Author Archives: Steve Simms

Unknown's avatar

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!

Neither Starbucks or Jesus likes lukewarm . . .

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

Lukewarm Christianity tends to scold people who are ice cold, stop those who are red hot, and entertain the rest. See Revelation 3:16 Cold Christianity ignores the living Jesus. Hot adores Him. Lukewarm bores the people in between. Hot Christianity … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Remember the present-day Jesus — not just the historical Jesus

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus said: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” Remember His presence in the present moment and surrender to Him now! Too often Christians forget that Jesus is present and active in the now, and only remember Him in the past. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Liturgy-led, preacher-led, or Spirit-led?

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

Liturgy-led, preacher-led, or Spirit-led? That is the question for the church of the future. If church doesn’t train Christians to listen directly to God’s “still small voice,” doesn’t that make a preacher God’s middleman? If your insights and spiritual gifts … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Political idolatry

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

Some people believe that their political opinions are based on facts. They also believe that their political opponents’ views are built on fake news. When Christians are unkind and speak or act rudely, it doesn’t make people want to follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Tomb Evader

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Tomb EvaderBroke death’s sealAnd walked out alive.Happy Resurrection Day! One more Easter sermon,Online or in person,Won’t do you much goodIf you won’t follow and obey the risen Jesus! If Jesus is really alive, you don’t have to attend church … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The “dead Jesus complex” — part 2 — dead man risen & talking

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Easter lays an egg when it begins to focus on rabbits and baskets. That stuff is part of the “dead Jesus complex” (dJc). The first disciples’ encounters with the risen Jesus were accompanied by “great joy.” Perhaps “little joy” is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The “dead Jesus complex” (stuck in Holy Saturday)

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

“Holy Saturday” remembers Jesus’ time in His tomb. Don’t let the “dead Jesus complex” (dJc) get you stuck there! Like the women at the tomb on Resurrection morning, many people want to honor Jesus by embalming Him, but He won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Accolades are mere charades

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Accolades are mere charades, and insults are just manmade. It’s what you are on the inside that matters! One of the greatest things in the world is to be free from the torment of self-focus. Pride will choke your heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Cross theology & theater

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Despised & rejected by men,Forsaken, mocked & crucified,Emmanuel (God with us)Was put to death.“Father, forgive them,For they know notWhat they do.”“It is finished.”The way, the truthAnd the lifeOpened the doorFor forgiveness, healing,And relationship with the Father,To whoever willDraw near to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Being Spirit-led brought me to orthodox beliefs

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

Spirit-led orthodoxy isn’t a long list of beliefs. It’s the truth about who the risen Jesus is, what He’s done, and what He’s doing now. Orthodoxy as a mere creed is shallow. But Spirit-led orthodoxy is deep. It daily conforms … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment