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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 importance of being spiritually prepared for Christ's second coming, using the Parable of the Ten Virgins to illustrate that believers should not be caught off guard. He warns against the distractions of surfeiting, drunkenness, and the cares of life that can lead us away from our readiness. Smith encourages Christians to live in expectancy and to actively watch and pray, as we do not know the exact time of His return. The sermon calls for a return to spiritual discipline, including fasting and prioritizing our relationship with Christ over worldly pursuits.
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Luke 21:34
I. PARABLE OF TEN VIRGINS. A. And they that were ready went in. B. Christ second coming not to be a surprise to believers. I Thess. 5:4 C. We should live in expectancy and be ready. II. THREE THINGS TO WATCH FOR. A. Surfeiting. 1. Many today digging their graves with their spoons. 2. The thought of fasting almost extinct. a. How many fasted one day last year? B. Drunkenness 1. 7 billion per year spent on liquor. 2. Christian celebrations turned to drunken holidays. 3. Drinking becoming more of a social habit every day. C. Cares of life. 1. So involved in own pursuits have no time for Christ. III. WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING. 1. Watching and praying always. "For ye know not the day or hour."
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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