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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
Come and See Where Jesus Healed the Demon-Possessed Man!
“When He had come to the other side, to the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met Him as they came out of the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. Suddenly they shouted, … Continue reading
Posted in Israel 2013
Tagged demon-possessed, exorcism, Israel, Jesus, Korsi, Kursi, tour
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Come and See the Apostle Peter’s House!
“When Jesus went into Peter’s house, He saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve Him. When evening came, they brought … Continue reading
Posted in Israel 2013
Tagged Apostle Peter, Capernaum, Caphernaum, healing, Israel, Jesus, Peter, tour
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Episode 121 – Spiritual First Responders Face Incredible Challenges With Courage
Today we begin a new series entitled, Where Is God Taking Us? As Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor of Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California, begins this series, he is sharing one of the key aspects of the vision … Continue reading
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
Today I want to make a confession. Today I want to tell you the one command of God I neglect to obey the most. Would you like to hear what it is? “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39) You … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian, forgive, forgiven, Great Commandment, Jesus, love, neighbor, strategic plan
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Come and Sit Where Jesus Fed the 5,000!
“When Jesus heard about it, He withdrew from there by boat to a remote place to be alone. When the crowds heard this, they followed Him on foot from the towns. As He stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd, … Continue reading
Posted in Israel 2013
Tagged 000, feed 5, fishs and loaves, Israel, Jesus, miracle, miracles of Jesus, tour
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Episode 120 – The Gift of Forgiveness
In our last message from the forgiveness series, we join Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor of Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California, as he reminds us that unforgiveness in us grieves the heart of God.
Taking us to the book of Ephesians, Pastor Matt shows us how the indwelling Spirit of God is heartbroken when He is not allowed to forgive others through us because of our failure to obey Jesus. Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, Transformed
Tagged Christian, Ephesians, forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Pacific Baptist Church, unforgiveness
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God’s 6 Expectations of a Leader Transitioning Into A New Ministry
“With God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 (NKJ) Since, “NOTHING will be impossible,” it only stands to reason we need to think “God-sized thoughts!” Leaders are to lead in this area more than any other area! Small thinking has … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog
Tagged action, choice, Christian, courage, discouragement, emotion, fear, first responder, Great Commission, Impossible, Joshua, leader, Leadership, mission, success, thinking, transition, victory, Vision
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When Lust Ruins Your Life!
Artwork Credit: positive-parents.org “For I am conscious of my rebellion, and my sin is always before me. Against You—You alone—I have sinned and done this evil in Your sight. So You are right when You pass sentence; You are blameless … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, consequences, emotion, failure, heart, lust, mind, rebellion, sin, soul
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Israel Trip Information Meeting Planned in LA
Dr. Matthew Smith teaching on board the tour boat on the Sea of Galilee Photo Credit: Melodee Joy Smith Eagles in Leadership announces the formation of an Israel tour group for February 2013. Lead Pastor, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, says, … Continue reading
Posted in Israel 2013, Uncategorized
Tagged Armageddon, Christian, Dead Sea, Galilee, Israel, Jerusalem, Masada, tour, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall, Yardenit
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