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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
The Hard Hearted Break Their Agreements!
Some thoughts from Exodus 14:4, 8-9 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh became manifest again as he broke his agreement with Israel after they left Ramses, by hastily pursuing them to restore domination over Israel. God seeks to remove Israel’s enemies … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Heartedness
Tagged agreement, Almighty, broken, domination, glory, God, Israel, Lord, prayer, pride, protection, provision
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Transformed #289: Stepping Out By Faith!
Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. In his first official message, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith returns to the Biblical Patriarch, Abraham, the father of our faith. As we open our Bibles to Genesis 12, Pastor Matt calls the men and women … Continue reading
Posted in Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, faith, Transformed
Tagged Abraham, Bible, blessing, direction, faith, Impossible, motivation, obedience, read, wisdom
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The Hard Hearted’s Life Ends In Great Sorrow!
Thoughts from Exodus 11:4-6,9 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh ultimately ended in grievous sorrow and widespread death. This is so often the case, though not on the scale of Pharaoh’s Egypt. When the battle between the proud and the Lord … Continue reading
Transformed #288: God Is Able!
Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. Today we start a new chapter in the podcast as Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, begins his relationship with Woodland Drive Baptist Church in Visalia, CA (Visalia – first I is long – sounds like “eye”) … … Continue reading
Posted in Character of God, Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged ability, Abraham, answered prayer, belief, faith, fully persuaded, glory, God, hope, hopeless, last days, prayer, promise, righteousness, Sarah
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Studying 1 John 1:5!
Welcome back! We return to our study of what it means to walk in the faith by walking with Jesus today here on the Transformed Podcast! We are here to guide you through this intensive, verse – by – verse … Continue reading
Posted in 1 John, christian life, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged Christian, church, communion, discipleship, eternal, evangelism, faith, fellowship, God's plan, Gospel, Jesus, joy, knowledge, life, Logos, mediation, moral excellence, purity, purpose, revelation, spiritual perfection, utter transcendence, witness
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The Hard Hearted Cling to Pride!
Some thoughts from Exodus 10:21-29 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh clings to his pride, refusing to fulfill the request of the Lord by shouting vitriolic threats at the messenger. When Moses explains everyone and everything must go on this spiritual … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Heartedness
Tagged Almighty, authority, Christian, confidence, death, disciple, God, insolence, Jesus, Lord, pride, rage, rescue, retreat, spiritual, threat, threatened
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Studying 1 John 1:4!
Welcome back! We return to our study of what it means to walk in the faith by walking with Jesus today here on the Transformed Podcast! We are here to guide you through this intensive, verse – by – verse … Continue reading
Posted in 1 John, christian life, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged church, discipleship, eternal, faith, God's plan, Gospel, Jesus, life, Logos, revelation, witness
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The Hard Hearted Refuse to Submit to the Lord!
Thoughts from Exodus 10:13-20 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to surrender to the Lord despite the supernatural arrival and departure of the destroying locusts. Despite the fact that Egypt is ruined (Exodus 10:7), and the subsequent destruction of … Continue reading
Studying 1 John 1:3!
Welcome back! We return to our study of what it means to walk in the faith by walking with Jesus today here on the Transformed Podcast! We are here to guide you through this intensive, verse – by – verse study … Continue reading
Posted in 1 John, christian life, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged Christian, church, communion, discipleship, eternal, evangelism, faith, fellowship, God's plan, Gospel, Jesus, life, Logos, mediation, purpose, revelation, witness
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The Hard Hearted Feign Repentance!
Some thoughts from Exodus 9:27-35 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh feigned repentance but reverted to his old ways as soon as the danger passed. There is a pattern to pride and this account of dealing with Pharaoh may show it … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Heartedness
Tagged Almighty, Bible, Christian, danger, disciple, fear, God, heart, Jesus, Lord, pride, repentance, supernatural
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