Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Luke 21:25
"THE WORLD IN CRISIS" - "DISTRESS OF NATIONS" Poland 1. Possible consequences. a. Trigger main confrontation between East and West. b. Russia in any event of war would make move into Middle East. 1. 47% of our oil comes from foreign sources. 2. By stopping flow of oil, the West would be brought to i... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 21:34
I. PARABLE OF TEN VIRGINS. A. And they that were ready went in. B. Christ second coming not to be a surprise to believers. I Thess. 5:4 C. We should live in expectancy and be ready. II. THREE THINGS TO WATCH FOR. A. Surfeiting. 1. Many today digging their graves with their spoons. 2. The thought of ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 21:36
Watch and Pray I. The background. A. These are the last few days before Jesus is arrested and crucified. 1. He has been teaching daily in the Temple. 2. The rift between Jesus and the religious leaders has been growing. 3. The crowds are gathering early in the morning to hear Him. B. One of the disc... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 22:20
I. THE PASSOVER. A. The new interpretation for the bread and cup. "This do in remembrance of Me." II. THE GARDEN. A. "Let this cup pass." 1. Not possible. 2. Only way for us to be saved. B. Why didn't he want to drink? 1. He had prophetic knowledge. a. He knew the mockery. b. He knew the pain. 1. Pl... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 22:31
Unfailing Faith I. Satan's desire for Peter. A. I believe that it had become apparent that Peter was being groomed by the Lord for a place of leadership in the early church. 1. Peter was chosen for special events. a. He was allowed with James and John to witness the resurrection of the daughter of J... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 23:13
"THE DEATH MARCH" I. THE DEATH MARCH OF MAN. A. Four lepers "Why sit we here?" B. Esther "If I perish I perish." II. CHRIST DEATH MARCH. A. Not for self or own sins. 1. Many a man made death march for own guilt. a. Two thieves "We receive the due reward for our deeds." 2. He was taking death march f... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 23:32
Intro: NO accident that Jesus crucified between two thieves. Prophesied in Isa. 53. Why would God ordain this? I. PERHAPS TO SHOW THE DEPTHS HE WAS WILLING TO GO IN ORDER TO REDEEM US FROM OUR SINS. A. Phil. 2 tells of the "Kenosis" of Christ. 1. He emptied Himself. 2. "Obedient unto death, even the... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 23:33
"FORGIVENESS" Intro: Man had now done his worst. First sin was suicide, next was fratricide, but this is dieacide. I. "THEN SAID JESUS, FATHER FORGIVE THEM THEY KNOW NOW WHAT THEY DO." A. Tradition has this prayer uttered as they were driving the spikes. 1. Whether then or when cross ,implanted in t... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 23:34
"REDEMPTION: ITS COST" Intro: In I Peter 1:18, "We are not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold from our vain manner of life, but with the precious blood of Jesus who was slain as a Iamb without spot or blemish." Here in Luke's gospel, we read the account of God's lamb being slain to... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 23:38
The King Of The Jews I. This title began shortly after His birth. A. When the wise men came from the East following the star, they came to Herod and enquired "Where is He that is born King of the Jews?" B. In His entry into Jerusalem He was fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah. ZEC 9:9 Rejoice great... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 23:39
"LORD, REMEMBER ME" Intro: That Jesus was crucified between two thieves is no fluke of history. A part of the pre-determined plan of God for Isaiah inspired by the Holy Spirit said, "And He will be numbered with the transgressors in His death." I. WHY WOULD THEY INCORPORATE THIS AS A PART OF THE PLA... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 24:13
BURNING HEARTS Intro: Greatest need of Church today. Have principles need passion. Not asking you to try to manufacture something that is not real. Painted fire never warmed anyone. I. THE TWO DISCIPLES ON THE ROAD, WHAT THEY POSSESSED AND WHAT THEY HAD LOST. A. What they possessed. 1. They still lo... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 24:32
"BURNING HEARTS" Intro: One of the greatest needs in the church today is men with burning hearts. Our theology seems to be well defined, we know what we believe and why. The church seems like a smooth running organization. They have learned the fine art of money raising techniques. Why must the chur... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 2:1
LOVE STORY God's world a prodigal. God gave man a chance to govern self. 1. Failed miserably. 2. Become entangled in sin. a. Hopelessly enslaved. b. Lost meaning and purpose of life. 3. God desired to win world back. a. Necessary to send one who was pure. b. "For God so loved the world." 4. Angel Ga... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 2:10
"GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY" I. THE NEED OF THE GOOD TIDINGS. A. The history of man was one of failure. 1. Man had failed to be, to achieve, to attain all God had intended. a. "All had come short of the glory of God." 2. The cause of the failure. a. Not obeying the Word of God. b. Allowing the flesh ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 2:11
"THERE IS BORN...A SAVIOR" I. "NOW IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS." A. What about those days? 1. "There went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus." a. Gaius Octavius. b. Augustus a title - Caesar by courtesy. c. When he became Imperator. 1. Refused to be called Dictator indicated only temporary reign.... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 2:6
"NO ROOM" Intro: John said "In the beginning was the Word.... and the Word became flesh and dwelt amongst us and we beheld His glory as the only begotten of the Father, full of Grace and Truth...When the creator of the universe came to save this lost world, He found there was..." I. "NO ROOM IN THE ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 2:7
"NO ROOM FOR THEM IN THE INN" I. CONSIDER WHO HE WAS, FOR A MOMENT "HER FIRSTBORN SON." A. The sovereign God of the Universe. 1. John 1:1. B. God incarnate in human flesh. 1. "The fullness of the Godhead bodily." C. As God, the Creator of this world. 1. "For by Him (Christ) were all things made." Co... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 2:8
"GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY" Intro: It is my opinion this angel was Gabriel. I. SAVIOR; TO FULFILL MAN'S GREATEST NEED. A. Man was lost from God. 1. Many were searching for peace and joy. a. These are by-products of finding God. b. They cannot be discovered to their fullest by direct pursuit. 2. The ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 3:3
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord Intro. Whenever a king was to visit an area of his domain, they would send servants in advance of his coming to fix the highways so that the king could travel in comfort. The valleys would be filled, the high places would be leveled, the crooked paths would be made str... 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.