Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 6:9
"THE BELIEVER'S STRENGTH" I. THE SOURCE FOR OUR STRENGTH, GOD. A. Jesus said, "apart from Me ye can do nothing." 1. Paul said, "I can do all things through . . ." B. If I learn to rely on my own strength there will come a day when I will fail. 1. There comes to each person a time when he must reach ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 8:6
"THE SOURCE OF STRENGTH" Intro: Year 445 B .C. King Artaxerxes gave command to Neh. to restore & rebuild the wall. In spite of opposition task was completed in 52 days on Sept. 25. 5 days later on Oct 5 whole congregation gathered before the street to the water gate. While they stood, Ezra read out ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 8:9
"THE JOY OF THE LORD" Intro: Ezra stood before the watergate in Jerusalem the people all gathered to hear him read the law of the LORD from daybreak to noon. As the scriptures were explained they wept. vs.10. I. THERE IS JOY IN THE LORD AND OF THE LORD. A. Sad period of church history when spiritual... Read More
Chuck Smith
Nehemiah 9
Nehemiah 9 What does this chapter tell us about God. What we know from chapter 8. As the result of the reading of the word there was a spiritual revival, the celebration again of the feast of the tabernacles. The making of the little booths, and the result was great gladness. Now on the eighth day o... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 11:4
"THE MIXED MULTITUDE" Intro: When children of Israel left Egypt, there came with them a mixed multitude. Part Jew, part Egyptian, came along for the adventure, hearts not fully in it. I. THE MIXED MULTITUDE "FELL A LUSTING." A. No longer satisfied with God's provision (Manna.. 1. They begun to deman... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 13:14
"THE TRAGEDY OF KADESH BARNEA" Intro: The history of Israel is typical history. Children of Israel under heavy bondage in Egypt. Led out through Red Sea, Marah - Elim, Sinai Now to border of promised land Kadesh Barnea. I. THE LAND OF PROMISE BEFORE THEM. A. Liberty instead of oppression. 1. You who... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 13:26
Intro: Life divided into three planes: Natural man, Carnal man, Spiritual man. History: God promised land to Abraham. I. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CANAAN. A. Fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. 1. 500 years later Abraham's descendants brought to the gateway to the land. a. God brought them out of Egy... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 14:22
"UNBELIEF THE THIEF" Intro: The children of Israel suffered intolerable bondage in Egypt. God promised to give them their own land, to set them free in a good land. They are now on the border of that land. the spies have just returned. I. THE CONTRASTING REPORTS. A. How the land appeared through eye... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 21:5
"THE BRASS SERPENT" Intro: Complaining is a state of mind. It becomes a difficult habit to break. I. THE SIN OF ISRAEL. COMPLAINING (verse 5.. A. True they had something to complain about. 1. Manna had been their main staple for 38 years. a. It was a monotonous diet. b. The flavor was very mild. c. ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 23:10
"THE DEATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS" Intro: Balaam an interesting person, a study in contrasts. Mentioned by three new testament writers, II Peter, the way of Balaam; Jude, the error of Balaam; John in Revelation, the doctrine of Balaam. "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be as His.... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 27:12
"GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE" Intro: Moses calling, Moses privilege. I. MOSES BECAME GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE. A. The people feared direct contact with God. B. God spoke to the people through Moses. 1. Oft repeated phrase "And the Lord spoke unto Moses saying - speak unto..." C. God directed their activities t... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 32:23
"BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT" Arctic Explorers. I. YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT. A. In your face. 1. Lines of sin. 2. Street corner of boys. B. In your conscience. 1. Treasuries conscience fund. 2. Mental hospitals. a. Guilt complex. II. YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT. A. In your life. 1. Many appr... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 32:5
"LESS THAN BEST" Intro: The Children of Israel now ready to enter the land God had promised them. The tribes of Reuben, Gad and 1/2 of Manassah requested inheritance outside the land; they had become content where they were dwelling. I. THERE IS A DANGER OF STOPPING SHORT OF GOD'S BEST FOR YOUR LIFE... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 35:11
"THE PLACE OF REFUGE" I. THE CITIES OF REFUGE. A. Six cities throughout the land, three on either side of Jordon. 1. Located so as to give access to all. a. It is said that you were never more than a half day's journey. B. The place of revenge in the eastern culture. 1. Hard for us to understand thi... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 6:23
"THE LORD BLESS YOU" Intro: The duty of the priest was twofold. To represent the people before God. To represent God before the people. I. "THEY SHALL PUT MY NAME UPON THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL." A. Not His Name of essential being. "I Am." B. Does not declare His all-sufficiency. "El Shaddai." C. Not c... Read More
Chuck Smith
Numbers 6:24
"THE LORD BLESS YOU" I. THE TWO FOLD FUNCTION OF THE PRIEST. A. To stand before God representing the people. 1. Sinful man could not approach a holy God. a. He would bring his sacrifice offering to the priest. 1. If he sought forgiveness. (Sin) 2. If he sought to consecrate himself. (Burnt) 3. If he... Read More
Chuck Smith
Proverbs 13:7
"THE POOR RICH MAN" I. MANY FALLACIES CONCERNING RICHES. "DECEITFULNESS OF RICHES." A. "Being rich would solve all my problems." 1. Rich people have problems too. a. Different kind of problems to be sure. b. Perhaps more difficult. c. The problem of entering the Kingdom of Heaven. "How hard it is...... Read More
Chuck Smith
Proverbs 18:10
"THE NAME OF JESUS" Intro: Life is filled with pressures. There are forces that assault us. Sooner or later we are forced to reach out beyond ourselves. I. SOME OF THESE FORCES THAT FACE US. A. The Spirit forces; "We wrestle not against flesh and blood." 1. It's hard to fight something you can't see... Read More
Chuck Smith
Proverbs 1:7
Discourse on wisdom Chap. 1-9. How many wish they might begin again. Reality no beginning. How to begin. I. VS. 7. "FEAR OF THE LORD BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE." A. Heb. word beginning here. Prime or first. 1. All true knowledge begins with the fear of the Lord. B. What is meant by fear of the Lord? 1. ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Proverbs 22:13
Intro: "There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets." I. THE LAZY MAN'S REASON FOR NOT WORKING. A. A lion in the way. B. "A man good at making excuses is good for nothing else." C. In the winter, "it's too cold." a. In the summer it's the heat. D. The lazy man will have his lion and he ... 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.