"ROCK OR SAND"
I. BUILDING ON SAND.
A. Much of this today.
1. Especially in social gospel.
a. Those who deny scriptures.
b. Those who deny deity of Christ.
2. Always detect flaws in others, examine our own foundation.
a. What is my attitude towards sound doctrine?
b. What is my attitude towards Sermon on the Mount?
1. Am I prone to ignore part - second mile.
2. Loving enemies, turning cheek (impossible..
c. Am I seeking only for what I can get out of Christianity?
1. Comfort, good fellowship.
2. What can I give?
d. Do I love the brethren?
II. BUILDING ON THE ROCK.
A. Solid doctrinal foundation. 1. "Study to show ourselves approved."
2. "In thy word doth he meditate day and night."
B. Seeking to be the man Christ described.
1. Hungering and thirsty after righteousness.
2. "Ask and ye shall receive."
C. Loving as Christ loved.
1. Love is not just a feeling.
2. Some will try to substitute works for love .."Lord, Lord."
3. "By this sign shall men know that ye are my disciples."
a. Those seeking signs today.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.