Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

The Six Benefits of Listening to the Lord!

“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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Hope For Today #160 – Making God’s Expansion Plans Our Top Priority!

There’s nothing better than going out to the garden and bringing in a basket of tomatoes, pulling some carrots, or bringing in some green peppers. Enjoying the fruit of one’s labor is what life is all about. Hi there, I’m … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans As We Start Afresh!

As I asked people what they did when the lockdown was released, it was interesting to hear their responses. I was looking for the big plans that they had hoped and dreamed about. Most of the people responded about enjoying being back … Continue reading

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Eagles In Leadership Starts Radio Program in East Africa!

We are pleased to announce that Doc will be featured on the Born Word Radio Station, based in Kampala, Uganda, every Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm time Thursday and Friday EAT (East Africa Time). Eagles … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – His Expansion Plans Begin Afresh!

Like a new calendar at the beginning of the year, there is something that stirs my heart when everything begins new.  One of the things that I love the most is when God gives a fresh word for a new … Continue reading

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Peace and Quiet Lives!

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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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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