Sermons & Devotionals by Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith
Psalms 46
"THE BELIEVER'S CONFIDENCE" I. STATEMENT OF CONFIDENCE - 1 - 3 A. Three things declared of God. 1. Refuge - hiding place - harbor - shelter. a. The conie is a feeble folk. 2. Strength - not "will give me strength." 3. Help in trouble "a very present help." a. "Help me Lord." B. Because God is Refuge... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 46:7
"THE LORD OF HOSTS" Intro: "God is our refuge and strength." The positive aspects of faith produces peace, courage, confidence. The negative aspects of doubt; produces fear, uncertainty, anxiety. He is my only refuge & strength. I. "THE LORD OF HOSTS." A. The Hosts of God. 1. The stars. a. Genesis 2... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 4:4
"NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP" Intro: Doesn't that sound good? To some it might sound like a dream. More accurate "Now I lay me down to toss & turn to spend a restless night in fear and terror". Millions have to take a sleeping pill before they can sleep. Fringe benefit "He giveth His beloved sleep" H... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 4:6
"WHO WILL SHOW US ANY GOOD" Intro: There seems to be a restlessness in man within the core & fiber of his being. Note this question not asked by David. I. THE ORIGIN OF THIS RESTLESSNESS. A. Must go back to garden of Eden. 1. We see man in perfect contentment. 2. Living in harmony & fellowship with ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 50
"GOD HAS SPOKEN" Intro: Ps. 50 is divided into three sections. Vs. 1-6 The declaration of God as He gathers His people to hear Him. Vs. 7-15 His Word to His people. Vs. 16-22 His Word to the wicked. I. EL, ELOHIM, JEHOVAH HAS SPOKEN. A. When God speaks, we had better listen. II. HIS WORD TO HIS PEOP... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 51
Intro: One of 7 penitential Psalms. Written after Nathan came to David. "Thou art the man" - "I have sinned against Jehovah" - "Jehovah also hath put away thy sin." This psalm is an interpretation of David's confession to Nathan. I. SIN IN RELATION TO GOD. A. David cast himself on God's mercy "Have ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 51:12
"THE JOY OF SALVATION" I. WHAT IS MEANT BY SALVATION? A. We Christians use the term saved. 1. Saved from the power of sin. vs. 5 a. We often do that which is natural. 1. We talk about human nature, and we are referring to certain characteristics or responses. 2. But these reactions often wrong. a. H... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 56:9
"GOD IS FOR ME" I. THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT CONCEPTS OF GOD. A. Most of the concepts people have of God or His word or His Son, they have learned from His enemies. 1. From the beginning, Satan has sought to distort the character of God. a. He suggested to Eve. 1. God has lied to you. "You will not di... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 61:1
"LEAD ME TO THE ROCK" I. FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH WILL I CRY UNTO THEE." A. David had been driven from Jerusalem. 1. It is thought Ps. was written at time of Absolom's rebellion. 2. He was far removed from Tabernacle of God. 3. It seemed to David the end of the world. B. God is always within reach... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 61:2
"LEAD ME TO THE ROCK" I. "WHEN MY HEART IS OVERWHELMED." A. Life is filled with pressure and stress situations. 1. Sooner or later we come to the point where we are forced to cry: a. "I don't know which way to turn. b. or, "I can't go on." 2. Our heart becomes overwhelmed. a. That can be a day of gr... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 66:18
"WHY PRAYERS APE NOT ANSWERED" Intro: God answers prayer, this is the main incentive to pray. Yet it must truthfully be said that many prayers go up that bring nothing down. Why is it that our prayers are sometimes not answered? I. SIN, IN OUR TEXT, "IF I REGARD INIQUITY IN MY HEART, THE LORD HEARET... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 71:3
"GOD OUR RESORT" Intro: David's experience in Adullam David's desire to be on intimate terms not only with but in God. Not only to dwell in the house of the Lord forever but wanted Lord to be the house. Not lust live within God's world, but in God. I. GOD WAS TO DAVID A DELIGHTFUL REPOSE "BE THOU MY... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 73
"IS GOD FAIR?" Intro: I know a man very wealthy, excellent health, large of stature, handsome countenance, yet his mind is a cesspool - blasphemous, spends his money on riotous and sinful pleasures. Is God fair to give him so much when he curses God? I know a dear saint who suffers continually barel... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 73:1
"BASIC FOUNDATIONS" I. THE PSALM BEGINS WITH A FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH, "GOD IS GOOD." A. I know this is true. 1. It is important to know this. 2. I will not always understand it. 3. I will just have to fall back on it when I cannot understand my circumstances. B. The importance of strong foundations. 1.... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 78:41
"LIMITING GOD" Can God be limited. Unexhausting resources. I. LIMITED GOD THROUGH SIN VS. 10, 17. A. Think of vessels marred by sin. 1. Samson. 2. Saul. B. Sin manifested in: 1. Rebellion vs. 8. 2. Turning from God vs. 8. 3. Failure to keep covenant. 4. Refusing to walk in His law. 5. Forgetting God... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 8
I. WHEN I CONSIDER THY HEAVENS. A. Size of heavenly objects. 1. Earth 8,000 miles - 6,000 million, million, million tons 6-24 cifers 2. Jupiter 1,300 times as large. 3. Sun 1,300,000 times the earth. 866,000 miles in diameter (hollow out sun). 4. Betelgeuse 215,000,000 miles in diameter. B. Speeds o... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 81:8
"GOD'S LAMENTATION" I. "HEAR, O MY PEOPLE." A. God is calling to His own chosen. 1. As the lament of Jesus over Jerusalem. 2. God sorrows over the lost world. 3. He also sorrows over His people. II. HIS LAMENT WAS OVER LOST LOVE. A. He warns them against strange gods. 1. It is interesting the strang... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 84
"THRICE BLESSED" Intro: This Psalm has three movements each summarized by a blessing. "Blessed" means "O how happy." I. "BLESSED ARE THEY THAT DWELL IN THY HOUSE." A. "How amiable or desirable are thy tabernacles O Lord of hosts." 1. Looked upon as the place where man meets God. 2. How vital is our ... Read More
Chuck Smith
Psalms 84:9
"GRACE AND GLORY" Intro: The whole Psalm devoted to the blessedness of dwelling in the presence of God represented by His tabernacle. Three strophes, the first is reflection and desire to be in His tabernacle. Second the pilgrimage to, third the experiences in the presence of God. I. OUR BLESSED PLA... Read More
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Psalms 8:3
"WHAT IS MAN" I. THE VASTNESS OF GOD. A. His glory is above (or greater) than the heavens. 1. One of the unfortunate by-products of our urbanized modern society is our restricted view of the night sky. a. We need to go to the mountains or desert periodically just to look. b. Looking into the night s... 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.