Tag Archives: sermon ideas

Listening That Turns Life Around

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

JESUS Talks are much better than TED Talks or any other kind of talks that you can ever hear! He says: “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27) Christ’s words are pain … Continue reading →

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I saw a famous preacher humbly “step off the monologue” today

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

Today I witnessed a famous preacher lay down the religious monologue so that the Holy Spirit wouldn’t be quenched. Jim Cymbala was to be the closing speaker at the New Room Conference 2022 today. The speaker before him gave an … Continue reading →

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Better than a sermon . . .

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

You don’t need to rely on secondhand info about Jesus. He’s talking to you directly. I don’t understand why many Christians prefer to hear a preacher instead of reading the Bible and hearing God’s direct voice. If you would listen … Continue reading →

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The Sunday morning Jesus is a sermon topic. The living, resurrected Jesus is an electric socket. Plug in! Search Amazon for: The Joy Of Early Christianity.

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Steve Simms
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To focus on a man’s talk (called a “sermon”) rather than on Christ’s presence is to settle for a 2nd-hand account instead of a 1st-hand experience.

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Steve Simms
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Talkin’ from your heart ’bout Jesus is more powerful than sermon-hearing

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.” What a great honor to be invited to speak for God! I believe that the Bible teaches that Christians are to gather together and learn how to minister in the Spirit, to … Continue reading →

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Frustrated With Preaching? Try Sermon-Free Church

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Steve Simms

I (the sermon-free church guy) love to preach. I miss preaching. I preached regularly on Sunday mornings for about 10 years. However, I got frustrated with preaching because I was growing spiritually, but I didn’t see much spiritual growth in … Continue reading →

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