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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 distinction between two types of hearers in relation to Christ's teachings: those who act on His words and those who do not. He asserts that Jesus claimed to be the only begotten Son of God and the sole access to salvation, highlighting the necessity of faith in Him for eternal life. Smith illustrates the importance of building a strong foundation in Christ, likening it to a house built on rock that withstands life's storms, while those who hear but fail to act are left with no foundation and face ruin. The sermon calls for a response to Christ's claims and encourages believers to dig deep in their faith.
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Luke 6:47
I. TWO TYPES OF HEARERS. A. Those who act. B. Those who refuse to act. II. WHAT CHRIST CLAIMED. A. He was the only begotten Son of God. 1. Are we not all Sons of God? B. He was only access to God. 1. "I am door to sheepfold." 2. "I am the way, etc." C. Claimed preexistance with God. 1. "Before Abraham was I AM." D. Salvation came only through faith in Him. 1. "He that believeth On me is not condemned." E. Christ said "He was ressurection and life." He was either a liar, fraud, or He was telling the truth. III. THOSE WHO HEAR AND ACT. A. Dig deep. 1. Foundation on rock. 2. Life is secure in fiercest storms. a. Storms will come. IV. THOSE WHO HEAR BUT FAIL TO ACT. A. No foundation. 1. "Nothing to stand on." B. Fall immediately. 1. Don't change. 2. Don't repent. C. Ruin great.
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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