Tag Archives: Jesus

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

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When Depression Falls On the Child of God

“Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 42:5, HCSB) There seems to be a stigma to those Christ-followers who profess some sort of sadness of soul these days. Critics scorn them with pious platitudes like, “How … Continue reading

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Come and View a Fisherman’s Boat From the Time of Jesus!

Photo Credit: Bettina & Dominique Zygmont. “As He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But He was sleeping. So the … Continue reading

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Episode 117 – Learning to Forgive!

Unforgiveness is a prison in which we are our own jailer! If I want out of my prison of pain all I need to do is release the offender. Let go! Welcome to the Transformed podcast! Forgiveness involves a choice … Continue reading

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Come and Sail With Us on the Sea of Galilee!

Photo Credit: http://www.bibleplaces.com/seagalilee.htm   Imagine a cool breeze blowing across your face as you sail on the very waters Jesus walked on 2,000 years ago! (Matthew 14) It was here Jesus did the miracle of the huge catch of fish. … Continue reading

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Episode 114 – Moving from Guilt to Gratitude

Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Gary Inrig has said, “Our response to Jesus is the infallible evidence of whether or not we have understood and received forgiveness.” In our episode today, Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor of Pacific Baptist Church … Continue reading

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Episode 113 – Wiping the Slate Clean

As hard as it is to imagine at times, God wants to forgive you! I know, there are things you can’t imagine God forgiving in your life. I know, some of the things you have done are just too embarrassing … Continue reading

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Episode 112 – A Costly Forgiveness!

Easter is all about forgiveness! It’s about the proof that God forgives us … Despite what we have done Despite whom we’ve hurt Despite how we’ve treated others Despite … ourselves! Our episode today is from the transcript of God’s … Continue reading

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Jesus Isn’t An App!

As I downloaded yet another app this week, I thought of the fun and convenience technology has brought to our lives. You know what I mean – apps for finding a great place to eat, mapping your route to your … Continue reading

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Episode 102 – My Donation: What Will I Do to Make a Difference?

  Today we wrap up a 4 message series on the ABCs of Loving God with the study, My Donations: What will I do to make a difference? As Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor at Pacific Baptist Church of El … Continue reading

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