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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 God's unwavering promises to Israel as outlined in Leviticus 26, detailing the blessings of abundance, peace, protection, and provision that come with obedience to His commandments. He warns of the dire consequences of disobedience, including crop failures and desolation, while also highlighting God's assurance of restoration in the last days and the return of Jesus. The sermon underscores the importance of faithfulness to God's statutes and the hope of redemption and glory that awaits His people.
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Leviticus 26
"THE SURE WORD OF JEHOVAH" I. GOD'S PROMISE TO ISRAEL. A. Vs. 4 Plenty - increase and fruit. B. Vs. 6 Peace - lie down with no fear. C. Vs. 6 Protection - rid evil beast out of land. D. Vs. 7,8 Power - 5 will chase 100. E. Vs. 10 Provision - of old harvest last into new. F. Vs. 11,12 Privilege - Tabernacle among them, walk with. II. BLESSINGS CONDITIONAL UPON OBEDlENCE TO HIS STATUTES AND COMMANDMENTS. III. GOD'S WARNINGS FOR DISOBEDIENCE A. Sow in vain - enemies shall eat it. 1. Judges 6:l-6. 2. 1 Sam. 4:10 slain before enemies. B. Continual crop failure. C. Highways desolate - wild beast. 1. Judges 5:6 - II Kings 17:25. D. Pestilence. 1. II Sam. 24:15. E. Eat your own children. 1. II Kings 6:28,29 F. Break down cities & sanctuaries. 1. II Kings 25:4,10. 2. II Chron. 36:19. G. Dispersed among the world. 1. Persecuted & slain. H. Preserved as people vs 44. IV. GOD HAS PROMISED IN LAST DAYS TO BRING THEM BACK INTO THEIR LAND. A. Ezekiel 37. 1. That they would reclaim the waste areas & fill the earth with fruit Isa. 27:6. V. GOD HAS PROMISED THAT COINCIDENT WITH THIS JESUS WILL COME. A. Ps. 102:16 When the Lord shall build up Zion he shall appear in His Glory. 1. Matt. 24:32-34. 2. Ezekiel 43. How sure is the coming of 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