Transformed Episode #173 – Love Helps Our Community Sacrificially!

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

True love is always manifested in the proportion one gives to another. Sacrifice and love are synonyms.

Looking into a very familiar story of Jesus, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California, will uncover the three traits of a love that helps those in need.

As we open our Bibles to Luke 10, this study will show us how simple it is to change a life for God and with God’s love!

 

And with that final prayer, Dr. Smith calls us to love the people around us with the love of God.

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 1:2

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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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 #172 – Love Honors Our God Personally!

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

How does one really love God? What does He require? What should we do to show our love for God?

Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California helps us realize that there are three activities the encompass all that loving God requires. This study releases one’s guilt, removes confusion and replaces it with hope and help.

Let’s open our Bible to Mark 12 as we join him …

And with that final prayer, Dr. Smith calls us to honor God with all of our lives.

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 1:1

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed Podcast!

We begin a new endeavor today as Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, teaches 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 #171 – What Does Love Look Like?

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

With all the descriptions and misconceptions about love in the world today, how will we ever figure out what true love is all about?

In our first study on the topic, “It’s All About Love!” Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California unpacks the five actions of true love and discover this kind of love is the stuff of all long-term relationships.

Let’s join him as we open our Bible to 1 Corinthians 13 …

 

And with that final challenge to join the mission of discipleship, Dr. Smith begins this new message series: It’s All About Love!

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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Transformed Episode #170 – Before He Takes Us to Heaven!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

The Church of Jesus understands these are our “last days.”

In our final study on the Church, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California shows us that the Imminent Return of Jesus will happen in our life time – either by His coming for His Bride, the Church, or by His coming for us in death.

Now let’s join Pastor Matt as he explains that our reunion with Jesus is imminent – and thus we are motivated to do all we can to make disciples before He calls us to our home in Heaven.

 

And with that final challenge to join the mission of discipleship, Dr. Smith cluclides this message series: What Is The Church?

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 you can be a more effective disciple of Jesus Christ, Dr. Smith has written a book to take you to the next level!

Growing Missional Leaders is a practical passionate, Biblical mentoring journey for individuals, small groups, leadership teams and congregations who desire to win their world for Christ.

Readers will appreciate the enthusiastic and Spirit-filled hope God provides as Matthew …

* Tells stories – of lost opportunities and successes with friends – that give powerful, encouragement of personal and corporate outreach

* Opens Bible passages – again and again – showing God’s heart is to bring his lost children home

* Provides stimulating discussion questions – at the end of each chapter -providing the stepping stones to launching fresh ministry into your community Believers hungering to reach their world for Christ will be energized by this passionate call to fulfill Christ’s Gospel and the invigorating manner in which their thought processes will be stretched to God-sized proportions.

You can order your copy Growing Missional Leaders at the Eagles In Leadership website by clicking the appropriate link on the right hand 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, I’m your host Mike Powers, 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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Transformed Episode #169 – Focused on Accomplishing His Mission!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

The Mission of God has a Church to accomplish the call of God’s Mission. Since the Garden Fall, God has been crying out, “Where are you?” It is the mission of each of the disciples of Jesus Christ to plead with men and women to be reconciled to God.

In our third study on the Church, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California shows us that it is only when the people of God – as a whole – are activated in a movement that real-world transformation takes place.

Now let’s join Pastor Matt as he explains that you will know if you are a disciple of Jesus Christ – you are “on mission” for God by making disciples!

And with that challenge to join the mission of discipleship, Dr. Smith continues this message as he answers the question: What Is The Church?

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 you can be a more effective disciple of Jesus Christ, Dr. Smith has written a book to take you to the next level!

Growing Missional Leaders is a practical passionate, Biblical mentoring journey for individuals, small groups, leadership teams and congregations who desire to win their world for Christ.

Readers will appreciate the enthusiastic and Spirit-filled hope God provides as Matthew …

* Tells stories – of lost opportunities and successes with friends – that give powerful, encouragement of personal and corporate outreach

* Opens Bible passages – again and again – showing God’s heart is to bring his lost children home

* Provides stimulating discussion questions – at the end of each chapter -providing the stepping stones to launching fresh ministry into your community Believers hungering to reach their world for Christ will be energized by this passionate call to fulfill Christ’s Gospel and the invigorating manner in which their thought processes will be stretched to God-sized proportions.

You can order your copy Growing Missional Leaders at the Eagles In Leadership website by clicking the appropriate link on the right hand 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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Transformed Episode #168 – Devoted to God’s Heart!

