Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Preaching Without Accountability to a Righteous Lifestyle

Isaiah 30:8-11 clearly shows us in the 21st Century that the rebellious children of Yahweh have always wanted pleasant preaching without accountability to a righteous lifestyle. The question is, “Is that what I want?” If it is, I am rebellious! These are … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Are About Thriving!

Like in a hurricane or an earthquake, when everything around us is shaking and spinning and tearing apart, fear can grip us and terrorize us.  How we handle storms, like the global pandemic, reveals more about us, and our relationship with … Continue reading

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Is Your Praise and Worship Rocking The House?

Its very obvious that the Praise of Yahweh Rocked the Eternal Throne Room in Isaiah 6:1-4! So, what about in our Houses of Worship? For all too long we have been told to worship in quiet. As a pastor, I … Continue reading

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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

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When a Nation Rebels Against God

Isaiah 3:1-3 teaches us that rebellion to Yahweh on large scale leads to loss on larger scale. After all, God doesn’t bless rebellion. And while He is patient and doesn’t want to see any perish, there is also His justice … Continue reading

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Before God Gives Us More Than Enough!

* We all want more from God. * We all want His blessing * We all want to be liked and well known * We all want to be promoted into something wonderful * We all want to people to … Continue reading

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Hope For Today In Times of Disaster!

Whatever else we want to say about the global pandemic we have been in, one thing is for sure: We have never seen anything like this in our lifetime. Everything closed, people frantic and panicked; People struggling and trying to … Continue reading

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Pastor, Join Us In Israel For a Ridiculously LOW Price!

Pastor, why should you go to Israel with us? • The Biblical Reason: Standing in garden where Jesus prayed, being baptized in the Jordan River, visiting the home of Peter’s mother, or even visiting the tomb where Jesus rose from … Continue reading

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When Problems Plague a Nation!

In one of the most familiar passages for most Bible students, King Solomon of United Israel dedicated the Temple he had built to the Lord. Then he prayed a passionate, well thought out prayer for mercy from God. For 2 … Continue reading

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Steps of Paul and the Glories of Greece Tour!

Join Kate and I on an amazing trip following in the steps of Paul the apostle! Your New Testament will COME ALIVE as we travel back in time and open our Bibles on this incredible trip! You won’t want to … Continue reading

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