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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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Hope For Today – Letting God Lead!

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about letting God lead from Proverbs 16:9 (CSB) … A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps. Hope For Today is a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, PhD An estimated 7,000 churches in the United States close their doors every year, never to open again. And, as staggering as that fact is, tens of thousands of churches across America are close to … Continue reading →

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The Temptation to Territorial Power

Hope For Today – Letting God Lead!

Book Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive

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