Category Archives: church reform

Religious Boxes and Dry Pipes

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

Jesus is more real than the device you’re reading this on. What you are now seeing on this screen will soon be gone but Jesus will never pass away. Download Christ’s operating system into your heart and let Him provide … Continue reading →

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Freelance Church Reformer

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was misleadTo think someone deadAnd forever gone,But then I learned thatHe’s still going strong.I met Jesus ChristOutside of church walls.Now every day He callsFor me to follow HimAnd as I doAdventure flowsAnd my heart growsBeyond anything churchEver told me … Continue reading →

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I want the presence and power of Jesus, not a pulpit and a platform

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

A pulpit controlled and dominated by one man silences the rest of the body of Christ. When ordinary Christ-followers are prompted by God’s Spirit to speak, the preacher in the pulpit too often says, “Zip it!” Words from the pulpit … Continue reading →

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Sincere criticism can help make church better

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pastors don’t have a right to demand that they not be criticized. Wise pastors welcome criticism because they realize that they need the accountability. A pastor who demands that people in the congregation not disagree with Him has a lot … Continue reading →

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Revival causes people & churches to be Christ-enthralled

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

The world needs Christ-enthralled people. Be one. Let churches be filled with Jesus-thrilled people! Instead of stuffing God’s Spirit, let’s do Spirit-led stuff! If Jesus is the Head of a church, let Him literally run it! If not, quit pretending … Continue reading →

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When church meets like a bicycle wheel, God’s Spirit rolls on!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

Demonstrations of Jesus’ love are far more effective than sermons about it. People in alcohol and drug recovery learn to “Let go and let God.” Why don’t pastors let go and let Jesus peddle? Revival happens when Jesus takes control … Continue reading →

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“He gets us,” Asbury, & radical humility in 2023!

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

The living Jesus is on the move in 2023! In 2023 radical humility will become a common sight among Christ-followers. The risen Jesus invites us to go lower in radical humility so He can demonstrate His presence and power in … Continue reading →

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Every church needs an after-sermon-practice-session

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

Rituals, programs, and ceremonies? Podiums, platforms, and pulpits? Liturgy, lessons, and lectures? Be careful not to replace the risen Jesus with religion. When religious practices become routine it’s easy to do them without heart-felt involvement. A sermon that doesn’t facilitate … Continue reading →

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Can a church service do more harm than good?

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

Paul told the Corinthian Christians, “Your meetings do more harm than good.’ (1 Corinthians 11:17.) When does a church service do more harm than good? Perhaps . . . 1) When it makes people think they are saved and right … Continue reading →

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The Reformation was incomplete. Transformation needed!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Reformation changes “form” (behavior, structure, appearance, and/or organization). Transformation goes beyond “form” to presence (“with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord”). It changes the heart–the inner essence. 500 years ago, the Reformation made some changes in the “form” … Continue reading →

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