Category Archives: theology

The Godman Podcast

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

According to the Bible Jesus is the Godman — God in human flesh. He laid down His life on the Cross so human beings can be restored to heart-to-heart intimacy with God the Father. Christ rose from the dead and … Continue reading →

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The Three Objects of My Life Investigation

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

The common definition of the word object is “a material thing that can be seen or touched.” However, there is another definition of object as well: ‘a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed, as … Continue reading →

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To “deconstruct” the fundamentals is to deny the faith

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

Too many people who say that they want to break free from fundamentalism abandon the Christian fundamentals about who the living Jesus is and what He did to invite us into an intimate relationship with God. Rejecting the fundamental teachings … Continue reading →

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Theology matters but the living present Jesus matters most!

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Reality isWe don’t have a clueUntil we look at lifeFrom God’s point of viewAnd let Him be the glueThat holds us together. “Knowledge puffs up.” Studying theology without actively embracing the presence and humility of the living Jesus can easily … Continue reading →

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Christianity is light, not lecture

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Steve Simms

When there’s light, you see. You don’t need someone to describe everything to you. True Christianity is light, not lecture. Over analysis has filled contemporary Christianity with spiritual paralysis. To ponder and try to figure God out pales in comparison to personally … Continue reading →

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Move when the Spirit says move

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Steve Simms

To follow Jesus we need to move when the Spirit says move. God calls the body of Christ to be windmills responsive to His Spirit, not religious gatekeepers who try to control His wind.  A church that never allows God … Continue reading →

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Home again? Home again ecclesiology!

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Steve Simms

“Ecclesiology” is a big sounding word. It also has a really big sounding definition: “theology as applied to the nature and structure of the Christian Church.” However, Christianity didn’t begin as formal church (needing an academic course of study), tightly … Continue reading →

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Bottom line & personal (the real deal)

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Steve Simms

The real “bottom line” is your spiritual condition, not your financial condition. You’re true “net worth” is what you possess after everything material is gone. Pursuing Jesus is a game changer. Life’s never the same when you put Him first. … Continue reading →

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Sermons have been greatly used by God

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Steve Simms

The Protestant Reformation (which began in 1517, back in the day when the priest was the smartest person in town) made some very effective changes in the way church was done. Those changes helped to create a spiritual revolution and … Continue reading →

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Church Ledership — Hierarchy or Humility?

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Steve Simms

Should leadership in the church be based on hierarchy or humility?   Well, according to Jesus leadership is not established by human authority, official position, titles, rank, strength, or hierarchy; but by humility, service, weakness, brokenness before God, and submission … Continue reading →

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