Studying James 1:7

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Welcome to the Transformed Podcast!

Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College and Seminary in Hawthorne, California.

The book of James has been called, “the faith explained” and that is the purpose of these teachings. These short studies are designed to help you grow your faith.

Now, let’s open our Bibles to the book of James as Dr. Smith discusses our faith from the words of the step-brother of Jesus, the head of the Jerusalem Church …

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Transformed Podcast Episode #177 – The Lord’s Love Is With Those Who Fear Him!

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

Obedience is the entrance pass into dynamic worship! Sit back and listen to the worship of any congregation you visit and within minutes you can determine whether they are doers of the word or hearers only.

Those who obey know the joys of following the Word of God. They have experienced the presence of the Lord and the power of His Spirit in their lives. They have heard the whispers of His leading and know the benefits of obeying His leadings.

As we open our Bibles again to Psalm 103, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California reminds us that God’s benefits cause us to passionately and excitedly praise His name in the midst of the congregation!

 

And with that final prayer of gratitude, Dr. Smith wraps up this third message from Psalm 103.

Perhaps you would you consider sharing this message with a friend? God longs to release the captives of our culture into the freedom of faith. Thank you!

If you would like to explore how to enjoy a deeper life with God, one that God is pleased with, Dr. Smith has written a daily devotional book that will help you do just that!

In His Presence is a detailed look at walking with God through life’s ups and downs. Built around the premise that God welcomes you into His presence with joy and pleasure, In His Presence helps you see that the life of abundance can only be enjoyed when we take everything to the Lord and walk every day at His right hand.

You can order a copy of In His Presence from Amazon by clicking the link on the side panel of the Eagles In Leadership website.

Today’s episode was recorded live in El Segundo, California and edited by Ryan Longsworth in Los Angeles, California.

And now, until next time, we are praying that you would be filled with the love of God so that you can demonstrate His love to the lost and dying in your city! God bless!

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Studying James 1:6

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Welcome to the Transformed Podcast!

Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College and Seminary in Hawthorne, California.

The book of James has been called, “the faith explained” and that is the purpose of these teachings. These short studies are designed to help you grow your faith.

Now, let’s open our Bibles to the book of James as Dr. Smith discusses our faith from the words of the step-brother of Jesus, the head of the Jerusalem Church …

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Transformed Podcast Episode #176 – The Lord Doesn’t Treat Us As Our Sins Deserve!

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

David reminds us again and again of God goodness! The source of constant motivations to return to His side and proclaim His praises in the midst of the Great Assembly each week, God’s compassion draws us like a moth to a flame.

As we are often accused by the devil, we know too well how often we fail God. After repeatedly being denigrated by God’s arch-enemy, it can be hard to imagine God wanting to have us back in His presence.

If it were a different sin from time to time, that would be different. Yet, here I am again, asking forgiveness for the same sin for the ump-teen hundredth time.

As we open our Bibles again to Psalm 103, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California answers the question, “How can God forgive me again?”

And with that final prayer of gratitude, Dr. Smith wraps up this second message in the series, “Worship His Holy Name!

Perhaps you would you consider sharing this message with a friend? God longs to release the captives of our culture into the freedom of faith. Thank you!

If you would like to explore how to enjoy a deeper life with God, one that God is pleased with, Dr. Smith has written a daily devotional book that will help you do just that!

In His Presence is a detailed look at walking with God through life’s ups and downs. Built around the premise that God welcomes you into His presence with joy and pleasure, In His Presence helps you see that the life of abundance can only be enjoyed when we take everything to the Lord and walk every day at His right hand.

You can order a copy of In His Presence from Amazon by clicking the link on the side panel of the Eagles In Leadership website.

Today’s episode was recorded live in El Segundo, California and edited by Ryan Longsworth in Los Angeles, California.

And now, until next time, we are praying that you would be filled with the love of God so that you can demonstrate His love to the lost and dying in your city! God bless!

 

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Studying James 1:5

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Welcome to the Transformed Podcast!

Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College and Seminary in Hawthorne, California.

The book of James has been called, “the faith explained” and that is the purpose of these teachings. These short studies are designed to help you grow your faith.

Now, let’s open our Bibles to the book of James as Dr. Smith discusses our faith from the words of the step-brother of Jesus, the head of the Jerusalem Church …

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Transformed Podcast Episode #175 – Forget Not All His Benefits!

