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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 spiritual satisfaction, contrasting it with the dangers of physical and superficial contentment. He discusses how dissatisfaction can lead to negative behaviors and highlights Paul's teaching on learning to be content in all circumstances. Smith points out that true satisfaction for Christians comes from a deeper spiritual understanding, rather than mere physical needs. He references the psalmist's longing for spiritual fulfillment and the ultimate hope of awakening in God's likeness. The sermon encourages believers to seek true satisfaction in their relationship with God.
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Psalms 17:15
SPIRITUAL SATISFACTION I. A WONDERFUL THING TO BE SATISFIED. A. True (Dissatisfaction has caused much trouble.. 1. A person dissatisfied with his ability to earn money. a. Lies or cheats. b. Ill gotten gain never satisfies. 2. Countries dissatisfied with boundaries. B. Paul "I have learned in whatsoever state..." 1. Reference here to physical state. 2. Spiritually - "Forgetting those things behind." II. PHYSICAL SATISFACTION. A. Should not take much to satisfy a Christian. 1. Strangers and Pilgrims. 2. "Having Food and raiment." Ill. SPIRITUAL SATISFACTION. A. A deadly thing. B. Some satisfied when filled. 1. Tarried until & never since. 2. "I've attained! " "I've got it!" 3. Some Methodists who have never spoken in tongues got to heaven before. C. Psalmist - "When I awake in thy likeness . . ." 1. "Beloved now are we the Son's of God."
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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