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Freedom In The Egyptian Desert

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Steve Simms

For its first 300 years Christianity was very unpopular. Untold millions of Christians were slaughtered under the persecution of many Roman Emperors. Then one day in the 300s, Emperor Constantine announced that he was a Christian and that there would … Continue reading →

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America Needs Mysticism

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

What does America need? To “throw out the incumbents”? “Change”? “Economic recovery”? “Universal health care”? “To “keep the Bush tax cuts”? “Stimulus”? To stop the “obesity epidemic”? A balanced budget? To deal with illegal immigration? To win or stop its … Continue reading →

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What Is Christianity Anyway?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Steve Simms

Some say Christianity is a religion. But when you read the life of Jesus Christ, you notice that the religious people were the ones who were most offended by His teaching and by His lifestyle. Religious people were the ones … Continue reading →

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Experiencing God In Strangers

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Steve Simms

You don’t shoot salesmen, do you?” asked a 20 year old white boy as he stood on a black man’s front porch in Columbus, Georgia during the racial uprising of the summer of 1971. The smiling white boy was wearing … Continue reading →

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The Powerful, Lost Church-Format

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Steve Simms

Regardless of denomination, doctrine, or socio-economic group, church meetings follow pretty much the same format. This is true no matter where you go. You probably know the format. It begins with a Call To Worship and then includes some singing. … Continue reading →

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Have A Jesus Demonstration Sunday

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

Churches like to have special Sundays. For example, many churches have an annual Youth Sunday when the church teenagers actually run the church service, from song leading, to announcements, to sermon, while the pastor sits and watches. So I was … Continue reading →

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Where Is The Heart In American Christianity?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

I wonder, where is heart-moving, life-changing Christianity in America? I hear the preaching, the teaching, the doctrines, the creeds; but where is the passion to follow and obey Jesus every day? I see the beautiful buildings, the preachers’ promotional pictures, … Continue reading →

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This Week We Celebrate: Dead Man Walking Day

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Steve Simms

Dead Man Walking Day is better known as Easter. It is the day we remember the crucified Son of Man getting up from among the corpses and walking out of His tomb. For untold millions of people, the Resurrection of … Continue reading →

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How Did We Get The Bible?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Steve Simms

Where did the Bible come from? The Bible didn’t just float down from Heaven on golden pages. It was written by human beings who were inspired by God. The first 5 books of the Old Testament were written by Moses. … Continue reading →

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Save Money On Mission Trips

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

Churches and individuals: You can save money on mission projects! If you can’t afford to spend $2,000 or $3,000 to go overseas for a short-term mission project, no problem. Mission projects are needed right here in our USA urban areas. Just go … Continue reading →

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