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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 that our past is filled with sin, and while many wish to forget it or attempt to reform themselves, they often find it challenging to break free from habitual routines. He asserts that true reformation is possible through the transformative power of Christ, as only His blood can address the sins that weigh us down. Smith encourages believers to recognize that sin is inherent in humanity and that daily struggles with sin can only be overcome through faith in Jesus.
Ecclesiastes 3:15
"GOD REQUIRETH THAT WHICH IS PAST" I. OUR PAST IS FULL OF SIN. A. Many would like to forget past. B. Some try to reform for future. 1. Most generally find life too set in habit routine. C. Say contrary true. 1. Able to effect complete reformation. a. Gambler. b. Drunk. II. ONLY THING THAT WILL HELP PAST IS THE BLOOD OF CHRIST. A. Sin born into us. B. Sin overcomes us daily. C. Only power to overcome sin in Christ.
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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