Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Luke 4:1
"TEMPTATION" I. PURPOSE OF TEMPTATION. A. God created man for meaningful love and fellowship. 1. For love to be meaningful, man must be given freedom of choice. 2. For choice to be valid, something to choose. a. It should be attractive and desirable. b. Two fields - one filled-with weeds and briars,... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 5:1
Intro: Jesus enjoyed out of doors. I. LIVING IN THE SPIRIT REALM. A. Contact with Jesus. 1. First when a man turns over control of life. 2. Continued contact with Him. 3. Close contact with Him. B. Obedience to the Master's Word. 1. Even if things seem unlikely. A. Peter fishing all night. B. Spirit... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 5:4
"DIRECTED SERVICE" Intro: It is important that we all serve the Lord. It is equally important that He direct us in our service. I. THE DESIRE TO SERVE THE LORD. A. Planted in the heart of every true child of God. 1. That's what the title of Lord implies. 2. We have all been called of God to serve. B... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 6:36
The Purpose of His Coming, To Reveal the Father Intro. We think of the babe lying in the manger, the virgin has brought forth her firstborn Son, Immanuel, God with us. He was sent by His Father into this world to give to man an accurate revelation of the only true God who exists eternally. I. His mi... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 6:46
"WHY CALL ME LORD?" I. WHY SHOULD WE CALL HIM LORD? A. In order to be saved. 1. Romans 10:- 9, 10, "That if thou shalt confess that Jesus Christ is Lord..." 2. Second step of salvation, "Come unto Me.. take My yoke upon you..." B. In order to glorify God. 1. "God has given Him a name that is above a... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 6:47
I. TWO TYPES OF HEARERS. A. Those who act. B. Those who refuse to act. II. WHAT CHRIST CLAIMED. A. He was the only begotten Son of God. 1. Are we not all Sons of God? B. He was only access to God. 1. "I am door to sheepfold." 2. "I am the way, etc." C. Claimed preexistance with God. 1. "Before Abrah... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 7:48
Go In Peace I. Jesus and the Pharisee. A. Simon the Pharisee desired that Jesus would eat with him. 1. What prompted this desire, we are not told. a. Whether he was a serious seeker or not we are not told. b. It is possible that it was just a set-up, he was just looking for something to find fault w... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 8:1
"GLAD TIDINGS" I. THE KINGDOM OF GOD. A. The kingdom where God reigns. 1. At the present time, whole universe except earth. a. Man is in rebellion against God. b. God the King has spoken and given us the terms of living in His Kingdom. 1. Satan has challenged God's Word. Did God really say that? "Ha... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 8:15
I. The Word of God is like seed that is sown. A. There are four basic soils upon which the seed falls, there are four basic receptions to the word of God. 1. The seed that falls by the wayside. a. As soon as it is sown the birds are there eating the seed before it can ever germinate. b. These are th... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 8:22
"WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?" I. FAITH IS THE ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION. A. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." B. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt." C. John 3:16. D. "Where is your faith?" We trust man more than God. 1. "I have great faith." a. "Size of grain of mustard s... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 8:45
"WHO TOUCHED ME?" Intro: Strange question.. .At this time Jesus was itinerant minister. Traveling in company with Him; the 12 and certain women who had been healed by Him and ministered to Him of their substance. Had just come from Gadara...as they reached shore met by crowd and Jairus, a ruler of t... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 9:19
Who Am I? I. The opinions that people had concerning Jesus. A. John the baptist. B. Elijah. C. One of the old prophets had risen again. 1. What these opinions showed. a. That there was something special and unique about Jesus. b. He was no ordinary man. c. They classified Him as one of the prophets ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 9:51
"FOLLOWING CHRIST" Intro: Peter tells us that Christ has left us an example that we shoul follow in His steps. What does it mean to follow Christ? What difficulties might we encounter? I. "HE STEADFASTLY SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM." A. How did He see Jerusalem? 1. The Son of man must be betraye... Read More
Chuck Smith
Luke 9:59
"A SAVIOR" Intro: The story of Christmas far more than a baby born in a manger in Bethlehem to a virgin. That baby is the Son of God, He has always existed. I. HE HAS COME TO EARTH ON A SPECIAL MISSION. A. He was sent by God. "God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world..." 1. ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Malachi 1:2
I. "I HAVE LOVED YOU, SAITH THE LORD." A. "For God so loved the world He gave..." 1. God's love unfathomable. Rom. 8: 35. 2. Unsearchable riches of love. Eph. 3:17. B. His love manifested by: 1. Our calling. a. Why should God allow you to hear? 2. Our salvation. a. Provision made for our sins. 3. Ou... Read More
Chuck Smith
Malachi 2:9
I. The condition of the people. A. "The burden of the word of the Lord to Israel." 1. These are the people who had returned from the captivity. 2. The captivity was intended to teach them to keep the commandments of the Lord. 3. God begins with His declaration of love for them. a. But they even chal... Read More
Chuck Smith
Malachi 3:13
"GOD'S CONTROVERSY WITH MAN" Intro: The book of Malachi deals with many controversies God had with the people. I. "YOUR WORDS HAVE BEEN STOUT OR STRONG AGAINST ME." A. "What have we said against you?" 1. They had made two basic charges against God. a. It doesn't pay to serve God (verse 14.. b. The w... Read More
Chuck Smith
Malachi 3:16
"GOD'S JEWELS" "THE SERVANT OF THE LORD" Doctor, Lawyer, merchant, chief, rich man, etc. So man makes his classification. God makes only 2. I. THE TWO CLASSES OF PEOPLE VS. 18. A. "HIM THAT SERVETH GOD." B. "HIM THAT SERVETH HIM NOT." - VS. 18. C. NOT difficult for you to tell where you are in this ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Malachi 3:8
"PROVIDING GOD" Intro: First sermon from this text or on this subject very sensitive. "Church is a money grabber," "All they talk about is money." If you are new today or hold that concept, I hope you put nothing into the offering and if you did please don't ever do it again. Giving is the privilege... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 10:17
"THE RICH YOUNG RULER" I. THE QUALITIES OF THIS YOUNG MAN. A. A person of fine temperament. 1. He had a clean record. a. Never let anyone, prophet preacher tell you value in pollution. b. Jesus quoted to him six of the commandments. c. He replied he had kept these from his youth. (1. Empty boast? (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.