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Category Archives: revelation
A hell of a shake down! Fresh view of Matthew 16–the rock, the kingdom, the ekklesia, the keys to lock and unlock.
In Matthew 16, Jesus talks about a hell of a shakedown. He proclaims a rock, His kingdom, His ekklesia, and the keys to lock and unlock as representatives of His government. Some things are beyond human reasoning. They are mysteries … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christ, demons, evil, Flesh and blood has not revealed, God's authority, Greek language, Greek New Testament, hearing God, hearing God's voice, heart strangely warmed, Hell, Jesus, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, mystery, New Testament, revelation, Son of the living God, spiritual authority, the Kingdom of God is at hand, Uncategorized, voice of God
Tagged Christianity, ekklesia, gates of Hell, I will build My church, keys to the kingdom, kingdom of heaven, Matthew 16, Thou art Peter, upon this rock
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When Christ-followers meet as Christ’s council
It’s good to learn more about Jesus. It’s better to listen to and obey Him as members of His council. Jesus-followers are invited to meet as His city council and to participate in conducting city business for His kingdom as … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, 7 churches, ancient Greeks, Book of Revelation, Greek city-states, Hebrews, inner Light, Jerusalem, one man ministry, revelation, the seven lampstands, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, city council, conscience, ekklesia, he who has ears to hear, officers councils
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Let’s run Christ’s plays as a team!
Christ’s body consists of all who have Jesus living within them, not just the members of the many organizations called church. Anybody can organize and run a church; but Jesus wants to build His body on the rock of supernatural revelation … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Denominations, denominations, ekklesia, homiletics, I am of Paul., institutional church, interdenominational, It's Supernatural, obedience, obedience to God, revelation, sermon, sermon material, Uncategorized
Tagged Body of Christ, Christianity, church, preaching, prechurch, prechurch Christianity, teambuiding, teamwork
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95 Theses 4 Reformation #3 (& other thoughts)
95 Theses 4 Reformation #3: Let people interrupt as led by the Spirit, according to 1 Corinthians 14:30-31. Here are a few more thoughts to inspire reformation: Open sharing in church can help reach people who want interactive community, mutual … Continue reading
Happy Pi Day (3/14)
For Pi (3.14) Day (3/14), here’s Ephesians 3:14: “I bow my knees before the Father.” Like pi, true Christianity never ends: 3.14159265359…forever. Here are a few more pi Bible verses: Matthew 3:14 — “Just as Moses lifted up the snake … Continue reading
Posted in Bible verses, Colossians, Ephesians, Galatians, Gospel of Matthew, Hebrews, James, John, Peter, Philippians, revelation, revelations, Scripture, Thessalonians, Titus, Uncategorized
Tagged 3.14, 3/14, Bible, π, pi, Pi Day, quotes
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Hope from the writings of the first Christ-followers
My heart dances with excitement and hops with hope when I read the writings of the first Christ-followers. They reveal truth. Read them daily & see! Open your heart to the writings of the first Christ-followers (WFCF) & be renewed. The … Continue reading
Posted in best seller, Bible reading, Bible reading plan, deception, discernment, Flesh and blood didn't reveal, God's fire, New Testament, not revealed by flesh and blood, Old Testament, resurrection, Resurrection Day, resurrection of Jesus, revelation, spiritual discernment, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christianity, faith, hope, love, religion
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A sermon poem won’t make you know Him
A sermon meandering through your ears Won’t drive out your fears Or take away your tears. Jesus builds His body of believers, Not on outward words being heard, But on inward revelation; His presence and power Flashing “aha moments” within … Continue reading
Posted in hearing God's voice, hearing Jesus, hearing the Holy Spirit, inner hearing, organic chruch, preaching without words, revelation, sermon-hearing, spiritual experiences, spiritual formation, spiritual hearing, spiritual insight, spiritual prompting, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Body of Christ, church, hearing God, poem, preaching, quotes, sermon resources, sermons
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Laodicea or ekklesia?
Do 21st Century Christians have amnesia? Have we forgotten that Jesus calls Christ-followers to be His ekklesia, not the church of Laodicea? Christ wants us to look to Him alone as our panacea! The church has amnesia and has forgotten … Continue reading
Posted in 7 churches, be hot or cold, Book of Revelation, facebook, laodicean, lukewarm, Middle Tennessee, organic church, revelation, Revelation 3:16, Salvation Army, simple church, social media, spew you out of my mouth, spiritual formation, spirituality, techlesia, Tennessee, texting, texting in church, Uncategorized
Tagged amnesia, church, church of Laodicea, ekklesia, galleria, Nashville, panacea
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Why doesn’t church do what the Bible says?
–My “Asking Why?” Question– The Bible plainly says it . . . So why won’t we dare to do it? “When you come together, Each of you has a hymn, Or a word of instruction, A revelation . . .” … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, Berry Street, Beyond Church, house church, let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Nashville, Nashville church, organic church, pulpit, revelation, Salvation Army, simple church, Tennessee, Uncategorized, When you come together
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, doers of the word, poem
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SMS; smart man speaking? Or PGP; personal God prompting?
Since the Protestant Reformation, church has been built on a lecture format — one smart man speaking (SMS) to silently siting spectators. However, Jesus taught that His ekklesia (the word was mistranslated into English as church) would be built on … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, book review, church program, church programming, Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, Holy Spirit promptings, humility, kingdom of God, Matthew 16, promptings of the Spirit, Protestant Reformation, revelation, Spirit-promptings, the Kingdom of God is at hand, Uncategorized, unprogrammed church, unprogrammed meetings
Tagged Beyond Church, book, ekklesia, Steve Simms
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