It is so easy to post the first thing that comes to our minds … and, if we were honest, that IS who we are. Jesus was clear that our words are the reflections of our hearts (Matthew 12:34). What most Christ followers don’t realize is that every single word spoken or posted will be […]

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It happens every day … mostly because we are so generous and loving. We choose to believe someone because of what they say. Then, a few days, weeks, or months later we are bitten by that same person. Their lifestyle didn’t match up to their profession. Or, as I say, “Their possession wasn’t their profession.” Jesus […]

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Each day, as I open God’s Word, He brings so much CHANGE and BLESSING into my life! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about how God gives us SO MANY OF HIS BLESSINGS! If we want to change our confusion into understanding and our feelings of condemnation […]

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“Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” (Proverbs 4:24–27, NLT) As God seeks to transform me into the image […]

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If you want to hear his voice, get away for the weekend. No phones, no music, no tv, etc. UNPLUG! Then go to a quiet place with a Bible and a note pad. Start by praying, “God, here I am waiting to hear from you. Talk to me please.” Then, open your Bible and start […]

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Standing for Jesus takes a real man or woman of God. You can’t be a part-time Christ-follower, a “weekend warrior” for the faith of Jesus. Following Jesus is about a totally different lifestyle …and the lifestyle of purity, loyalty and integrity are demeaned on a daily basis from every side! […]

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  Welcome to the Transformed podcast. As our world grows more polarized, we see the destructive forces of anger and bitterness manifested all too often. In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California will lead us towards a lifestyle whereby we can gain friends and even […]

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast. In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California will show us from Galatians 5 how we can live a life blessed by the fruitfulness of God! Consider the possibilities of the favor of God dripping from every aspect of your life. […]

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Welcome to the Transformed podcast. It’s great to have you join us for what proves to be a powerful episode. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California will be talking about how we can prepare to hear the voice of God and then enter into God’s presence! Who […]

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How do we fix a broken life, especially when it is ours? That’s the question we are answering in this episode of the Transformed podcast. Thank you for choosing to join us today. In today’s study, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California will be talking about understanding […]

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