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 Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Read freely text sermons and articles by the speaker Chuck Smith in text and pdf format. Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.
The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.
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II Kings 7:1
Intro: The siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad. A donkey's head selling for 60
pieces of silver. King blamed God and sought to kill His servant.
I. GOD MADE AN UNBELIEVABLE PROMISE. "THUS SAITH THE LORD."
A. Famine and inflation to end over ... read more
II Kings 7:3
WHO DISCOVERED IT ??
I. A GREAT-WORK OF GOD ENTIRELY UNKNOWN.
A. City of Samaria shut up by Syrian Army.
1. Horrible famine.
2. God sent prophet Elisha with promise of deliverance.
B. That evening the siege was lifte ... read more
II Samuel 12:1
"THOU ART THE MAN"
I. DAVID'S SIN.
A. Saw Bathsheba bathing.
1. Sent for her.
2. Committed adultery.
B. Sin has a way of compounding.
1. When he discovered she was pregnant, he sent ... read more
II Samuel 12:7
"THOU ART THE MAN"
I. DAVID'S GREAT BLESSINGS.
A. I Chapter 7, we find him speechless before God.
B. Here Nathan recounts his blessings.
1. Anointed King over Israel.
2. Delivered from hand of Saul.
... read more
II Samuel 17:23
"A POOR LOSER"
Intro: Absolom the son of David had stolen the hearts of the people and
rebelled against his father who as the result fled from Jerusalem.
I. AHITHOPHEL THE COUNSELOR.
A. During the time of David's reign a trusted fr ... read more
II Samuel 24:18
"SACRIFICIAL GIVING"
Intro: David's sin in numbering the people, present day reluctance, God's
choice of punishments; 7 years famine; 3 months in hands of
enemies; 3 days pestilence. The choice and reason, the plague...
the pla ... read more
II Samuel 7:18
"SPEECHLESS"
Intro: David's desire to build a house for God. Nathan's message from God
to David. Peter in Acts 2:30 tells us that David being a prophet
knew that God had promised that from the fruit of his loins
according to th ... read more
Interpretation of Tongues
We have been looking at the subject of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and as we have pointed out, the Holy Spirit dwells in us, conforming us into the image of Jesus. Everyone who has received Jesus Christ as their Savior has the Holy Spirit ... read more
Introduction: The Call To The Ministry
"No man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God..."
Hebrews 5:4
Before we look at what we call the "Calvary Chapel Distinctives", let's first consider the vital subject of our calling and commitment to the ministry.
... read more
Isaiah 12:1
"GOD IS MY SALVATION"
I. "GOD IS MY SALVATION"
A. What is meant by salvation?
1. The nature of sin is to bind.
a. It brings you into bondage.
b. You may hate yourself for doing ... read more
Isaiah 14:22
"GOD'S UNCHANGING PURPOSE"
Intro: Why were you born? What is conscious life, whet is the purpose of it?
I. GOD'S SET PURPOSE VS. 24.
A. World not product of chance - fortudious con.
B. World conditions are not an accident.
... read more
Isaiah 14:24
"THE PURPOSES OF GOD"
Intro: God has established certain set purposes for the world, nations, Individuals.
I. THE PURPOSES OF GOD SHALL STAND, "WHO SHALL DISANNUL?"
A. We see the world today moving toward judgment.
1. MoraI ... read more
Isaiah 1:18
"REASONING WITH GOD"
I. TO WHOM IS THIS INVITATION GIVEN?
A. We often feel ourselves outside the boundaries of God's grace.
1. I've gone too far.
2. I knew better.
B. "Children who rebelled against Hi ... read more
Isaiah 26:3
"PERFECT PEACE"
Were I an artist and desired to paint a picture with a message of perfect peace,
picture of Christ sleeping in boat. We speak of peace on international level, of
this I have little to say, I do not preach for it or even advocate it, ... read more
Isaiah 28:20
"SHORT BED WITH NARROW BLANKETS"
Intro: Can you imagine trying to sleep on such a bed. No true rest.
I. THE PEOPLE BEING ADDRESSED.
A. Gods chosen people.
1. Created as a people of God.
a. Had been ... read more
Isaiah 2:4
I. PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S RECENT STATEMENT.
A. THIS IS IN FUTURE.
B. AT THE PRESENT JOEL 3:9,10.
1. Greatest armament race.
a. Russia for last five yrs. 50%.
b. U.S. now agai ... read more
Isaiah 32:15
"THE EFFECT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS"
Intro: There are many idealistic goals people are striving to attain, Peace,
happiness, calmness. These qualities Seldom realized by direct pursuit, by-product.
