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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
Inspired, Not Transformed!
It says something about our times that we rarely use the word sinful, except to describe a really good dessert. ~ Willard Ferrell Too many long for the inspiration of faith in King Jesus without the transformation of its … Continue reading
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Episode 146 – Going After the Giver of Life!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Can you imagine going on a date with your beloved and all they do for the entire time you are away is talk! They never let you get a word in. They simply … Continue reading
Posted in Fasting, Transformed
Tagged blessing, Christian, confess, devil, disciple, fast, forgive, forgiven, forsake, glory, honor, hypocrite, John, life, pardon, popularity, power, pray, prayer, priorities, priority, protection, provision, purity, reward, seek, tempt, tempted, thank
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Episode 145 – Going After the Heart of God!
God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him! According to Hebrews 11.6, God rewards when we diligently seek Him … In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California shares … Continue reading
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Episode 144 – Going After a Life God Rewards!
2013 is finally here! Over the last 3 months of 2012 Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church prayed, fasted and sought God’s face for His will and direction for the congregation there in El Segundo, California … Continue reading
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Tagged breakthrough, Christian, extra mile, faith, fast, first place, generosity, give, God, Jesus, life, misthos, obedience, obey, please God, poor, pray, reward, sacrifice, seek, treasure, Trust
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Changed Lives Get Noticed!
Artwork courtesy of campusfellowship.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead When people truly change, no one can keep quiet … Continue reading
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Episode 143 – Where Is God When You Are In Need of Hope?
In our recent national election in the United States, people on both sides of the political aisle were touting their candidate as the solution for what ails the country. However, as we have said before again and again, politicians … Continue reading
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Preach Repentance, Heal Lives!
Artwork courtesy of richardgleaves.blogspot.com It’s never too late! No matter how far you have gone on a wrong road, turn back. -Turkish proverb Disciples proclaim a need for life change to each person they meet! Repentance is the Biblical … Continue reading
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Episode 142 – Where Is God In My Everyday Life?
It is impossible to escape from God’s all-knowing control, no matter how far or fast we might go, for God is everywhere! In the Old Testament King David told us that the LORD knows us penetratingly, as if He has scoured … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, armor of God, Bible, Christ, Christian, control, covenant, covenant keeping, defend, design, disposition, fingerprint, follow, God, grumpiness, guide, immaturities, immaturity, inspire, investigation, irritations, Jehovah, Jesus, lead, life, path, Psalm 139, reading schedule, selfish, shield, thought, Word of God, Yahweh
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God Rewards Right Motives and Behaviors!
Artwork courtesy of neropta.com Leaders must develop a philosophy toward rewards that is incredibly simple: Reward performance and only performance. ~ Neil H. Snyder and Angela P. Clontz Rewards. Most “Christians” have a great suspicion when anyone starts talking … Continue reading
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