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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 having faith in God, explaining that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. He points out that everyone has faith, whether in people or material things, but human faith can often lead to disappointment. In contrast, faith in God is steadfast and reliable, as God has never failed. Smith encourages believers to cultivate their faith through the study of God's Word, drawing parallels to how expertise in any field strengthens confidence. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper trust in God, especially during challenging times.
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Mark 11:22
"HAVE FAITH IN GOD" I. WHAT IS FAITH? A. Substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen. B. Jani says new call for Christians. C. Believing before you see. 1. Seeing is believing. 2. Faith says believing in seeing. II. EVERYONE HAS FAITH. A. Faith in men. 1. Banks. 2. Doctors. B. Faith in material things. 1. Came into Church this morning. 2. Got family into car. III. HAVE FAITH IN GOD. A. If you can have faith in man. B. Man will fail. 1. Banks can fail. C. God has never failed. 1. Sometimes faith receives supreme test. IV. HOW TO OBTAIN THIS FAITH IN GOD. A. Reading His Word. B. The more you study engineering the greater your faith is in it. C. Man on ice.
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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