Category Archives: quotation

New Ideas, Worn Out Ideas, & Re-engineering Church

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Steve Simms

A live electric wire on the ground is not boring. It is attention grabbing, powerful, full of sparks, exciting, indescribable, and unpredictable.  A live church service of people flowing together in God’s current is the same. About God? Or by … Continue reading →

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Bold Christian Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. (For MLK Day)

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Steve Simms

“We need to pledge ourselves anew to the cause of Christ. We must capture the spirit of the early church. Wherever the early Christians went, they made a triumphant witness for Christ. Whether on the village streets or in the … Continue reading →

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Grace ain’t “hyper” — it’s humbling.

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

Grace is not permission to do wrong. It’s the power to do right!  Grace is mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from sin; not feeling accepted and approved in our sin.  When we admit and turn away from our sin, God’s amazing … Continue reading →

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Questioning The Golden Globe Awards

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Steve Simms

Why settle for simply seeing the Golden Globes when Christ wants to give you a glorious new heart of gold? What good is the best dressed body, if your heart is a mess? The 2014 Golden Globes even included hate … Continue reading →

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The World’s Greatest Expert

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Steve Simms

Paying too much attention to what men say (and preach) can distract you from what God is saying to you.  The world’s greatest expert on God is the Holy Spirit.  And He is the world’s most effective preacher/Bible teacher.  Are … Continue reading →

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Is The Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah Uncontained Or Quenched?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Steve Simms

“Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David has overcome so that He may open the scrolls and its seven seals.”  (Revelation 5:5) “It is said to have been an expression of the wisest of kings, … Continue reading →

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Open Forum Church!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Steve Simms

Perhaps church should be an open forum where everybody participates rather than a formal lecture where everybody spectates.  Here are a few quotations to back up my statement: “In organic church everyone is called to participate, not just the select … Continue reading →

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Don’t Abort The Christ Child . . .

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Steve Simms

Don’t abort the Christ Child! Let Him live in your heart this holiday season. Think how different things would be this time of year if Mary had not made the pro-life choice. Had Mary killed the Christ Child in her … Continue reading →

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Holidays: Preference, Orientation, & Freedom!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Steve Simms

What is your holiday preference?  My holiday orientation is Christmas — celebrating the birth of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ! Christmas is Freedom Day — time for mental, emotional, and spiritual captives to be set free from their self-destructive thoughts, … Continue reading →

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Can You Handle These Quotes About Church?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Steve Simms

“When we do come together as His assembly, let it be that He may work as He will, and by whom He will.” –William Kelly “The Holy Spirit is the One Who should be allowed to lead the people of … Continue reading →

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