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Hope For Today #221 – Faith Enjoys All God’s Goodness!
Faith Enjoys All God’s Goodness! “I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the good life. It is also the gift of God whenever anyone eats, drinks, and enjoys all his efforts.” (Ecclesiastes 3:12–13, … Continue reading
Is Our Joy Making Enough Noise?
When was the last time people OUTSIDE our building could hear the sound of our rejoicing far away WITHOUT AMPLIFICATION? “And on that day they offered great sacrifices, REJOICING because God had given them GREAT JOY. The women and children … Continue reading
Train Them Thursday – Tuned In To God’s Heart!
“When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth.” (Luke 2:39, NASB95) When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord. Disciples are focused on pleasing … Continue reading
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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
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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
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Transformed Episode #220: God Is Light!
What a mighty God we serve! His character draws us to Him as a moth to a flame, especially today, as darkness surrounds our nation, our communities, and our lives. In this series we discover God is personal, intimate, … Continue reading
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Transformed Episode #199: Examining the Life We Are Living!
God wants you to have a passionate life of faith! Welcome to the transformed podcast. In order to accomplish this, He calls us to examine our relationship with Him on a regular basis, like we would any other friendship. Taking … Continue reading
Transformed Episode #171 – What Does Love Look Like?
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. With all the descriptions and misconceptions about love in the world today, how will we ever figure out what true love is all about? In our first study on the topic, “It’s All About Love!” … Continue reading
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