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Letting church cruise on Christ-contol

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Steve Simms

Across the USA church is in decline. Perhaps it is time to set church on Christ-control and let Jesus freely cruise trough the meeting. There’s nothing like a Christ-led gathering when we put aside human agendas and control and simply let … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative church, alternative to church, Christ control, church meetings, church services, churching, contemporary church, ekklesia, Greek city-states, house church, House of Prayer, how to do church, open church, open forum, praise and worship, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Corps, simple church, town meeting, Uncategorized, When you come together, worship | Tagged 1 Corinthians 14:26, Christianity, church, church in America, Nashville, organic church, unchurching, USA, World English Bible | Leave a comment

Another Reason To Wear Red

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Steve Simms

It’s National Wear Red Day in the USA. National Wear Read Day was begun by the American Heart Association for a great cause — to help focus people’s attention on the problem of heart disease in women. However, there is … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Boredom In Church

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Steve Simms

Church is considered to be boring by many millions of people. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl is considered to be one of the most exciting annual events in the USA. Why? Let’s think about it . . . What if every … Continue reading →

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“Southern Spirit” Article About A Unique Church In Nashville

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Steve Simms

Atmosphere of acceptance May 6th, 2011 Berry Street Worship Center is all about openness, love Upon entering the Berry Street Worship Center near downtown Nashville, Tenn., visitors are greeted by soldier Steven Morton; their kids are taken next door by … Continue reading →

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Save Money On Mission Trips

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Steve Simms

Churches and individuals: You can save money on mission projects! If you can’t afford to spend $2,000 or $3,000 to go overseas for a short-term mission project, no problem. Mission projects are needed right here in our USA urban areas. Just go … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Christians After The New Testament

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Steve Simms

Here’s My Top Ten List — My Top 10 Christians After The New Testament 1) Francis of Assisi (Italian Catholic who fell in love with Jesus and followed Him with abandon — I think in the 12th century). 2) George Fox (founder … Continue reading →

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Ida B. Wells — My #VIII Greatest American Of All Time

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Steve Simms

Ida B. Wells is remembered during Black History month but it is hard to find much about her in American history books. However, in my thinking, she is the 8th greatest American of all time. (Learn more about her in my … Continue reading →

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Accepting Black History Into American History

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

Some people say that we shouldn’t talk about black history in the USA, just American history. That is a worthy goal — a color blind history where all people are equal. The only problem is that when we honestly look … Continue reading →

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