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Hey You! Grow Gutsy In God’s Gospel! (got guts?)

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Steve Simms

If you don’t grow gutsy in God’s Gospel, you will succumb to society’s seducing spell! The Bible says: “Christ in you–the hope of glory!” Not “Christ in the preacher/pastor–the hope of glory.” “Don’t underestimate the power of God in you, … Continue reading →

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Conformed to the culture or transformed by Christ?

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Steve Simms

In our falsifying world there are many popular ideas that are deceptive, destructive, or depressive. Be careful what you take in! “Someone once said that if you don’t control your perception, you’ll live the rest of your life at the … Continue reading →

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Seeing The Invisible In Organic Church

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Steve Simms

God’s not dead — He’s the world’s best at running church services. When human leadership steps aside and allows God to lead, church services enter into a dynamic new dimension as ordinary people, prompted by the Spirit, show and tell … Continue reading →

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Is Physical Reality A Holographic Phantom — A Mere Illusion?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Steve Simms

It is a matter of fact that matter (everything in the physical universe) is a mere illusion. An atom is 99.9999% empty space. In reality an atom, the building block of matter, is nothing but a force field — energy … Continue reading →

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The Phantom Commandment Challenge — Church Without A 1-Man Sermon?

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Steve Simms

— The Phantom Commandment Challenge — The Phantom Commandment says: “Church shall contain a one-man sermon.” However, I can’t find it anywhere in the Bible.  Can you find the Phantom Commandment (or any statement that resembles it) in the Bible? It’s … Continue reading →

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Do you smell a skunk in evolutionary theory?

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Steve Simms

A stinky question!  Do you smell a skunk in evolutionary theory? How could time and chance create a skunk with both the ability and instinct to spray saturating stink on its foes? Something about evolutionary theory just doesn’t quite smell … Continue reading →

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People Get Ready There’s A Train A Comin’ — (Get On Board The Revival Train)

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Steve Simms

Some time ago I saw (in my spirit) a mighty revival train rolling and rumbling through Nashville. Since that time, numerous times a week, I have seen (with my natural eyes) rows of the same number repeated 3 or more … Continue reading →

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Where’d Da Glory Go? (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Steve Simms

Paul of Tarsus wrote:  “To Him (God) be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations.”  (Ephesians 3:21) According to these words from the New Testament, there is supposed to be glory in the church in the … Continue reading →

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2-Way Meetings 4 Meeting Jesus’ Top 2 Commandments

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Steve Simms

We need 2-way meetings in order 2 meet Jesus’ Top 2 Commandments: –2-way interaction with God through worship & prayer, and hearing & obeying His voice. –2-way support-group-style interaction with one another through mutual ministry by allowing everyday people to … Continue reading →

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One Good Quote Deserves Another (Moving From Human Control To The Spirit’s Control)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Steve Simms

Seeing this quote on Facebook & Twitter: UnlikeUnlike · · Share · @jimknaggs on Twitter Jim Knaggs ‏@jimknaggs 18h18 hours ago “When leaders put control into the hands of their people, at all levels, they unlock incalculable potential.” – Dennis … Continue reading →

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