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Put on Your New Self      

Posted on December 16, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

Whatever we truly do for God, it is Christ in us. Whatever holiness we have is not ours to take credit for, but Christ’s to be glorified with. Even then, it is not what Christ does, but who Christ is—and … Continue reading →

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Pick Up Your New Life   

Posted on December 9, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

The only difference between “us” and “them” . . . is Jesus. Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your New Life: a small-group session

Posted on November 25, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need . . . A small (or at least cheap), wrapped “re-gift” from/for everyone in your group. Note: If you have time, turn your opening experience into a full-blown “white elephant party.” Or do it as … Continue reading →

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Living as People Who Are Free

Posted on September 6, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

Repentance is not what we do to right ourselves with God. That’s been done for us by Jesus. Repentance is what we do when we are right with God. It is change in the direction of obedience toward what God … Continue reading →

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Pick It Up—Put It On—Walk It Out: a small-group session

Posted on April 13, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need…. 1 old, beaten-up jacket and one new jacket, for every four to six people. The older and smellier your old jacket is, the better—but not so bad that people would get dirty just putting it … Continue reading →

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Put on Eternity

Posted on March 30, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth… seeing … Continue reading →

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Put on Your New Self

Posted on March 23, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

Whatever we truly do for God, it is Christ in us. Whatever holiness we have is not ours to take credit for, but Christ’s to be glorified with. Even then, it is not what Christ does, but who Christ is—and … Continue reading →

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Pick Up Your New Life

Posted on March 16, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Life

Posted on February 17, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

Death is not just the end of life—it is the returning of life to its Creator. It is not a loss, but a fulfillment. All the laying down of all the pieces of our lives are but a rehearsal for … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Old Life: a small-group session

Posted on May 20, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Have everyone take their shoes off before entering your meeting area. If this is your first time together, ask group members to introduce themselves and share what they’re each hoping to get out of this study. (You can ask this … Continue reading →

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