Loyalty Grows Through Sacrifice!
“For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. He did this to present…
Book Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive
by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, PhD An estimated 7,000 churches in the United States close their doors every year, never to open again. And, as staggering as that fact is, tens of thousands of churches across America are…
Mark Out a Straight Path!
“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…
Order Now! Start An Outreach Movement This Summer!
Eagles don’t flock! You have to gather them. Eagles soar in a specific habitat conducive to their nature. If you want to gather eagles, you will have to create an environment where they want to be. Gathering Missional…
Lessons From the East – A Book Review
Disturbing. Dynamic. Directional. These thoughts ran through my mind as I read – strike that – devoured this book. I am not one to gush over a book, but Lessons From the East is a must read this…
Transformed Episode #244: Focused on Accomplishing His Mission
Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. In today’s podcast, as we continue our series answering the life-changing question, “What is the Church?”, we unlock the purpose of those who call themselves “the Church.” Since the Garden Fall, God…
Transformed Podcast #186 – How Far Should We Go to Reach One More for Jesus?
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…
Transformed Episode #172 – Love Honors Our God Personally!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. How does one really love God? What does He require? What should we do to show our love for God? Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo,…
Transformed Episode #165 – Jesus, Our Lord of Lords!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. “You mean I will have to give a full accounting of my life to Jesus?” Yes, a detailed and full explanation of your life will be expected of you! – whom you lived…
Episode 127 – What's My Life Purpose?
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Today we continue our journey entitled, 90 Days of Abundance! At Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor is talking about understanding and enjoying the abundance…