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Willing Worker Wednesday – Exploding in Praise!
“And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave. Surely, from now on all generations … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Willing Worker Wednesdays
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What a Mighty God We Serve!
Often our lives grow heavy with the burdens of life. When debilitating sickness comes unexpectedly, many grow despondent and wonder what to do. Some grow suicidal and feel like life is over. However, when life grows difficult, we know this … Continue reading
7 Marks of Active Worship
Have you been in worship lately? I don’t mean, “Have you been to worship lately?” If we love Jesus, we love Him enough to worship Him both privately and publicly. What I am asking today is, “Have you been in worship lately?” “Make a joyful … Continue reading
Posted in Worship
Tagged attendance, cold heart, guitar, handcuffs, instrument, Jesus, lyre, melody, praise, promise, psalmist, relationship, restrained, shofar, soloist, song, Spontaneity, trumpet, worship
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Transformed #298: Celebrate His Entry!
It’s Christmas! I love Christmas … I love giving gifts! I love the joy that God gives. I love the hope we have because God sent Jesus to us! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to remind us … Continue reading
Transformed Podcast #272: Mighty Men and Women!
For the Church to survive and thrive, it will need a healthy and godly team of men and women leading it! We want to welcome you to the fifth and final installment in the “Being An Excellent Team Player” Series here … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged ability, accomplishment, aspiration, change, Christ, church, command, community, courage, courageous, develop, disciple, discipline, dream, elevate, evil, excel, expansion, experience, exploit, grace, Great Commission, hardship, Holy Spirit, honor, initiative, Jesus, Kind David, kingdom of God, laziness, leader, Leadership, loyalty, mighty, ministry, mission, praise, rank, reality, repent, repentance, responsible, Satan, significant, sin, submit, team, train, training, Vision, winner, work
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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
Posted in Character of God, Transformed
Tagged captivity, care, change, discipleship, discouragement, encourage, experience, faith, good, growth, hope, joy, partner, partnership, peace, praise, presence of God, rejoice, worship
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Transformed Episode #212: Exercises for a Healthy Spiritual Heart
How do we maintain a healthy heart for God? Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Setting things straight with God is often painful at first. When we have become entwined in a way of life, extricating ourselves can be difficult. Like … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged acknowledge, attacks, captivity, celebrate, commitment, confess, Despair, discipline, encourage, encouragement, God, grace, heart, obedience, obey, pain, persist, praise, rebuild, repent, stroke
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Transformed Episode #210: Understanding God’s Loving Calls
How do we attract the heart of God? Welcome to the Transformed podcast. I’m your host, Mike Powers. When things are not going well, God wants us to fully return to Him! All too often our lives are met with … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged celebrate, compassion, compliment, defy, discipline, distracted, drift, forgive, forgiveness, heal, heart of God, holiness, praise, pray, rejection, sacrifice, sing, submission, worship
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Transformed Episode #209: Building a Life Around God’s Heart
How do we truly orbit God’s heart? Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Worship is all about telling God how wonderful He is. Worship is not about music, it is about the heart.” Imagine the joy we bring to God when … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged Bible, Christianity, commitment, demonstrate, dignify, express, heart of God, honor, illustrate, love of God, magnify, music, personify, praise, prayer, respect, worship, worth
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