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Welcome to SimpleChurch.com

This is the place for those exploring simple expressions of church to connect.

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Patricia O'Connor and Solomon Gopaul are now friends 14 minutes ago
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Jeanne Schlumbohm commented on Jeanne Schlumbohm's event 'New Covenant Sessions by Steve Crosby.'
THE DATES FOR THESE CLASSES ARE MARCH 17TH, 2012 AT 9AM TO 12PM APRIL 14TH, AND MAY 12TH...... COULDN'T EDIT EVENT  INFO, Jeanne
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New Covenant Sessions by Steve Crosby. at Aplacetotalk-meeting place

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From the moment the thrill of the day of Pentecost had settled into the reality of caring for 3,000 new converts, the issue of continuity anddiscontinuity between the old and new covenants has perplexed the church. Exactly how “new” is the new covenant? There has not bee...nagreement in 2,000 years, and probably never will be. However, how we answer this question, and view the issues involved, willSteve has been out of the IC for many years and is an excellent teacher, author and good…See More
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Danger of Being Led by One's Own Mind and not Scripture

  I recently spent time with a brother who,when the conversation turned to a controversial subject, choice to essentially reject the very clear and obvious teaching because it offended him.  Death to self may well come at a high cost to one's own will or subjective dislikes but we need to die nevertheless.  When the standard becomes that which displeases and not Scripture, and you begin holding to self-amittedly weak proof texts as a counter to clear Scriptural teaching you are heading down a…See More
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Larry Pullega commented on Mike Donahoe's blog post 'We are the Righteousness of God'
Thanks Sandy for your comment to Mike's post.When I first met you on the web,I hadn't yet gathered enough info to know whether or not you were a "right divider",let alone knowing you were this deep into the Grace of God.I'm…
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Sandy McCoy- Foust commented on Mike Donahoe's blog post 'We are the Righteousness of God'
Thanks Mike...You are so right!!...and the fact it sounds sinful is why so many reject it....but oh the freedom it brings when that light comes in!!!..Its like reading a whole New Bible, the way the verses come alive now..Just sorry it took so long…
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Clergy Or Laity - Which One Should We Dispense With?

When discussing the egalitarian non-hierarchical structure of Simple Church I find that some people see it as a movement seeking to dispense with the function of pastors and priests.   When reading and hearing some of the comments made by the proponents of this developing movement I can understand why some people may take it that way. The point that is often obscured or missed is that we should not be seeking to dispense with the function of pastors and priests but to dispense with the function…See More
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His Glory

As most of you know (or have experienced), times are getting tough for believers. This is especially true if you are serious about your faith and are willing to follow the Lord—at any cost. One thing that can keep us going during these days is an understanding of God's glory. Oh, I realize that may sound like a high and lofty concept to you, something that is best left to theologians. But I am absolutely convinced experiencing and understanding His glory has very real, practical value for every…See More
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Living a Fasted life

In the church of Jesus Christ there are many people that fast & going on a fast is between you & God because you choose to seek the Lord. A true fast is not abstaining from food but we ought to live a fasted life that's denying the inclination of our eyes & denying the inclination of our heart because there's no use you abstaining from food but indulging in every fleshy indulgence of the world. The Lord requires that we live a fasted life because when we live a fasted life, we die…See More
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Andy, welcome to SCcom! would there be simple church at Aldershot?
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Dale, welcome to SC.com! is there simple church in Ooltewah? blessings! Marshall Diakon [email protected]
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to "leadership" and "oversight", a significant adjustment from the traditional would be in how these are recognized. Saints leading are recognized in their faithful leading; those overseeing are understood as overseeing by their…
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Ricco, thank you for taking the time and effort to respond to my questions.
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Mary & Dan, may I contact you more directly about the "new" gathering? also, possibly would you know Tom Abfall? blessings! Marshall Diakon
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