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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching
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Chuck Smith emphasizes the profound love story of God sending His Son into a world that has become a prodigal, highlighting humanity's failure to govern itself and the resulting entanglement in sin. He reflects on the tragic irony of Christ, the Creator, being born in a manger due to a lack of room in the inn, paralleling how many today still exclude Him from their lives. Smith urges listeners to consider what is more important than Christ, especially during the Christmas season when He is often overshadowed by commercialism. The sermon calls for introspection on whether we have made room for Christ in our hearts amidst life's distractions.
Luke 2:1
LOVE STORY God's world a prodigal. God gave man a chance to govern self. 1. Failed miserably. 2. Become entangled in sin. a. Hopelessly enslaved. b. Lost meaning and purpose of life. 3. God desired to win world back. a. Necessary to send one who was pure. b. "For God so loved the world." 4. Angel Gabriel overseer of the details. a. Appeared to Daniel. b. Appeared to Mary. c. Appeared to Joseph. d. Appeared to Shepherds. 5. "I am come that ye might have life." "No room in the Inn." Very creator of universe born in manger for lack of room in Inn. How tragic. How many today have no room in the inside of life for Christ. LUKE 2:1 I. NO ROOM IN THE INN. A. Black mark in history. 1. Christ, the Creator, Prince of Glory. a. Born in a manger. 2. Cruel hearted man. 3. Cruel hearted people. B. Surely had the Inn keeper known - different story. 1. I wonder. II. CHRIST EXCLUDED EVEN TODAY. A. Men know who He is. B. They have heard of His love. C. Yet refuse to give place in their hearts for Him. 1. Life to full of pursuit of pleasure. a. No room for Christ. b. Why is world always seeking? 2. To busy amassing fortune. No room for Christ. 3. To busy with my friends No room for Christ. D. What is more important than Christ? III. CHRISTMAS TIME ROOM WOULD BE MADE FOR HIM. A. Alas He has been replaced by Santa Claus.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching