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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 delivers a solemn warning based on Matthew 25:13, emphasizing that all servants of the master are given different amounts of talents, yet they are all expected to use them wisely. He highlights the stark contrast between the faithful servants who invested their talents and the unfaithful servant who buried his, leading to judgment upon the latter. The sermon stresses that faithfulness in small things is crucial, as the master rewards those who are diligent, regardless of the amount entrusted to them. Ultimately, the message is a call to action, urging believers to be productive with what they have been given.
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Matthew 25:13
A SOLEMN WARNING I. THE LIKENESS OF THESE MEN. A. All servants. B. Same master. C. All given a portion. 1. To one, five. 2. To one, two. 3. To one, one. II. DIFFERENCE IN THESE SERVANTS. A. One who received 5 used them. B. One who received 2 used them. C. One who received I buried it. Ill. THE MASTER RETURNED TO JUDGE. A. We shall all be judged. B. First two commended and entered heaven. C. The third rebuked and sent to hell. 1. His sin? a. Doing nothing. D. The servant with 2 talents received reward with that of 5. E. Rewarded for faithfulness. F. vs. 28. Some looking for some great thing (Naaman) to do for the Lord Be faithful in the little things then he shall give you more.
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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