offend God as not to offend attendees, there would be massive spiritual awakening. When church sends people home after a sermon without facilitating heart-to-heart connection and sharing among them, it encourages them … Continue reading →

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If you don’t want to wake up, don’t obey 2 Chronicles 7:14

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

God has much more of His presence and power that He wants to give you right now. All that’s required is that you surrender to His will and continually cry out for His help. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God states … Continue reading →

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Nodding heads aren’t a sign of spiritual awakening!

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s sad that in most churches spontaneous sleeping is permitted, but spontaneous testifying about the living Jesus isn’t. Perhaps we’ve cultivated the wrong kind of spontaneity. How many nodding heads does it take before we realize that church is putting … Continue reading →

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