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Buy a copy (or a case) of Secrets of a Secret Shopper!

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Greg Atkinson has nailed it this time! Now you can bring the expertise of professional consultant to your church for less than a meal at your favorite fast-food place. Helping you remove barriers and distractions so your guests can … Continue reading →

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Transformed #303: Don’t Be Afraid … Only Believe!

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

In our entire ministry, God has sent Melodee and I to churches that were struggling and shrinking because we are people with uncommon faith! We are intimately acquainted with this Jesus who tells grieving fathers, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the East – A Book Review

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Disturbing. Dynamic. Directional. These thoughts ran through my mind as I read – strike that – devoured this book. I am not one to gush over a book, but Lessons From the East is a must read this summer! With … Continue reading →

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Transformed #293: God Emboldens Us When We Pray Together!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Fear. It paralyzes the child of God. It leads to rebellion, murmuring, discouragement, dread … and, worst of all, unbelief. Of course, fear’s harvest caused the first Exodus generation of God’s people to wander in the wilderness for 40 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Character of God, Deeper Walk With God, Discipleship, Prayer, Transformed | Tagged amazing grace, anointed, boldness, church, dedicate, fear, filling, Good News, peace, pray, prayer, prosperity, sovereign, surrender, together, witnessing, worship | Leave a comment

Studying 1 John 1:5!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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 … Continue reading →

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Studying 1 John 1:4!

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Studying 1 John 1:3!

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Studying 1 John 1:2!

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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Transformed #287: Focusing on Heaven by Focusing on Tomorrow!

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

People lean in the direction of the affection! This truth is the core of today’s episode of the Transformed Podcast. While every church in America is under change right now, many are not doing well as a result of that … Continue reading →

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Studying 1 John 1:1

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Welcome to a brand new study of the Word of God on the Transformed Podcast! Welcome to this intensive, verse – by – verse study of one of the Christ-follower’s most life-changing Biblical journeys! 1 John is a small letter, … Continue reading →

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