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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 all the blessings and spoils we enjoy come through Christ, drawing parallels between David's victories and the ultimate victory of Jesus. He explains that without Christ, humanity is left with nothing, but through Him, we recover not only what was lost but also gain even more. The sermon highlights that our victories are tied to Christ's triumphs, and what we offer to Him becomes His spoil, including our hearts and lives.
I Samuel 30:20
"DAVID'S SPOIL" Intro: David's men in despair, thought of stoning him. David type of Christ. I. ALL THE SPOIL WAS DAVID'S, ALL THE GOOD WE ENJOY COMES TO US THROUGH CHRIST. A. Without Him we can do nothing. B. The spoiler had brought us to nothing. C. For David's sake, God gave success to his band. 1. For Jesus' sake. D. Their victory came because of David's victory. E. By nature man lost everything. 1. Eden's joys. 2. Earth. 3. Life, hope, peace. 4. Jesus recovered all. II. THEY RECOVERED ALL THEY LOST PLUS... A. All that man lost by sin plus more has come to us by Christ. 1. Human nature has been lifted higher heirs of God. III. THAT WHICH WE GIVE TO CHRIST MAY BE CALLED HIS SPOIL. A. Our hearts.
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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