Tag Archives: church hierarchy

Ecclesiology (church government) can’t heal your hurting heart.

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

The only cure for your hurting heart is the risen Jesus. If you’re looking anywhere else (even to church), you’re looking in the wrong places. Meetings in the body of Christ are supposed to be about empowering, releasing, and sending … Continue reading →

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Body or bureaucracy?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ isn’t called to be the bureaucracy of Christ. Jesus wants to be the Head of His body. A body functions as individual members directly listen to and individually obey the head. A bureaucracy functions as a … Continue reading →

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Jesus leads a world-wide theocracy — the body of Christ

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Steve Simms

Too many sermons tell people what they want to hear, instead of telling them what they need to hear. As churches go further into entertainment and error, it’s vital for Christ-followers to surrender to the Spirit and stay in the … Continue reading →

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Pastor control can be a problem

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Steve Simms

If the people in a congregation are as important as the pastor, why aren’t they allowed to say anything? Any organization that only allows one person to address its meetings, may have a control problem. Why is grace amazing? Because … Continue reading →

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Jesus said “Follow Me,” not “Follow a 501c3!”

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Steve Simms

Christian disciples turn the world upside down; but religious adherents are often swept along with the world’s viewpoints. Jesus said: “Follow Me!” Not: “Follow a 501c3.” The risen Jesus lives inside of all His followers, so He doesn’t need a hierarchy … Continue reading →

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