Tag Archives: Christianity

Humility or Human Hotshots? (Who is the celebrity in church?)

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

God is looking for humility, not human hotshots with big names. “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” When we glory in, focus on, and/or follow exalted people, when we attach men’s names to the work of … Continue reading →

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Training Ordinary Christians 2 Do Ministry! (A Pastor’s Job)

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Steve Simms

Perhaps a pastor/minister’s job is not to focus people’s attention on himself, on his plans, or on his performance; but instead to focus people’s attention on the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. –John the Baptist put it this way: “He (Jesus) … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Teach Open Participation (& Hospitality) In Church Meetings?

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

“If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church . . .” –Jesus (Matthew 18:17) –Jesus expected His church to allow verbal input from those in the congregation. In the passage above Jesus is telling how He wants … Continue reading →

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I want to be a Gecho — God’s echo — reflecting the sound of His voice to everyone I meet.

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Steve Simms
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How can we see the invisible Christ? (The answer is blowing in the wind.)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Steve Simms

The invisible working of the living God in human hearts becomes clearly visible when ordinary people are permitted in a church meeting, to show and tell what God has done. It’s an amazing thing to see! (This experience should definitely … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Life’s Real Thrill!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

Life’s real thrill is learning to daily follow and obey The Real Deal — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” –The book of Hebrews. –Do you do what your thoughts tell you to do? Do you … Continue reading →

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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
Posted in Christ in you, heavenlies, hoisting, Jesus in my heart, spiritual growth, the hope of glory, words that start with h | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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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