Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
II Kings 18:4
"NEHUSHTAN" A. Hezekiah's ascension and action "broke in pieces B. History of brazen serpent. 1. Israel's complaining. 2. Snake pits. 3. Brazen serpent. C. Preservation of brazen serpent. 1. Moses wilderness; Joshua conquest; judges David Solomon. D. Development of worship. 1. Interest grew to vener... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Kings 19:14
Intro: Our lives are filled with stress and pressure situations, we learn to adjust and live with it. There invariably comes that time when the situation is more than we can handle and we must reach out beyond ourselves. I. HEZEKIAH'S PROBLEM THE THREATENING LETTER OF SENNACHERIE KING OF ASSYRIA. A.... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Kings 20:1
I. "THOU SHALT DIE, AND LIVE." A. "It is appointed unto men once to die." B. Death is inevitable. 1. No one able to escape it. C. We are reminded of it daily. 1. Newspapers. 2. Accidents. D. Death is not the end - only beginning. 1. Of heaven. 2. Of hell. E. 14, 560, 000 annually. 1, 200, 000 monthl... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Kings 5:13
WASH AND BE CLEAN Intro: The story of Naaman. I. IN THE SCRIPTURES LEPROSY IS USED AS A TYPE FOR SIN. A. By human efforts it was incurable. 1. The only hope was a divine act of God. 2. Note the king's reaction to Naaman's coming - vs. 7 "Am I God." 3. To remove sin or guilt impossible by human effor... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Kings 6:17
"EYES TO SEE" Intro: Elisha reveals the plans of Ben-Hadad. He orders him captured. Surrounds Dothan with troops Elisha's servant cries out in despair. Elisha prays that his eyes may be opened. I. THE BIBLE DECLARES THE EXISTENCE OF THE SPIRIT WORLD. A. Great men of God were spiritually aware. 1. Ab... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Kings 7:1
Intro: The siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad. A donkey's head selling for 60 pieces of silver. King blamed God and sought to kill His servant. I. GOD MADE AN UNBELIEVABLE PROMISE. "THUS SAITH THE LORD." A. Famine and inflation to end overnight. 1.8 gallons of fine flour selling for 65 cents 16 gallons o... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Kings 7:3
WHO DISCOVERED IT ?? I. A GREAT-WORK OF GOD ENTIRELY UNKNOWN. A. City of Samaria shut up by Syrian Army. 1. Horrible famine. 2. God sent prophet Elisha with promise of deliverance. B. That evening the siege was lifted. 1. The entire Syrian army had fled. 2. Those within the city still thought themse... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Samuel 12:1
"THOU ART THE MAN" I. DAVID'S SIN. A. Saw Bathsheba bathing. 1. Sent for her. 2. Committed adultery. B. Sin has a way of compounding. 1. When he discovered she was pregnant, he sent for her husband to come home. 2. Uriah feeling a loyalty to the troops would not go into his wife. C. David's sin gets... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Samuel 12:7
"THOU ART THE MAN" I. DAVID'S GREAT BLESSINGS. A. I Chapter 7, we find him speechless before God. B. Here Nathan recounts his blessings. 1. Anointed King over Israel. 2. Delivered from hand of Saul. 3. Homes in Israel and Judah and many wives. 4. If that not enough would have done more. C. No man, n... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Samuel 17:23
"A POOR LOSER" Intro: Absolom the son of David had stolen the hearts of the people and rebelled against his father who as the result fled from Jerusalem. I. AHITHOPHEL THE COUNSELOR. A. During the time of David's reign a trusted friend and advisor. 1. He had keen insight of human behavior. a. He kne... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Samuel 24:18
"SACRIFICIAL GIVING" Intro: David's sin in numbering the people, present day reluctance, God's choice of punishments; 7 years famine; 3 months in hands of enemies; 3 days pestilence. The choice and reason, the plague... the plague stayed. I. GIVING TO GOD AN ACCEPTED OBLIGATION. A. Why should I give... Read More
Chuck Smith
II Samuel 7:18
"SPEECHLESS" Intro: David's desire to build a house for God. Nathan's message from God to David. Peter in Acts 2:30 tells us that David being a prophet knew that God had promised that from the fruit of his loins according to the flesh, He would raise up Christ to sit upon the throne. I. "WHO AM I, O... Read More
Chuck Smith
Interpretation of Tongues
We have been looking at the subject of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and as we have pointed out, the Holy Spirit dwells in us, conforming us into the image of Jesus. Everyone who has received Jesus Christ as their Savior has the Holy Spirit indwelling him. As Paul said, What? Know ye n... Read More
Chuck Smith
Introduction: The Call To The Ministry
"No man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God..." Hebrews 5:4 Before we look at what we call the "Calvary Chapel Distinctives", let's first consider the vital subject of our calling and commitment to the ministry. If there is one characteristic that is absolutely essential fo... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 12:1
"GOD IS MY SALVATION" I. "GOD IS MY SALVATION" A. What is meant by salvation? 1. The nature of sin is to bind. a. It brings you into bondage. b. You may hate yourself for doing it and hate what you are doing. c. God sets us free. Use drugs as an example because of its obvious effects. 2. The nature!... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 14:22
"GOD'S UNCHANGING PURPOSE" Intro: Why were you born? What is conscious life, whet is the purpose of it? I. GOD'S SET PURPOSE VS. 24. A. World not product of chance - fortudious con. B. World conditions are not an accident. 1. From the beginning God has known each successive form of govt. men would t... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 14:24
"THE PURPOSES OF GOD" Intro: God has established certain set purposes for the world, nations, Individuals. I. THE PURPOSES OF GOD SHALL STAND, "WHO SHALL DISANNUL?" A. We see the world today moving toward judgment. 1. MoraI decay was prophesied as a prelude to that judgment. a. The movie industry ha... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 1:18
"REASONING WITH GOD" I. TO WHOM IS THIS INVITATION GIVEN? A. We often feel ourselves outside the boundaries of God's grace. 1. I've gone too far. 2. I knew better. B. "Children who rebelled against Him," verse 2. 1. The cry is not made to complete strangers. 2. Those who had been nourished by Him. C... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 26:3
"PERFECT PEACE" Were I an artist and desired to paint a picture with a message of perfect peace, picture of Christ sleeping in boat. We speak of peace on international level, of this I have little to say, I do not preach for it or even advocate it, it cannot be until the Prince of Peace comes. Of fa... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 28:20
"SHORT BED WITH NARROW BLANKETS" Intro: Can you imagine trying to sleep on such a bed. No true rest. I. THE PEOPLE BEING ADDRESSED. A. Gods chosen people. 1. Created as a people of God. a. Had been given laws, promises, covenants. 2. They owed their existence to God. 3. They owed their prosperity to... Read More
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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.