Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Immigration of the heart

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Steve Simms

Many people choose to live in the kingdom of darkness rather than immigrate to the kingdom of light. (To paraphrase Jesus’ first message: “Immigrate to the kingdom of light!”) I’m a spiritual immigrant who fled the world for a new … Continue reading →

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An Army Is Not An Audience!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Steve Simms

Meeting to wait on the Lord is different than meeting to follow a program. However, meeting that way is off the beaten path of religious Christianity. The body of Christ is called to assemble as an army actively obeying its … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, another Jesus, Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might, Christianity with Power, demonstration of the Spirit's power, God demonstrations, God's army, God's power, innernet, living water, Matthew 6:33, overcoming addiction, rivers of living water, Salvation Army, seek ye first, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Jesus, be our CEO!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Steve Simms

Let’s huddle up around Jesus & then let everybody do what He tells them to! Christians need to obey the risen Christ. A divided house can’t stand. Saying, “Jesus is Lord (Absolute Master),” we must let Him be Lord of His … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative church, Beyond Church, church leadership, church order, Cindy Jacobs, communicating the Gospel, contemporary worship, ekklesia, Head of the church, house church, Jesus is Lord, Matthew 6:33, obey God rather than men, simple church, Uncategorized, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Body Of Christ: Dictatorship? Democracy? Christocracy?

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Steve Simms

Must a gathering of Christ-followers choose between being a hierarchy (a body of believers governed by an organizational chart) or anarchy (a body of believers with no government or order at all)? Historically church has chosen to be a hierarchy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Benjamin Rush, church government, God's government, government, Israelmore Ayivor, Jesus Christ, John Leland, kingdom, kingdom of heaven, kingdom values, kings and kingdoms, not of this world, organizational chart, the Kingdom of God is at hand, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are pastors & popes the proper pinnacle for churches?

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

Believers love to gather around, listen to, celebrate, and honor preachers and Christian singers; and to make pastors and/or popes the pinnacle of their churches. –However, perhaps it would be much more powerful and life-changing if we gathered around, listened … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel 8, Bible, celebritease, Christianity, figureheads, first king of Israel, New Testament, Old Testament, organic church, pastors, poem, popes, who is the head of the church | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Awesome Wonder Of Childlike Openness In Church!

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

To live under the direct command and government of the living God (what Jesus calls the kingdom of God) requires us to be childlike — to be open, informal, interactive, changeable, honest, humble, simple, real, enthusiastic, playful. Perhaps when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Albert Einstein, Brennan Manning, childlike wonder, G.K.Chesterton, Henry B. Eyring, Jesus, Nashville, Quotations, Salvation Army, Walter Isaacson | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Inner Empire Strikes Back

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

When dark raiders and demonic invaders oppress the human mind, the inner empire of God strikes back with love, joy, and peace to defend the great wealth of spiritual and mental health. Which side are you fighting on? “We must … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God & The Inner Light

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with a new definition of “the kingdom of God” (one of Jesus’ favorite subjects) running through my mind: –All humans are called to follow and obey the inward King who rules on a throne of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ in you, Christian doctrine, Earlham College, early Quakers, Friends, Guilford College, hearing God, hearing Jesus, John 1:9, listening to God, love, on earth as it is in heaven, Quotations, Robert Barclay, spiritual leadings, spirituality, still small voice, the living Christ, There is one even Christ Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Kingdom-Come, King-God-Ruled Meetings

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Steve Simms

Through out the night I was thinking about “the Kingdom of God.” A kingdom is where a king rules, so the Kingdom of God is where God, Himself rules. God’s rule doesn’t happen much on Earth, because of man’s rebellion. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christopher Gorton, church, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 6:33, order of worship, organic church, quotation, Quotations, quote, Quotes, religious tradition, righteousness, Roman Empire, Roman history, Romans 14:17, seek ye first, simple church, the Kingdom of God is at hand, Whatever He says to you | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Church — An Alternative Lifestyle To Popular Culture . . . Not A Religious Talk

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Steve Simms

A church meeting is supposed to be the prototype of an alternative lifestyle to popular culture, an actual demonstration of the values of the Kingdom of God, equipping people to live life like lights in the darkness–a spiritual support-group for … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Corinthians:14, communion, community, Jim Van Yperen, monologue, organic church, passivity, pastor, prototype, pulpit ministry, quotation, Quotations, Quotes, simple church, spiritual, support group | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments