Category Archives: evangelism

Now heeere’s how we met Jesus!

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Steve Simms
Posted in Christ in you, Christ's presence, evangelism, experiencing God, experiencing Jesus, The Practice of The Presence of God, Uncategorized, video | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Billy Graham focused on unity among Christians, not on divisions.

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Steve Simms

Many Christian evangelists have worked within one Christian denomination or doctrinal system. However Billy Graham crossed lines and courageously worked together with Christians of various backgrounds, doctrines, races, and churches. (In the racially segregated South, he even broke local laws … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ-centered community, Christian community, Christian unity, evangelism, evangelistic meetings, mass evangelism, outreach, outreach ministry, televangelists, TV evangelists, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mobilizing For His Mission

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Steve Simms

Team Jesus is missional — #thewholeworldmobilizing. The way to grow in Christ is to go into action for Christ. Team Jesus trains and mobilizes everybody (not just preachers) to login to Jesus-wifi. In Team Jesus, everyone gets online with Christ & … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from the Bible & the General . . .

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Steve Simms

I read some statements that General André Cox made at The Salvation Army National Advisory Organizations Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, April 21-24, 2016. The theme of the conference was “Expect Change.” The General’s comments reminded me of these biblical concepts: Christ-followers … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, change, change agent, change in church, change management, changes in worship, each one has a psalm, evangelism, makes change, Phoenix, preach the gospel, Quench not the Spirit, Uncategorized, witnesses, witnessing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

How many sermons does it take to make a person pure?

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Steve Simms

Christ-followers are called to be pure and holy! That’s not easy to do when seductive media is so readily accessible and overflowing with negativity, disrespect, vulgarity, adultery, nudity, profanity, and worse. Have all the sermons that we have heard (and … Continue reading →

Posted in church, church fathers, church government, city council meeting, early church, ekklesia, evangelism, God's government, government, on earth as it is in heaven, Origen, religion, spiritual formation, spiritual transformation, testimonies, Thom Schultz, transformation, Uncategorized, Walk by the Spirit | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Does church have a gag rule on God?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Steve Simms

God has no gag rule on Christ-followers! “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!” Religion “commanded” the early Christ-followers “not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.” They replied: “We cannot help speaking about what … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts 4:13, Bible quotes, Bible verses, by the word of their testimony, chutzpah, evangelism, lay testimonies, Let the redeemed of the Lord, personal testimonies, Peter and John, salvation testimonies, testimonies in church, testimony, Uncategorized, We cannot help but speak | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I’ll fight with spiritual weapons!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Steve Simms

Plenty of people will fight with the physical weapons of guns and bombs. Where are the people who will dare to fight with spiritual weapons instead? Christ-followers are called to fight evil with spiritual weapons rather than physical weapons. So … Continue reading →

Posted in acts of kindness, by the blood of the Lamb, by the word of their testimony, casting out demons, confession, Doing the most good, evangelism, faith, fasting, forgiveness, gifts of the Spirit, love your enemies, prayer, repentance, signs and wonders, speaking in tongues, spiritual weapons, Uncategorized, wisdom, worship | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

25 words or less — My favorite thing about Jesus is . . .

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

25 words or less to win money and prizes? How about 25 words or less to express and release the glory of God? There is power in creatively writing from the heart! In the 1950s and 60s many companies conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, chat rooms, contests, evangelism, Evelyn Ryan, glory of God, Jesus, raising kids, sharing your faith, social media, Terry Ryan, testimonies, texting, The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio, win prizes | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

What Does Church Train People To Be?

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

Two ways a church service can train people: 1) Church could train people to be passionate, prophetic, Spirit-prompted participators. 2) Instead church tends to train people to be silent, sedentary, subservient spectators. What is the church you attend training you to … Continue reading →

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Tattoos, Texting, Talk Radio, Polls, Piercings, Social Media, Reality TV & Other Self-Expression

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

In our contemporary culture of constant, clamoring self-expression (tattoos, texting, talk radio, opinion polls, piercings, social media, reality TV, etc.), there’s no reason Christ-followers shouldn’t courageously and continually express their faith in Christ! I LOVE JESUS! HE’S AWESOME! I WANT TO … Continue reading →

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