Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 10
"STRANGE FIRE" Intro: The tabernacle has been completed, the congregation of Israel had gathered for the opening ceremonies, As Moses and Aaron came out of the tabernacle, fire from the Lord consumed the sacrifices upon the altar & the people seeing this fell upon their faces and worshipped God. It ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 10:1
"STRANGE FIRE" Intro: The occasion. I. WHY SUCH SEVERE JUDGMENT? A. God so loved the world. He wanted world to know His love. 1. He chose a nation out of the world through which reveal Himself. a. He gave them His law, His will for man. b. If a man will obey and follow, he will know God's blessings ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 14:1
"GOD'S GLORIOUS GRACE" Intro: Leprosy is one of the most feared of all diseases. Under the law the leper was considered unclean and had to be separated from society. Until recent years they had leper colonies in many parts of the world. Carville, Louisiana. Dr. Hansen first isolated and identified t... Read More
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 16
"YOM KIPPUR & THE CROSS" Intro: Day of atonement once a year, daily sacrifices on an appointed day, vs 29, 7th mo., 10th day. I. THE PERSON WHO MADE THE ATONEMENT - THE HIGH PRIEST. A. The other priests offered the daily sacrifices. 1. This day all the work done by high priest alone. a. He attended ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 1:1
"CHRIST OUR SUBSTITUTE" I. MAN'S ORIGINAL STATE. A. Created by God for fellowship. 1. The claimant inner cry of man today is for that fellowship. 2. There is a certain unrest in man. B. To maintain that fellowship man must be aligned with God's purposes. 1. God warned man concerning misalignment. a.... Read More
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 26
"THE SURE WORD OF JEHOVAH" I. GOD'S PROMISE TO ISRAEL. A. Vs. 4 Plenty - increase and fruit. B. Vs. 6 Peace - lie down with no fear. C. Vs. 6 Protection - rid evil beast out of land. D. Vs. 7,8 Power - 5 will chase 100. E. Vs. 10 Provision - of old harvest last into new. F. Vs. 11,12 Privilege - Tab... Read More
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 26:3
"GOD'S SURE WORD" Intro: Laws of nature in operation in universe. Gravity, magnetism, electricity, cause and effect. There are spiritual laws governing man, cause and effect are just as sure. I. THE CONDITIONS, "IF YE WALK IN MY STATUTES AND KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS AND DO THEM." A. "If" immediately see... Read More
Chuck Smith
Leviticus 9:24
"STRANGE FIRE" Intro: God severity. God's ultimate intention "John 3:16" to reach the world He chose a nation. To reach a nation He ordained a priesthood to go in unto God for the people to go out among the people for God. Sacrifices instituted, priest must truly represent God - strict obedience cor... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 10:38
One Thing is Needful I. The tale of two sisters. A. He entered into a certain village, from the gospel of John we know that the name of the village where Mary and Martha lived was Bethany. 1. And a certain woman named Martha received Him into her house. 2. John tells us that Bethany was the town of ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 11:1
Asking and Receiving I. The subject is prayer. A. The discussion is prompted by the disciples watching Jesus as He was praying. 1. They had observed Jesus praying on many occasions, they knew that He was a man of prayer. 2. The request was made by one of His disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray, as Jo... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 12:15
Intro: Two brothers were fighting over an inheritance. Jesus said, "Beware of covetousness..." I. A COMMON MISCONCEPTION. A. Jesus uses two words of caution. 1. Take heed. 2. Beware. B. So many think that they can only be happy by possessing. 1. A nice home, a fancy car, a fast boat, a Palm Springs ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 12:35
"YOUR CONCEPT OF LIFE" Intro: Our concepts of life very important. I. MANY DIFFERENT CONCEPTS. A. Life is a journey. B. Life is a race. C. Life is a Warfare. D. Life is a game. E. Life is a joke. II. EACH CONCEPT HAS END IN VIEW. III. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS INSPIRATION OF THE IMMEDIATE; WHAT IS YOUR C... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 13:24
I. "Strive to enter in at the straight gate." A. This exhortation from Jesus comes as a response to the question, "Are there few that be saved?" B. The word translated strive is from the Greek word agonizomai which is to struggle or fight. It is a word that speaks of a strong effort, such as running... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem I. The journey to Jerusalem. A. Luke 9:51 "Now when the time had come that He should be received up, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem." B. In 9:53 we are told that the Samaritans would not receive Him because His face was as though He would go to Jerusalem. C. In... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 14:11
The Way Up is Down Intro. Jesus has been invited to eat at a Pharisee's house. This is the third time Luke tells us of Pharisee's inviting Him to dinner. It would appear that this is a set up, for they had a man with dropsy there at dinner, and it was the sabbath day. We are told that they watched H... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 14:15
"COME, FOR ALL THINGS ARE NOW READY" JESUS TABLE TALKS I. THREE DISTINCT INVITATIONS WERE GIVEN. A. Many given special invitations. Messenger followed to let them know all in readiness. B. When these refused second invitation to poor, maimed and blind C. Still house not full so third invitation. II.... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 15:1
RECEIVING SINNERS I. THE CROWDS AROUND JESUS. A. Publicans (Tax collectors). 1. Social outcasts of that day. 2. Notoriously dishonest. a. Rome would establish a certain levy for an area. b. They were responsible to give to Rome that amount, but anything over that, they could keep. c. They had the po... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 15:23
"LOST AND FOUND" Intro: In chapter 15 we have three stories which early church Fathers considered as one parable. The purpose of each is to show the natural reaction to finding that which was lost is Joy. That which is lost is the sinner whom Christ came to seek. The elder brother with his jealous a... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 15:3
"THE PARABLE OF LOST THINGS" Intro: In looking closely of parable one parable with three divisions. In each case something is lost, the seeking, the finding, the rejoicing. I. THE LOST SHEEP. A. The work of the Son in salvation. 1. "For the Son of man came to seek and to save . . " 2. The searching ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 16:1
I. OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE AND GOAL. A. Five channels through which the Spirit moves. 1. Life 2. Voice Limited to small perimeter 3. Service 4. Money Encircled the globe 5. Prayer B. Money queer stuff. Opposites meet. 1. Cruel exacting tyrant. 2. Faithful obedient servant. 3. Its effects where no high m... 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.