Tag Archives: kingdom of God

My Monarch

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

My Monarch, My spiritual head, Isn’t a butterfly Or a professional guy Who heads A religious organization. It’s the living Jesus! People are blessed, God is glorified, Jesus’ love is manifest, And we pass the test, When we step out … Continue reading →

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If King Jesus isn’t first in your life, you’re out of sync with Him

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

When we’re out of sync with God we sink into sin. When we’re in sync with Him we let King Jesus lead us. When you find your life sinking, start syncing with Jesus and you’ll rise. Before you speak, lip-sync … Continue reading →

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The kingdom (government/authority/rule) of God is for now

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Gospels begin with both John the Baptist and Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God. Jesus told many parables about it. The book of Acts begins with the risen Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God and ends with … Continue reading →

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God’s present day intervention (the kingdom of God)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Steve Simms

If we don’t pay attention, we fail to notice many God interventions. Watch for them. The Good News of the kingdom of God, is that Jesus is personally available to intervene in your life and to forgive, heal, and set … Continue reading →

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The answer’s not in politics, but in another kind of kingdom

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

There’s no adequate political answer for our current situation. We need the answer that transforms the heart — the living Jesus. When “we” means all humanity, many of our problems will fade away. Biblical Christianity has it’s own government. It … Continue reading →

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True hope doesn’t come from political ideologies

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

True hope doesn’t come from political ideologies or human governments. “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Jesus announced the kingdom of God to establish His government within human hearts. The kingdom of God consists of all people who follow … Continue reading →

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My paraphrase of the Beatitudes & Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5:3-20)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

The kingdom (government) of God reigns in humble human hearts as they submit to and obey the risen Jesus instead of self. The grief of pain and loss will turn into a blessing, if we allow it to draw us … Continue reading →

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Awake to the “fake take” — we’ve all got truth and error

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Ego often trips up love and shoves out kindness. It’s easy to allow the dictatorship of the mind and our pride, to bully us into suppressing the compassion of our heart. Self-forgetfulness opens the door to pure joy. Self-focus entangles … Continue reading →

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Sin is contrary to the kingdom of God

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

The kingdom of God isn’t a meeting to attend. It’s a lifestyle of submission and obedience to the living Jesus, the King of Kings. If we won’t let the living Jesus be the actual, ruling King in a church service, … Continue reading →

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Direct your anger at the devil, not at people

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Steve Simms

Angry? Use it wisely to “resist the devil” by aggressively fighting within you to overcome your own wrongful desires, thoughts, and behaviors. Seize the kingdom of God today by continually seeking to fully follow and obey the risen King of … Continue reading →

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