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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 the importance of living in the Spirit realm and maintaining close contact with Jesus, which begins with surrendering control of one's life. He illustrates how obedience to God's word can lead to unexpected results, as seen in Peter's fishing experience. Smith encourages believers to launch out into deeper waters of service, prayer, and Bible study, rather than remaining in overfished shores. He highlights the necessity of using what we have while depending on God for success, and he calls for an attitude of expectancy in our service to God.
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Luke 5:1
Intro: Jesus enjoyed out of doors. I. LIVING IN THE SPIRIT REALM. A. Contact with Jesus. 1. First when a man turns over control of life. 2. Continued contact with Him. 3. Close contact with Him. B. Obedience to the Master's Word. 1. Even if things seem unlikely. A. Peter fishing all night. B. Spirit realm higher than physical. C. unexpected large results. II. SAVED TO SERVE. A. Launch out. 1. Saved to serve. B. Launch out into the deep. 1. Ambition in service. a. Shore waters overfished. b. Too many trying to drag from one church to another. 2. Personal deeps all around us. a. Deeps in prayer. b. Deeps in Bible study. C. Use what you have. 1. Let down your nets. a. Shamgar. b. David. c. Dorcas. 2. While using what you have must be dependence on God. a. Their nets were breaking. D. Expectancy in service. 1. For a draught.
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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