“O Jacob, how can you say the Lord does not see your troubles? O Israel, how can you say God ignores your rights? Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths […]

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“And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.” […]

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As Hurricane Frances bore down on the Caribbean, I was living in Miami. So many emotions go through you when you realize that all that you own, and have accumulated over the years, could be destroyed in a matter of hours. And yet, this Great and Mighty God we serve has allowed us to experience […]

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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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Every living thing grows. Thus, it’s interesting that so many people today are trying to grow dead things. When we watch Jesus in the Gospels, we see Him repeatedly moving on to the next place … (now watch the subplot) … all the while He is watching to see who would follow Him!  The lesson Jesus teaches is […]

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As Jesus meets with His disciples after His resurrection, His focus is on the mission of God. Jesus tells us “I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth.” Imagine this if you will. Welcome to the transformed podcast. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California […]

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Have you thought about God’s heart lately in your ministry? God’s whole thought for us is expansion! God is in the “big thinking” business! Welcome to the transformed podcast. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California says that, “If you took a hard look at this motley crew […]

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Do we truly believe the assertion that, With God, nothing will be impossible? Down in our soul, deep in our hearts – does this Earth-shattering truth penetrate and cause us to “charge Hell with a water pistol?” Welcome to the transformed podcast. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, […]

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When Jesus called His disciples together and shared His heart and passion with them, He reminded them life was all about the mission! We call it the “Great Commission.” God longs to bring His lost children home, thus the Great Commission of Jesus. When Jesus returned to the right hand of his Father, He left […]

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Eagles In Leadership has been asked to send Dr. Matthew Lee Smith to Uganda to train hundreds of pastors and key leaders across the country.  The trip is envisioned for late August, early September. Because of scope of the mission and the great distances to reach the entire country, four venues in different districts far […]

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