Tag Archives: Body of Christ

The body of Christ needs the living Bread of Life!

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus is the Bread of Life. He calls us to “taste and see that the Lord is good,” to daily surrender our heart and my mind to His presence, leadership, and Lordship as the living Bread. Here’s how I try … Continue reading →

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If you’re a Christian, you’re a Christ-called missionary!

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

Every Christian is a Christ-called missionary sent to be a bright light who demonstrates the presence of Jesus to the world. To truly accept Christ is to embrace His calling to be His minister and missionary to those around you. … Continue reading →

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Jesus was glorified by interruptions!

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

Many of Jesus’ teachings, healings, and miracles were in response to interruptions. Perhaps by shutting down interruptions churches shut down Jesus. Roof altering (miracle manifesting) interruptions? (See Luke 5:17-26.) History shows that an eruption of revival and spiritual awakening will … Continue reading →

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There’s no perfect church but there is a perfect Savior!

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

To go to JesusYou don’t need to goTo a special building.You can go to HimAny time and any place.All you need to doIs to open and surrenderYour heart to HimAnd He’ll be there! Being led by God’s Spirit,Christ in you,Who … Continue reading →

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When faith transcends a one-man audible

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

When the Bible prophet, Elijah, challenged the people of Israel to follow God, “The people said nothing.” That sounds much like how Christianity is presented today. A preacher challenges the congregation to follow God, but the people say nothing except … Continue reading →

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Time to cut and remove the brush in church!

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Steve Simms

Here’s a picture of a pile of brush I cut and stacked. Whew! I’m tired. We need to remove the brush from church and prepare the way for the Lord so that the living Jesus can open His fire hydrant … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus as His ekklesia

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

By doing what Jesus says, we learn what He means. Hearing sermons can never substitute for daily obedience. If we’re not actively teaching people about what we’re learning by following Jesus, we will stunt our spiritual growth. When we gather … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ needs no church name

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

The body of ChristIsn’t recognizedBy the name of a churchBut by supernatural love. Anybody canTalk to Jesus,Anywhere and anytime.You don’t needA preacherOr a churchTo pray. There’s only oneGroup of Christians,The body of Christ,Scattered thru the world. Grace:The body of ChristIsn’t … Continue reading →

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Make church a support group, not an audience for a lecture

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Steve Simms

Church pumps people full of Christian ideas, but offers little (or no) daily support or accountability in living out those ideas. However, the Holy Spirit can be trusted to lead a worship meeting without a human controlling it. I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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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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