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Chuck Smith

6. The Priority Of The Word

Chuck Smith"Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine." I Timothy 4:13 Another primary distinctive of Calvary Chapel is our endeavor to declare to people the whole counsel of God. We see this principle illustrated when Paul met with the Ephesian elders in Acts 20. As they were on the... 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

The Gift of Teaching

Chuck SmithIn 1 Corinthians 12:28, Paul says, Now God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers. We are looking at the gift of teaching. As Paul was writing to the Ephesians concerning the ministry gifts within the church, again he said, "He gave some apostles; and som... Read More
Chuck Smith

Third Person of the Trinity

Chuck SmithIt is the purpose of this series of studies to bring you into a close, intimate, personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. Our study last Thursday night dealt with the person of the Holy Spirit showing that, from the Scriptures, He has all the characteristics of personality and He is referred to w... Read More
George Fox

Epistle 397

George FoxTo all Friends and Brethren every where. Peace from God and the Lord Jesus Christ be multiplied in you [1 Pet 1:2], who by his grace, light, and spirit, are turned towards the Lord, to receive it from him; and that by it you may grow up in the Lord Jesus Christ, out of the world's nature and spirit.... Read More
John Gill

Of Church-officers, Particularly Pastors.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 3 OF THE OFFICERS OF A CHURCH, PARTICULARLY PASTORS Having treated of a church, as "essentially" considered, with respect to its matter and form, I shall now proceed to consider it, 2. "Organically," or as an organized church, a corporate body, having its ... Read More
John Gill

Of Humility.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 14 OF HUMILITY After "love, joy, peace," mentioned as fruits of the Spirit, "long suffering, gentleness, and meekness," in which "humility" is included, are observed as fruits of the same Spirit also (Gal. 5:22,23 and this naturally follows or accompanies ... Read More
John Gill

The Doctrine of the Wheels, in the Visions of Ezekiel, Opened and Explained.

John GillThe DOCTRINE OF THE WHEELS, IN THE VISIONS OF EZEKIEL, OPENED AND EXPLAINED. A Sermon, Preached April 25, 1765, to an Assembly of Ministers and Churches, at the Meeting—house of the Rev. Mr. ANDERSON, in Grafton—Street, Westminster. EZEKIEL 10:13 As for the Wheels, it was cried unto them in my heari... Read More
Paris Reidhead

Except ye Repent

Paris ReidheadExcept ye Repent By Paris Reidhead* I turn you this evening to the words of our Lord as they’re found throughout the Gospels. There are five Words that I wish to bring to you. Some of you may have heard me use these Words before, but they’re true –and truer tonight in my own mind than they’ve ever b... Read More
Paris Reidhead

Paul Questions Twelve Men

Paris ReidheadPaul Questions Twelve Men By Paris Reidhead* Will you turn, please, to Acts, the 19th Chapter. Acts, the 19th Chapter. We are speaking tonight on the theme, PAUL QUESTIONS TWELVE MEN. I’ll read the first 12 verses, in order that the Word in context might be before us, might hold and engage our heart... Read More

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