Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Faith Filled Friday – When God Tests Us to Our Limit!

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Focused On Faith!

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then as a widow to the age of … Continue reading →

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Willing Worker Wednesday – Servant Leaders Are Sold Our Leaders!

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11, HCSB) Falling to … Continue reading →

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Turn-Around Tuesday – Trust God in the Big Problems!

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“But the Lord afflicted Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife. So Pharaoh called Abram and said, “What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Dealing With The Consequences of Selfishness!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“He treated Abram well because of her, and Abram acquired flocks and herds, male and female donkeys, male and female slaves, and camels. But the Lord struck Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.” (Genesis … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – Stepping Into The Future By Faith!

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about Stepping Into The Future By Faith! Check it out at the link below. Click the link below to listen. Hope For Today is a part … Continue reading →

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Faith Filled Friday – When God Asks What Displeases Us!

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“God said to Abraham, “Be not displeased because of the boy and because of your slave woman. Whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for through Isaac shall your offspring be named. And I will make a … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Amazed At Jesus!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, … Continue reading →

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Willing Worker Wednesday – Nothing Stops Us From Completing God’s Mission!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“After hearing the king, they went on their way. And there it was—the star they had seen in the east! It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the child was. When they saw the star, … Continue reading →

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Turn-Around Tuesday – Problems Reveal the Problem!

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land. When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, “I … Continue reading →

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