Tag Archives: discouragement

The Foundations of Our Faith Begin …

“For the leader. By David: In Adonai I find refuge. So how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains! See how the wicked are drawing their bows and setting their arrows on the string, to … Continue reading

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Hope For Today #202 – Faith Is Strong and Courageous!

Prosperity Seems Like a Strange Word These Days! With so many unemployed and barely hanging on, hearing words like succeed and prosper seem almost foreign to us. Yet, God’s Word is always true. For those of us who hang on … Continue reading

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Hope For Today #184 – You Are Blessed, So Subdue the Earth!

2021 is moving full speed! As January speeds by, we can see the importance of living on purpose: The purpose of Growth! Our fresh new calendar on January 1st brought us fresh hope! God has given Doc and the Eagles … Continue reading

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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Holding the Line Through Intimacy With God!

“When mankind began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives for themselves. And the Lord said, … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – Don’t Give Up!

  I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today to encourage you: Don’t Give Up because God speaks Hope For Today when he says in 2 Chronicles 15.7, (CSB) from the distress of His people in … Continue reading

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Transformed Episode #223 – God Gives Guidance!

  When everything falls apart, our only hope is God’s grace, compassion and mercy! Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. As we continue to explore, “What a Mighty God We Serve!”, Pastor Matthew Lee Smith, reminds the people of Pacific Baptist … Continue reading

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Transformed Episode #204: Overcoming Discouragement and Suffering!

Welcome to the transformed podcast! God longs for you to enjoy the courage He gives to all who trust Him! Such encouragement defeats discouragement, despite the suffering we may be experiencing at this moment. As we look into the life … Continue reading

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Transformed Episode #200: Dealing With Our Selfishness!

Welcome to this 200th transformed podcast! God longs to help us remove selfishness and its the disastrous consequences from our lives! In this clarifying message, we will discover the 6 visible characteristics that ooze from a selfish heart from the … Continue reading

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God’s 6 Expectations of a Leader Transitioning Into A New Ministry

“With God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 (NKJ) Since, “NOTHING will be impossible,” it only stands to reason we need to think “God-sized thoughts!” Leaders are to lead in this area more than any other area! Small thinking has … Continue reading

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Cycles of Destruction

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, PhD Many churches and ministries that are stagnant or in decline often follow a cycle of destruction to their death. It would be bad enough if the organization went through this cycle only once. However, … Continue reading

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