Tag Archives: Christianity

Better than a sermon?

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

What’s more effective than a sermon? Should a pastor be a sage on a stage or a guide along side? (See 1 Corinthians 14:26.) 100 sermons? We believe that instead of having people sit through 100 sermons, it’s much more … Continue reading →

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Let’s all preach a sermon together! (When church is organized by the Spirit!)

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

Ever feel like you need more than a sermon? Experience God’s spiritual lightening bolts and “aha moments” in an enlightening church meeting based on open sharing and testimonies at The Salvation Army Berry Street, 225 Berry St., Nashville 37207 on … Continue reading →

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Jesus is like a helicopter hovering in my heart and hoisting me to heavenly heights!

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Steve Simms
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Believe–Christ is like a fighter jet!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Christ is like a helium balloon in my heart — always lifting me up! Christ is like a fighter jet, soaring through my heart and shooting down enemy thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. Christ is like a rocket lifting me … Continue reading →

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Je suis un Salutiste! (I am a Salvationist!)

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

Je suis un Salutiste! (I am a Salvationist!) A terrorist wants to fill people with fear, anxiety, and intimidation. A Salvationist wants to set people free from fear, anxiety, and intimidation. (Salvationist — 1) a person who preaches salvation, deliverance … Continue reading →

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Je suis en Christ!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

In a world where the words “Thou shall not kill,” are no longer in our vocabulary — Je suis en Christ! In a world full of mean words and violent actions — Je suis en Christ! In a world full … Continue reading →

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Church — Educational or Mystical?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

Historically church has been seen as educational –communicating concepts about God (especially since the Protestant Reformation). –Biblically church is seen as a mystical portal — presenting the actual presence of the living Christ. (“Where two or three gather in my … Continue reading →

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Spirit-Synchronized Swimming

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Spirit-synchronized sharing is when a group of believers meets together to listen to the Holy Spirit and then say and do what the Spirit tells them.  As they begin to speak, one after another, as prompted by the Spirit, everything … Continue reading →

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Church Leadership — Easy as ABC!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Steve Simms

Church Leadership . . .   A) What’s the purpose of church leaders (for example, a pastor?) Ephesians 4:12 says that it is “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” (NEB) … Continue reading →

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A Validation Of Open Participation In Church Meetings

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

A Validation Of Open Participation In Church Meetings: Here’s an observation: Without an oration, the decentralization of church into Spirit-led participation, releases a saturation of fascination with the living, resurrected Jesus Christ that produces an amazing manifestation of revelation, cooperation, … Continue reading →

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