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

Looking for some encouragement? Join us as we refocus on our incredibly gracious and compassionate LORD over the next four studies!

Our God is amazing! And often, in the crush of life, we forget all that God does for us! This new series is dedicated to remembering and praising our God – the God who showers us with benefits, who slathers us with mercy, who surround us with love, and who celebrates with us when He blesses our lives!

The fountain of youth has been sought after for hundreds of years! New anti-aging products are developed and marketed every week. Turning back the clock seems to be one of the most important of life’s challenges these days.

As we open our Bibles to Psalm 103, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California explains that God has already developed such a product and marketed it to the faithful who read and apply His revealed Word. That product is to remember all of His benefits!

 

And with that final prayer of gratitude, Dr. Smith wraps up this first message in the series, “Worship His Holy Name!

Perhaps you would you consider sharing this message with a friend? God longs to release the captives of our culture into the freedom of faith. Thank you!

If you would like to explore how to enjoy a deeper life with God, one that God is pleased with, Dr. Smith has written a daily devotional book that will help you do just that!

In His Presence is a detailed look at walking with God through life’s ups and downs. Built around the premise that God welcomes you into His presence with joy and pleasure, In His Presence helps you see that the life of abundance can only be enjoyed when we take everything to the Lord and walk every day at His right hand.

You can order a copy of In His Presence from Amazon by clicking the link on the side panel of the Eagles In Leadership website.

Today’s episode was recorded live in El Segundo, California and edited by Ryan Longsworth in Los Angeles, California.

And now, until next time, we are praying that you would be filled with the love of God so that you can demonstrate His love to the lost and dying in your city! God bless!

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Studying James 1:4

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Welcome to the Transformed Podcast!

Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College and Seminary in Hawthorne, California.

The book of James has been called, “the faith explained” and that is the purpose of these teachings. These short studies are designed to help you grow your faith.

Now, let’s open our Bibles to the book of James as Dr. Smith discusses our faith from the words of the step-brother of Jesus, the head of the Jerusalem Church …

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Transformed Episode #174 – Love Holds Our Spiritual Family Caringly!

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

In a day when people say they don’t need “organized religion,” our final study today shows us that the true disciple of Jesus simply cannot exist apart from the support group God has given them: the local church!

As we open our Bibles to John 15, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California explains that if we are to love and be loved by our spiritual family with the care and compassion of Jesus, we will need to reach around them with these four daily practices.

And with that final prayer, Dr. Smith calls us to love the people in our faith community just as Jesus loves us.

Perhaps you would you consider sharing this message with a friend? God longs to release the captives of our culture into the freedom of faith. Thank you!

If you would like to explore how to enjoy a deeper life with God, one that God is pleased with, Dr. Smith has written a daily devotional book that will help you do just that!

In His Presence is a detailed look at walking with God through life’s ups and downs. Built around the premise that God welcomes you into His presence with joy and pleasure, In His Presence helps you see that the life of abundance can only be enjoyed when we take everything to the Lord and walk every day at His right hand.

You can order a copy of In His Presence from Amazon by clicking the link on the side panel of the Eagles In Leadership website.

Today’s episode was recorded live in El Segundo, California and edited by Ryan Longsworth in Los Angeles, California.

And now, until next time, we are praying that you would be filled with the love of God so that you can demonstrate His love to the lost and dying in your city! God bless!

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“A is for Adam: The Gospel from Genesis” Book Review

A is for Adam is one of the best Creation science books for children we have read in years. It is well conceived, well written, and enormously entertaining. The book is written for both children and the adults in their lives. From A – Z, Ken and Mally Ham have designed this book to engage the child with accurate while enjoyable truths about God’s work as it pertains to creation.

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Parents can help their children understand God’s creation work through a practical “lesson guide” that both explains vital information and provides interactive elements.

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For its creativity and Biblical accuracy, we highly recommend this book for your Christmas list. You can order your copy from Amazon here and a DVD from Master Books here.

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Studying James 1:3

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Welcome to the Transformed Podcast!

Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College and Seminary in Hawthorne, California.

The book of James has been called, “the faith explained” and that is the purpose of these teachings. These short studies are designed to help you grow your faith.

Now, let’s open our Bibles to the book of James as Dr. Smith discusses our faith from the words of the step-brother of Jesus, the head of the Jerusalem Church …

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