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Chuck Smith

8. The Rapture Of The Church

Chuck Smith"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Titus 2:13 The Rapture refers to that time when Jesus is going to come, without warning, and take away His church from this earth. After the Rapture, the Lord will pour out His wrath upon this ... Read More
Chuck Smith

I Samuel 2:9

Chuck SmithHANNAH BARREN, PRAYS, VOWS, ANSWERED, FULFILLED I. "HE WILL KEEP THE FEET OF HIS SAINTS." A. From what will He deep the feet of His saints? 1. Straying - "Ps. 37:23 "The steps of a good man." 2. Falling - "Now unto Him who is able to keep..." B. How does He keep? 1. Through His Word ":...lamp unto m... Read More
Chuck Smith

Joel 2:28

Chuck Smith"THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER" I. THE PROMISE: "I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL FLESH." A. To think, the Spirit of God upon a man. 1. I have seen men when spirit of fear. 2. I have seen spirit of happiness. 3. Spirit of sadness and depression. 4. Comprehend what this says the Spirit of God would com... Read More
Chuck Smith

Mark 14:38

Chuck Smith"THE REAL PROBLEM" I. THE SETTING. A. Jesus has come to His crisis hour. 1. Though God, yet man. a. "And the Word was God", "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." b. "In the form of God, and thought it not something to be attained to be equal with God." "Came in the form of a servant in the... Read More
Chuck Smith

Mark 6:15

Chuck SmithI. 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

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

Chuck SmithWe are studying the subject of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This will be part one of three parts that we will examine on the subject of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In Luke 3:16, we read concerning John the Baptist that, John answered saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but ... Read More
Chuck Smith

The Gift of Giving

Chuck SmithIn Romans 8 Paul gives us a further listing of the gifts of the Spirit. As believers we have one inlet of power and that is the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you" (Acts 1:8 NKJV). And the Holy Spirit is power in the life of the believer. But this... Read More
D.L. Moody

Enduement for Service

D.L. MoodyMr. Moody on the Special Gift of the Holy Spirit - Experience of the Apostles - Repeated Anointing - Why we Lack Power - The Great Need of Modern Christians - Are we "Filled with the Spirit," and Ready to Go Anywhere? I SUPPOSE if I could put the question and ask those who are filled with the Spirit... Read More
D.L. Moody

Thoughts for the Quiet Hour - June 15

D.L. MoodyI have set thee…that thou shouldst be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. —Acts 13:47 Ye shall be witnesses unto me…unto the uttermost parts of the earth. —Acts 1:8 Men are questioning now, as they never have questioned before, whether Christianity is, indeed, the true religion which is to be ... Read More
Erlo Stegen

The centrality of the Trinity

Erlo StegenSummary of sermon by Rev Erlo Stegen We cannot fathom the depths of God. The Triune nature of God is one of those mysteries. The Bible gives us partial revelation. Enough is revealed to glorify God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. There is the story of a certain theologian who struggled with the ide... Read More

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