Perhaps church services could move beyond attenders silently sitting to hear sermons; and let them stand to share stories about how the living, resurrected Jesus Christ is actively working in their lives.

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Steve Simms

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I like to look and think outside the box. In college I encountered Jesus Christ and I have been passionate about trying to get to know Him better ever since. My wife and I long to see the power and passion of the first Christ-followers come to life in our time. I have written a book about our experiences in non-traditional church, called, "Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible--Ekklesia." If you need encouragement, search for: Elephants Encouraging The Room and/or check out my Amazon author page. Thank you!
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8 Responses to Perhaps church services could move beyond attenders silently sitting to hear sermons; and let them stand to share stories about how the living, resurrected Jesus Christ is actively working in their lives.

  1. reneg8or@live.com says:
    August 17, 2013 at 5:44 am

    Wonderful to see that someone finally progressed beyond the limp flesh nailed to the pole, that someone actually recognised the Jesus blessed beyond recognition and rather follow Him. You are so on the right track here!

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  2. C-Note says:
    August 17, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    We actually do that from time to time. It’s called testimony time.

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  3. Steve Simms says:
    August 17, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    That’s good, C-Note! I wish more churches did.

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  4. Tim Spencer says:
    August 21, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Where did the term “Service” become an accepted term for when believers meet together? That term needs to be utterly rejected unless of course, it is a time when believers actually serve each other.

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  5. Steve Simms says:
    August 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I agree, Tim. I only use the term because people understand it, not because I like it. I prefer “church meeting.”

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