Category Archives: ekklesia

The Equalizer–How Christians meet

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Steve Simms

When Christ-followers meet as active participants, they’re involved and empowered. The gathered body of Christ, like an orchestra, needs to let all who are present, play their part. Letting people experience Christ together is often more effective than a sermon. How Christ-followers … Continue reading →

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Jesus, be our CEO!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Let’s huddle up around Jesus & then let everybody do what He tells them to! Christians need to obey the risen Christ. A divided house can’t stand. Saying, “Jesus is Lord (Absolute Master),” we must let Him be Lord of His … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative church, Beyond Church, church leadership, church order, Cindy Jacobs, communicating the Gospel, contemporary worship, ekklesia, Head of the church, house church, Jesus is Lord, Matthew 6:33, obey God rather than men, simple church, Uncategorized, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hope for disillusioned church goers . . .

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Steve Simms

To disillusioned church goers Longing for a home and Feeling like the road is closed, Trapped in a religious system Of controlling words about God, The good news cries out: “Jesus is alive and Wants to be your guide; Step … Continue reading →

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Beyond church to Team Jesus!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Steve Simms

For Team Jesus, everyday is gameday! Are you a player on Team Jesus or a spectator on the sideline? Let’s meet to all collaborate with Christ, not to be a passive audience.  There is no “me,” “my,” and “I” in Team … Continue reading →

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You can’t drink milk from a sealed carton . . .

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Steve Simms

There’s nothing like the moment when Jesus becomes real in your heart! Heaven is invading human hearts! Has your heart been conquered by Christ? Jesus will put the sing in your soul! The most effective way to alleviate stress & angst is … Continue reading →

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Rearranging words for heart-sight

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Steve Simms

Even with a full mind; without heart-sight we are emotionally & spiritually blind. The soul-fire that gives me light is Jesus! Christ’s body isn’t a statue. It’s an assembly line of many parts working together. What’s heard in church is mostly forgotten. … Continue reading →

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Does church keep Jesus on lockdown?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Steve Simms

  Has church given up on the idea of people “meeting together” and personally “encouraging one another”, in exchange for people “passively sitting through a formal meeting”? “Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Christ in you, Christ in you the hope of glory, ekklesia, Examine yourself, Greek New Testament, Hebrews 10, not forsaking the assembling, Send the fire, simple church, transcendence, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Bride(zilla)”–A Radical Diagnosis Without Bold Answers

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Steve Simms

The Bride(zilla) of Christ — what a bold and radical assessment of church by authors Ted Kluck and Ronnie Martin. Here are some of their observations about church as it is usually done in the Western world: “One of my most … Continue reading →

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Miraculous grief comfort in a Christ-led support group

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Steve Simms

God supernaturally used The Salvation Army Berry Street (a Christ-led support group or ekklesia) to comfort me as my dad was dying on Sunday, November 20, this year. Here’s how it happened. Our worship leader asked if anyone would like … Continue reading →

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Post and share these posters about sharing!

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Steve Simms

I keep asking God to give me fresh, new ways to share the concept of open sharing as led by the Spirit based on 1 Corinthians 14:26 — the Greek New Testament concept of ekklesia. I made two posters today. … Continue reading →

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