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

The Focus of the Church is the exaltation of Jesus Christ as King of all – our purpose, our meaning, our agenda, our income, our expenses, our treasure, our time, our talents, our lives.

In our second study on the Church, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California explains that the disciples of Jesus are dedicated to intimacy with Jesus, constantly seeking His direction and His will in each and every decision.

Now let’s join Pastor Matt as we discover that the focus of the church is called worship – acknowledging that God Alone through Jesus Christ is worthy of our lives!

 

 

And with that challenge to join a small group for discipleship, Dr. Smith continues answering the question: What Is The Church?

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 you can be a more effective disciple of Jesus Christ, Dr. Smith has written a book to take you to the next level!

Growing Missional Leaders is a practical passionate, Biblical mentoring journey for individuals, small groups, leadership teams and congregations who desire to win their world for Christ.

Readers will appreciate the enthusiastic and Spirit-filled hope God provides as Matthew …

* Tells stories – of lost opportunities and successes with friends – that give powerful, encouragement of personal and corporate outreach

* Opens Bible passages – again and again – showing God’s heart is to bring his lost children home

* Provides stimulating discussion questions – at the end of each chapter -providing the stepping stones to launching fresh ministry into your community Believers hungering to reach their world for Christ will be energized by this passionate call to fulfill Christ’s Gospel and the invigorating manner in which their thought processes will be stretched to God-sized proportions.

You can order your copy Growing Missional Leaders at the Eagles In Leadership website by clicking the appropriate link on the right hand 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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Transformed Episode #167 – Disciples of Jesus Christ!

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to a brand new series on the Transformed podcast.

What is the Church? In the next four studies we will discover that …

The Church of Jesus Christ is filled with men and women who have left all to follow Jesus. These people are called disciples: disciplined followers of Jesus Christ who “obey everything Jesus has commanded them.”

In this first study on the Church, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California explains that the Church is “Disciples of Jesus Christ … devoted to God’s heart and will … focused on accomplishing His mission … before He takes us to Heaven.”

Now let’s join Pastor Matt as we discover that the Church is to be filled with his disciples:

  • whose passion in Christ;
  • whose purpose is to glorify Him through obedience;
  • whose plan is reproducing Christ in the lives of others;
  • whose pain is their strength;
  • and whose praise is in eternity, “Well done!”

And with that challenge to discipleship, Dr. Smith begins the first of four messages into the heart of the issue: What Is The Church?

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 you can be a more effective disciple of Jesus Christ, Dr. Smith has written a book to take you to the next level!

Growing Missional Leaders is a practical passionate, Biblical mentoring journey for individuals, small groups, leadership teams and congregations who desire to win their world for Christ.

Readers will appreciate the enthusiastic and Spirit-filled hope God provides as Matthew …

* Tells stories – of lost opportunities and successes with friends – that give powerful, encouragement of personal and corporate outreach

* Opens Bible passages – again and again – showing God’s heart is to bring his lost children home

* Provides stimulating discussion questions – at the end of each chapter -providing the stepping stones to launching fresh ministry into your community Believers hungering to reach their world for Christ will be energized by this passionate call to fulfill Christ’s Gospel and the invigorating manner in which their thought processes will be stretched to God-sized proportions.

You can order your copy Growing Missional Leaders at the Eagles In Leadership website by clicking the appropriate link on the right hand 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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Transformed Episode #166 – Jesus, Our King of Kings!

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast.

To whom do you pledge your allegiance? Who has your heart and your total loyalty?

In this final study on Jesus, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California helps us discover that Jesus is King over no less than eight people or groups of people (which comprise all of humanity for all of time).

Let’s join Pastor Matt as we open Revelation 17 and see that Jesus is king over all … and while some choose to reject Him, He will one day render the final judgment for pardon and blessing or punishment and banishment upon each and every person.

 

And with that final prayer from Dr. Smith, it is our deepest hope is that you will grow to know Jesus in a much more personal, intimate manner so that you can imitate Him before others in your world.

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 Jesus, one that God is pleased with, Dr. Smith writes a weekly blog to help you do just that!

Becoming Like Jesus is a chronological walk with Jesus through His life and ministry. This weekly blog is built around the premise that Jesus lived a transparent life with His disciples so that could imitate Him. Becoming Like Jesus helps you become the hands and feet of your Master, the Lord Jesus, in your daily life.

You can subscribe FREE of charge to Becoming Like Jesus at the Eagles In Leadership website by clicking the appropriate link on the right hand 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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