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Why wait for persecution? (Break out of passive religious formalism now!)

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Is getting people to faithfully attend a Sunday morning Christian meeting planned and directed by one man, and to passively listen to a sermon by him each week, effectively inspiring people to be filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom? … Continue reading →

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Religion is often spiritual shrink wrap

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

Too many Christians have been shrink wrapped by religion. To shrink wrap is to shut things up in bags and suck the air out. It entombs things and keeps them locked in place so they can be stored away with … Continue reading →

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Why was Christianity turned into church?

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Christians are willing to passively sit together in church but seldom willing to be gathered together in active heart-intimacy with the living Jesus and with each other. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem . . . you were not willing.” Never be satisfied … Continue reading →

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Enough desire-driven Christianity, it’s time to be Spirit-led!

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Desire-governed people are hostile when they don’t get what they want. They are dragged along and controlled by compelling cravings and rebellious compulsions. Desire-governed minds do whatever they want. Spirit-governed minds obey the risen Jesus. Spirit-governed governed people overflow with … Continue reading →

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“Upon This Rock . . .” — The Light Rock!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Light Rock!(Revelation Rock) Direct revelationFrom GodIs:A flash of inner lightFull of God’s insightThat gives a blind heartSupernatural sight.It’s the rock foundationThe risen Jesus usesTo build His assemblyOf living stonesAs a bright lightTo every nation. The Light Rock is more … 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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More “If My people . . .”

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God gives the keys to spiritual awakening, revival, and healing. However, those keys require more than that we quote them or hear sermons about them. They require that we actually do them with an open, humble … Continue reading →

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When church meets like a bicycle wheel, God’s Spirit rolls on!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

Demonstrations of Jesus’ love are far more effective than sermons about it. People in alcohol and drug recovery learn to “Let go and let God.” Why don’t pastors let go and let Jesus peddle? Revival happens when Jesus takes control … Continue reading →

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Church’s rubber duckies . . .

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

Stop playing with church’s rubber duckies. Instead, let Jesus’ rivers of living water flow from deep within you. It’s time to stop being bored with church! If you aren’t experiencing the risen Jesus in the service, go and find Him … Continue reading →

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Church criticism without church hurt

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Some people assume that when I criticize church, I speak from church hurt but that’s not true. My views on church came from daily experiencing the reality, presence, and glory of the living Jesus, years before I ever experienced “church … Continue reading →

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