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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 God is our refuge and strength, contrasting the peace and confidence that faith brings with the fear and anxiety that doubt fosters. He explores the concept of 'The Lord of Hosts,' highlighting God's sovereignty over the universe, including the stars, angels, and nations. Smith also reflects on the personal nature of God as the 'God of Jacob,' illustrating that despite our flaws, God is still with us and actively supports us. The sermon reassures believers that God's vastness does not diminish His care for individuals, as He commands His hosts to assist us in our struggles.
Psalms 46:7
"THE LORD OF HOSTS" Intro: "God is our refuge and strength." The positive aspects of faith produces peace, courage, confidence. The negative aspects of doubt; produces fear, uncertainty, anxiety. He is my only refuge & strength. I. "THE LORD OF HOSTS." A. The Hosts of God. 1. The stars. a. Genesis 24 "And the heaven and earth were finished and all the 'hosts' of them." 2. Angels. a. Luke 2:13 "...a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God." 3. Israel the Nation - in Exodus. B. He is Lord over the Universe. 1. The invisible forces. 2. The visible. C. Realizing His vastness we suddenly feel insignificant and far removed. II. "THE GOD OF JACOB." A. Jacob a mean man. 1. Took advantage of brother's hunger. 2. Deceived father & stole brother's blessing. 3. Outwitted his uncle. B. Notice wide spectrum. 1. "Lord of Hosts." 2. "God of Jacob." What it says about God. III. THE LORD OF HOSTS "IS WITH US." A. For our help & making He will press these hosts into service for us. 1. Judges 5: "Song of Deborah" "They fought from heaven, the stars in their courses fought against sisera." 2. God extended the day for Joshua - Elisha and Servant 3. He shall give His angels charge over thee. 4. God has already given us the greatest.
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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