Category Archives: praise and worship

Holy Spirit Surfing–A Fresh Wave Of Churching

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Holy Spirit surfing is a fresh, creative way of doing church — an innovative style of churching.  However, it’s not new — it was written about in the New Testament (see 1 Corinthians 14:26) and was the common practice of … Continue reading →

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Men Gone Wild (Or Are They Just Free In The Spirit?)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Recently six men gathered in Nashville, Tennessee and were overcome by  spontaneous praise, worship, celebration, dancing, and prayer; for more than two hours.  Had these men gone wild?  Or were they just free in the Spirit? They were experiencing a … Continue reading →

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Church flows from the Spirit; it’s not produced by a program.

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Church is God’s orchestra, playing His symphony, as each member focuses on, listens to, and obeys the Conductor — the living, resurrected Jesus Christ. Come and experience God’s orchestra playing in Nashville every Sunday morning at 10:45 as each member … Continue reading →

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Who Will Carry Me When I Feel Like I Can’t Go On?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Who will carry me when I am so weary and/or discouraged that I feel like I can’t go on?  There is Someone who comes as an inner flow — the Holy Spirit. “‘Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has … Continue reading →

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My 21st Century Psalm (King David Style)

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

I recently attended a prayer and fasting retreat sponsored by the Kentucky and Tennessee Division of The Salvation Army and was challenged to write a psalm.  So I did.  Here it is: Psalm of Steve #1 Nothing comes from nothing, … Continue reading →

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What Will It Take For A Bible Type Revival To Happen In America?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

At The Salvation Army Berry Street last Sunday we passed out paper and pens and had everybody who was willing to write out a question for God and then to listen to God for His answer to their question. Then … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Been To Church?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

Church is more than a structured meeting. Church is spiritual life flowing through a room – Something you and everyone present can feel.   Church is electricity in the air, An inner tingling, A sense of awe. A keen awareness … Continue reading →

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Perhaps It’s Time To Cry Out To God

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Cry Out Nashville was a prophetic event held in Cumberland Park, overlooking downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Christ-followers gathered to worship God and to cry out for spiritual awakening and revival.  God is wanting believers in Nashville … Continue reading →

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Free Lara Landon concert this Thurs. (Aug. 16) in Nashville

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Free Lara Landon concert this Thursday night, Aug. 16, at 7:00 pm. at The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center, 225 Berry St., Nashville, 37207. Here’s a sample of Lara’s music:  

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The Next Time Someone Says “C.I.B.” Check This Out . . .

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

The next time someone says; “Church is boring,” bring them to 225 Berry Street in Nashville, 37207.  They will change their mind. *  There’s no sermon to fall asleep in . . . Instead people excitedly and spontaneously show and … Continue reading →

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