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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 contrast between unthankful and thankful individuals, illustrating how an ungrateful person is often miserable and burdensome to be around, while a thankful person brings joy and appreciation into relationships. He highlights that ingratitude is condemned by God, as seen in Romans 1, and encourages self-reflection on our own attitudes of appreciation. Smith also discusses the importance of thanksgiving to God, noting that true praise invites God's presence and blessings, as exemplified by David's life of gratitude.
Psalms 100
"THANKSGIVING" I. AN UNTHANKFUL PERSON. A. Miserable to be around. 1. Constant complaint. 2. Nothing ever suits them. 3. Telling favorite food at table. B. Condemned by God. 1. Rom. 1 Neither were they thankful. 2. Thought the world owed him a living. II. THANKFUL PERSON. A. How much more pleasant to be around. B. Colored man and steak. C. You enjoy doing things for them. D. Look at yourself. 1. Are you showing appreciation? III. THANKSGIVING TO GOD. A. Thanksgiving Day Mistake. B. "The Lord inhabits the praise." C. David blessed and was given much. 1. Reason? He was thankful.
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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