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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith

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.

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Chuck Smith

Ezekiel 26:3

"THE SURE WORD OF JEHOVAH" I. THE PROPHESY AGAINST TYRE. A. To be conquered by more than one nation. verse 3. B. Nebuchadnezzar would be first to conquer. 1. Notice the details given of the battle. C. Nebuchadnezzar would not spoil her riches. D. The city would become like the top of a rock. E. It w... Read More
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Ezekiel 28:1

Am I A God? I. The Historic setting. A. The city of Tyre was one of the most beautiful and richest cities in the world. 1. The king of Tyre was very wise and a shrewd business man who had increased greatly the riches of Tyre. 2. As the people began to laud him for his great wisdom, they began to hol... Read More
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Ezekiel 30:6

A Broken Crutch I. The need for a crutch. A. Judah was facing a situation in which they knew they could not stand, the Babylonian forces were superior to theirs, thus they knew that they would surely fall. 1. They were forced to reach out for help. 2. The issue is where do they look for help? B. The... Read More
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Ezekiel 33:17

The Equal Ways of God I. This is an oft repeated accusation against God. A. It began in the Garden of Eden. 1. Satan had suggested to Eve, that God was trying to hold back something good from man to protect Himself. 2. The reason that God does not want you to eat of the fruit is He knows that the da... Read More
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Ezekiel 34:23

"THE GOOD SHEPHERD" I. ANALOGIES OF THE SHEPHERD WITH THE FLOCK ARE COMMON IN THE BIBLE. A. David made many allusions to the people as the flock of God. 1. Psalm 23 has become a classic. 2. Psalm 100 another classic: "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands....We are His people and the sheep ... Read More
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Ezekiel 34:30

"A CALL TO THE FLOCK" Intro: God's blessing and goodness. The nature of human or material is to deteriorate. "Having begun in the Spirit..." I. THE PROFESSION OF THE FLOCK. A. Jehovah is our God. 1. He is the only true and living God. 2. He has manifested Himself in three persons - Father, Son and H... Read More
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Ezekiel 36

"THE CURRENT MID-EAST CRISIS" I. GOD FIRST OF ALL PROMISED TO BRING HIS PEOPLE FROM AMONG THE HEATHEN AND BACK INTO THEIR OWN LAND. A. Great agricultural projects. B. Great rebuilding. II. HE PROMISED TO MAKE THEM A NATION AGAIN. A. No longer a divided kingdom - but one nation. 1. The Jews in Yemen ... Read More
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Ezekiel 36:27

"THE NECESSITY OF THE SPIRIT'S WORK" Intro: Nothing that God does is unnecessary. None of His promises are unnecessary. The work of the Holy Spirit is necessary if we are to be saved. I. REMEMBER WHAT MAN IS BY NATURE - "DEAD" IN TRESPASSES & SINS. A. Some say that all man needs is an opportunity. S... Read More
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Ezekiel 36:36

"2,554 YEARS AGO" I. THE SETTING. A. Israel must be re-gathered into her land. 1. They are to be one nation not two. 2. They are to build the waste places. 3. They are to plant the desolate places. 4. They are to reap excellent crops. II. THE FOES. A. Magog the chief foe. (that land north of the... ... Read More
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Ezekiel 37

"THE COMING WAR" Intro: Prophesy is history spelled out in advance. Ezekiel wrote these things 2,558 years ago. I. THE TIME OF THEIR FULFILLMENT. A. Vs.8 - Latter years. B. Vs.l6 - Latter days. C. What is meant by these terms? 1. The disciples asked Jesus about the signs of His coming, and the end o... Read More
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Ezekiel 37:24

God's Tabernacle With Man I. The many promises God made with His people Israel. A. He would bring them into the land of Israel, and would place them in their own land. 1. About the turn of the century God began to put it into the heart of many Jews to return to the land. 2. The Zionist movement bega... Read More
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Ezekiel 38

"THE COMING WAR" I. NECESSARY PRE-EXISTING FACTORS. A. Israel had to become a nation again. 1. God began giving details about this in chapter 34. 2. Chapter 36, He speaks of the agricultural developments. a. "The desolate area has become like the garden of Eden." 3. Chapter 37, valley of dry bones a... Read More
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Ezekiel 39:27

"WHEN GOD POURS OUT HIS SPIRIT ON ISRAEL" I. THE TIME OF THIS PROPHECY. A. "When I have brought them again from the people and gathered them out of their enemies' lands..." 1. Or when Israel becomes a nation again. 2. Ezekiel 37 - valley of dry bones. a. "Behold I will take the children of Israel fr... Read More
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Ezekiel 3:15

Understanding, The Key To Compassion I. Ezekiel's call to the ministry. Vs.11 A. The importance of the call of God. 1. Jesus said to His disciples, "You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and ordained you that you should be My disciples." 2. Paul wrote, "Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus ... Read More
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Ezekiel 3:17

"DELIVERING OUR SOULS" I. GOD'S CALL. vs. 17. A. Ezekiel called as a watchman to Israel. 1. He had a two-fold responsibility. a. To hear the word from God. b. To give that word to the people. c. God's method has always been to use those who are in touch with Him, to reach those out of touch with Him... Read More
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Ezekiel 42:20

"THE WALL OF SEPARATION" I. EZEKIEL IS HERE MEASURING THE WALL AROUND THE REBUILT TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM. A. The temple is to be rebuilt. 1. Desire of most orthodox Jews. 2. Many want to re-institute the sacrifices. B. It would appear from the prophesy of Daniel that permission will be granted by the l... Read More
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Ezekiel 43:1

The Restoration of Glory I. The presence of the glory of God. A. God created the nation of Israel. 1. They were to be a special people to whom God would reveal Himself and His law. 2. They were intended to be a light to the nations, to reveal the truth of God to the nations. 3. Through them God want... Read More
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Ezekiel 44:1

"THE COMING PRINCE" I. THE EVENTS THAT MUST PRECEDE HIS COMING. A. The rapture of the church - "...caught up to meet the Lord in the air." 1. "And when Christ who is our life shall appear." 2. "Behold He cometh with ten thousands of His saints..." 3. If the church is to return with Christ, it follow... Read More
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Ezekiel 44:17

Worshipping the Lord I. Inspiration rather than perspiration. A. Perspiration speaks of expended energy of the flesh. 1. Jesus said to the woman of Samaria, "God is a Spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." 2. There are times when we might be doing a service for th... Read More
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Ezekiel 48:35

The Lord Is There Intro. Ezekiel is seeking to describe the glory of the new city that will be adjacent to the Temple. The crowning glory is found in the name of the city which is "The Lord is there." or Jehovah Shammah. I. The omnipresence of God. A. Where can I flee from your presence, if I ascend... Read More

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