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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
Hope For Today – Remove All Fear From Me!
FEAR – it paralyzes us faster than Novocain in the dentist’s chair! The problem seems to be – at least for me – that I unthaw very slowly! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope … Continue reading
Posted in Hope For Today, Transformed
Tagged afraid, Christian, compassion, confidence, Creator, fear, Jesus, life, Lord, prayer, promises, protection, supernatural, truth
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Transformed #293: God Emboldens Us When We Pray Together!
Fear. It paralyzes the child of God. It leads to rebellion, murmuring, discouragement, dread … and, worst of all, unbelief. Of course, fear’s harvest caused the first Exodus generation of God’s people to wander in the wilderness for 40 years … Continue reading
Posted in Character of God, Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, Prayer, Transformed
Tagged amazing grace, anointed, boldness, church, dedicate, fear, filling, Good News, peace, pray, prayer, prosperity, sovereign, surrender, together, witnessing, worship
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Transformed #292: God Guides When We Pray Together!
God longs for every one of us to gather together, and bring our broken hearts to Him in prayer. These encouraging words are part of today’s reminder that, “God Guides When We Pray Together!” Practical, Biblical insight marks this call … Continue reading
Posted in Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, God's will, Transformed
Tagged abundant, assurrance, conversion, devotion, direction, faith, faithful, filled, God's plan, God's will, heart, life, marriage, obstacle, path, pride, purpose, rebellion, satisfied, Submissive, Trust, understanding, work
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The Hard Hearted Realize Their Imminent Destruction Too Late!
Some thoughts on Exodus 14:24-31 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh and the Egyptians realized too late that the Lord fought against them to their total destruction. As the God who is able (Romans 4:21) acts, horror finally sinks into reason. … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Heartedness
Tagged destroyed, discipleship, experience, God, godliness, heart, horror, Jesus, Lord, pride, Promised Land
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Hard Heartedness Is Contagious!
Some thoughts on Exodus 14:15-23 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh now spreads into the elite troops as they pursue the Israelis into the sea floor, despite the supernatural evidence that Yahweh, the Almighty God was fighting for Israel. Sometimes passion … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Heartedness
Tagged anger, bitterness, common sense, contagion, death, evidence, humility, intelligence, pride, rage, slaves, stubborn, supernatural, vengeance, viral
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Transformed #290: Great Faith in a Great God Receives Great Victory!
Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. “Great Faith in Our Great God Receives Great Victory!” Launching from the daily life of the father of our faith, Abraham of old, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor of Woodland Drive Baptist Church in … Continue reading
Posted in Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, faith, Transformed, Uncategorized
Tagged Abraham, action, blessing, direction, evidence, faith, God, growth, guidance, influence, possessions, prayer, reward, strength, surrender, victory, Vision, wisdom, worship
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The Hard Hearted Break Their Agreements!
Some thoughts from Exodus 14:4, 8-9 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh became manifest again as he broke his agreement with Israel after they left Ramses, by hastily pursuing them to restore domination over Israel. God seeks to remove Israel’s enemies … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Heartedness
Tagged agreement, Almighty, broken, domination, glory, God, Israel, Lord, prayer, pride, protection, provision
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Transformed #289: Stepping Out By Faith!
Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. In his first official message, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith returns to the Biblical Patriarch, Abraham, the father of our faith. As we open our Bibles to Genesis 12, Pastor Matt calls the men and women … Continue reading
Posted in Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, faith, Transformed
Tagged Abraham, Bible, blessing, direction, faith, Impossible, motivation, obedience, read, wisdom
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The Hard Hearted’s Life Ends In Great Sorrow!
Thoughts from Exodus 11:4-6,9 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh ultimately ended in grievous sorrow and widespread death. This is so often the case, though not on the scale of Pharaoh’s Egypt. When the battle between the proud and the Lord … Continue reading
Transformed #288: God Is Able!
Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. Today we start a new chapter in the podcast as Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, begins his relationship with Woodland Drive Baptist Church in Visalia, CA (Visalia – first I is long – sounds like “eye”) … … Continue reading
Posted in Character of God, Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged ability, Abraham, answered prayer, belief, faith, fully persuaded, glory, God, hope, hopeless, last days, prayer, promise, righteousness, Sarah
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