Category Archives: Discipleship

The Temptation to Territorial Power

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Disciples of King Jesus understand that the temptation to territorial power is greatest when we are weakest and that the Devil has been handed the Realm of the Middle Eastern Authority (and more) to give to anyone who will worship … Continue reading →

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Do You Possess Salvation Through King Jesus?

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

What an amazing gift! Have you surrendered to King Jesus, aligned yourself to Him and His cause, thanked Him for forgiving your sins when you didn’t even deserve it, and started following Him on The Path of Peace and Serenity? … Continue reading →

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Am I A Good Leader In God’s Eyes, Part 2 

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

(Leadership For 2025 & Beyond! series) This is what the Lord has been telling us through His Vision for 1stSBC Gardena, CA, USA given to our Lead Pastor John Ward. Please read it here … “By the Lord’s leading, five years … Continue reading →

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Am I A Good Leader In God’s Eyes, Part 1 

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

(Leadership For 2025 & Beyond! series) What Does That Mean? As I was reading through our reading schedule last month, I ran across a chapter in Isaiah that the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me leave. Kate will tell you I hovered over … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Treat All People the Same!

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

We hear it all the time in the Mythology of Churchianity: God blesses all people the same, or God doesn’t have favorites. But, does God treat everyone the same way? David tells us, “No! He does not!” In fact, we … Continue reading →

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The Foundations of Our Faith Begin …

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“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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Choices Determine Destinies!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

We have a choice every day throughout this life: – Faith or Fear– Courage or Cowardice– Walk or Talk– Do or Excuses– Responsible or Blame– Benefit or Lose– Significance or Shame– Pleasure or Guilt– Favor or Trouble– Focus or Confusion– … Continue reading →

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Oh, That God Would Send Us an Ezekiel or Three! (Ezekiel 2, CJB)

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

America, and I am sure most countries right now, could use an Ezekiel or three in this current world devolution, this beastialization of humanity. Here is what God said to Ezekiel … may God speak to someone soon! The Text … Continue reading →

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The Six Benefits of Listening to the Lord!

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways, how quickly I would subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes! Those who hate the Lordwould cringe before him, and their punishment … Continue reading →

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Peace and Quiet Lives!

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Isaiah 32:17 tells us that peace, quietness, and assurance are the effects of right living! We all know that life is busy and hectic, and often we are swallowed up in it. However, there re many people who simply have … Continue reading →

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