Tag Archives: Nashville

Gg Meetings Make Men (And Women) Mighty!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

I walked into a God-gathering (Gg) while in college and was instantly transformed as I heard ordinary people tell about their experiences with Jesus. I have never been the same. To this day I still get tears in my eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in AA meeting, AA meetings, Berry Street, Gg, Global Foundation, Gregory Palamas, interactive, Janet Munn, Jesus Christ, Matthew 23:10, Meeting for Worship, Moravian prayer, organic church, participatory church, Quotations, Quotes, Salvation Army, teaching, the Cookery, TN, unprogrammed meetings | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Unexpected, The Unplanned, & The Unconventional in Church

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Steve Simms

The unexpected, the unplanned, and the unconventional happened when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost and launched the Christian church. Pentecost (and what followed after it through out the book of Acts) was the was all about Presence & power of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts 2, Acts of the Apostles, Apostle Paul, book of Acts, Crazy Love, Holy Spirit, Multiply, old men will dream dreams, Paul of Tarsus, personal pentecost, rethinking church, Salvation Army, unconventional, unplanned, unprogrammed, you can all prophesy, young men will see visions, Your sons and daughters will prophesy | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Miracle Of Two Delayed Dreams Finally Fulfilled In Nashville

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Bible says that the early Christians overcame the devil “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony . . .” I was an unbeliever when as a freshman in college I walked into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, church, class meetings, History of Methodism in Tennessee, John Berry McFerrin, McFerrin Park, Methodist class meetings, organic church, Salvation Army, simple church | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Music City 2 Worship City — The Real Nashville!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

–Music City To Worship City– I believe in Music City miracles; That God is doing supernatural things In Nashville and Middle Tennessee. People are being stirred up to seek God; Not just religiously, but with all their hearts And more … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day @ Nashville’s Berry Street

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

Mother’s Day at Berry Street Worship Center is like a family gathering . . . * It is informal, relaxed, and real; * The celebration is not rigidly programmed but free flowing and spontaneous; * It’s not controlled by and/or … Continue reading →

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Xchurch is Xtreme 4 God!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Great things don’t come from comfort zones: Try Xtreme church! –Xtreme church differs from traditional church by allowing a greater number of uncontrolled variables and trusting them to the Spirit’s active leadership. Uncontrolled variables in extreme church include: who speaks, … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Titans Quarterback Marcus Mariota says . . .

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Steve Simms

Quotes by and about Tennessee Titan quarterback, Marcus Mariota: “For me, it is a dream come true. It is an opportunity to fulfill a lifetime dream, and I am looking forward to it.” Mariota “God has taught me that I can … Continue reading →

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Music City’s Magic Country Music Marathon Motivates Many!

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

St. Jude Country Music Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K in Music City: Here are some quotations from signs spotted along the way in past Country Music Marathons that give us powerful life lessons: “Keep Going. Keep Going” (Never give up … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 9:24, country music, details, honky tonks, LP Field, Mother Church, Music City, Nashville churches, Quotes, run to get the prize, Ryman Auditorium, Salvation Army, St. Jude, The Call Nashville, Union Gospel Tabernacle, Worship City | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nashville Pedestrian Bridge Flag Adventure

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

It has come to me several times the past couple of weeks for my wife, Ernie, and me to take The Salvation Army Flag on to the pedestrian overpass on Ellington Parkway just north of downtown Nashville during morning rush … Continue reading →

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Church — Platform Presentation Or Presence & Power Of Christ?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Steve Simms

Is church about a platform presentation? Or about the actual Presence and power of the living, resurrected Jesus? Jesus told His followers to come unto Him — into His very Presence. We should be careful so we don’t stop short … Continue reading →

Posted in Come unto Me all ye who are, Hans Denck, I will give you rest, labor and are heavy laden, Matthew 11:28, Quotes, radical reformation, running from God | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment