Tag Archives: Christianity

Done, undone, or not done?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

Done, undone, or not done? Pentecost is called “the birthday of the church.” It was when the Holy Spirit came to the early church in mighty power. So how’s it going in the 21st Century? –Has the contemporary church replaced … Continue reading →

Posted in church programs, Colorado, contemporary church, Future of the Church, I am undone, Isaiah, Isaiah 6:5, Loveland, my eyes have seen, nones, organized religion, Pentecost, people of unclean lips, prophet, Woe is me | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

The Bridle of Christ / Being Led by the Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with this poem in my mind. I’ve never heard it before, so I got up and wrote it down. Are you wearing the bridle of Christ And letting Him steer you Through day-to-day life, Listening … Continue reading →

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Is It Nuts To Keep Church In A Shell?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Nuts & church? What do they have in common? A nut in a shell is not very interesting. But take nuts out of their shells and they get real interesting — cashews, pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios, Brazil … Continue reading →

Posted in fruit of the Spirit, making church interesting, Nashville, not religious nuts, religious nuts, Salvation Army | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Best People R Bad — My Bad!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

Even all the best people are bad people. My bad! I’m a bad person and so are you. Here are some quotes that show why: “You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ … Continue reading →

Posted in apart from me you can do nothing, Bible quotes, C.S. Lewis, ethics, have mercy on me, iniquity, Isaiah 53, Jesus Christ, John the Beloved, Lord Jesus Christ, morality, not the healthy who need a doctor, Orthodox monks, Paul of Tarsus, Quotations, repentance, sinner, Son of the living God, Spirit conviction, there is none righteous, Thomas Fuller, Watchman Nee, wretched man that I am, you are poor wretched blind | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Does Church Need A Shake Up? A Restructuring?

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

While attending a Salvation Army Men’s Camp at Paradise Valley in Kentucky I was given the book, Why Men Hate Going To Church by David Murrow. The book gives some interesting insights into contemporary church. David asks the question:  “What if Christianity’s … Continue reading →

Posted in David Murrow, hate, men in church, Men's Camp, Nashville, preaching, reaching men, Salvation Army, Why Men Hate Going To Church | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Which Jesus? The Not-Here-Now Jesus or The Right-Here/Right-Now Jesus?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Steve Simms

Life goes better with the right-here/right-now Jesus! Churches tend to teach through theological & theoretical talks about the not-here-now Jesus — the historical Jesus (and sometimes the Second-Coming Jesus).  However, we often miss out on the reality of the right-here/right-now … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 2:4, 2 Corinthians 11:4, Christ in you, Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk, Habakkuk 3:2, historic Jesus, hope of glory, in wrath remember mercy, organic church, Paul of Tarsus, preaching, risen Jesus, Second Coming of Christ, with a demonstration of the Spirit's power | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christianity — More of the living Christ and less of the “ianity”

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

21st Century Christianity . . . Perhaps we need: 1) More of the living Christ and less of the “ianity;” 2) More of God’s anointing and less of man’s appointing; 3) More Spirit fanning and less human planning; 4) More … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 2:27, 2 Timothy 1:6, 2 Timothy 3:5, Acts 2:43, anointing teaches you, denying the power, don't need a man to teach, fan into flame the gift of God, filled with awe, Founder of Christianity, having a form of godliness, stir up the gift of God, What did Jesus do | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The World’s Most Important And Urgent Buildup

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

How does Christ buildup His church? Jesus builds His church (on the rock of personal revelation) with living stones; by being actively present when people gather in His name. He personally assembles them into a loving, heart-felt community of living … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter 2:5, build up, holy priesthood, I am with you, I Thessalonians 5:11, I will build my church, living stones, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, spiritual sacrifices, universal priesthood, upon this rock, where two or three are gathered | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Church — Platform Presentation Or Presence & Power Of Christ?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Is church about a platform presentation? Or about the actual Presence and power of the living, resurrected Jesus? Jesus told His followers to come unto Him — into His very Presence. We should be careful so we don’t stop short … Continue reading →

Posted in Come unto Me all ye who are, Hans Denck, I will give you rest, labor and are heavy laden, Matthew 11:28, Quotes, radical reformation, running from God | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

de Gaulle or de Bible?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

de Gaulle or de Bible? Charles de Gaulle said: “Church is the only place where someone speaks to me and I do not have to answer back.” Here’s what de Bible says about that: “Two or three prophets should speak, … Continue reading →

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