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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 discusses the theme of misguided men, emphasizing how many are led astray by false precepts, false prophets, their own lusts, and the lies of Satan. He illustrates these points with biblical examples, such as the lying prophet in I Kings 13 and Samson's downfall. In contrast, he highlights the importance of being guided by God's word and acknowledging Him in all our ways, suggesting that true guidance comes from a faithful relationship with God. The sermon serves as a reminder of the dangers of following misleading paths and the necessity of divine guidance.
Matthew 15:14
GUIDED MISSALS AND MISGUIDED MEN I. MISGUIDED MEN. A. Some guided by false precepts. 1. "Do the best you can." 2. "As long as you are sincere." (Gaha 21.. a. Christ death in vain. B. Some guided by false prophets. 1. I Kings 13 - Lying prophet. a. "The Lord told me to tell you." C. Some guided by own lusts. 1. Samson. D. Some guided by Satan's lies. 1. "It won't hurt you." 2. Eve. II. GUIDED MISSALS (Jonah.. A. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him." B. "The word of God a faithful guide." David's stone Judges 9:53 Abimelech Jonah
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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