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Healthy churches exhibit certain attitudes…
Perry Noble recently wrote, “I am seeing more young men rise up and plant churches…men with vision, passion and courage, men who refuse to accept the status quo, men with a genuine passion to see people far from God come … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast: Episode #047 – Becoming a Church of Grace
Everyone hungers for encouragement. Zig Ziglar reminds us of this in the following quote: “There are high spots in all of our lives,” wrote George Matthew Adams, “and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast: Episode #046 – Becoming a Church of Integrity
Dwight Eisenhower said: “In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence, the supreme quality for a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast: Episode #045 – Becoming a Church of Mercy
Have you ever heard the cliché, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” As Pastor Matt Smith continues to reveal the amazing journey God is leading the congregation at the First Baptist Church of Palos Verdes, California on, he … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast: Episode #044 – Becoming a Church of Love
Love … we all want more of it and we all respond to it. The question before us constantly is this … are we sharing the kind of love we are looking for as followers of Jesus? As Pastor Matt … Continue reading
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Transformed! Podcast: Dr. Matthew Smith Interviews John Fuder
John Fuder is the Professor of Urban Studies at Moody Graduate School. John says, “The passion of my life is equipping students for effective ministry in the city. I spent 17 years in California doing urban ministry in the Bay … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast: Episode #043 – Becoming a Church of Compassion
Have you ever wondered what God is up to these days? I know I have! In the midst of some of the most turbulent financial times our globe has seen in years, God is doing something special! How do we … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast: Episode #042: Becoming a Church of Diversity!
“Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in his sight.” Perhaps you remember this children’s song concerning the love of Jesus. While it doesn’t cover all the colors and hues of God’s children, there is no doubt of … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast: Episode #023 – Are We Focused on Jesus’ Highest Priority?
Have you discovered the purpose for which God has created you yet? Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Transformation Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Palos Verdes, California begins a brand new series today. In this series, he intends to help … Continue reading
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