Category Archives: art of listening

Beyond sermon-hearing to Spirit-hearing

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Steve Simms

Christ experienced is much more powerful than Christ explained. The “let the preacher do it” mentality has crippled contemporary Christianity. However, Jesus never said: “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the preacher says.” (He said, “Let them hear what the … Continue reading →

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An eclipse isn’t permanent. Don’t stay in the darkness!

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

Whatever we let eclipse the Son causes us to walk in darkness. An eclipse is never meant to be permanent. Don’t stay in the darkness! We all need God to kneed us. The question is, will we let Him? Align … Continue reading →

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False prophets & fake news confuse

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

We need clear reception of God’s perception so we can be an exception to deception. Reading the Bible with an open heart filters out the impurities in your thoughts. The Bible keeps our faith anchored to the objectivity of the … Continue reading →

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Does hearing a preacher = hearing God?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

Has church substituted hearing the preacher for hearing the living God? Hints of God are everywhere. Why not take the hint and listen to Him? When church is led by the Spirit, not just by the preacher, it’s supernatural! God’s not wanting a … Continue reading →

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Post and share these posters about sharing!

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Steve Simms

I keep asking God to give me fresh, new ways to share the concept of open sharing as led by the Spirit based on 1 Corinthians 14:26 — the Greek New Testament concept of ekklesia. I made two posters today. … Continue reading →

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Christ called audibles are transformational

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Steve Simms

An audible is when a quarterback in football calls out a change in the programmed play right before the ball is snapped. Perhaps churches should let the living, resurrected Jesus be our quarterback and call out audibles during worship meetings. … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel’s Ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) Experience

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Steve Simms

Here’s a short poem about how to experience ancient Greek ἐκκλησία in the 21st Century: –Emmanuel’s Ekklesia Experience– Come together. Listen to the Spirit, God with us, Speak in your heart. Let those who hear Share what they heard. Behold the … Continue reading →

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