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The Hard Hearted Care More About Their Reputation Than Other People’s Lives!
Some thoughts from Exodus 9:1-7 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to acquiesce to the Lord’s request despite the destruction of the nation’s food supply. With all of the livestock in the nation dead, except for those under the … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Heartedness
Tagged care, Christian, concern, death, disciple, fool, foolish, God, Jesus, Lord, pride, submission
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Hard Heartedness Refuses to Acknowledge God’s Supernatural Activities!
Some thoughts from Exodus 7:20-25 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to take the supernatural actions of the Lord to heart. We begin to understand Pharaoh better as we explore his stubborn refusal to accommodate the Lord’s command. Despite the … Continue reading
2015 Starbucks Cup Controversy
A pastor friend of mine asked what the #Starbucks cup controversy is all about. Here’s my response: Some judgmental church people forgot to check to see if #Starbucks cups had “Merry Christmas” on them in the recent past – Starbucks hasn’t done … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
Tagged advent, Christ, Christian, Christmas, church, coffee, controversy, cup, Gold Card, Jesus, Jewish, judgmental, Merry Christmas, Starbucks
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Transformed Podcast #270: What Are the Top 10 Characteristics of a Team “Wrecker?”
We have watched it before and we are watching it today: Church closures! In America, 3,500 – 4,000 churches closer their doors every year for good. Half of all churches last year did not add a new member through conversion … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged attack, betrayal, Christian, church, confidence, critical, demanding, enemies, extrovert, flaunting, gossip, gripe, griper, grumble, inquisitive, leader, Leadership, lone ranger, malicious, ministry, obnoxious, offensive, phonies, pretender, procrastination, smart aleck, sniper, squealers, temperamental, time waster, troll, unreasonable
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Transformed Podcast #265: We Will Stand Firm!
You and I, like our brothers and sisters 1900 years ago, are fighting a spiritual battle for the heart and soul of our cities here and around the world. And this is not a battle that can be won through … Continue reading
Posted in Engaging Culture, Transformed
Tagged accusation, attack, believers, believing, benefits, Bible, Christian, community, conversation, culture, darkness, faith, Good News, government, GPS, Holy Spirit, influence, Jesus, local church, obedient, powers, principalities, Proverbs, rescue, right, righteousness, salvation, same-sex, sexually pure, shield, skillfully, spiritual battle, spiritual hosts, strategically, thief, truth, wickedness
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Transformed Episode #252: The Discipline of Talking to God!
The most practical and powerful way to get believers headed in the direction of spiritual maturity is to help them establish habits that promote spiritual growth. As we open this episode of the Transformed Podcast, we are here today … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged answers, Bible, Christian, discipline, God's Word, prayer, prosperity, strength
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Mother’s Day Special — Hearts of Fire, $2
“Either you marry or you die. If you are a Christian, then there is no place for you in this city. You will die here alone.” These are the words Tara heard from her Muslim father after she was caught … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged adversity, Bible, Christian, communist, leader, martyr, mother, mothers day, muslim, Persecution
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Transformed Episode #239: An Attitude of Purity In An Impure World!
Attitudes. Good, bad or ugly, we all have them. Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, discusses one of the key attitudes that mark Jesus’ disciples. Each attitude builds on … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, christian life, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged 50shades, attitude, Bible, Christian, dirty, holiness, immoral, Jesus, Matthew 5, purity, relationship, sermon on the mount, sexually active
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Transformed Episode #230: Christmas Overrides Our Politicians!
Who’s in charge, really? Is it Washington, Moscow or Tehran? For thousands of years governments have functioned under the illusion that they are the authority on earth … the greater the country, the greater the power. Welcome to the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Transformed
Tagged Almighty, Augustus, Bethlehem, Caesar, Christian, Christmas, confusion, darkness, Democrat, Elizabeth, Ephrathah, God, God's plans, helpless, hope, Imperial Rome, incense, light, Lord, Mary, mercy, mission, politicians, politics, Republican, rescue, salvation, wisdom, Zachariah
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Transformed Episode #224 – God is Faithful!
When God puts up a “road block” it’s a great time to reevaluate our focus! Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. As we deepen our study of, “What a Mighty God We Serve!”, Pastor Matthew Lee Smith, reminds the people … Continue reading
Posted in Character of God, Transformed
Tagged challenge, Christian, closer to God, compassion, congregation, consequences, conviction, culture, faith, hard hearts, humble, intimacy with God, mercy, mission, presence, repent, return, suffering, will
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