Author Archives: Steve Simms

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About Steve Simms

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!

Revival causes people & churches to be Christ-enthralled

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

The world needs Christ-enthralled people. Be one. Let churches be filled with Jesus-thrilled people! Instead of stuffing God’s Spirit, let’s do Spirit-led stuff! If Jesus is the Head of a church, let Him literally run it! If not, quit pretending … Continue reading →

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When church meets like a bicycle wheel, God’s Spirit rolls on!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

Demonstrations of Jesus’ love are far more effective than sermons about it. People in alcohol and drug recovery learn to “Let go and let God.” Why don’t pastors let go and let Jesus peddle? Revival happens when Jesus takes control … Continue reading →

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The revival prayer and posture

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

Standing, sitting, walking, or knelling, prayer for revival needs to be from the heart! Here’s my revival prayer: Send me, Jesus! I don’t want to continually sit and be satisfied with Sunday sermons about You. I want to hear, to … Continue reading →

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The really happy place is everywhere!

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

I meet with God here, there, and everywhere. Throughout the day I seek to stay in His presence and obey the inner promptings of the Spirit. I want to let the risen Jesus be my interior decorator and continually rearrange … Continue reading →

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The outta church Jesus Revolution

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Jesus Revolution movie ended by saying that much of the Jesus Movement happened outside of and independent of churches. That was my experience and the experience of multitudes in my generation. In early 1970 some students from Asbury University … Continue reading →

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Is church like bowling pins and gutter balls?

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

Are preachers throwing gutter balls? I just had an image come to my mind of bowling pins and gutter balls. The pins were neatly lined up and a man was rolling gutter balls so he wouldn’t disturb them. When God’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus? Active or inactive?

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

An inactive Jesus must be explained by sermons, but the living Jesus wants to actively demonstrate His presence. Shall we let Him? A tightly programmed and controlled church service reveals unbelief in the ability of the active Jesus to personally … Continue reading →

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Church’s rubber duckies . . .

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

Stop playing with church’s rubber duckies. Instead, let Jesus’ rivers of living water flow from deep within you. It’s time to stop being bored with church! If you aren’t experiencing the risen Jesus in the service, go and find Him … Continue reading →

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Revival seeks to return us to the original “awe-dition” of Christianity

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Steve Simms

We need the awe edition of Christianity, not the spectator version. Christians are awe-ditory learners. We don’t really know Jesus unless we allow our heart to be overwhelmed by His presence. Instead of being an audience church attendees need to … Continue reading →

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Asbury & Lee and experiencing a glorious Spirit-led challenge

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

On Monday, 2/21/23, my wife, brother, sister-in-law, and I felt prompted to go to the Jesus outpouring that was happening at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. We drove the 2 1/2 hours from Nashville, but the chapel was closed. That … Continue reading →

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