Tag Archives: leadership

Let Jesus be your thought leader

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus warned His disciples to watch out for religious teachers who like to “be greeted with respect” and “have the most important seats.” Let Jesus be your thought leader. Make your mind follow Him.

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People’s character is as important as their beliefs. Integrity matters. It’s dangerous to support bad character.

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Steve Simms
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The most ignored leader

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Steve Simms

The most ignored (and rebelled against) leader is the Holy Spirit.Christians are trained to be audience members instead of teammates — hearers rather than doers. If we would turn groups of religious onlookers into troops of Spirit-led warriors, we’d see … Continue reading →

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The “shocking” power of Christ in you

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers have an external power source living inside them that can be activated by faith-filled surrender. However, Church too often trains people to have a passive mind and accept whatever a preacher or priest says, not to think and seek God. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual leadership guides people beyond the human

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Steve Simms

To grow strong in the Lord, stop looking to a preacher and start looking to the living Jesus and the writings of His early disciples. Jesus never intended for His power and ministry to be monopolized by a professional clergy! … Continue reading →

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Jesus is alive and colorful; not drab and dull!

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Steve Simms

We don’t need to pray that Jesus shows up when we meet. That’s been promised. We need to pray that leadership doesn’t quench Him. Revival happens when church leadership gets out of the way and lets the living Jesus occupy … Continue reading →

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Before science split the atom, rebellion split the Adam.

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Steve Simms

Before science split the atom, rebellion against God split the Adam (and his descendants). Let Christ heal the split in your soul! To overcome the universal addiction to sin and self-destruction (as a result of that split) we need to daily … Continue reading →

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Experience the body of Christ in supernatural action

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Steve Simms

Have you experienced the body of Christ in supernatural action? Watchman Nee wrote: “Only those who have received revelation from God will see the Body of Christ, and only they will enter the reality of the Body.” It’s sad that few … Continue reading →

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Influence others to hope or be influenced by them toward despair

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Steve Simms

Seek out people who will influence you to aspire & work to be the best you can. Saturate yourself with positive, upbeat, encouraging, wholesome, & hopeful influences. Negative influences are bold, seductive, and pushy. It takes great courage & effort not … Continue reading →

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Jesus, be our CEO!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Let’s huddle up around Jesus & then let everybody do what He tells them to! Christians need to obey the risen Christ. A divided house can’t stand. Saying, “Jesus is Lord (Absolute Master),” we must let Him be Lord of His … Continue reading →

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