Fear. It paralyzes the child of God. It leads to rebellion, murmuring, discouragement, dread … and, worst of all, unbelief.
Of course, fear’s harvest caused the first Exodus generation of God’s people to wander in the wilderness for 40 years until every one from that group died so God could use fresh faces with fresh faith!
In this powerful message taken from the experience of the 1st Century Church, Pastor Matt calls us to commit ourselves to publicly pray together. Turning our Bibles to Acts 4, let’s listen in as Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Lead Pastor of Woodland Drive Baptist Church in Visalia, CA, shows us the three steps we can take so that God Will Embolden Us As We Pray Together!
About Today’s Lesson
You have been listening to Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, lead pastor at Woodland Drive Baptist Church in Visalia, CA.
As God’s people, we are seeking to become a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church that reflects the demographic of our neighborhood, our community, our county, and our state while holding firmly to the teachings of the Bible and adhering to the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.
We are seeking to grow – not only numerically but also spiritually.
We are seeking to reach people with the Word of God.
We are seeking to become the church that Christ has called us to be and which will bring Glory to the name of our Lord and Savior.
We encourage you to consider checking out our ministry at our website – that’s www.woodlanddrivebaptist.org. Of course, we would love to have you worship with us any weekend. Times and address are on our website.
Today’s episode was recorded live and edited by Melodee Smith in Visalia, California.
And now, until next time, we are praying you would be filled with the love of God so that you can demonstrate His love to the lost and dying in your city! God bless!
Would You Like to Help Spread the Word?
Perhaps you would you consider sharing this message with a friend? God longs to release the captives of our culture into the freedom of faith. Thank you!
What are you reading this Spring?
If you would like to see the power of God work in real life difficulties, we suggest you read Hope Enabler, written by Dr. Smith’s wife, Melodee, this summer.
Hope Enabler is the real life story of one Christian parent’s struggle with a runaway child and the hope that God enabled her to have during the darkest moments of that struggle. Through God’s word and her own personal testimony Melodee Smith shows how her relationship with God was strengthened despite the perils she faced.
Melodee Joy Smith is a pastor’s wife ministering in Southern California. Alongside her husband, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith she’s counseled families, spoke at conferences and trained Christian leaders. She hopes this book can be a comfort to other Christians who are struggling with seemingly impossible situations.
You can order your copy today: Simply click this link!
Today’s episode was recorded live in Visalia, California and edited by Melodee Smith in La Puente, California.
And now, until next time, we are praying you would be filled with the love of God so that you can demonstrate His love to the lost and dying in your city! God bless!
Disturbing. Dynamic. Directional. These thoughts ran through my mind as I read – strike that – devoured this book. I am not one to gush over a book, but 
