Chuck Smith Interview: Icons of Faith Series with Greg Laurie
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2013
- Greg Laurie interviews pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
Disclaimer:
The Icons of Faith Interview Series is conducted at Harvest Ministries with pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. The Icons of Faith Interview Series seeks to touch upon all aspects of the Christian faith, including, but not limited to, doctrine and testimony. The subjects of this series are all individuals who have contributed in some way to the Christian community. However, the views expressed in these interviews do not necessarily reflect the views of Harvest Christian Fellowship, Harvest Crusades, or Greg Laurie.
Get your tickets to see the new film JESUS REVOLUTION in theaters on February 22nd tickets.jesusrevolution.movie/
Pastor Greg, I am going courtesy of your sending tickets through my email. Thank you so much. I cannot wait to see this movie. I have been getting your devotionals for years now and I so appreciate the gift of these tickets. God bless your ministry!
Brother Greg, considering the Asbury revival just happened, the timing of this movie is incredible!
My family and I had the privilege of a first screening on Feb. 22nd here in San Angelo TX. I will encourage others to see and promote this important film that will lead to the salvation of many!! Thank you pastor Greg for your soul stirring message at the end, inviting people to receive Christ as Lord and Savior!!
Can’t wait to see the movie this weekend!
I carried a group with me to see it last night...just incredible movie...going back again this weekend!!🙏🙌🙌🙌
April 20 1980 10:00 am I was saved in Newport Beach CA Was introduced to Jesus by Lonnie Frisbee. It was a Sunday morning. After conversion Lonnie took me to Calvary Chapel to hear Chuck Smith preach. My first time in church. I went from an atheist to a Child of God. A Glorious Day!!
Amazing testimony!! Praise God!
Praise The Lord God’s Blessings on you❤😊
Praise God!!
Awesome testimony.
Such an amazing time that was ! So many converted in those years and it 😅still continues !
Saved in 1972
I came to Christ because of the ministry of Calvary Chapel in 1968. I went to a concert when they were still meeting in the "little country church". Love Song was playing and I was sitting outside looking in because there were so many there. In 1971 Pastor Chuck took time out of his busy schedule and came to one of my high school classes to give a talk and answer questions. He was so warm and loving towards us all. I was one of only two Christians in my class where Christianity was attacked often by our teacher. Pastor Chuck's encouragement helped me keep my faith in God.
Amen!!
I remember Love Song from an older video.
Came to a public school? Doubt that would happen today.
@@annchovey2089 Yes...even though SCOTUS in 1962 ruled that prayer had to be removed from public schools, many schools in the South and Southwest ignored that ruling and kept prayer at least until the mid to late 1970's in the classroom. Starting in the 1980's, new teachers and principal's changed the practice completely into what we have today.
I love the group Love Song. First heard them at EXPlO '72 in Dallas. It was an exciting time as God's Spirit was at work amoung my generation coming out of the 60"s. The Spirit is moving again.
I love Pastor Smith. Can't wait to meet him in Heaven.
Thessalonians 4
We will Meet the LORD in the air with All the dead in Christ who have gone on before us.
JulieKilburnUSA
He may *not* be in heaven because he not only prophesied the end of the world in 1985, but he claimed to be *equal to Jesus.* Don't take my word for this sister, check it out for yourself In Calvary Chapel's very own official Publication for prospective assistant pastors. Larry Taylor has written,
*Once more, I can take no credit whatsoever for the material in this small book. Everything here was taught to me by my pastor of the last twenty years or more, Chuck Smith,* the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California.
Make the Pastor Look Good. Never make him look bad.
This is a basic principle of employment.
Make the boss look good.
Give him the credit for your good ideas.
*Decrease that he might increase.*
This is what Smith taught the men in Calvary Chapel Bible College.
Last night I watched the Jesus Revolution movie and was so moved how a spark for Jesus could turn into a flame and how wide it spread to the younger generation. I LOVED the washing of the feet in the movie- we all need to have a heart for Jesus as big as Chuck Smith's! Our youth need a Jesus revolution again as the time of the Lord's return is SO CLOSE! 🙏 Thank you Greg Laurie for taking your blessings and hardships and blessing so many people - you are a gift from God!
Amen!!!!!
I also seen the movie Jesus Revolution on Friday.
The theater was packed old and young alike.
God does work in mysterious ways. I am so happy of the events happening today to bring Christians together and bring new into the fold!!!!
God bless us all
Incredible ❤❤❤❤
Greg Laurie sounds exactly like Pastor Chuck Smith
Totally agree...praying for revival in America!
Where can I watch it?
His smile and happiness is such a testamony to the love of Jesus.
Gregory Kotoch good,verygood,excellent
Gods steadfast love!
He's one of the sweetest men that I have ever heard preaching. There are many others, but Chuck Smith is up there on the top five list.
I was privileged to go to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in the 70’s, I’m now 72 and can say going through the Bible with Chuck impacted my life. Calvary Chapel had some of the greatest teacher’s come out of it ! I cannot wait to see him again in heaven along with Chuck Missler those were amazing times. Now we are more prepared for these perilous times, Maranatha 🙏🏼🙌
I too, was blessed to go to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in the 70's. The Lord worked multiple miracles through the obedience shown by Pastor Chuck to God's plan for revival.
1st church I ever stepped into. What a blessing!
@@aloharv7075 I can say that I stepped in there & divorced the Cult of Rome - the Catholic church.
@paulhogan7270 now calvary and other protestant churches are brided with catholicism
@@paulhogan7270 AMEN!!! Maranatha!! 🙌🙌🙌
I was one of those teens listening to Pastor Chuck preach under the tent. He spoke so slowly and deliberately that I could take notes verbatim. Every word delivered with careful intention to deliver only Biblical truths. At the end of each sermon he would caution us with, “Don’t believe these things because you have heard it from me. Go home and read the Bible for yourself to find if these things are true.” I thank God for Pastor Chuck and all Calvary Chapel pastors who have kept their ministry focused on preaching the Word of God above all else.
