Category Archives: body of Christ

Hooray for Christ-chasing church hoppers

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

Church hoppers get a bad rap. When I google “church hoppers” most of the articles about them are critical. Why do I cheer for Christ-chasing church hoppers? Christ-chasing church hoppers are spiritually hungry. They have a vision and a desire … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, 2 Timothy 3:5, Beyond Church, body of Christ, bored in church, Christ in you the hope of glory, church refugees, ekklesia, forsake not the assembly, fresh expressions, God chasers, having a form of godliness but denying the power, hope, house church, risen, simple church, spiritual awakening, spiritual gifts, spiritual hunger, spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

What’s “good” about “Good Friday”?

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Steve Simms

What’s “good” about “Good Friday”? –Between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning, Jesus was dead for hours. Now He’s alive forever! –Christ died on “Good Friday” to make a way for us to move beyond our guilt and shame by being … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, body of Christ, ekklesia, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jewish temple, Neil Cole, religion, resurrection, resurrection of Jesus, secularism, sin, Uncategorized, vale in the temple | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

I can’t find “leadership” in the Bible . . .

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Steve Simms

Why isn’t the word “leadership” in the Bible? There is so much Christian teaching about “leadership.” However, I can’t even find the terms “leadership” or “leader” in the New Testament. –Instead of “leadership,” there are 4 references to being “led … Continue reading →

Posted in as many as are led by the Spirit, Bible, body of Christ, Christian leadership, flowing in the Spirit, How to be led by the Spirit, leading of the Spirit, let him hear what the Spirit says, New Testament, obeying the Spirit, prompted by the Spirit, Quench not the Spirit, release of the Spirit, Romans 8:14, Spirit directed, Spirit-led, Spirit-prompted, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hope for those burned out on politics

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Steve Simms

Administrations come with fanfare. Administrations go with disappointment. It’s an ongoing cycle that can leave us discouraged. Here’s hope for those burned out on politics . . . Jesus prayed and taught us to pray for An environment ruled by The … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Redpath, Beyond Church, body of Christ, casting your vote, ekklesia, house church, how to know God's will, Jesus Christ, kingdom come, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, kingdom values, organic chruch, poem, political environment, quote, simple church, Steve Simms, the Kingdom of God is at hand, Uncategorized, where two or three are gathered | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Is it time for an octastich — a new beginning in how Christ-followers meet?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

An Octastich Based On 1 Corinthians 14:26   When the body of Christ comes together Each person has a special part to play, As we allow the presence of the living, Resurrected Jesus to lead the way. Some people have … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1st Century church, body of Christ, church, church poems, Dones, ekklesia, how the body of Christ functions, meaning of number 8, new beginning, octastich, organic church, poem, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Body Building / Body Life / Body Ministry

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

When I was in college I read Body Life, by Ray Stedman, a book about how the Bible teaches that the church should function as a body, with each member having the freedom to listening to and obey the Head — … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, biblical pattern, body of Christ, Christian unity, ecclesiology, Ephesians, holy priesthood, Jesus is the Head, Koinonia, members of the body, New Testament church, pastor-teachers, priesthood of the believer, Romans 12, speaking the truth in love, spiritual gifts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

I’m amazed at how God leads me to books that confirm what He’s telling me . . .

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

I love how God leads me to books. It has happened regularly for decades. I feel like I’m on God’s reading program. About a week ago I was walking in Glascow, Kentucky and saw a Salvation Army Thrift Store that … Continue reading →

Posted in body of Christ, Book Cellar, Christian community, Crossville, Elton Trueblood, Future of the Church, Glascow, Howard H. Brinton, Jim Kallam, Kentucky, Salvation Army Thrift Store, small groups, teamwork, Tennessee, Tony Dungy | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Lay Down The Downside & Ride On Life’s Upside!

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Steve Simms

Learn 2 lay down the downside and ride on life’s upside! Decide to glide on life’s upside! Learn to ride astride the tide Of the warm and uplifting current Of Christ flowing as a Guide inside you. Push aside all … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 12:27, Anagaptists, Berry Street, body of Christ, Christianity, church, Hans Denck, Keep on the Sunny Side, Nashville, Quotes, Salvation Army, Sons of Thunder, testimonials | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Training Ordinary Christians 2 Do Ministry! (A Pastor’s Job)

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

Perhaps a pastor/minister’s job is not to focus people’s attention on himself, on his plans, or on his performance; but instead to focus people’s attention on the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. –John the Baptist put it this way: “He (Jesus) … Continue reading →

Posted in apostles, Berry Street, body of Christ, discipleship, evangelists, He must increase, I must decrease, John 3:30, John the Baptist, pastoring, pastors, Paul of Tarsus, prophets, Salvation Army, shepherding, teachers, work of the ministry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Let The Holy Spirit Make A Big Bang In Church!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Bible says: “Hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” –Yet, very few churches allow time for people to hear the Spirit and share what they hear with the rest of the congregation. With my head I control and … Continue reading →

Posted in awe of God, big bang, body of Christ, Book of Revelation, He that has ears to hear, Head of the church, hearing the Spirit, Jesus CEO, revelation, Spirit-led church | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments