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Episode 105 – There Are No Hopeless Causes!
There are no hopeless causes! While some people’s problems seem so overwhelming and persistent, we learn in today’s episode that God’s redemptive power can transform them into “strong and graceful oaks for His own glory.” In our series, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christian, compassion, counsel, counseling, forgiveness, hopeless, love, transformation, wounded
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Episode 104 – “We Are On a Journey to Compassion!”
Thank you for joining us today and welcome back to the Transformed podcast. People are watching you every day – they are watching to see how you treat the wounded all around you. In our series, “Walking with the … Continue reading
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Tagged accuse, accuser, accusers, Christian, compassion, faith, forgiveness, hurting, John 8, love, love your neighbor, neighbor, wounded
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Why Can’t We See Them?
As we walked the streets of our community this weekend giving away small bags of Valentine’s candy, my heart almost broke as I thought about all the people near our worship facility. Who are they? What’s their story? Do they … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming Like Jesus, christian life, Discipleship, Leadership Blog, Missional, Multi-ethnic / Urban
Tagged caring, Christian, community, faith, love, Love neighbor, mission, missional
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Episode 101: My Consecration: How Can I Be Spiritually Fulfilled?
It’s our 101st episode of the Transformed podcast today. We are so glad you have joined us we seek to Encourage Achievement in Godly Leaders by Emphasizing Servanthood.” Today we examine a powerful encounter between a rich young ruler and … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, faith, Transformed
Tagged Christian, consecration, faith, New Testament, rich young ruler, spiritual life
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Reframing Commitment
By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith Over the course of the past 2 years I have been thinking about the alarming statistics concerning the American Church. My friend, Len Sweet, says that 75% of the churches in America are dying, 23% … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Multi-ethnic / Urban
Tagged Bible, character, Christian, commitment, freeloaders, ownership, renters, spiritual growth
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Episode 100 – My Benefits: What Do I Do With What God Has Given Me?
Artwork Credit: michaelhoffman.info It’s our 100th podcast today and we are so glad you have chosen to join us! Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor at Pacific Baptist Church of El Segundo, continues a 4-message series on the ABCs of … Continue reading
Posted in finances, Transformed
Tagged 1 Chronicles, blessing, Christian, Christianity, El Segundo, generosity, generous, giver, giving, God, grace, love your neighbor, loving God, Pacific Baptist Church
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Episode 099 – My Attitude: How Do I Respond to God?
As 2012 runs ahead full speed, Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor at Pacific Baptist Church of El Segundo, begins a 4-message series on the ABCs of Loving God. As we open Luke 10, we will look at our attitude and … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, Christian, christian leadership, christian ministry, Christianity, love, love for God, Luke 10
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Serve Us or Service?
By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith As the Christmas season came to a close, I can remember how the focus for many was on themselves. They were interested in what THEY were going to get, what parties THEY were going … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming Like Jesus, christian life, Leadership Blog, Multi-ethnic / Urban
Tagged Christian, homeless, love, love of God, selfishness, selflessness, service
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Episode #98 – How Do I Please God?
We are thrilled you have rejoined us for another year of Encouraging Achievement in Godly Leaders by Emphasizing Servanthood! In today’s episode, Dr. Smith starts us on a journey through the most important subject in life: How do I please … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 7, benefits, blessing, Christian, humble, loving God, pleasing God, pray, prayer, repent, seek God
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