Category Archives: Christian conferences

Theology matters but the living present Jesus matters most!

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Reality isWe don’t have a clueUntil we look at lifeFrom God’s point of viewAnd let Him be the glueThat holds us together. “Knowledge puffs up.” Studying theology without actively embracing the presence and humility of the living Jesus can easily … Continue reading →

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Ekklesia’s worth 1,000 words (#UnconferenceNashville quotes)

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

Church looks to one person for ministry; ekklesia looks to one another. Here are a few quotes from people who attended UnconferenceNashville @ The Salvation Army Berry Street June 23-25. “Who knew? I thought that I would learn about ekklesia. … Continue reading →

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Christ-seminar or Christ-encounter?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Steve Simms

Let’s trade Sunday morning Christ-seminars for Christ-encounters. Why should we meet for a weekly Christ-seminar when we can meet to encounter Christ through one another? This is described in 1 Corinthians 14:26. When a person in a pulpit replaces the … Continue reading →

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Preaching In My Dreams–Boy, I Miss It! (A Nashville Story)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

I miss preaching . . . I woke up this morning dreaming that I was preaching. Although I haven’t preached a “traditional” sermon in several years, I really miss it. When I preach, I feel the Holy Spirit surging through … Continue reading →

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