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Transformed Episode #228: Persist – When My Faith is Rewarded
Why doesn’t God answer us quickly? Isn’t He the one who told us to, “Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full”? (John 16:24, ESV) Well, what’s wrong then? We’ve been asking and nothing’s been happening. Welcome … Continue reading
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Transformed Episode #227: Forgive – When My Faith Must Grow
Welcome back to the Transformed Podcast. Forgiveness can be one of the hardest actions in life. We sincerely know and believe the other person does not deserve the gift of forgiveness. And then, when we extend such mercy and grace, … Continue reading
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Tagged allegiance, anger, cross, duty, faith, forgive, forgiving, grow, growth, humility, Jesus, Leadership, lifestyle, Master, mustard seed, obey, offense, overcomer, overcoming, penalty, pray, rebuke, redemption, repent, resentment, responsibility, servant, sin, Son of God, submission, substitution, tempt, temptation, tempter, Trust, trust and obey, unforgiveness, worship
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Transformed Episode #226: Fear – When My Faith is Small
Fear is the greatest weapon to those who would stand up against truth and justice. Welcome to a new series of the Transformed Podcast. Today we begin to talk about, “Overcoming Faith!” Perhaps you love these words from the old … Continue reading
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Tagged accusation, application, Bible, Bible Reading Schedule, chosen, courage, disciple, Emmanuel, faith, fallen, fear, Jesus, panic, rebuke, Son of God, spiritual, storm, sustitute, urgency, Word of God
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Studying James 1:3
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christianity, faith, Jesus, mature, maturity, testing
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Studying James 1:2
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, endurance, faith, Jesus, joy, mature, patience, struggle, temptations, testing, trials, trouble
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Studying James 1:1
Welcome to the Transformed Podcast! We begin a new endeavor today as Dr. Matthew Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, teaches verse by verse through the book of James, one verse per podcast. These studies were recorded live in his … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, faith, Israel, James, Jesus, New Testament
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When Depression Falls On the Child of God – Part 2
Photo Credit: carroll.edu “Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 43:5, HCSB) We return to the anathema subject of depression in the Christian today because the Bible addresses the reality that many suffer from it, even … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, depressed, depression, faith, God, hope, Jesus, love, pain, questions, ridicule, suffering, worship
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When Depression Falls On the Child of God
“Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 42:5, HCSB) There seems to be a stigma to those Christ-followers who profess some sort of sadness of soul these days. Critics scorn them with pious platitudes like, “How … Continue reading
Walking by Faith or by Sight?
As you may know, Melodee and I are leading a tour of Israel in February of 2013. (That’s 10 months from now.) Here’s the link for details: https://www.eaglesinleadership.org/israel-trip-2013/ As I have been inviting people, a most curious pattern has occurred … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, finances, Israel, Leadership, money, sight
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Episode 101: My Consecration: How Can I Be Spiritually Fulfilled?
It’s our 101st episode of the Transformed podcast today. We are so glad you have joined us we seek to Encourage Achievement in Godly Leaders by Emphasizing Servanthood.” Today we examine a powerful encounter between a rich young ruler and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, consecration, faith, New Testament, rich young ruler, spiritual life
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