Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Mark 16:9
The Tragedy of Unbelief I. The cause of unbelief. A. Some just have a hard time believing anything that is supernatural. 1. Unless it can be reduced to a mathematical equation or some formula they just do not believe. 2. You have heard the phrase, "Seeing is believing." and there are many who adhere... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 1:40
Cleansing I. The story of the leper. He came to Jesus kneeling down before Him and beseeching Him, and saying, "If you are willing you can make me clean." A. Leprosy was a loathsome disease for which there was no cure. 1. It usually started at the extremities of the body such as the toes or finger t... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 2:13
Jesus and Sinners Intro. Mark shows us how the antagonism against Jesus has started very early in His ministry. In each one of the episodes in chapter 2 we find them criticizing Jesus. This continues through the first episode in chapter 3 until in verse 6 we read. "And the Pharisees went forth and s... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 2:5
Your Sins Are Forgiven I. The story. A. Jesus was in Capernaum, and when the people found out they began to gather at the house where He was staying. B. So many had gathered that there was not room in the house to hold them. C. Four men came carrying their friend on a stretcher. 1. You have met this... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 3:1
"DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE" I. "AND THEY WATCHED HIM." A. Mark has set the scene. 1. It's the Sabbath day. 2. You are in the synagogue in Capernaum. 3. Among the worshipers is a man with a withered hand. 4. Suddenly Jesus enters, and the watch Him." B. They want to see if He will heal him on the Sabbath ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 3:6
Seeking to Destroy Jesus I. Why would men want to destroy Jesus? A. In the case before us, it was He was violating their traditions. 1. It is amazing how deeply rooted traditions can become, and how great a control they can have over the way we do things. 2. Traditions are one of the last things we ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 4:13
I. THE WAYSIDE. A. Those who are absolutely indifferent. II. THE STONY GROUND. A. Christians one day - backslidden next. B. No root. a. All surface experience. III. SOWN AMONG THORNS. A. Receive the Word. B. Bear no fruit. IV. GOOD GROUND. A. Fruit bearing. V. WE ALWAYS LIKE TO HEAR HOW GOOD WE ARE.... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 5:21
"WHO TOUCHED ME?" I. A STRANGE QUESTION TO DISCIPLES. A. As usual Jesus was being mobbed. 1. He probably had difficulty walking because of the press. a. I can see Jairus slightly ahead of Him trying to clear a path through crowd. b. Hundreds are thronging, jostling, shoving, pushing. 2. The disciple... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 5:25
"THE TOUCH OF FAITH" Intro: "The popularity of Jesus has grown to the extent that He now draws a crowd. "Many people followed Him and thronged Him." I. THE TWO CASES. A. Jairus' only little girl about twelve years old. 1. For twelve years she had brought light and sunshine into their home. 2 Now she... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 5:40
Probing Questions I. "Why are you so fearful? A. They had good reasons to be fearful. 1. They were in a fierce storm. a. They were seasoned seamen, and they knew that the ship was in danger of sinking. They were familiar with the sea of Galilee, and they knew the danger of these sudden storms. b. We... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 6:1
The Marvel of Unbelief I. This is a record of the record of the visit of Jesus to His home town of Nazareth. A. This is not to be confused with His first visit shortly after His baptism. 1. In His first visit recorded in Luke's gospel He went to the synagogue and stood up to read the scriptures. Whe... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 6:15
I. GREAT COMMISSION. A. "Go ye." 1. Every Christian. B. "Into all the world." 1. Christians personal world. C. "And preach the Gospel." 1. "The good news of salvation." D. "To every creature." 1. Individual work of every Christian. E. "Lo I am with you always." 1. Throughout Christian. II. THE POWER... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 6:30
"THE SERVANTS OF GOD" Intro: When we think of the Apostles, the mighty miracles they wrought, super spiritual, special breed. I. THE SENDING FORTH OF THE TWELVE vs. 7-l3. A. He sent them out by two's. 1. Matt. gives us the pairings. a. Andrew and Peter. b. James and John. c. Philip and Bartholomew. ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 8:1
Our Compassionate Lord I. Compassion is one of the characteristics of God. A. As in the Psalm we read this morning, "The Lord is full of compassion." 1. Compassion is being moved with tenderness, combined with pity. a. It leads to kindness, understanding, forgiveness, and mercy and grace. b. In the ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 8:34
Intro: Jesus has given the requirements for any man who wants to come after Him. They may seem severe, so He gives a rational. I. DENY HIMSELF. A. How opposite this is to our human nature Get for yourself. 1. (God helps those.... 2. Be aggressive, assert yourself. B. "What shall it profit a man if h... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 8:37
I. WHAT SOME MEN HAVE GIVEN. A. Alexander the great gave his soul for power, world. B. Annanias and Sapphira gave theirs for a few dollars. C. Demas gave his for worldly pleasures. D. Early church Christian for a few moments relief from pain. II. WHAT HAS SATAN OFFERED YOU? A. Some for silly pride a... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 9:1
The Kingdom of God I. What is the Kingdom of God? A. It is the kingdom where God reigns. 1. Thus the kingdom of God is in heaven. The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are thus synonymous. Matthew is the only writer that uses the term kingdom of heaven. 2. The kingdom of God can be in you. a.... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 9:14
"DEMON POSSESSION" Intro: Demons are wicked, evil, unclean spirits that seek to inhabit human bodies, who when they do can take over the motor functions, they can speak through the person, exercise unusual strength, they can inflict physical or mental maladies.. Damion. I. ORIGIN OF DEMONS UNCERTAIN... Read More
Chuck Smith
Mark 9:33
"THE PATH TO GREATNESS" I. NATURAL DESIRE FOR GREATNESS. A. Motivating force behind many men. 1. They will subject their bodies to torturous exercise routines to become the... a. Greatest runner. b. Halfback. c. Kicker. d. Boxer. Ali's classic statement: "I'm the greatest." 2. The real motivating dr... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 12:41
"GREATER THAN JONAH" Intro: Certain of the scribes and Pharisees had just asked Jesus for a sign, some kind of proof. You wonder what they wanted more. I. JESUS CONFIRMED THREE EVENTS. A. Bible critics feel compelled to challenge the accuracy. Biblical Infidelism. B. When Jesus speaks of an event as... 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.