Category Archives: revelation

Why doesn’t church do what the Bible says?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Steve Simms

–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 →

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SMS; smart man speaking? Or PGP; personal God prompting?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

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 →

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Jesus building His ekklesia (a beyond church poem)

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with this poem going through my mind. (Did I write it or did the living, resurrected Jesus give it to me?) The living Jesus is speaking to all His followers. Perhaps we should allow everyday … Continue reading →

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When Christ-followers come together in ekklesia . . .

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

“Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the ekklesias (gatherings of those who are called out to be Christ-followers).” –Jesus (Revelation 2:7,11, & 29.) According to Jesus: 1) The Holy Spirit speaks to ekklesias. 2) When … Continue reading →

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No service? Searching for a connection?

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Steve Simms

Sitting through church without Christ’s inner light shinning in your heart is like trying to use a smart phone with no service. Are you searching for a connection? Revival is when ordinary Christians begin to actively follow and obey the … Continue reading →

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Listen-To-Me Leadership vs. Hear-From-Heaven Leadership

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Steve Simms

Listen-to-me leadership likes to lecture. It makes people dependent on one man’s theology and Bible interpretation. Hear-from-Heaven leadership humbly connects people with the living God so that they can hear directly from Him. You can never hear enough lectures to … Continue reading →

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The Church’s Rock Anthem!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Church’s Rock Anthem — The Rock Of Personal Revelation! –The Bible says: “Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed … Continue reading →

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Let The Holy Spirit Make A Big Bang In Church!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Bible says: “Hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” –Yet, very few churches allow time for people to hear the Spirit and share what they hear with the rest of the congregation. With my head I control and … Continue reading →

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A Validation Of Open Participation In Church Meetings

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

A Validation Of Open Participation In Church Meetings: Here’s an observation: Without an oration, the decentralization of church into Spirit-led participation, releases a saturation of fascination with the living, resurrected Jesus Christ that produces an amazing manifestation of revelation, cooperation, … Continue reading →

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Is God Hiding? (Not from a faith-theist!)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Steve Simms

Some people think that God is hiding. But what if . . . GOD IS OUT IN THE OPEN But we don’t notice Him, Because we’re spiritually blind? To be wise in your own eyes denies and defies the living … Continue reading →

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