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Episode 118 – Forgiving or Forbearing?
Artwork by OnlyCurious “People find fault as if there is a reward for it! Too many people look for the worst in others and never pass up the chance to cut down or criticize others.” That quote from Zig Ziglar … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, Transformed
Tagged blame, character, Christianity, complain, complainer, fault, forgive, forgiven, forgiveness, gentleness, gripe, Jesus Christ, kindess
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Episode 115 – Living in Forgiveness!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. We cannot accomplish God’s dream for our church until we learn to forgive and forget the offenses of others. One of the closest men to Jesus tells us today there are 7 key understandings about … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christianity, disease, faith, fellowship, forgiveness, friend, fruit of the spirit, grieve, holiness, holy, lifestyle, quench, sin, sinful, sinfulness, wages of sin, works of the flesh
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Small Group Philosphy 101
We welcome good friend Mark Howell to Eagles In Leadership today. His article today is a reprint, used by his permission. Mark is a valued friend and wise leader. We know you will enjoy this installment. What is the philosophy … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Column, Small Groups
Tagged Christianity, coaching, community, delivery system, discipleship, environment, impact, interaction, learning, life span, life-change, maturity, membership, philosophy, shepherd, small groups
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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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Tagged Christ, Christianity, confess, failure, forgiveness, grace, Grief, guilt, humility, Jesus, lamb of God, mercy, mercy seat, propitiation, relationship, right, righteousness, sin
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Episode 110 – Nothing is Impossible for the Service Hearted Church!
“Nothing is impossible when we put our trust in God.” Why? Because Jesus Christ leads us into victory every day – through His Word. In today’s episode, we look at Jesus’ words to find out what makes a great church! … Continue reading
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Tagged care, Christianity, church, compassion, compassionate, faith, God, guests, Impossible, service, Trust, victory, Word of God
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Episode 107 – Nothing is Impossible for the Prayer Focused Church!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. We pray when we are in trouble, when we are in need. Like the disciples in the storm, we pray fervently when the storms of life happen in our lives. Over the course of … Continue reading
Episode 103: We Are Called to Care!
Welcome back to the Transformed podcast. Thank you for joining us! Have you ever wondered what God thinks of your next-door neighbors? In our new series, “Walking with the Wounded,” Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor at Pacific Baptist Church of … Continue reading
Posted in Church Health, Discipleship, Missional, Multi-ethnic / Urban, Transformed, Uncategorized
Tagged care, Christianity, church, compassion, God's love, love, love of Christ, love of God, Luke 10, missional, outreach
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Episode 100 – My Benefits: What Do I Do With What God Has Given Me?
Artwork Credit: michaelhoffman.info It’s our 100th podcast today and we are so glad you have chosen to join us! Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor at Pacific Baptist Church of El Segundo, continues a 4-message series on the ABCs of … Continue reading
Posted in finances, Transformed
Tagged 1 Chronicles, blessing, Christian, Christianity, El Segundo, generosity, generous, giver, giving, God, grace, love your neighbor, loving God, Pacific Baptist Church
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Episode 099 – My Attitude: How Do I Respond to God?
As 2012 runs ahead full speed, Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor at Pacific Baptist Church of El Segundo, begins a 4-message series on the ABCs of Loving God. As we open Luke 10, we will look at our attitude and … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, Christian, christian leadership, christian ministry, Christianity, love, love for God, Luke 10
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What Is Jesus’ Dream for Your Church?
Artwork credit: sundayschoolleader.com As a leader, you know what its like to want to see God move in a powerful way through your community. Many times we ask the wrong questions and fail to work with God towards his dream … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog
Tagged Christianity, church dream, church growth, church health, dream, Great Commission
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