Tag Archives: resurrection

Reflections on Jesus

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Jesus rose,” is much more reasonable than “nothing produced everything.” A virgin birth is much more reasonable than time & chance creating the Universe. Jesus walking on water is much more reasonable than life creating itself. The living Jesus can personally … Continue reading →

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How do you know Jesus?

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Steve Simms

“But who do you say that I am?” –Jesus Christ (Mark 8:29) Do you personally know, follow, and obey the living, resurrected Jesus?

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Everyday Easter!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Steve Simms

Happy Resurrection Day! Christ the Lord is risen today (not just on a spring holiday with a funny name). Everyday people can experience Easter every time they meet to worship the living, resurrected Jesus. It’s called ekkesia — http://amzn.to/1U0U73r. Jesus promised to … Continue reading →

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The 21st Century’s Contemporary Christ

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

The contemporary Christ Living and speaking In human hearts, Personally directing and Prompting His people, Daily displays His wonders As we hear and obey Him. And when we gather, In His name and presence, And let Him lead us, The … Continue reading →

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The Empty Tomb Can Fill You Up!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

The empty tomb  can fill you up!  If your life is running on empty . . . the empty tomb can overflow you with hope. Easter = Jesus on the loose! Jesus living & untombed is Jesus uncontained by human agendas … Continue reading →

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Will We Let Jesus Rise In Our Lives & In Our Churches?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

A question for the day after Good Friday: Will we allow Jesus to rise in our lives and in our churches? Let Jesus rise! Don’t keep Him shut up in the tomb of tradition! Let Easter happen in you and … Continue reading →

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Do YOU want a living Jesus?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Do we really want a living Jesus? (A real Easter, not just a religious holiday?) –A living, ever-present Jesus could: * Interrupt our Sunday morning program with His presence. * Break out of our religious rules and traditions. * Tell … Continue reading →

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Do you (really) believe in the resurrection of Jesus?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

“Do you believe?” Do we believe in the resurrection (in Easter) enough to set aside our agendas, control, and programming, and allow the living Jesus to personally lead and direct a church service? Since Easter declares that Jesus is alive … Continue reading →

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Good News 4 Bad Eggs!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here’s some real Good News for bad eggs! Easter’s living Christ hunts for and saves bad eggs. He’s looking 4 U. Easter’s living Christ can crack your shell and turn your heart sunny side up. Easter Week Dead Jesus walking … Continue reading →

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If Easter is true, then . . .

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

If Easter is more than fashion, rabbits, and eggs then perhaps we should . . . If Easter is true–give control to Christ! –Is Christ alive in the 21st Century? If not, then do your thing. If yes, then step … Continue reading →

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