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Transformed Podcast #269: What Are the 7 Core Character Qualities of an Excellent Team Player?
When a nation or a planet spirals out of control, only the People of God can stir the God of His People to bring about change, repentance, revival and rebirth! We are here to welcome you to the second in this … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged approval, character, church, consistency, consistent, control, examination, finances, guidance, leader, Leadership, ministry, promptings, respect, self control, testing
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Do You Have the Courage to Lead?
Editor’s Note: Leadership is incredibly difficult. Courage is essential for great leadership. Scott Musselman’s article is a great help in reminding us of the need for true, Biblical leaders. Remember: “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry
Tagged church, conference, congregation, courage, follow, lead, Leadership, ministry, pastor, Workshop
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Transformed Episode #251: The Process of Transformation
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
Posted in Becoming Like Jesus, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged decisions, destiny, discipline, faith, Hebrews 11, mature, maturity, ministry, spiritual
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10 Reasons Ministry Isn’t for Wimps
Editor’s Note: After more than three decades as a youth, mission, solo and senior pastor, Dr. Smith wanted to make sure those who are in discipleship today understand the challenges of stepping up to the accept the position and work of … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Discipleship, Suffering
Tagged accomplishment, angry, Bible, church, college, criticism, disrespect, failure, ignorance, immature, laziness, legalism, liberalism, mature, ministry, opposition, pastor, pastoral training, preaching, respect, Seminary, teaching, tradition
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Transformed Podcast #180 – We Will Be Battered For Our Faith!
It is no secret that the world and the devil hate God and what He stands for. When we choose to live our lives for His primary purpose in this world, opposition can be assured. Focus becomes the issue in … Continue reading
Posted in Stewardship, Transformed
Tagged blessed, broken, Christ, Christianity, compassion, depressed, Desolate, Despair, Exile, grieve, hopeless, lament, lamentations, ministry, persecuted, rebellion, Restricted, reward, sorrow, success, suffering
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Hard Sayings and Shallow Faith!
Belief is truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. ~ Joseph Fort Newton Faith in Jesus isn’t an app we can turn on and turn off when we want to. Faith is an absolute calling … Continue reading
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Tagged app, belief, call, Capernaum, commitment, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, disciple, faith, God, heart, Jesus, Kingdom, Lamb, lamb of God, loyalty, ministry, passover, tenacity, Trust, will
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Transformed Talks with Daniel Henderson About Strategic Prayer!
Transformed spoke recently with Daniel Henderson about prayer and its centrality to the life of the disciple and the Church of the Lord Jesus. As a Senior Pastor for over two decades, Daniel Henderson brought prayer-based revitalization to several mega-churches. … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Transformed
Tagged Christian, church, disciple, growth, health, Jesus, ministry, prayer, relationship
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Transformed Episode #154 – You Mean God Puts Money in People’s Bank Accounts?
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. The Word of God provides a road map and contains everything we need to know in order to enjoy success in our personal lives, including success in our finances. When God can trust His subjects … Continue reading
Mourning Will Have to Wait, There’s Ministry To Do!
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24, NKJV) Personal needs often take a back seat to the disciple of … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming Like Jesus
Tagged Christianity, disciple, discipleship, Jesus, King Jesus, Lord Jesus, ministry, needs, recover, regroup, rest, retreat
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Episode 145 – Going After the Heart of God!
God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him! According to Hebrews 11.6, God rewards when we diligently seek Him … In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor at Pacific Baptist Church in El Segundo, California shares … Continue reading
Posted in Fasting, Transformed
Tagged Bible, bless, blessing, breakthrough, Christian, disciple, discipleship, extra mile, fast, forgiveness, God, Holy Spirit, hypocrite, Kingdom, love your neighbor, ministry, paycheck, Pharisee, poor, prayer, pretender, reward, sacrifice, spring cleaning
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