Category Archives: church

The World’s Greatest Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Steve Simms

The World’s Greatest Valentine is regularly carried in East Nashville, Tennessee (The “Blood & Fire” Salvation Army Flag) — the red stands for the blood of Jesus; the yellow star represents the fire of the Holy Spirit; and the blue … Continue reading →

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For the first time in more than half a millennium; the Pope is too pooped to pope.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Steve Simms
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21st Century Christianity does not need more programs, more sermons, more teaching, more seekers, more religion, more meetings — it needs more people whose hearts are on fire with passionate and unquenchable love for the living, resurrected Jesus Christ!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Steve Simms
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Reader’s Digest Acknowledges Participatory Style Of First Century Christian Worship

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Steve Simms

Contemporary society is moving toward more participation in management and meetings.  This can be seen in business management styles, the Oprah Show, and even Facebook.  However, the contemporary church seems stuck on sermons — non-participatory, one-person, lectures. However, early Christian … Continue reading →

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Church shouldn’t bore those who come near it; church should soar in the Spirit!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Steve Simms

Church should soar in the Spirit; not bore those who come near it! Church shouldn’t be the same thing over and over (like the movie Groundhog Day). Church should be alive, vibrant, and thrilling! (Paul of Tarsus said: “Having a form … Continue reading →

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Two Questions About Human Leadership Vs. The Spirit’s Leadership In Church

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Steve Simms

Here are two questions about church leadership for pastors and so-called laymen: Question #1: Who is the most capable church leader in the world? Answer: The living, resurrected Jesus Christ present in our midst when we gather in His name. … Continue reading →

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The Message Of Obama’s Inaugural Bibles

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Steve Simms

President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term on a stack (of two) Bibles — Lincoln’s Bible and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s traveling Bible.  So what would Lincoln and King have to say about that? “In … Continue reading →

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The Movement

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Steve Simms

When people in America talk about “The Movement,” they usually mean the Civil Rights Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr.  This movement changed America for the better by breaking the terrible hold that 200+ years of blatant, legalized racism … Continue reading →

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Fly The Flag! Rally ‘Round The Flag! (Like In Les Misérables)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Steve Simms

In Les Misérables (the new movie, the Broadway play, and the book) people boldly and courageously wave and carry a revolutionary flag.  Perhaps it’s time to boldly carry and wave an even more revolutionary flag — a Christian flag. Why are … Continue reading →

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Church flows from the Spirit; it’s not produced by a program.

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Steve Simms

Church is God’s orchestra, playing His symphony, as each member focuses on, listens to, and obeys the Conductor — the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Come and experience God’s orchestra playing in Nashville every Sunday morning at 10:45 as each member … Continue reading →

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