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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 peril of coming close to salvation without fully committing to it, using the examples of the rich young ruler and the scribe who both approached the kingdom of God but ultimately fell short. He highlights that while the door to the kingdom is wide open through the messages of John the Baptist and Jesus, many factors can bring individuals close to salvation, such as knowledge, a teachable spirit, and the influence of godly parents. However, he warns that it is possible to be lost even after coming within a step of heaven, as seen in the rich young ruler's attachment to wealth and the scribe's refusal to act on his knowledge. The sermon serves as a reminder of the importance of genuine faith and action in the journey toward salvation.
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Mark 10:27
"GOING BY GATE OF HEAVEN TO STOP IN HELL" I. TWO WHO CAME CLOSE TO SALVATION. A. Rich young ruler. B. Scribe. II. DOOR TO KINGDOM OF GOD WIDE OPEN. A. John the Baptist's message. B. Jesus' message. III. SOME COME NEARER THAN OTHERS TO ENTERING. MANY THINGS HELP TO BRING THEM CLOSE. A. Knowledge. B. A teachable spirit. C. Influence of Godly parents. D. Messages from faithful preachers. 1. Radio, T.V., etc. E. Prayers of Believers. F. Great hymn. G. Some providence of God. 1. David lost son. 2. Nebuchadazzar lost mind. IV. POSSIBLE TO BE LOST AFTER COMING WITHIN ONE STEP OF HEAVEN. A. Rich young ruler's heart set on money. B. Wise scribe knew what he ought to do but refused to do it. C. John 12:42,43 Many rulers believed but failed to confess. D. Luke 13:24-27. E. Foolish virgins could have secured oil within one step turned away forever.
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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