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How Did The Church At Antioch Launch A Great Missionary Work?

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

There were five leaders in the church at Antioch. The five guys sharing leadership were: Barnabas, who had a reputation as an encourager; Simeon called Niger (good chance he was of black African descent); Lucius of Cyrene which is currently a … Continue reading →

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What They Are Saying About Berry Street

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Steve Simms

“The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center is a wonderful place where the Love of God is very evident! and the Spirit of God too! You will not leave without knowing that!” –Felicia Knox “Every time Shane, Seth and I … Continue reading →

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Do Churches Confine Christianity To Ear Relevance?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Steve Simms

Have churches confined Christianity to ear relevance? Have we turned our faith into a collection of religious ideas that we listen to on Sunday mornings rather than a lifestyle of interaction with and obedience to our living Savior? Are we hearers of the word … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Fasting

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Steve Simms

Fasting is going without food in order to focus on seeking God through prayer. Spiritual power is released through fasting. Jesus said that some deliverance only comes “by prayer and fasting.” Fasting is the active and intentional denial of our body’s desire for food. … Continue reading →

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What Skin Color Is Your Church?

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here is a question for you: What skin color is your church? Should churches that represent Heaven and all of its glorious human diversity (people from “every kindred and every tribe”) be able to be identified by the prominent skin … Continue reading →

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Yearning For An Arctic Daybreak

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

There is an icy cold darkness, like an Arctic winter, gripping our world. Thinking we are enlightened, our society moves more and more away from our moral moorings. We have fled from the shared light of the best human cultures. We have run from wisdom and embraced … Continue reading →

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Are We Back In The Dark Ages? (Or Martin Luther, Where Are You?)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Steve Simms

There was an interesting product available in the medieval world, called an indulgence. It was an official document marketed by the church that gave an individual permission to do wrong without it being held against him/her. If someone had a … Continue reading →

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