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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 role of faith in salvation, asserting that without faith, it is impossible to please God. He challenges believers to examine their faith, noting that many trust in human means rather than divine promises, and questions whether they have enough faith for both small and significant matters. Smith highlights that true faith must manifest in actions, as demonstrated in the book of James, and calls for believers to seek an increase in their faith through the Word of God. Ultimately, he urges the congregation to reflect on the question, 'Where is your faith?'
Luke 8:22
"WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?" I. FAITH IS THE ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION. A. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." B. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt." C. John 3:16. D. "Where is your faith?" We trust man more than God. 1. "I have great faith." a. "Size of grain of mustard seed." E. Many haven't enough faith for healing. F. Many haven't enough faith for finances. G. If you don't have enough faith for the little things how can you have enough for salvation. II. INWARD FAITH HAS AN OUTWARD EXPRESSION. A. Hence question "Where is your faith? B. James says "Show me your words." C. These signs shall follow them. 1. Where is your faith. III. "LORD INCREASE OUR FAITH." A. "Faith cometh by hearing." B. We don't read our Bibles enough. C. I say and I can prove you can't be a Christian.
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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