Tag Archives: the risen Jesus

Jesus, where do You go to church?

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

I asked Jesus where He goes to church, and this is what came to me: Anytime people gather in My name I show up, whether they call it church or not. It can be two people praying together in a … Continue reading →

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Present tense proclamation of the risen Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

We need present tense proclamation. Too many sermons teach Christians to look for Jesus in the past and in the future, but neglect to teach Christians to see, encounter, surrender to, and daily obey the continually risen Jesus in the … Continue reading →

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Show me Jesus, don’t give me a show about Him!

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Steve Simms

A sermon,Although youMay like to hear it,Is no substituteFor walkingIn the Spirit. I balkAt hearingAnother talkAbout Christianity.I want to walkIn the Spirit. Churches claim to be part of the body of Christ. If that’s so, they need to let the … Continue reading →

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Christian unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

Religious ceremonyWithout living testimonyIs like eatingPlain macaroni. A lack of believe that Jesus is alive, present, and speaking to them, causes Christians to rely on religion, ceremony, and sermons. Pure water and pure thoughts are more refreshing than murky ones. … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Christ in you as an amazing reality

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

When you get to know “Christ in you,” you don’t have to look for Him elsewhere. Surrendering to the life of Jesus working inside of you is like soaring in the wind. Christ-followers are citizens of God’s kingdom, His ambassadors, … Continue reading →

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Idols of the heart, church, & Christians

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

Idolatry isn’t just an ancient thing. It’s all around us today. Modern idols are hard to detect. Most go unnoticed. Anytime I choose my will instead of God’s, I’m making a idol. When beliefs about God, become a substitute for … Continue reading →

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Supernatural combo — the living Jesus & the Bible

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to be led by the Spirit and surrendered to the rule (kingdom) of God. When Jesus is more than religions information and becomes within you, living animation, you experience supernatural transformation. Christians are called to live and … Continue reading →

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Beware of backwards Christianity

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too often we get Christianity backwards. We expect Christ to follow and bless our desires, feelings, and opinions. If asking Jesus into your heart doesn’t lead to following Him instead of your own opinions and desires, you’ve stopped short of … Continue reading →

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Vibrant with the living Jesus

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

When Jesus introduced Himself to me, it wasn’t about theology. He made my blind eyes see. Church, without the actual presence of the risen Jesus, is like licking a picture of an ice cream cone. There’s no reason for awe … Continue reading →

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Let’s roll the religious stone away from Easter

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

The most amazing “life sentence” is: “Jesus rose!” Encountering the living Jesus will change your perspective of death. Biblical Christianity is about “location, location, location”–“Christ in you,” not Christ in a church building. Something’s terribly wrong when spoken prose about … Continue reading →

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