Book: Acts Commentary by Chuck Smith

511033oThrough the years, we have had the privilege of seeing the phenomenal, miraculous work of the Holy Spirit in the growth of the Calvary Chapels. Many of these have been learned the hard way, which are fundamental principles that God has blessed. They express God’s intention for the church and are to be found in this commentary study of the book of Acts.

In reality, Acts is an open-ended book. Chapters are still being written today all over the world, as Jesus continues touching and changing lives. Presently, the Holy Spirit is indwelling, empowering, guiding, and teaching those who have put their trust in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Jon Courson says “Pastor Chuck has a uniquely beautiful way of “taking the hay out of the loft and putting it on the barn floor where the cows can eat it! And it caused me to be oh-so-deeply impressed … with Jesus. Thus, it is with a heart of expectancy and anticipation I wholeheartedly commend this Acts commentary to you.” 

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Book: Effective Prayer Life by Chuck Smith

Prayer is the most joyous privilege in the world! Discover the full, beautiful experience of prayer, and be refreshed by the simplicity of having a close relationship with God.

In this book, Pastor Chuck discusses the principles of prayer, the keys to having a dynamic prayer life, and the victorious results of such a life. His practical, simplistic style will give you a better understanding of prayer, and make you better equipped to fight the good fight of faith.

This book will stir in your heart a desire to “pray without ceasing”—the most important act the Christian can engage in.

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Book: Charisma vs. Charismania by Chuck Smith

This book is a scripturally balanced look at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. And will equip you to avoid the extremes surrounding the subject of the Holy Spirit and arm you with solid biblical teaching.

In the words of Chuck Smith, Charisma is a beautiful, natural anointing of God’s Spirit upon a person’s life, enabling him or her to do the work of God. Charismania is a fleshly endeavor to imitate charisma. It is any human effort to do the work of the Spirit in the energy or ability of the flesh.

These displays of charismania take on many forms and always draw attention to the person rather than to Jesus Christ. Pastor Chuck believers that the Holy Spirit does work in the lives of Christians today and he offers a sane, scriptural approach that will encourage all believers to look to the Holy Spirit for guidance.

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Book: Faith by Chuck Smith

faithbookWhat might faith do in your life? Faith takes you by the hand and walks you from one level of spiritual maturity to another. That is why the Word of God says, Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).

  • But what is faith?
  • Where does it come from, and how does it work?
  • What does it accomplish?
  • Why does it please God?

In this book, Pastor Chuck Smith explores these questions and a host of others as they relate to the issue of faith. Using examples from God’s Word as well as illustrations gleaned from over sixty years in the ministry Pastor Chuck Smith expounds upon what faith is, what faith can accomplish in the life of the believer, and how through faith you can please God.

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