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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 moment in Christ's life when He needed His disciples the most, highlighting their failure to stay awake and support Him during His hour of crisis. He draws parallels between the disciples' negligence and the modern church's spiritual slumber, urging believers to recognize their own shortcomings in prayer and vigilance. Smith encourages persistence in prayer, suggesting that true engagement with God requires more than just a few minutes of effort, and that a deeper commitment could lead to revival.
Matthew 26:36
"WHAT COULD YOU NOT WATCH WITH ME ONE HOUR" I. CHRIST HOUR OF CRISIS. A. Many criticize Peter and disciples for failure to watch with Christ. 1. For deserting Him in this hour of crisis. B. We judge Peter but listen to scripture. 1. Rom. 2:1. C. The disciples were sleeping! 1. The church today is asleep. II. PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER. A. Colored girl. B. Pray for 5 minutes and think we've done our duty. 1. Takes that long to get warmed up. 2. We say God isn't moving, go home. C. If we would begin to tarry for an hour, God would send us our revival.
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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