I. THE NEED FOR QUIETNESS AND ASSURANCE.
... read more
Isaiah 33:1
I. THE FAITHFUL WATCHMAN.
A. Keep eye out for danger.
1. Watching for enemy with sword.
B. Warn of danger.
1. Blow trumpet.
2. Paul Revere Charleston to Lexington.
3. ... read more
Isaiah 33:14
Intro. Assyria spoils but is never spoiled. Fierceness has subdued all countries
now surrounded Jerusalem. Within the city a king who was trusting in the
deliverance of Jehovah promised by the prophet. One morning as the tower
gu ... read more
Isaiah 40:28
"THE PLACE OF STRENGTH"
I. LIFE IS FILLED WITH STRESSES.
A. Man's capacity to endure phenomenal.
1. Tests that have been conducted.
2. "We are fearfully and wonderfully made."
B. There seems to be ine ... read more
Isaiah 40:31
"GOD'S STRENGTH"
Intro: Isaiah called miniature Bible, 66 chapters, 66 books. 39 chapters
deal with old covenant. This is first chapter of new. Subject is God's greatness
and man's weakness.
I. THE ISSUE IS STRENGTH.
A. For ... read more
Isaiah 41:10
"THE ANSWER TO FEAR"
I. GOD COMMANDS US, "FEAR THOU NOT."
A. As Christians we will face frightening situations.
1. We are not immune to trouble.
2. The disciples while walking with Jesus faced fearful proble ... read more
Isaiah 45:9
STRIVING WITH GOD
I. TO FIGHT AGAINST GOD IS TO FIGHT AGAINST YOUR OWN GOOD.
A. God has a better way for your life.
B. God always calls to a better way.
C. God loves us more than we can realize.
1. He wants u ... read more
Isaiah 46:1
"SUPPORTING GOD OR A SUPPORTING GOD"
Intro: Picture was familiar scene in that day. On special days, the idols of the
peoples' gods drawn through the streets on carts being pulled by oxen who were
straining.
I. MANY WORSHIP GODS TH ... read more
Isaiah 50:4
"THE LISTENING SIDE OF PRAYER"
I. PRAYER NOT A MONOLOGUE.
A. From the ear comes the use of the tongue.
1. Hear a word before you speak it.
2. So many do not have taught tongues because they do not
... read more
Isaiah 53:3
"WHAT IT COST GOD TO LOVE"
Intro: The Christmas story is a beautiful love story. "For God so loved.."
I. BEAUTIFUL PROPHESIES PRECEDED THIS CHILD BORN THAT NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM.
A. "For unto us a child is born...
B. Angel to Mary, ... read more
Isaiah 54:17
"THE HERITAGE OF GOD'S SERVANTS"
I. GOD'S SERVANT.
A. Who is he?
1. One who has submitted His life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
a. Many have acknowledged Jesus Christ as Savior who have not
... read more
Isaiah 55:10
Gentleness that merges into force; helplessness that grows into beneficence,
generating fruitfulness.
I. RAIN & SNOW SUGGESTIVE SYMBOLS OF WORD OF GOD.
A. Comes from heaven.
1. Man had nothing to do with its origin.
... read more
Isaiah 55:6
"GOD'S WORD"
That God should speak to man is perfectly logical. Since God created man with the
capacity to know God and fellowship with Him., God's intention. So man can know, God
must reveal Himself to man, God would of fairness have had to make t ... read more
Isaiah 55:8
"GOD'S SUPERIOR SAYS"
Intro: The question, "'Why did God?" comes up often, not only from others, but in our
own mind. In my earlier years of ministry I used to try to answer. Now I
confess, I don't know.
I. GOD SAID, FOR MY THOUGHT ... read more
Isaiah 59:1
"SEPARATED FROM GOD"
When prayers are not answered or things go wrong, how quick we are to blame God. There
can be several reasons, selfish motivations. God's will delay.
I. "THE LORD'S HAND IS NOT SHORTENED, THAT IT CANNOT SAVE."
A. The p ... read more
Isaiah 59:19
"OUR DEFENSE"
I. THE ENEMY. "WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD."
A. "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the..."
1. Sometime before creation of man, He created angels of various
ranks and orde ... read more
Isaiah 61:1
"BEAUTY OF ASHES"
Intro: One Sabbath morning in the village of Nazareth.
I. THE MINISTRY OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST.
A. The annointing for the ministry, "The Spirit of Jehovah God is upon me."
1. When Jesus was baptized by J ... read more
Isaiah 61:13
"THE TRUE MINISTRY"
Intro: We are all called to be ministers of God. Different ministries. This
scripture fulfilled in Christ. Example for all.
