Category Archives: The Salvation Flag

3 Ways To Increase The Power Of Your Prayers

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Steve Simms

Do you ever feel like your prayers “don’t get past the ceiling?”  Well, they don’t have to. God’s not “past the ceiling;” He’s right here with me and right there with you.  Jesus said that “the Kingdom of God is … Continue reading →

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How To Bring Back The Glory Days Of The Salvation Army

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

5 Keys To Bringing Back The Glory Days Of The Salvation Army 1) Get back to the streets. (Prayer walking with the Blood & Fire flag is a great, non-threatening way to do that.) 2) Get back to bold, public … Continue reading →

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Quote From “Aggressive Christianity”

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Steve Simms

In her sermon, Aggressive Christianity, Catherine Booth (co-founder of The Salvation Army) preached: “It is a bad sign for the Christianity of this day that it provokes so little opposition. If there were no other evidence of it being wrong, … Continue reading →

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Should We Have The Courage To Let The Holy Spirit Flow?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Steve Simms

You won’t grow, if you don’t let the Spirit flow; You won’t know, if you don’t let the Spirit show; Eye can’t see; ear can’t hear; Unless the Spirit makes Christ appear And flood your heart with rushing rivers. We’re … Continue reading →

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“That Flag Into This Neighborhood”

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Steve Simms

A group was prayer walking down a drug infested street in East Nashville when a tough looking man demanded: “What flag is that?” I told him that it stood for the blood of Jesus and the fire of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Evangeline Booth, The Salvation Army, & Spiritual Fire

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Steve Simms

Evangeline believed that The Salvation Army represented an aggressive style of Christianity.  However, over the years, some of the early Army boldness has been lost.  Perhaps it is time to bring it back.  Here’s one step you can take to … Continue reading →

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Make A Courageous Act Of Spiritual Warfare

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army Flag is known as the Blood & Fire.  It’s not decor for a corps (a Salvation Army church); it’s for feet to walk a beat on the street praying and testifying to the glory of God. It’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare & The Christian Battle Flag

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army Flag is not a decoration to collect dust inside a chapel or church building.  It’s not a religious relic.  It is a battle flag that belongs on the streets of the world. The first “Blood & Fire” … Continue reading →

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3N1 — A Great Time Saver

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Steve Simms

Here’s a powerful time management technique — 3N1:  Do 3 productive things at the same time.  That way you can triple you’re effectiveness.  Here’s an example: Would you like to exercise, pray, and witness to others — all at the … Continue reading →

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Prayer Walking With The Salvation Army Flag

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Steve Simms

Prayer Walking With The Salvation Army Flag Check out an exciting new Facebook page about a practical and powerful way to share the love of Christ:  Prayer Walking With The Salvation Army Flag.  Just click this link:  Prayer Walking With … Continue reading →

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