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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 certainty of God's judgment as the highest authority, warning that there is no appeal beyond it. He urges listeners to repent genuinely, not just feel remorse, and to turn away from their transgressions to avoid the ruin that sin can bring. Smith illustrates the destructive consequences of sin through the lives of biblical figures like Saul, Samson, and Solomon, highlighting that sin leads to spiritual death. He challenges the audience with the question, 'For why will ye die?' urging them to choose life through repentance.
Ezekiel 18:30
I. "THEREFORE I WILL JUDGE YOU." A. The highest court of the Universe. 1. Carl Chessman trickery, maneuvering. 2. No appeal beyond. B. I will. 1. Judgment is yet future. 2. Judgment is certain. 3. Some feel a false ease. II. ALTERNATIVE. A. Interior. 1. Repent. a. Not remorse. b. Sorry enough to quit. B. Exterior. 1. Turn from transgressions. a. Disobedience to God's will. Ill. SO SIN SHALL NOT BE YOUR RUIN. A. Sin has ruined many lives of great potential. a. Saul - Lust, jealousy, uncontrolled temper. b. Samson - Lust, bad environment. c. Solomon - Idolatry - "loved wives more than God." B. For why will ye die? a. Eventual result of sin. 1. SPIRITUAL DEATH!
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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