Category Archives: worship

Spiritual Energy Doesn’t Come from a Temple

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

God had King Solomon build a temple. During the dedication of the temple the glory of the Lord filled the temple. All the people present knelt with their faces to the ground as they worshipped and thanked God. (2 Chronicles … Continue reading →

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Music That Overflows from the Heart

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love music that overflows from the heart. When people passionately put their whole heart into a song it inspires and touches me deeply, especially when they are openly, freely, and spontaneously expressing deep love and adoration directly to the … Continue reading →

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I Spend My Time with The Person Who Keeps Me from Idols

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Here are some idol words — some insights about idols and how to avoid them. An idol heart and mind can easily be captured by idols. Any substitute for God is an idol. Accept no replacement for God and for … Continue reading →

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My Heart-Song Has Grown Stronger!

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s a song in my heart that grows stronger and more joyful every year. It overflows with hope and positive words. The beautiful melodies in my heart strengthen and empower me. I try to unceasingly listen to them and let … Continue reading →

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This Historical Figure Keeps Me Hysterical with Love, Joy, and Peace!

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

Roaring crowds like to gather to shout the greatness of sports teams and musicians for hours. Sports and music are treasured to the point of idolatry, but they are no gods at all. They are merely a focus for pleasure … Continue reading →

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A fresh rendition on the subject of benediction

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

God-given revelationWill change your destination.Open your heart to GodWithout hesitation. I don’t believeIn benedictions.Worship should beWithout time restrictions.Rejoice in the Lord always! Here’s a prediction:If churches would break their addictionTo an on-time benedictionAnd allow people to linger longIn heart-felt worship … Continue reading →

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A “handy” example of how Christ’s body should function

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

“If the foot should say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,’ that would not make it any less a part of the body.” (1 Corinthians 12:15.) The resurrected body of Jesus ascended into … Continue reading →

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Who’s really in charge in church?

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

When Jesus is really the Head of His body: When JesusIs the Head,Christians let“Christ in you”Tell them whatTo say and do. When JesusIs the Head,Meetings areSpirit-ledAnd what isDone and saidIs promptedBy His presence. The Bible is like a Jack-in-the-box. When … Continue reading →

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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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Experience an actual demonstration of hearing Jesus (Zoom or in person)

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

An invitation to experience an ekklesia (1 Corinthians 14:26) meeting with me: You and one or more people who are hungry for more of Jesus are invited to meet with me and one or more spiritually hungry people on Zoom … Continue reading →

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