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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 critical nature of the question posed in Matthew 26:22, urging listeners to consider their immediate and eternal futures based on their response to Christ. He illustrates the consequences of others' choices, from Pilate's indifference to Stephen's vision of heaven, highlighting the stark contrast between acceptance and denial of Jesus. The sermon challenges individuals to recognize their position regarding Christ, either confessing Him or denying Him, and stresses the importance of making a decision that aligns with faith and salvation.
Matthew 26:22
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE QUESTION. A. Your immediate future depends on it. 1. Whether you give your life to slavery in sin. a. Herold Lewis. b. Dissipate your energies seeking pleasure. 1. June. 2. Enjoy blessings as sons of a king. B. Your eternal future. II. RESULTS OF OTHERS. A. Pilate, "I wash my hands." B. Jews, "Crucify Him!" His blood 1. 40 years, Titus. C. Voltaire, "Crush the wretch." D. Paine, "Impostor." E. Stephen, "I see heaven's opened." F. Paul, "For me to live is Christ." III. WHAT CAN YOU DO? A. You are on one of two sides. 1. Confessed Him (Matt. 10:10, Rom. 10:9.. 2. Denied Him, "Deny me before men." 1. Believed unto salvation (devils). 2. Doubted, "He that believeth not." 1. Receive as Savior (John 1.. 2. Reject Him our only hope. a. Man drowning in river.
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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