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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 significance of memory in our lives, illustrating how it can be both a blessing and a burden. He discusses the complexities of memory, including the impact of past experiences and the role of conscience in recalling wrongdoings. The sermon highlights the importance of remembering God's calls and the love of Christ that we may have rejected. Smith urges listeners to reflect on their memories, particularly those related to their spiritual journey and relationship with God. Ultimately, he reminds us that we cannot escape our memories, and they shape our understanding of ourselves and our faith.
Luke 16:19
"SON REMEMBER" I. MEMORY A BLESSING. A. "Fearfully and wonderfully made." "I can't remember anything." 1. No memory. B. Read of those victims of amnesia. 1. Pastor of Yulica. C. Sometimes horrible experiences of early childhood blocked. Memory can be torturous. II. CONSCIENCE HAS WAY OF USING MEMORY. A. U.S. Treasury "Conscience fund." B. Vivid in memory are wrong doings of past. III. "SON REMEMBER." A. You can't forget. 1. Psychologists claim every small detail is still stored in mind. a. Hypnosis. 1. Bridie Murphy. 2. Speak Greek. B. You will remember this service. 1. And every single opportunity you've had. C. You will remember warnings, pleas and entreats of those friends. D. Remember every time you said no to God. E. Remember the Christ whose love you spurned.
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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