Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Matthew 7:1
Intro: Difficult passage must be studied in its context, general and specific. Sermon on the Mount. Describes Christian attitude of world toward him. What influence he exerts in world. Relationship to law of God. His relationship to God, his relationship to worldly things. There is sharp contrast be... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 7:12
"THE GOLDEN RULE" I. "THEREFORE." A. It forces us to immediately consider the context. 1. Our prayer for grace. a. Realizing our shortcomings, "Ask." b. I desire people to understand my failures. c. I want them to be patiently with my weakness. 2. "Judge not lest ye be judged." a. I want people to b... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 7:15
"FALSE PROPHETS" I. "SHEEP'S CLOTHING," THE DIFFICULTY OF DETECTING. A. They do not wear signs. 1. Most of the things they say are true. 2. They may speak all truth. a. Never the whole truth. 3. They talk much about God's love, mercy, forgiveness. a. You do not hear anything about holiness. b. Preac... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 7:21
"SELF -DECEPTION" Intro: Christ to Nicodemus, "We know that thou art a teacher come from God." "Many" in churches and world today. I. CHRIST TALKING TO THOSE WHO WERE ORTHODOX. A. Said right things, "Lord, Lord." B. Doing works in His name. C. They have assumed they were safe. 1. They come to Christ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 7:24
"ROCK OR SAND" I. BUILDING ON SAND. A. Much of this today. 1. Especially in social gospel. a. Those who deny scriptures. b. Those who deny deity of Christ. 2. Always detect flaws in others, examine our own foundation. a. What is my attitude towards sound doctrine? b. What is my attitude towards Serm... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 7:6
I. THE CONTEXT. A. Immediate is "Judge not." 1. Danger of not using any discrimination. a. Accept anybody or anything. b. So fearful not to judge, don't use good sense. c. There must be church discipline. d. There must be a guard against heresy. B. The broader context. "Think not that I am come to d... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 7:7
I. HOW GOD GIVES. A. "Call unto me." B. "Ask and it shall be given." 1. People accustom to thinking our asking is the thing that influences God's giving. C. How man gives. 1. Called on by right party. a. Approached tactfully. b. Told how he will benefit. c. Persisted upon. 2. Waits only long enough ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 8:16
The Purpose of His Coming To Give Beauty for Ashes Intro. We have once again come to that time of the year when we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ into the world. The season of the year that is marked by love, joy, and giving. We remember the Love of God so great that He gave His only begotten ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 8:9
"THE SOVEREIGNTY OF CHRIST" Intro: Seven Centurions. 1. One in passage of text. 2. One at cross. 3. Cornelius. 4. One placing bonds on, Paul & when he objects seeking advice of superior. 5. Two protecting Paul & Felix from hostility of crowd. 6. Julius who was Paul's custodian on voyage to Rome. In ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Matthew 9:35
I. LABORERS ARE FEW. A. God's work always suffered for lack of laborers. 1. Two conditions. a. None at all. b. Too few. 2. Isaiah 59:16 "He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor." a. Many times under burden for own family. b. How often do we weep for those of China, I... Read More
Chuck Smith
Micah 2:7
Is The Spirit of The Lord Straitened? Intro. "O thou who are named the house of Jacob." There is a bit of irony in his address to them. You have the name, but you are not playing the game. There father Jacob had a genuine faith and a true relationship with God. They were far removed from God. They s... Read More
Chuck Smith
Micah 5:1
I. They shall smite the Judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. A. Micah is probably best known for his prophesy of the birthplace of Jesus for this comes into prominent play in the New Testament when the wise men came to Herod to seek the place of the birth of the king of the Jews. B. This proph... Read More
Chuck Smith
Micah 5:4
He Shall Be Great I. Beginning in chapter 4 Micah is prophesying of the last days and the kingdom of God being established upon the earth, with Jerusalem becoming the headquarters of the King who will judge over the nations. A. In chapter 5 He tells us that the Judge of Israel will be smitted with a... Read More
Chuck Smith
Micah 6:8
The Requirements of God I. The ideal requirement of God. A. In Deut.10:12 DEU 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the... Read More
Chuck Smith
Micah 7:18
Who Is A God Like Thee Intro. The previous chapter began with the controversy God had with Israel. God asked them to prefer their charges against Him, what had He done that they should so turn against Him. He had showed them what was good, and what He required of them. To do justly, to love mercy an... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nahum 1:7
"THE LORD IS GOOD" I. "THE LORD IS GOOD," THIS IS BASIC. A. This is sometimes easy to say. 1. Everything is going well. a. The family is all healthy. b. I've just received a pay increase. c. God is good. B. It is so important that this truth is deeply imbedded in my heart. 1. Things can change so fa... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 2:7
Intro: "And the King granted me according to the good hand of my God upon me." The recognition of God in all things. I. THE COMMANDMENT TO RESTORE AND TO REBUILD. A. Nehemiah received word of deplorable condition of city, demoralized condition of people. B. The news filled heart with sorrow but led ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 4
"SATAN'S DEVICES" Intro: Under the guidance & inspiration of Nehemiah they set upon the task of rebuilding the wall. As it really began to take shape, apparent they were sincere, opposition began to take shape. Any work you attempt for God will be opposed. I. OPPOSITION BY RIDICULE. VS 3 "EVEN THAT ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 4:14
"THE CURE FOR FEAR" Intro: The word fear again illustrates the incompleteness of the English language. There is a fear that is good, we are told to fear the Lord, there is that wise precaution, there is a fear that is evil. I. "BE NOT YE AFRAID." A. There was a real basis for fear. 1. Their enemies ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 4:9
"PRAYER" Intro: Nehemiah has returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. After a secret midnight sortic examining the ruble which was once a wall he announced his plan to rebuild the wall. This brought immediate repercussions from the Palestinians. I. "WE MADE OUR PRAYER UNTO GOD." A. All of the great leade... 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.