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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
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
Posted in Leadership Blog
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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Episode 119: Good Grief!
Artwork Credit: ceruleansanctum.com Conviction – it’s a word many Christ-followers misunderstand. When the Spirit moves through the words of the pastor, many people get uncomfortable and upset. While many would rather not address the subject of conviction through the … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, Transformed
Tagged Christianity, conviction, Corinthians, fear, Grief, Holy Spirit, indignation, love, purity, sexual immorality, sheep, shepherd, zeal
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When Depression Falls On the Child of God – Part 2
Photo Credit: carroll.edu “Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 43:5, HCSB) We return to the anathema subject of depression in the Christian today because the Bible addresses the reality that many suffer from it, even … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Leadership Blog, Suffering
Tagged Christian, Christianity, depressed, depression, faith, God, hope, Jesus, love, pain, questions, ridicule, suffering, worship
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Come and Listen to the Beatitudes Where Jesus First Taught Them!
Photo Credit: BiblePlaces.com “When He saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. Then He began to teach them, saying: “The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom … Continue reading
Posted in Israel 2013
Tagged Beatitutdes, Israel, Jesus, Mount of the Beatitudes, New Testament, sermon on the mount
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Los Angeles Friends Invited to Israel Tour Informational Meeting
Pastor Matt teaching on board the tour boat on the Sea of Galilee Photo Credit: Melodee Joy Smith Eagles In Leadership is forming an Israel tour group for February 2013. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, says, “This 10-day tour will feature … Continue reading
Posted in Israel 2013
Tagged baal, Beit Shean, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Dead Sea Scrolls, Elijah, Garden of Gethsemane, Garden Tomb, Herod the Great, Israel, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jordan River, King David’s Tomb, Last Supper, Masada, Mount Carmel, Mount of Beatitudes, Mt. Moriah, Mt. of Olives, Old City, Pool of Bethesda, Qumran, Sea of Galilee, sermon on the mount, Tabgha, temple, tour, Valley of Armageddon, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall, Yardenit
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