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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Transformed Episode #253: The Discipline of Giving Up to Get Alone With God!
“Fasting is giving up food or some other activity in order to devote more serious time and attention to prayer.” ~ Dan Southerland As we open this episode of the Transformed Podcast, we are here today to help you … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, Transformed
Tagged breakthrough, courage, fasting, fear, prayer, strength, weakness
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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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Do You Have the Courage to Lead?
Editor’s Note: Leadership is incredibly difficult. Courage is essential for great leadership. Scott Musselman’s article is a great help in reminding us of the need for true, Biblical leaders. Remember: “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry
Tagged church, conference, congregation, courage, follow, lead, Leadership, ministry, pastor, Workshop
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Studying James 4:4!
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 … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, James Study, Transformed
Tagged adultery, Bible, church, cleanse, community, covet, craving, criticism, desire, devil, evil, exalt, fair, fight, friendship, gentle, genuine, God, good, grace, heart, hostility, jealous, judge, justice, Law, mercy, murder, neighbor, obedient, peace, peaceful, prayer, rebellion, relationship, spirit, submission, war
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Transformed Episode #251: The Process of Transformation
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 Becoming Like Jesus, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged decisions, destiny, discipline, faith, Hebrews 11, mature, maturity, ministry, spiritual
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10 Reasons Ministry Isn’t for Wimps
Editor’s Note: After more than three decades as a youth, mission, solo and senior pastor, Dr. Smith wanted to make sure those who are in discipleship today understand the challenges of stepping up to the accept the position and work of … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Discipleship, Suffering
Tagged accomplishment, angry, Bible, church, college, criticism, disrespect, failure, ignorance, immature, laziness, legalism, liberalism, mature, ministry, opposition, pastor, pastoral training, preaching, respect, Seminary, teaching, tradition
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Studying James 4:3!
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 … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, James Study, Transformed
Tagged adulterer, adultery, Bible, Christianity, church, church conflict, covet, desire, discontent, enemy, flesh, God, grace, jealousy, Jesus, murder, pleasure, pride, right, Scripture, sin, strife, war, worldliness, wrong
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Transformed Episode #250: The Path to Transformation – Part 1
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 christian life, Transformed
Tagged Bible, Christianity, decision, destiny, discernment, enslave, evangelism, fasting, God, habits, humility, practice, prayer, salvation, service, sin, solitude, spirit, spiritual disciplines, transformation, worship
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9 Traits of Church Bullies
Editor’s Note: This is such an excellent article and such a pervasive problem we are republishing it here in its entirety. If you would like to refer to the original article, you can find it here. By Thom S. Rainer … Continue reading
Studying James 4:2!
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Church Health, James Study, Transformed
Tagged adulterer, adultery, Bible, Christianity, church, church conflict, covet, desire, discontent, enemy, flesh, God, grace, jealousy, Jesus, murder, pleasure, pride, right, Scripture, sin, strife, war, worldliness, wrong
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