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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!

Jeremiah Mandate Meetings — The Holy Spirit Teaches . . .

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Steve Simms

The Holy Spirit is the best Bible teacher ever–better than any preacher, sermon, conference, school, commentary, study guide! All those things have helped me but little and they have trouble keeping my interest.. –However, reading the Bible myself and sensing … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, alternative church, alternative lifestyle, Apostle Paul, Bible, Christmas, Don't be afraid, Galatians, hearing God, Holy Spirit, Nashville, Old Testament, Paul of Tarsus, Quotations, Salvation Army, speaking by the Spirit, speaking from the heart, weeping prophet, Where is God? | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

If you like social media, you’ll love social-church!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

If you enjoy social media, you’ve just got to try social-church! Social-church is a Christ-centered gathering where ordinary people share messages, personal testimonies, prayer needs, insights, Scriptures, prayers, etc., and other community-based input, as prompted by the Holy Spirit. Social-church … Continue reading →

Posted in awe in church, Berry Street, blog, Canada Territory, Christ-centered, church socials, clergy, clergy/laity split, facilitation, interactive church, interconnectedness, laity, quote, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Nashville, sharing in church, transparency | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Round About

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

Christ’s presence abounds All around us, Surrounding us with love, But we often miss The resounding sound of His voice And leave Him unfound– Like a diamond in the ground Under our feet!

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The Secret Of Revival & Spiritual Movements — Encountering God Together

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Steve Simms

Though out the past 2,000 years there have been many revival movements and spiritual awakenings (large and small) in Christianity. In the 1970s, I was part of one of those movements which was called the Jesus Movement. It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in church, First Century Church, Nashville, Nashville church, New Testament church, organic church, Quench not the Spirit, Tennessee, unprogrammed meeting | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Maybe many mini-sermonettes would be a more effective way of doing church than only one 1-man sermon.

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Steve Simms
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How’s your spiritual octane? Regular, Plus, or Premium?

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Steve Simms

How’s your spiritual octane? Regular, plus, or premium? Fill ‘er up every Sunday morning at The Salvation Army Berry Street, 225 Berry St., Nashville, Tennessee 37207.

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Flee, Fly, Flow, Fun — The 4 Fs of Faith

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Steve Simms

Flee, fly, flow, fun (not fee, fi, fo, fum) are the 4 Fs of Faith! Flee — “Flee youthful lusts.” You have to run from temptation, not hang around it! Fly — “They shall mount up with wings as eagles.” … Continue reading →

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They May Call It “Cyber Monday,” I Call It “Messiah Among Us Monday”

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Steve Simms

Monday? What do you call today? –Are you captivated by capitalistic consumerism on “Cyber Monday”? –Or are you consumed by love for the living, resurrected Jesus Christ on “Messiah-Among-Us Monday”? The Monday after Thanksgiving Day has become known as “Cyber … Continue reading →

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What is preaching? (Perhaps it’s not what we think?)

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

What is preaching? The Greek word for “preach” (κηρύσσω–kérussó) means to “proclaim openly something which has been done.” Every Christ-follower has a testimony so when we gather for church or go about our daily life; we can all openly show … Continue reading →

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A Bleak (oops, I mean “Black”) Friday Thought . . .

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

A Bleak (oops I mean Black) Friday Thought: We shop for stuff thinking stuff will satisfy the seeking, striving, and searching of our soul. Sadly, surrounded with stuff upon stuff, our soul still starves!

Posted in bleak, break even day, Christmas shopping, consumerism, day after Thanksgiving, economic indicators, economics, economy, emptiness of materialism, greed, I want more stuff, shop till you drop, Shopping season, soul searching, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment