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The Relational Kingdom ::: Simple Churches
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I've done other posts on what goes on in what my heartbeat is, what I hear the Father saying to the Church. I feel as though I need to clarify where I'm different from an 'organic' or 'simple'…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Thomas Oct 2, 2012.

Youth in Simple Church ::: Youth Leaders
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In a home fellowship where there are strong biblical fathers, and strong fellowship. There is little need for Youth Pastors and Youth Leaders, that role is naturally filled by the brotherhood that we…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Forerunner Jun 6, 2012.

The Shepherding Movement's Influence on the Traditonal Church
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You can just go on Google and search "Shephearding Movement" and get many results for it to pop up. What started as an honest pursuit to as a Movement to Disciple the Church, became very abusive and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank May 23, 2012.

Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
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Obviously Simple Church's influence is the Early Church in the Book of Acts. I put before you, brothers and sisters, a statement and question. I used to give tithe and give more on top of the tithe.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren Nov 9, 2012.

 

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Our focus and heart is to build relationships with other like-minded, burning, committed believers just like ourselves. We're tired with shallow, professional, impersonal relationships because we don't just want to be 'Church Friends' we want to be truly Brothers and Sisters, Fathers and Mothers. Truly "... being knit together in love" (Col 2:2). Mostly we just sit in a circle and talk about what Jesus has been doing in our lives really getting to know each others hearts. Nope, it's not super…See More
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David Thomas replied to Dena Brehm's discussion Freedom From Biblicism
"Studying deeply 1 Corinthians 13, I found, what you call 'Law', cross references with 1 Corinthians 13 over and over again. Then 1 Cor 13 corresponds too with the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). I found the 10 Commandments to be…"
Dec 24, 2012
David Thomas replied to gregory's discussion mega-church to the living room to Christ
"Building Relationships too is really our heartbeat. What is community without it? How can you pour into another's life without relationship? How can the Kingdom of God advance without unity? Relationships is how the Kingdom of God is built."
Dec 22, 2012
David Thomas replied to Jim Edmunds's discussion Starting up
""Authentic Community" begins when our heartbeat is to build real lasting relationships. Many do not share your heartbeat God has given you, but at first neither did I. Someone long suffered with me to impart to me the Kingdom of God was…"
Dec 22, 2012
David Thomas replied to matthew vaughan's discussion Money
"Our house church doesn't have any of that. I encourage you brother not to over think and complicate what God is calling you to be obedient and do."
Dec 22, 2012
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Nov 9, 2012
David Thomas replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Thank you. May God Bless you. May you continually be led of the Spirit."
Oct 18, 2012
Nate Davis replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"I agree. Thanks for the conversation. I am helped by thinking things through again."
Oct 16, 2012
David Thomas replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Nate, I see your point. Definitely to give for the needs of those who need, and those brothers and sisters in Christ who are in need is biblical. To give to advance the gospel of Christ is biblical as well.I go to a Simple Church on Friday nights…"
Oct 16, 2012
Nate Davis replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Dave, I completely agree with you. I am against obligated, religious tithing, too. I am suggesting that what you are referring to is step one of this thought process. (And is already a very controversial stand against the current of the modern…"
Oct 16, 2012
David Thomas replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Nate,I don't understand your question, I'm not against giving to a collection. If we say we're not under the law, then I'm against obligated, religious tithing that isn't birthed out of a love relationship with Jesus, being…"
Oct 16, 2012
Nate Davis replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Dave, Since the grace of giving is the substitution for the tithe, I think that you have to end up with collections for the poor. The two are inseparable, if you want to understand the grace of giving correctly. If they were to take a collection,…"
Oct 12, 2012
David Thomas replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Nate,I'm not talking about the collections for the poor, but tithing as an obligated ritual of religion. So certainly the grace of giving does make perfect sense, it's motivation is birthed out of the love relationship with Jesus.God…"
Oct 12, 2012
Nate Davis replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Dave, Try studying about collections for the poor in the New Testament. You will find about 8 sections of scripture, the largest of which is 2 Cor. 8-9 that talk about giving by grace FOR THE PURPOSE of helping the poor believers in Jerusalem.…"
Oct 11, 2012
John Mark Boonaerts and David Thomas are now friends
Oct 8, 2012
David Higson replied to David Thomas's discussion Sacrifical Giving : Tithing
"Remember, the "tithe" and other offerings were essentially a temple tax to support the Levites and priests as they had no other means of income. As the temple is no more, there is no need for a specific "tithe" of 10% or 23% or…"
Oct 8, 2012

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At 7:11am on May 6, 2012, Marshall Diakon said…

Dave,

welcome to SC.com!

is there simple church in Granite City?

possibly, have you met John Mark Boonaerts, in Granite City?

Blessings!

Marshall Diakon

diakon2@gmail.com

At 7:30am on May 6, 2012, David Thomas said…

Yes, he is in Charge of Teen Reach in Grigsby Middle School. I lead students into Prayer Every Wednesday Morning at Grigsby Middle School, so I talk with him often before and after.

At 9:33pm on May 8, 2012, Mike Stidham said…

It is pretty sweet to see locals on here.  I have since moved to Belleville, but I am attempting to move back up around Alton again.

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