Tag Archives: Salvation Army

I was deeply moved, challenged, and confirmed by a humble man with a passion for Christ!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

This week, I was deeply moved, challenged, and confirmed by a man with a passion for Christ! His name is Major Dean Hinson and he is the president of The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Bible College in Atlanta. As a … Continue reading →

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Meeting at Jesus’ feet

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

William Booth said: “Will you go to His feet and place yourself entirely at His disposal?” –Will we do that or will we settle for mere religious programs? Shall we surrender church meetings to Christ’s control or sit silently through … Continue reading →

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Whose Control Should Church Be Under?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

To congregate under Christ’s direct control (to come together and allow the living Jesus, Himself, to lovingly lead us without the aid of a human program or agenda) releases the power and presence of God, like nothing else on earth. … Continue reading →

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Running For President / Running In The Salvation Army

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

–Who is running in 2016? And for what? –Perhaps America’s most important question is not “Who’s running for President?” but “Who’s running for Jesus?” Are you? –There are so many people running for President in 2016. One website lists 25 … Continue reading →

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Testimonies, Salvation, #Boundless2015 & The Salvation Army’s 150 Anniversary!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

–More than 15,000 Salvationists (members of The Salvation Army) from about 126 countries met in London, United Kingdom, last week for an International Congress called Boundless 2015. The emphasis wasn’t on social services. The focus was on faithfulness to the living, … Continue reading →

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Religious Form or Forum For Fiery Faith? (The “Blood & Fire” Flag)

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Religious form or fiery faith? Let fiery faith leap in the hearts of God’s people and arise in churches around the world! –We need to be exposed to living, active faith (to real-life testimonials of faith), not just to a timed, … Continue reading →

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“No More Boasting About Human Leaders”

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

“So then, no more boasting about human leaders!” –1 Corinthians 3:21 What would God do . . . 1) If we presented the living Christ without promoting preachers and teachers? 2) If people ministered to others without naming “ministries” with … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Boundless!

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Steve Simms

Boundless worship gatherings are not bound by human control, leaders’ agendas, religious programs, or church traditions. They are unbounded and free to follow the direct leadership of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ and to flow wherever He may take them. … Continue reading →

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“This is That” 4 the 21st Century!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

“This is that,” vs. “This is what that means.” –Today preachers like to take a Bible verse and proclaim “This is what that verse means.” –The early Christ-followers experienced and demonstrated the Bible and then proclaimed: “This is that which … Continue reading →

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Church Restructured As An Xtreme Army by William & Catherine Booth

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Xtreme sports are a recent invention; however Xtreme church has existed from time to time since the earliest Christ-followers were scattered out of Jerusalem, became extreme, and turned the world upside down. One example of Xtreme church began 150 years ago (this year/2015) … Continue reading →

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