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A prayer for Christians from Ukraine, Russia, & around the world

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

This is my prayer and hope for Christians from Ukraine, Russia, and around the world: May the body of Christ around the world begin to boldly and brightly be “the light of the world,” “a city set on a hill” … Continue reading →

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Church or ekklesia–do words really matter?

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

The words we choose matter because they put pictures into people’s minds. Every time I hear and or read the word church, I see a business-like organization and/or a programmed religious meeting centered around a one-man sermon and/or a building … Continue reading →

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Church is a building, Christian organization, or Sunday religious service. What is ekklesia?

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

To use the same term to describe a religious building or organization that we use to describe the body of Christ is very confusing. They are not the same things. The body of Christ is the people who have received … Continue reading →

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4 practical suggestions to experience ekklesia

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

Every time you see the word church in the Bible, it’s a coverup/mistranslation of the Greek word ekklesia, which literally means called out ones. It was the proper name for the interactive, city council in ancient Greek city states, where … Continue reading →

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Jesus in the midst of the lampstands: Menorah & Ekklesia

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Did the risen Jesus compare gatherings of His followers to the Jewish Menorah? I believe He did so in the book of Revelation. The apostle (sent one) named John, who had been one of Jesus’ closets disciples, had a vision … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ doesn’t fit well in church

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Church too often divides, waters down, and tames the body of Christ. If Peter had been a typical pastor, he would have preached a sermon to the people in the boat instead of walking on the water with Jesus. The … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus as His ekklesia

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

By doing what Jesus says, we learn what He means. Hearing sermons can never substitute for daily obedience. If we’re not actively teaching people about what we’re learning by following Jesus, we will stunt our spiritual growth. When we gather … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Jesus’ Town Hall Meeting (ekklesia)

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

Greek cities in the ancient world were governed by open Town Hall Meetings, where any citizen could speak, which they called “The Ekklesia.” When Jesus chose a name for a gathering of His people, He called it My Ekklesia (Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Where do you go to Jesus’ Town Hall Meeting (JTHM)?

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

The living Jesus wants to lead Town Hall Meetings for the kingdom of God. Will we let Him? Jesus’ Town Hall Meeting (JTHM–“Ekklesia” in Greek) is an assembly of believers, called together to hear and be led by the Spirit. … Continue reading →

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