Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Release or Re-Leash?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Steve Simms

Release of the Spirit — or — Re-leash of the Spirit? Have you ever noticed that whenever there is a release of the Holy Spirit, the human tendency is to re-leash Him and get church back under human control and … Continue reading →

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Jesus Living On The Inside

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Steve Simms

How can anyone describe Jesus living inside you? It’s like having a shower head Inside your heart, Continually spraying Soothing, comforting, Energizing, thrilling, and refreshing Streams of joy, love, peace, faith, and hope All through your emotions, your mind, and … Continue reading →

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Just Like A Body

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Steve Simms

Just Like A Body — 1 Corinthians 12 (a song/poem about the gifts of the Spirit) Just like a body Is made of many parts The body of Christ Is made of many hearts; And when hearts open, The Spirit … Continue reading →

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You Can Hear The Voice Of The Spirit

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Steve Simms

We all need to hear it; The voice of the Spirit. There’s no need to fear it; All true hope is near it. He that has ears, let him hear what the Spirit says . . . — It’s easy … Continue reading →

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A Joy-Filled Lifestyle

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Steve Simms

Jesus said that when we come to Him, There will be within us a well of water Springing up with eternal life And all of its glorious qualities, Far better than any self-sought pleasures. This ongoing inner release of the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Spiritual Gifts (Releasing The Gifts Of The Spirit)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Steve Simms

Here Are 3 Steps To Experiencing The Gifts (Manifestations) Of The Spirit In Your Life Step #1 — Be still and listen. Hear from God. Pay close attention to thoughts, feelings, pictures, impressions, ideas, and promptings in your heart and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Quench not the Spirit, quench the Spirit, spirit, Spirit's flow, Spirit-filled, Spirit-prompted, spiritual, spiritual flow, spiritual formation, spiritual gifts test, spiritual growth, spiritual life, spiritual power, spiritual themes, spiritual training, spiritual transformation, spirituality | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

Oil Gusher/Heart Gusher — Running Over With The Spirit

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Steve Simms

Are you a gusher? (Oil wells are gushers when oil freely sprays out of them in large quantities, without needing to be pumped.) Humans were created to be God-gushers, running over with the oil of the Spirit (supernaturally pumped)! Christ-followers … Continue reading →

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Spirit-Led Church — Makes You Want To Say: “Oh, My God!”

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Steve Simms

Church is not about what I want or what you want.  Church is about what God wants!   His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Church is not a place to sit and be told what … Continue reading →

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Don’t rock with the culture; roll with God’s Spirit!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

Don’t rock with the culture; roll with God’s Spirit!

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Is The Holy Spirit Shut Down In Church?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Steve Simms

The Holy Spirit flows through people. If people are kept silent in a church meeting and only allowed to listen to a speaker (or read from a program), the Spirit is quenched (limited in what He can do). See 1 … Continue reading →

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