Tag Archives: Beyond Church

Christians are called to be peacemakers, not accusers . . .

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

The living Jesus calls us to reach people with His love, not to defeat them with our political views. He said: “Blessed are the peacemakers,” Bless those who curse you,” and “Love your enemies.” I think He meant it. Christians … Continue reading →

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Church is changing. What's it gonna be like?

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Church may shut down, but not the risen Jesus. Daily obeying Him is the key to inner peace. If you have trouble being close to God when church services are closed, maybe you’ve been too dependent on a religious program. … Continue reading →

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Return from institutional exile back to ekklesia

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

God is releasing a heart-longing for a return to ekklesia (early Christianity before it was organized into an institution). When ekklesia was replaced by institution, Christians began focusing on following procedures more than on obeying the risen Jesus. It costs … Continue reading →

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Blog & books — I love to write

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you like my blog you will enjoy my books. Learn more about all 3 @ this link.

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Is God making church ekklesia again?

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Steve Simms

Perhaps, today, God is slowly Moving the body of Christ Away from institutionalized Christianity, Commonly known as church, Back into Spirit-led Christianity, The original ekklesia. (Take a look at: The Joy Of Early Christianity.)

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Unorganized faith (a very short poem)

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

I love unorganized faith That freely flows From people’s hearts, Instead of programs.

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How many sermons must we hear?

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

How many sermons must Christians hear before they are allowed to say anything in church? Will there ever be enough? Since Christ came to set us free, why does church entangle us in human control and programs? Church tends to … Continue reading →

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Pics beyond the church norm

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Steve Simms

Searching for living water? Check out Beyond Church. It’s beautiful to go beyond church as usual and let the risen Jesus be the One in charge of the meeting!

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Gloria Gaither reviewed “Beyond Church”

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Steve Simms

In the current issue of Homecoming Magazine, Gloria Gaither reviewed Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible — Ekklesia. Here are some excerpts from Gloria’s Library column: “The way we worship and get our souls fed is changing. Oh, I … Continue reading →

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The Salvation Army’s “Southern Spirit” reviewed “Beyond Church”

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Steve Simms

The Salvation Army’s Southern Spirit reviewed Beyond Church. Here’s their review: New book explores true meaning of what ‘church’ is In his new book, Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible, Sergeant Steve Simms writes about the original … Continue reading →

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