Tag Archives: Christianity

Where’s The Power (Dunamis) In Contemporary Christianity?

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

Presence anyone? God’s Presence and power flow in inner spiritual rivers. –Where is the power in 21st Century Christianity to set captives free from cravings and compulsions; hurts and fears; unbelief and anger? The Bible teaches that we should turn … Continue reading →

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Could Church Can Can?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Steve Simms

Could church can can? Here are some definitions of can — 1) to preserve in a metal container; 2) to prepare or script in advance in standardized form (a canned speech); 3) to fire an employee (The boss canned me); 4) to be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians 5:19, become like a little child, Bible, I can do all things through Christ, interactive church, Matthew 18:13, Philippians 4:13, Quaker meetings, Quench not the Spirit, Quotes, Roger Green, Salvation Army, unprogrammed meetings, unscripted, Whatever He says to you do it | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

It’s Your Choice–Principle Or Preference

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Steve Simms

Everyone’s choice . . . –Do I choose to use my freedom to follow and obey my own feelings? –Or do I choose to use my freedom to faithfully follow and obey the living, resurrected Jesus Christ and His teaching … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From The Anabaptists

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Steve Simms

The following quotes are from the book, The Secret of the Strength–What Would the Anabaptists Tell This Generation? Why not read through them and see what the 21st Century Church can learn from the 16th Century Anabaptists? “The Spirit of Christ teaches … Continue reading →

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Christ With Double Rainbows In Colorado (& The Christian Challenge)

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Steve Simms

I believe that the living, resurrected Jesus is communicating to those who are willing to hear and obey Him. My brother, Scott Simms, took this picture of double rainbows that we saw in front of his house near Cripple Creek, Colorado … Continue reading →

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“No More Boasting About Human Leaders”

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

“So then, no more boasting about human leaders!” –1 Corinthians 3:21 What would God do . . . 1) If we presented the living Christ without promoting preachers and teachers? 2) If people ministered to others without naming “ministries” with … Continue reading →

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Interaction With Christ or Christian Entertainment

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

+ A church service should be one of life’s great adventures — being astonished as the living Jesus Christ works in and through the members of His body as they openly demonstrate the culture of Heaven. Can we step beyond the … Continue reading →

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Have We Put Christ In Jail?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

Perhaps we have locked Christ up with our logic, with our logistics, and with our liturgies (both formal and informal) to the point that we have lost His direct leading both in church meetings and in our individual lives. Have we … Continue reading →

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Search the innernet. “Google God.” He’s everywhere!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

Unlimited results (0.00000. . . seconds) God the Creator of the universe and source of all moral authority; the Supreme Being. God Sets People Free In The 21st Century Far from being a myth, God is actively working to set people … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected, The Unplanned, & The Unconventional in Church

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Steve Simms

The unexpected, the unplanned, and the unconventional happened when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost and launched the Christian church. Pentecost (and what followed after it through out the book of Acts) was the was all about Presence & power of … Continue reading →

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