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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!

Church without community is like spaghetti without sauce.

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Steve Simms

Church without community is like spaghetti without sauce. Church without unity is like unconnected chain links. You can’t organize or hype-up genuine Christian unity. It comes through surrendering our agendas to the Holy Spirit. If church meets around a prearranged program, … Continue reading →

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95 Theses For Ekklesia #40-42

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Steve Simms

My 95 Theses #42: Give people freedom in worship; to kneel, raise their hands, dance, & otherwise respond as led by the Spirit. My 95 Theses #41: Meet like a support group so people can encourage & minister to one … Continue reading →

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My (New) 95 Theses for the 21st Century #36-39

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Steve Simms

95 (New) Theses #39: Allow people to share their struggles & needs in church so that others can pray with them & minister to them. New 95 Theses for the 500th Reformation anniversary #38: Create an environment where tears are … Continue reading →

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Can Christians ever get on the same page?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Steve Simms

Here’s my review of ONE: Unfolding God’s Eternal Purpose From House To House by Henry Hon A fresh, encouraging view of the body of Christ on August 9, 2017 Format: Paperback If you want bold ideas based on solid, biblical theology, you … Continue reading →

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Another day; another miracle

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

Multitudes of miracles have gone unnoticed in your life. Ask Jesus to tell you about some of the miracles you’ve overlooked. I continually see Jesus do things that drastically defy the odds of probability! When things that overwhelmingly defy probability begin to … Continue reading →

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Jesus isn’t just a way maker; He, Himself, is the Way!

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Steve Simms

Sometimes people dim the light of Christ because they don’t like His brightness in their eyes. Many people block the light of Jesus with their own shadow. Then they can’t understand why their life is so dark. Since death couldn’t hold Him down; … Continue reading →

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Counting my 95 Theses for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

Look out Luther! 95 Theses on the way to Reformation Day (Oct. 31) #35: Give the greatest honor to the people who look to you like the lowliest. Here’s #34 of my 95 Theses: When you meet for worship, do … Continue reading →

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Christ’s presence outshines religion

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

Some people think that God only works through religion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus is the Way, however, sometimes religion can block His way.   Religious programming can unintentionally crowd the presence of Christ out of church. In church … Continue reading →

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Movin’ beyond mountains of sermons

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Do you ever take the time to ask, “Who or what am I following?” A lot of people talk about Christianity. What’s rare is to follow the risen Jesus wherever He leads. If you’re not looking for the living Jesus, you … Continue reading →

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The Steps of The Beatitudes

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”  We came to realize that without the risen Jesus we can do nothing, and we humbly surrendered our lives to His control. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they … Continue reading →

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