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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 addresses the evil reign of Ahab and Jezebel, emphasizing the three groups present on Mount Carmel: the prophets of God, the prophets of Baal, and the undecided multitude. He highlights the dangers of being caught between two opinions, noting that those who fully embrace sin are less damaging than those who waver. Smith critiques the prophets of Baal for their misguided devotion and the emptiness of their worship, while contrasting it with the boldness and calmness of the true prophet of God. He calls for a decisive commitment to God, urging listeners to choose their path and not to halt between two opinions.
I Kings 18:21
Evil reign of Ahab & Jezebel. I. THE CLASSES ON MT. CARMEL. A. The prophet of God. B. The prophets of BaaI 450 Asereth 400. C. The halting multitude (between two opinions, undecided.. D. Times have changed, but still three groups. 1. Servants of God. 2. Servants of Sin. 3. Halting multitude. "How long halt ye between two opinions?" The man who turns himself completely to sin & pollution of his own heart is far less damaging than the man who halts between two to the community. II. PROPHETS OF BAAL OFFER POINTS FOR ADMIRATION, SARCASM, ANGER, PITY. A. Admiration. 1. Bravery. 2. Persistence. 3. Devotion. B. Sarcasm. 1. Your gods cannot help in crisis. 2. Call on sin to comfort & aid. C. Anger - willfulness of their folly. 1. God had revealed Himself amply to these people. 2. They knew God but turned to BaaI. Baal gave license to their passionate desires. 3. Pity -the ruined lives. a. Put passion of your life to destroying yourself. b. The service of sin so unrewarding - so empty so damning. Ill THE PROPHET OF GOD. A. Boldness. B. Calmness & strength. 1. Reason for calmness & strength vs 36. C. I have chosen for God, I will be a Christian, I would know the fellowship. How long halt ye, how long?
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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