Tag Archives: Christianity

Poem–The Lost Word Of The Bible

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

. . . Searching For A Lost Word . . . When the Bible Came into English A word was left behind, Lost and forgotten, Replaced by a weaker word. Perhaps we need The lost word of the Bible To … Continue reading →

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The Loving Voice In Your Heart

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

–These words came into my mind during the night: “Every time you hear My voice you get a new perspective. That’s why people don’t want to listen to Me.” –We can’t hear God’s living word ringing in our heart and … Continue reading →

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Beyond Church — My New Book On Amazon

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

I have a new book that is now available on Amazon. It’s called Beyond Church — An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible. Please get it for yourself and for your friends at this link. Also please write … Continue reading →

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The 21st Century’s Contemporary Christ

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

The contemporary Christ Living and speaking In human hearts, Personally directing and Prompting His people, Daily displays His wonders As we hear and obey Him. And when we gather, In His name and presence, And let Him lead us, The … Continue reading →

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In ekklesia, Christ’s love flows like dominoes toppling

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

When a group of Christ-followers allows the Spirit to speak through them, prompting them one after another like dominoes toppling (according to 1 Corinthians 14:26), the love of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ is revealed in their meeting. His presence … Continue reading →

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Why do churches ignore this Scripture?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Steve Simms

Our intention at The Salvation Army Berry Street is to implement the Bible’s mostly ignored instructions, introduced in 1 Corinthians 14:26, that inform Christ-followers what to do “When you come together.” We believe that this inspired idea of participatory interaction … Continue reading →

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Freedom’s Ekklesia Song

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

Ekklesia — When we see a Gathering be a Body led by Christ; The living Jesus Christ. Ekklesia — A galleria Of God’s gifts flowing Through ordinary People like you and me. Christ will lead ya. He will build His … Continue reading →

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Meeting With The Living, Resurrected Jesus

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

Jesus wants gatherings of His followers To be more than audience-style church services. He wants to personally lead and direct His people, Demonstrating His actual presence and power, Through what He leads each of them to say and do. The … Continue reading →

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I’ll fight with spiritual weapons!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Steve Simms

Plenty of people will fight with the physical weapons of guns and bombs. Where are the people who will dare to fight with spiritual weapons instead? Christ-followers are called to fight evil with spiritual weapons rather than physical weapons. So … Continue reading →

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Getting in tune with the Spirit is like learning to balloon

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Getting in Tune With the Spirit is Like Learning to Balloon A group can’t learn ballooning By listening to a lecture on hot air. They need to be untethered And go careening in the clouds, Controlled by the currents of … Continue reading →

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