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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
Studying James 5:11!
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
Posted in James Study, Transformed
Tagged Bible, blessed, church, compassionate, complain, endure, farmer, God, grumble, heart, James, Jesus, Job, judgment, Lord, merciful, oath, patience, patient, perseverance, prophets, rain, second coming, suffering
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Transformed Podcast #277: It’s Time For Celebration! [Repost]
Why does Jesus birth cause such a stir? Think about it. The birth of a peasant child born in an insignificant little town in the Middle East is still being celebrated today. In fact, it is the most celebrated event … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Transformed
Tagged angel of the Lord, birthday, celebration, Christ, Christmas, fear, God, Good News, Jerusalem, Jesus, joy, Middle East, nativity, purpose, shepherd
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Studying James 5:10!
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
Posted in James Study, Transformed
Tagged Bible, blessed, church, compassionate, complain, endure, farmer, God, grumble, heart, James, Jesus, Job, judgment, Lord, merciful, oath, patience, patient, perseverance, prophets, rain, second coming, suffering
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Working on Loving Like Jesus!
It is a deep desire of my heart to be like Jesus. I am sure it is yours as well. As I work on this characteristic, I have chosen to take a very familiar passage and exchange the word “love” … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, Discipleship, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, calm, character, courageous, covet, focus, God, insistent, integrity, Jesus, judgmental, love, patience, persistence, pleasure, pride, proud, selfish, selfless, temper, Trust
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Transformed Podcast #276: It’s Time to Share the Good News! [Repost]
“It’s Time for Christmas!” I know those are words that speak panic in some of your hearts and lives. It’s about shopping. It’s about things that need to be done and haven’t gotten done. I just want to say … Continue reading
Studying James 5:9!
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
Studying James 5:8!
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
Posted in James Study, Transformed
Tagged Bible, blessed, church, compassionate, complain, endure, farmer, God, grumble, heart, James, Jesus, Job, judgment, Lord, merciful, oath, patience, patient, perseverance, prophets, rain, second coming, suffering
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Nine Traits of Church Bullies
by Thom Rainer Editor’s Note; Great article. Please read! First of two parts Church bullies are common in many congregations. Wreaking havoc, stirring up trouble and creating dissension, bullies typically must have an “enemy.” They aren’t happy unless they are fighting … Continue reading
Posted in Church Health
Tagged agenda, alliances, bullies, bully, chairman, church, confront, congregation, damage, deacon, dissention, elders, emotional, enemy, entitlement, fighting, havoc, intimidate, Leadership, manipulative, member, mission, pastor, personalty, power, preferences, self-serving, selfish, staff, treasurer, trouble
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