Monthly Archives: July 2015

Catherine Booth Writes About Preaching

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

Catherine Booth on preaching . . . “The main idea of much of the preaching of this day seems to be that of teaching people — instructing them — which too often results in hardening their hearts . . . … Continue reading →

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“By this time you ought to be teachers.”

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Steve Simms

Will we allow Jesus to lead us? –Jesus leads us through the Bible, and since He is alive and present in the 21st Century as the Holy Spirit, Jesus also leads us by communicating directly to our hearts, conscience, and/or … Continue reading →

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The Best Defense Against Taking Offense

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Steve Simms

Our Best Defense Against Taking Offense Although the Tennessee Titans and their new quarterback Marcus Mariota play in Nashville, this post is not about football. It is about not being offended by the words and/or actions of others. Heaven knows … Continue reading →

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Flags Are Everywhere — But Where Are The Christian Flags?

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Steve Simms

Flags, flags, everywhere. But where are the Christian flags? There are so many flags being displayed today: posted on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media, pictured in blogs, shown on television, texted, carried on the streets, hung from overpasses … Continue reading →

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How’s your Christ-connection?

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

How’s your Christ-connection? 1) Is Christ freely flowing from your heart like “rivers of living water”? 2) Is Christ continually showing in your lifestyle — in the things you say and do? 3) Are you growing closer and more obedient … Continue reading →

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Do You Dare To Read These Amazing Words From Catherine Booth?

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here’s a long passage from Catherine Booth about how church meetings should be done. Dare you read it? “While the gospel message is laid down with unerring exactness, we are left at perfect freedom to adapt our measures and modes … Continue reading →

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Is It Time For Another Protestant Reformation?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

500 years ago people protested against and then changed the common way of doing church. Shall we change it again? –The Protestant Reformation took place 500 years ago. The very name of this movement proclaims that people rose up and … Continue reading →

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Whose Control Should Church Be Under?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

To congregate under Christ’s direct control (to come together and allow the living Jesus, Himself, to lovingly lead us without the aid of a human program or agenda) releases the power and presence of God, like nothing else on earth. … Continue reading →

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3 Church (Corps) Innovations: Passionate Preaching By Ordinary People / Expanded Mercy Seat / Curriculum-Free Sunday School

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here are 3 church innovations for the 21st Century: 1) Passionate preaching by ordinary people: I heard a Salvation Army Divisional Commander preach with passion last night. You could feel fire, excitement, and inspiration flowing from his heart-felt words. –Our … Continue reading →

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What Shall We Suppress (Sbennumi)?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

Shall we surrender to every single whim, desire, craving, and compulsion? Or should we sbennumi (a Greek word that looks like this in the original language: ζβέννυμι and means suppress or stifle) some of them? If we need to sbennumi, what shall we … Continue reading →

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