Category Archives: good works

When human efforts aren’t working

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

When human opinions and efforts aren’t working to solve society’s problems, it’s an indication that we need God’s supernatural help! Human performance often attracts human applause and praise, but it lacks the power of God. “Unless the Lord builds the … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Franklin & Sermon Free Church

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Steve Simms

I think Benjamin Franklin would have loved sermon-free church because it gets people actively involved and transforms them from passive pew-sitters to spiritual go-getters! Ben said: “I wish it (Christianity) were more productive of good works. I mean real good … Continue reading →

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