Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Studying James 5:19!

Welcome to the Transformed Podcast! Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College … Continue reading

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Hard Heartedness Refuses to Listen to One’s Inner Circle!

Some thoughts from Exodus 8:18-19 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to listen to his innermost circle of trusted advisors despite their unified agreement. As we have already stated, pride creates deafness. Everyone else is wrong. I am the only one … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – Loves Does No Wrong to a Neighbor!

Photo Credit: pastormattblog.com It’s Valentines Day! A time to share fattening sweets, overpriced flowers and credit card busting dinners with the ones we love. But, is that really how love is expressed? I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to … Continue reading

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Transformed #284: Building Relationships Through Sunday School!

Sitting in a room with strangers is depressing. Especially when no one seems interested in you and your life. As we continue our New Year series, “When Sunday School Works Well!” Dr. Matthew Lee Smith shows us that healthy Sunday … Continue reading

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Studying James 5:18!

Welcome to the Transformed Podcast! Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College … Continue reading

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Hard Heartedness Refuses to Acknowledge the Lord Despite Personal Experience!

Some thoughts from Exodus 8:11-15 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to acknowledge the Lord and His works despite personal involvement in the miraculous. When the frogs died in Egypt at the time requested of Pharaoh, one would think that … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – Help Me Be Brave!

Photo Credit: sarahkocischeilz.wordpress.com Fear is insidious, isn’t it? It scares us right down to the lint between our toes. It stops us in our tracks and derails our life in an instant! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to … Continue reading

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Transformed #283: Modeling Our Sunday School After New Testament Health and Growth!

Sometimes we make the simple way too complicated. This is especially true when it comes to our discipleship using Sunday School or small groups. As we continue our New Year series, “When Sunday School Works Well!” Dr. Matthew Lee Smith … Continue reading

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Studying James 5:17!

Welcome to the Transformed Podcast! Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, continues to teach verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his class at Bible Believers Christian College … Continue reading

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Hard Heartedness Refuses to Acknowledge God’s Supernatural Activities!

Some thoughts from Exodus 7:20-25 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to take the supernatural actions of the Lord to heart. We begin to understand Pharaoh better as we explore his stubborn refusal to accommodate the Lord’s command. Despite the … Continue reading

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