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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 explores the theme of 'Limiting God' in his sermon based on Psalms 78:41, emphasizing how sin, unbelief, and cowardice can restrict God's power and presence in our lives. He illustrates how sin can mar our vessels, referencing figures like Samson and Saul, and highlights the consequences of rebellion and forgetting God's works. Smith also discusses the danger of unbelief, pointing out how the Israelites questioned God's ability despite witnessing His miracles, and how this skepticism can hinder ministry effectiveness. Lastly, he addresses the impact of cowardice in facing challenges, urging believers to trust in God's unexhausting resources.
Psalms 78:41
"LIMITING GOD" Can God be limited. Unexhausting resources. I. LIMITED GOD THROUGH SIN VS. 10, 17. A. Think of vessels marred by sin. 1. Samson. 2. Saul. B. Sin manifested in: 1. Rebellion vs. 8. 2. Turning from God vs. 8. 3. Failure to keep covenant. 4. Refusing to walk in His law. 5. Forgetting God's works. C. God's works limited by sin.. II. LIMITED GOD THROUGH UNBELIEF VS. 19, 20. A. Material minded men seem to forget God's wonders. 1. God had sacked Egyptians with plagues. 2. God had parted Red Sea. 3. God had sweetened waters of Marah. 4. God was leading by Cloud and fire. 5. Yet - B. They challenged God's ability "Can God furnish a table in the wilderness." C. Ministry of Christ ineffective in Nazareth because of unbelief. D. Overwhelmed by bigness of problem blinds. Ill. LIMITED GOD THROUGH COWARDICE. A. Challenged to go in and conquer land.
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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