Monthly Archives: April 2015

Christianity — More of the living Christ and less of the “ianity”

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

21st Century Christianity . . . Perhaps we need: 1) More of the living Christ and less of the “ianity;” 2) More of God’s anointing and less of man’s appointing; 3) More Spirit fanning and less human planning; 4) More … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Important And Urgent Buildup

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

How does Christ buildup His church? Jesus builds His church (on the rock of personal revelation) with living stones; by being actively present when people gather in His name. He personally assembles them into a loving, heart-felt community of living … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter 2:5, build up, holy priesthood, I am with you, I Thessalonians 5:11, I will build my church, living stones, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, spiritual sacrifices, universal priesthood, upon this rock, where two or three are gathered | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Nashville Pedestrian Bridge Flag Adventure

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

It has come to me several times the past couple of weeks for my wife, Ernie, and me to take The Salvation Army Flag on to the pedestrian overpass on Ellington Parkway just north of downtown Nashville during morning rush … Continue reading →

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Jesus-Facilitated Forums — A Forum 4 Him!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

Perhaps church could be a Jesus-facilitated forum — a forum for Him! A forum is a meeting for open discussion. Does the living, resurrected Jesus deserve a forum where He can present His living Word by prompting ordinary men and … Continue reading →

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Church — Platform Presentation Or Presence & Power Of Christ?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Is church about a platform presentation? Or about the actual Presence and power of the living, resurrected Jesus? Jesus told His followers to come unto Him — into His very Presence. We should be careful so we don’t stop short … Continue reading →

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To say; “It doesn’t matter how church is done,” is like saying; “It doesn’t matter how brain surgery is done.”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Steve Simms
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Is New Testament Ministry Based On Teamwork?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

Why are the members of the body of Christ (the church) given various spiritual gifts if only one member is expected to do all the ministry when the church meets? (“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-fold ministry, apostles, church teams, Ephesians 4:11, evangelists, ministry team, officers, pastors, prophets, Salvation Army, shepherds, soldiers, teachers | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Jesus CEO — Analogy or Actuality?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

I recently heard someone in a meeting refer to “the heads of ministries and churches.” Unfortunately, this is not just words. Many people actually believe that a pastor is the head of a church, sort of like a CEO. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts 13, apostles, calling of Paul and Barnabas, Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 4:11, Ephesians 5:23, evangelists, figurehead, Laurie Beth Jones, pastors, prophets, Quotes, shepherds, teachers, who runs a church | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Put Prayer Back In Schools? (How About Back In Church Services?)

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

For decades believers have debated and argued about prayer in schools.  We have been offended by public prayer being removed from public schools. We, people of faith, don’t like limits on prayer in schools. But what about our self-imposed limits … Continue reading →

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Turning Setbacks Into Setups 4 Success

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

Things turn out the best For people who trust The living God To make the best Out of the way things turn out. Situations that seem like setbacks Suddenly turn into surprising setups For God to work. Your disappointment Is … Continue reading →

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