Category Archives: Salvation Army

For a holy high–walk in the light!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

To walk in the light is to be honest, real, and vulnerable. It is to take off our masks; to come out of hiding, and to let people see what’s really going on in our hearts. It is to open … Continue reading →

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Painting, proclaiming, spiritual gifts, testimonies, and revival!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

When the members of the body of Christ are allowed to openly use their gifts, they inspire me. Here’s an example: –Fred Major lets us hang his original painting at The Salvation Army Berry Street. I look at it frequently and … Continue reading →

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War Room quote: “Everyone’s always trying to leave Jesus out, which is one reason we’re in the mess we’re in.”

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

  The  movie, War Room, makes a bold, powerful statement: “Everyone’s always trying to leave Jesus out, which is one reason we’re in the mess we’re in.” Do we leave Jesus out of our worship meetings? When we script, plan, and … Continue reading →

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Lecture or loving interaction? (Sermon or heart-felt sharing?)

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

What works? Lecture or loving interaction? –1-man lecture doesn’t work as the foundation for support groups. Neither can effective family gatherings be built on the same man always doing all the talking. –So why do we tie church meetings so … Continue reading →

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Ain’t nothin’ like watchin’ God work in ordinary people!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Steve Simms

Last Sunday at The Salvation Army Berry Street in Nashville one of our members started the meeting by reading a Scripture that she had chosen. It was Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them … Continue reading →

Posted in A.W. Tozer, Berry Street, He makes all things work together for my good, Manley Beasley, miracles, organic church, Psalm 107:2, Romans 8:28, Salvation Army, Spirit-led | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Let Jesus be the church program . . .

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Steve Simms

A God-gathering (ekklesia) has a program, a plan, a presentation, and a purpose: The program . . . to let ordinary people follow and obey Jesus. The plan . . . to free up everybody present to be led by … Continue reading →

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Ekklesia plugs into the Scriptures and the Spirit’s current.

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

Welcome to ekklesia where: * You “behold the Lamb of God” working in and through ordinary people, (John 1:29); * “Christ in you” (everyday people) is “the hope of glory,” (Colossians 1:27); * Jesus’ sheep hear His voice in and … Continue reading →

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People who close their mind and heart to God like to boast that they are open minded.

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Some people choose to close their mind and heart to God and then boast about how open-minded their closed minds are. We all close our mind to some things. What is your mind closed to? I choose to close my mind … Continue reading →

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“Men learn what they teach,” — the key to spiritual leadership!

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

“Men learn what they teach.” –Seneca (1st Century Roman philosopher). –If you want to learn to be a strong, capable, faithful Christ-follower, you need to be in an environment where people are free to teach and interact with each other … Continue reading →

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Do You Dare To Read These Amazing Words From Catherine Booth?

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here’s a long passage from Catherine Booth about how church meetings should be done. Dare you read it? “While the gospel message is laid down with unerring exactness, we are left at perfect freedom to adapt our measures and modes … Continue reading →

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