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What The Church Can Learn From Romney’s “Not Concerned About The Very Poor” Goof

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Steve Simms

Is there a lesson that the church can learn from Mitt Romney’s statement: “I’m not concerned about the very poor,”? Perhaps. * The outrage that has been demonstrated by Romney’s words shows that there is a belief that the living … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Boredom In Church

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Steve Simms

Church is considered to be boring by many millions of people. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl is considered to be one of the most exciting annual events in the USA. Why? Let’s think about it . . . What if every … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From The Super Bowl

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve Simms

It is Super Bowl Week. I just read an article about what people would give up to watch the Super Bowl. Here’s an excerpt: “What exactly would you be willing to miss to be able to attend the big game … Continue reading →

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A Type Of Christianity That’s More Exciting Than Sports, Rock Concerts, & Parties Put Together!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Steve Simms

For me, the most amazing book in the Bible is the book of Acts. It is full of action and advancement of the Good News about Jesus Christ. Acts shows the early followers of Jesus, unlike the Christians of today, … Continue reading →

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“Tebowing” Is Now An Official Word — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve Simms

Tebowing — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow Denver Broncos’ quarterback, Tim Tebow, has had a remarkable season in 2011, leading his team to the NFL Playoffs by spearheading several amazing comebacks. Tim, a sincere follower of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Incarnation Is Not A Flower (But God With Us)

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Steve Simms

Incarnation is not a flower, but like a flower it is beautiful and glorious — the life of God animating physical matter. Describing Jesus Christ, John the Beloved said: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” God didn’t … Continue reading →

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Bringing In The New Year — Party Or Pray?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Steve Simms

The most popular way to bring in the New Year is to party — to celebrate the mere passing of time (a New Year is coming, the old one is passing away) yahoo! However, many people will admit that New … Continue reading →

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Improv Works Well In Comedy — Could It Work In Church?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

Improv is a shortened version of the word improvisation. It refers to acting or creating in the moment rather than planning one’s words and actions ahead of time. It can be thought of as “on the spur of the moment” … Continue reading →

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Are Sermons Effective?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

Have you ever tested the effectiveness of sermons? I did. I was a brand new pastor in my first church — Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mayfield, Kentucky. After finishing three years of seminary, I had been preaching for about … Continue reading →

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George Barna’s 9 Challenges For American Christians

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Steve Simms

George Barna, founder of the Barna Research Group, issued nine challenges for American Christianity in 2002. Here is a paraphrase of his nine challenges along with how a church in Nashville, Tennessee, The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center, is attempting … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From Romney’s “Not Concerned About The Very Poor” Goof

Overcoming Boredom In Church

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A Type Of Christianity That’s More Exciting Than Sports, Rock Concerts, & Parties Put Together!

Incarnation Is Not A Flower (But God With Us)

Bringing In The New Year — Party Or Pray?

Are Sermons Effective?

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