Tag Archives: ekklesia

Christianity like you’ve never see it before!

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Steve Simms

Christianity like you’ve never seen it before. https://amzn.to/2Qh27CR

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Exciting insights about “church” (reading Ephesians 5 & 6 as written to a group, not just to an individual)

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Steve Simms

Ephesians 5 says that the assembly of Christ-followers (church) “submits to Christ” as “the head.” I believe that Christ wants to literally, personally head-up every Christian gathering by inwardly promopting individuals to say & do what He tells them to. … Continue reading →

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Unorganized faith (a very short poem)

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

I love unorganized faith That freely flows From people’s hearts, Instead of programs.

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Religious thought or supernatural relevation?

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Steve Simms

Church focuses too much on religious explanations and not enough on ongoing interaction with the risen Jesus. Theology is religious thought. Revelation is direct perception of God. If we neglect to observe what the Lord is doing in our heart, … Continue reading →

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SEEING INVISIBLE LOVE IN ACTION

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

SEEING INVISIBLE LOVE IN ACTION A heart touched by invisible love (An unseen human heart, Not a physical one), Is in various degrees, Moved by healing, tender emotion, Changed, and rearranged. Love isn’t taught by lecture. It’s caught by open … Continue reading →

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Pastor at the wheel or all auto parts working together?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

Church? The pastor at the wheel or all the auto parts working together to follow the Spirit? When Christianity is dry and boring, that’s the brakes. Let’s take the brakes off of Jesus. We park our cars in the church … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait on your church

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Steve Simms

Don’t wait on your church. They may never send or release you. Go ahead and do what God is telling you to. (The Bible says to “wait on the Lord.” It never says to “wait on a church.”) Too many … Continue reading →

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How many sermons must we hear?

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

How many sermons must Christians hear before they are allowed to say anything in church? Will there ever be enough? Since Christ came to set us free, why does church entangle us in human control and programs? Church tends to … Continue reading →

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#Makechurchekklesiaagain

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Steve Simms

Theologian Emil Brunner taught that Christianity drifted away from ekklesia & into church. “A hashtag does not change anything. It’s a hashtag.” –Shonda Rhimes Here’s a fresh, new hashtag for those who want to go beyond church as usual:  #Makechurchekklesiaagain … Continue reading →

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A hell of a shake down! Fresh view of Matthew 16–the rock, the kingdom, the ekklesia, the keys to lock and unlock.

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Steve Simms

In Matthew 16, Jesus talks about a hell of a shakedown. He proclaims a rock, His kingdom, His ekklesia, and the keys to lock and unlock as representatives of His government. Some things are beyond human reasoning. They are mysteries … Continue reading →

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