Category Archives: Christ

Jesus building His ekklesia (a beyond church poem)

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with this poem going through my mind. (Did I write it or did the living, resurrected Jesus give it to me?) The living Jesus is speaking to all His followers. Perhaps we should allow everyday … Continue reading →

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Millennial Town

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Millennial town Unmoved for 1,000 years, Longest continually inhabited Multi-family dwellings In the entire world; Sitting in a beautiful valley On both sides of a roaring river; Resisting terrorism For hundreds of years, Surviving disrespect, persecution, Abuse and genocide; Containing … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1000 years, alternative lifestyle, bombed church, building with adobe, Christ, community building, Indian village, Indians, Millennial generation, Native American, oldest city in America, reaching Millennials, world heritage sites | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

1 Man Can’t Reflect The Body Of Christ — It Takes A Village

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Steve Simms

1 man can’t reflect the body of Christ.  That takes a village. Christ-followers are puzzle pieces, each picturing a particular part of Christ. When a group gathers and each person present is allowed to openly participate and share his/her part, … Continue reading →

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Intel inside or sin’s hell inside?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

So many computers have “intel inside” (powerful microprocessors). So many humans have “sin’s hell inside” (tormenting microthoughts). Have you “been well inside”? Christ is here.  Hear Him!  His voice will calm your inner storms and give you peace.

Posted in Christ, Christ in you, core, health, hearing God, hearing Jesus, Hell, information processors, inner flow, inner hearing, inner peace, inner prompting, inner teacher, IT, peace, peace of mind, spiritual hearing, spiritual voices, tormenting thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

This Little Light Of Mine–What If We Let It Shine In Church Meetings?

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Steve Simms

Churches sometimes teach the children’s song, This Little Light Of Mine.  It goes:  “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine; let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.  Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let … Continue reading →

Posted in children's songs, Christ, church, church meetings, Luke 8:16, lyrics, music, Music City, Nashville church, Nashville news, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvation Army Nashville, simple church, Tennessee, The Salvation Army, This little light of mine | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Billy Graham Statue With The Blood & Fire Spiritual Warfare Flag

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Steve Simms

Here’s a picture of the Billy Graham statue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, holding the Blood & Fire Battle Flag (The Salvation Army Flag).  The red represents the blood of Jesus, the yellow stands for the fire of the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Our Christless culture is in continual crisis. Without the cross there’s chaos.

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Steve Simms
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Sin will seize us and freeze us as hard as ice. Only Jesus melts our hard heart and frees us!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Steve Simms
Posted in born again, change, change agent, Christ, Christ in you the hope of glory, Christ's presence, confession of sin, conversion, convert, converts, convicted of sin, conviction of sin, deliverance, Jesus, Jesus Christ, presence of Christ, salvation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Years of studying church history have shown me that during times of great spiritual awakening, church meetings are more about experiencing and obeying a Presence, than about sitting and listening to a program.

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Steve Simms
Posted in Christ, Christ in you, Christ's presence, church, church program, church programs, God's presence, great awakening, history, move of God, movement, non-church, non-liturgical, normal Christianity, open church, open forum, open mic, open mike, open sharing, participatory church, simple church, spiritual awakening, spiritual church, spiritual experience, spiritual gifts, spiritual movement, spiritual transformation, spiritual worship, spirituality, When you come together | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Bold (Transformational) Words From John The Baptist

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

John, God’s greatest prophet, led the way for the living Jesus Christ by telling groups of people to:  “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.” Perhaps the 21st Century church could obey John and make room … Continue reading →

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