Category Archives: radical

Radical statements about the team Jesus builds

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Steve Simms

In the first century, Jesus built a team that “turned the world upside down.” In the twenty-first century, He wants to do it again! Why did Jesus build a team of disciples? Because teamwork makes the Gospel work! It’s amazing what Team … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is The Senior Pastor!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Steve Simms

According to the Bible, the living, resurrected Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church and the Chief Shepherd (which means “Senior Pastor”). That means that all the rest of us in a church are fellow believers, called to follow … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Supernatural Vision And Radical Obedience

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Steve Simms

1 person’s courageous obedience to a spiritual vision can change the world!  A runaway slave named Patrick who was living in England saw a vision 1 day. This is how he describes it: “I saw a man coming, as it … Continue reading →

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Here Ya Go — Original Organic Church Comments

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Steve Simms

When church is unplugged from programs and unleashed from sermons, people are free to obey the present moment promptings of the Spirit and God is powerfully present. Does church constantly contain God in your comfort zone or does church compel … Continue reading →

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The Wilberforce Force — Undying Passion To Make A Difference For Righetousness

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Steve Simms

Yesterday I watched a movie about William Wilberforce, the man who in the early 1800 spent many years trying to get a bill to end the slave trade through the British Parliament.  The force of Wilberforce’s example and lifestyle moved … Continue reading →

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Men Gone Wild (Or Are They Just Free In The Spirit?)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Steve Simms

Recently six men gathered in Nashville, Tennessee and were overcome by  spontaneous praise, worship, celebration, dancing, and prayer; for more than two hours.  Had these men gone wild?  Or were they just free in the Spirit? They were experiencing a … Continue reading →

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3 Bold & Radical Martin Luther King Quotations

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Steve Simms

3 bold, radical, and ignored quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “God has a way of standing before the nations with judgment, and it seems that I can hear God saying to America, ‘You’re too arrogant! And if you … Continue reading →

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