I. THE POWER FOR THE MINISTRY, "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE THE
LORD HAT ... read more
Isaiah 66:8
Toil, especially painful effort or exertion, suffering.
I. TRAVAILING THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IN ANYTHING.
A. Doctor, Lawyer, Businessman, Scholar.
B. Even more true of religion.
II. TRAVAIL BUILT THE CHURCH.
A. Christiani ... read more
Isaiah 6:1
I. UZZIAH HIS GREATNESS.
A. Entered throne at perilous times.
1. Grandfather & father both murdered.
a. Both went after idolatry.
B. Although only 16 years old he was very prosperous.
C. ... read more
Isaiah 9:2
"WONDERFUL COUNSELOR"
Intro: Man's history very dark and bleak. One point is like a shaft of sunlight on
a dark day. From the human side a child is born, from the divine side a
Son is given.
I. "HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL."
... read more
Isaiah 9:6
"A SON IS GIVEN"
Intro: Two sides to Christmas story. Human side, "Unto us a child is born." This is the
side usually emphasized. Traditional nativity scenes. The divine side of the
story. "Unto us a Son is given."
I. WHAT DOES THIS ... read more
Jeremiah 1
"TO WHOM THE WORD OF THE LORD CAME"
Intro: Jeremiah's difficult task - to oversee the death of the nation.
I. THE NATIONAL CONDITION AT THE TIME WHEN "THE WORD..."
A. Vs. 16 - Wickedness.
1. "Who have forsaken Me."
... read more
Jeremiah 10
Intro: Place in history for Chapter 10, 11, 12.
I. WHEN MEN LOSE THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF GOD, THEY DO NOT LOSE THEIR SENSE OF NEED.
A. They thus substitute the false for true.
B. The making of an idol follows the loss of consciousness of ... read more
Jeremiah 12:1
"BUT, WHY GOD?"
Intro: The men of Anathoth have threatened to kill Jeremiah if he prophesies any more. God
speaks to him of their pending judgment.
I. JEREMIAH'S FOUNDATION - "RIGHTEOUS ART THOU..."
A. He starts his complaint with t ... read more
Jeremiah 18
"THE POTTERS HOUSE"
I. WHAT JEREMIAH SAW.
A. The potter.
1. Intelligent capable worker.
2. Speaks of God's authority - interest - absolute power.
3. His right and authority are the clay.
... read more
Jeremiah 18:1
"THE POTTERS HOUSE"
I. THE POTTER - GOD.
A. The absolute power over the clay.
1. He can make any type vessel He pleases.
2. The destiny of the clay is in His hand.
3. What are the determining ... read more
Jeremiah 18:3
I. THE POTTER.
A. Interest.
B. Attention.
C. Absolute Power.
II. THE WHEEL.
A. Circumstance of surrounding life.
1. The events that help mold.
B. Wheel is transient and will pass.
III. TH ... read more
Jeremiah 1:1
"THE WORD OF JEHOVAH"
Intro: Difficult to conceive situation more painful. Great man condemned to watch lingering
agony of exhausted country. Words of Jehovah to decadent age. Wonderful thought having
spoken and been disobeyed. God sho ... read more
Jeremiah 1:10
GOD'S METHODS
Intro: Jeremiah while still just a youth was called to a thankless, hopeless task. Watch the
death of a nation. A nation plunging toward doom.
I. THE STATE OF THE NATION.
A. Described by God in 2:13.
... read more
Jeremiah 1:4
Intro: The man himself - the dealings of God with this man to make him God's instrument. Not
just for those who are going into the ministry.
Eldad and Medad - "Art thou jealous for my sake? Would that all God's people were prophets."
Jeremi ... read more
Jeremiah 21:8
"THE TWO PATHS"
Intro: "Which way shall I take?" - cries a voice in the night, removing the scripture from
its local setting.
I. THE WAY OF LIFE.
A. This is not just physical life.
1. "Age abiding life".
... read more
Jeremiah 22
I. GOD'S COMPLAINT AGAINST THE KING - LEADERS.
(13. A. "He had built his house with unrighteousness."
1. Used his office for own personal gain.
2. Seeking their own greatness and strength - yet weakening those who they ... read more
Jeremiah 23:29
"THE WHEAT AND THE CHAFF"
Intro: The chapter begins with a woe against the pastors that would scatter God's sheep. They
purported to the people that they represented God, yet they spoke lies in the name of
God.
I. THE CONDITION OF TH ... read more
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