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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

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Studying 1 John 1:2!

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

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The Hard Hearted Care More About Their Reputation Than Other People’s Lives!

  Some thoughts from Exodus 9:1-7 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to acquiesce to the Lord’s request despite the destruction of the nation’s food supply. With all of the livestock in the nation dead, except for those under the … 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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2015 Starbucks Cup Controversy

A pastor friend of mine asked what the ‪#‎Starbucks‬ cup controversy is all about. Here’s my response: Some judgmental church people forgot to check to see if #Starbucks cups had “Merry Christmas” on them in the recent past – Starbucks hasn’t done … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast #270: What Are the Top 10 Characteristics of a Team “Wrecker?”

We have watched it before and we are watching it today: Church closures! In America, 3,500 – 4,000 churches closer their doors every year for good. Half of all churches last year did not add a new member through conversion … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast #265: We Will Stand Firm!

You and I, like our brothers and sisters 1900 years ago, are fighting a spiritual battle for the heart and soul of our cities here and around the world. And this is not a battle that can be won through … Continue reading

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Transformed Episode #252: The Discipline of Talking to God!

  The most practical and powerful way to get believers headed in the direction of spiritual maturity is to help them establish habits that promote spiritual growth. As we open this episode of the Transformed Podcast, we are here today … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Special — Hearts of Fire, $2

“Either you marry or you die. If you are a Christian, then there is no place for you in this city. You will die here alone.” These are the words Tara heard from her Muslim father after she was caught … Continue reading

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Transformed Episode #239: An Attitude of Purity In An Impure World!

  Attitudes. Good, bad or ugly, we all have them. Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, discusses one of the key attitudes that mark Jesus’ disciples. Each attitude builds on … Continue reading

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