Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 6:1
I. UZZIAH HIS GREATNESS. A. Entered throne at perilous times. 1. Grandfather & father both murdered. a. Both went after idolatry. B. Although only 16 years old he was very prosperous. C. He wrought great victories against the Philistines & Arabians. D. He fortified Jerusalem built towers & ingenious... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 9:2
"WONDERFUL COUNSELOR" Intro: Man's history very dark and bleak. One point is like a shaft of sunlight on a dark day. From the human side a child is born, from the divine side a Son is given. I. "HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL." A. His past pre-existent life with the Father. 1. "In the beginning ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Isaiah 9:6
"A SON IS GIVEN" Intro: Two sides to Christmas story. Human side, "Unto us a child is born." This is the side usually emphasized. Traditional nativity scenes. The divine side of the story. "Unto us a Son is given." I. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? A. "For God so loved the world..." B. The eternal God, the cr... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 1
"TO WHOM THE WORD OF THE LORD CAME" Intro: Jeremiah's difficult task - to oversee the death of the nation. I. THE NATIONAL CONDITION AT THE TIME WHEN "THE WORD..." A. Vs. 16 - Wickedness. 1. "Who have forsaken Me." a. Described more fully in chapter 2. "Forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, an... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 10
Intro: Place in history for Chapter 10, 11, 12. I. WHEN MEN LOSE THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF GOD, THEY DO NOT LOSE THEIR SENSE OF NEED. A. They thus substitute the false for true. B. The making of an idol follows the loss of consciousness of God. 1. Does not precede or cause loss of awareness. C. Disloyalt... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 12:1
"BUT, WHY GOD?" Intro: The men of Anathoth have threatened to kill Jeremiah if he prophesies any more. God speaks to him of their pending judgment. I. JEREMIAH'S FOUNDATION - "RIGHTEOUS ART THOU..." A. He starts his complaint with this avowal. 1. Not accusing God. 2. Just questioning, seeking, under... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 18
"THE POTTERS HOUSE" I. WHAT JEREMIAH SAW. A. The potter. 1. Intelligent capable worker. 2. Speaks of God's authority - interest - absolute power. 3. His right and authority are the clay. 4. His keen interest as clay changes shape. 5. I recognize his power. B. The wheel. 1. An instrument by which the... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 18:1
"THE POTTERS HOUSE" I. THE POTTER - GOD. A. The absolute power over the clay. 1. He can make any type vessel He pleases. 2. The destiny of the clay is in His hand. 3. What are the determining factors? a. Need. b. Pliability of clay. B. His intense interest in the clay. 1. As He works with the clay H... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 18:3
I. THE POTTER. A. Interest. B. Attention. C. Absolute Power. II. THE WHEEL. A. Circumstance of surrounding life. 1. The events that help mold. B. Wheel is transient and will pass. III. THE CLAY. A. Man's capacity in relationship to God. 1. Worthless of itself. 2. Priceless in hands of potter. 3. Can... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 1:1
"THE WORD OF JEHOVAH" Intro: Difficult to conceive situation more painful. Great man condemned to watch lingering agony of exhausted country. Words of Jehovah to decadent age. Wonderful thought having spoken and been disobeyed. God should continue to speak. I. THE NATURE OF THE AGE. A. 5 kings durin... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 1:10
GOD'S METHODS Intro: Jeremiah while still just a youth was called to a thankless, hopeless task. Watch the death of a nation. A nation plunging toward doom. I. THE STATE OF THE NATION. A. Described by God in 2:13. 1. Forsaken Me - "Fountain of living water". a. They had ceased trusting in God. 2. He... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 1:4
Intro: The man himself - the dealings of God with this man to make him God's instrument. Not just for those who are going into the ministry. Eldad and Medad - "Art thou jealous for my sake? Would that all God's people were prophets." Jeremiah, a young priest living at Anathoth. Father Hilkiah - high... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 21:8
"THE TWO PATHS" Intro: "Which way shall I take?" - cries a voice in the night, removing the scripture from its local setting. I. THE WAY OF LIFE. A. This is not just physical life. 1. "Age abiding life". a. "Good Master, what must I do to inherit...?" b. Recognized in Jesus something more. B. This i... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 22
I. GOD'S COMPLAINT AGAINST THE KING - LEADERS. (13. A. "He had built his house with unrighteousness." 1. Used his office for own personal gain. 2. Seeking their own greatness and strength - yet weakening those who they reigned over. (2. B. "Prosperity had deafened their ear to voice of God." 1. The ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 23:29
"THE WHEAT AND THE CHAFF" Intro: The chapter begins with a woe against the pastors that would scatter God's sheep. They purported to the people that they represented God, yet they spoke lies in the name of God. I. THE CONDITION OF THE NATION. A. Spiritually - the pits. 1. Worship of idols had replac... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 23:5
"JEHOVAH TSlDKENU" Intro: Jeremiah has been speaking out against the Kings of Judah. Their failure to shepherd the people has led to national disaster. The failure of the nation is traced back to the failure of its leaders. I. A BRIGHT DAY IS COMING. A. Each prophet seemed to look across this period... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 23:6
I. The promise of the righteous Branch of David. A. The Lord has rejected this unholy branch of David, because of the sins of Jechoniah. 1. In the previous chapter the seed of Jechoniah was rejected from ever sitting on the throne of David. 2. The Kings of Judah had become so corrupt that God has cu... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 29:11
"THINKING OF YOU" Intro: It is always awesome to contemplate the nature of God. Omnipotence - omnipresence - eternal omniscience. I. GOD THINKS OF ME. A. David recognized this truth. 1. "Though I am poor and needy, yet..." 2. "And thy thoughts unto me, if I should..." B. He thinks of me constantly. ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 29:23
THE LORD KNOWS Intro: Jeremiah writing to captives in Babylon - occasion and message. "I know and make known saith the LORD." I. "I KNOW..." - THE OMNISCIENCE OF GOD. A. These men were acting as God's spokesmen. 1. Their pretense was - "we walk close to God." 2. God declares them guilty of villainy,... Read More
Chuck Smith
Jeremiah 2:13
Intro: Jeremiah was called by God to the difficult task of watching the death of a nation. He was to see it in its final convulsions as it died. I. THE DEADLY MALADY, "THEY HAVE FORSAKEN ME, THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER." A. The nation was brought to birth by God. 1. He brought them out of Egypt. 2.... 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.