Praise God! I hope you get to see the movie Jesus Revolution. You’ll be blessed all over again. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 thanks for sharing your experience. As a teen I listened to Chuck Smith on the radio from across the country in Pennsylvania. It was impactful and I thank God for pastors and teachers who share the truth of God’s word. May God continue open hearts and minds.
Was involved with Calvary Chapel since the Early 80’s. Have always felt blessed that Pastor Chuck diverted the attention away from Man, and towards Jesus and His word!😢
Never felt like anyone was looking to be a Celebrity!
❤
I'm an alumni of CCBC '94. Some of my favorite moments at CCBC was sitting around talking to papa Chuck. He was and still is the one of the kindest men I have ever met.
Thank you Pastor Greg for making this interview possible before our brother Chuck went to be with the Lord. I remember pulling over from driving and just crying when I heard the news of his passing 😭 Can’t wait to see Jesus Revolution (loved the book) in a couple of weeks here in Bakersfield, Praise God!
Thank you for mentioning the book. Got to get that!
I was living on Oahu the day Pastor Chuck went to Heaven. I’ll never forget I was driving in Manoa and as I was driving I was admiring this big tree and the branches and how the sunlight was shining through, absolutely beautiful. The radio announced Pastor Chuck’s passing. I pulled over right in from of this beautiful tree that was breath taking. My dad was a Vietnam vet and started going to Calvary Chapel so whenever I hear about Calvary Chapel and or Hear Pastor Chuck it always reminds me of my dad ❤ in some Godly way when I heard this news and it was like God and my dad were talking to me… it’s no coincidence. Pastor Chuck is one of a kind.
One of a kind in deed. Not only did he prophesy the end of the world in 1985, but he claimed to be *equal to Jesus.* Don't take my word for this sister, check it out for yourself In Calvary Chapel's very own official Publication for prospective assistant pastors. Larry Taylor has written,
Once more, I can take no credit whatsoever for the material in this small book. Everything here was taught to me by my pastor of the last twenty years or more, Chuck Smith, the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California.
Make the Pastor Look Good. Never make him look bad.
This is a basic principle of employment.
Make the boss look good.
Give him the credit for your good ideas.
*Decrease that he might increase.*
This is what Smith taught the men in Calvary Chapel Bible College.
I used to listen to Pastor Chuck in the 80's via my tiny radio (Philippines) and I always have the newsletter from New Beginning by Pastor Laurie. My spiritual birth was May 12, 1984.
Beautiful! Praise the Lord!!!!
When I first saw Greg in the early 70s he had long hair. The older he gets the more he looks like Pastor Chuck.
Thank You Greg!!! This was such a blessing- We met Chuck in PA in the late 70's when he used to hold revival meetings in the BARN at the "Castle"- He baptised me in the Alleghenny River- we moved to CA and went to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and used to sit in the front row (on the floor most of the time.)😊 We went every time the door opened for a service! I'm so so GREATFUL TO THE LORD - For meeting Chuck what a legacy he leaves - my heart is so greatful for the truth in his teaching of Gods Word and the strong foundation I have because of it!!!
The Castle is a Great place; enjoy it thru Pastor Bill Gallitin ministry in the early 80's
What a legacy. Not only did he prophesy the end of the world in 1985, but he claimed to be *equal to Jesus.* Don't take my word for this sister, check it out for yourself In Calvary Chapel's very own official Publication for prospective assistant pastors. Larry Taylor has written,
Once more, I can take no credit whatsoever for the material in this small book. Everything here was taught to me by my pastor of the last twenty years or more, Chuck Smith, the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California.
Make the Pastor Look Good. Never make him look bad.
This is a basic principle of employment.
Make the boss look good.
Give him the credit for your good ideas.
*Decrease that he might increase.*
This is what Smith taught the men in Calvary Chapel Bible College.
Today is Monday January 30th, 2023. This made my nite to go to sleep tooo. Here in Ada, Oklahoma.. I'm from Southern, California Thankyou Lord for these great Men of God. Thankyou Chuck smith
I lived in Ada ok when growing up
Grew up in Stratford,,,, just down the road. Had friends who went to Calvary Chapel, Ca. in late 70's.
It's a small world.
My Dad grew up in Ada. Been there myself around the time Bobby Kenaday was killed.
He may not be in heaven because he not only prophesied the end of the world in 1985, but he claimed to be *equal to Jesus.* Don't take my word for this sister, check it out for yourself In Calvary Chapel's very own official Publication for prospective assistant pastors. Larry Taylor has written,
Once more, I can take no credit whatsoever for the material in this small book. Everything here was taught to me by my pastor of the last twenty years or more, Chuck Smith, the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California.
Make the Pastor Look Good. Never make him look bad.
This is a basic principle of employment.
Make the boss look good.
Give him the credit for your good ideas.
*Decrease that he might increase.*
This is what Smith taught the men in Calvary Chapel Bible College.
I used to listen to him on Christian radio when I was in my teens and early 20s and 30s. I learn so much from him about God and the Bible. I loved his voice which was so distinctive over the radio. I can’t wait to meet him in heaven ❤
Thank you, Pastor Greg Laurie for this Interview of Pastor Chuck Smith! What a blessing!!
Yes I was thinking the same thing - how good to have this treasure from such a saint of God
@@jannaipero8106 I got a ticket to see the new film JESUS REVOLUTION this afternoon. Yeah!
I started my walk with Jesus in 1976 with Calvery Chapel on the North shore of Hawaii. These 2 visited often. 2.5 years at that fellowship 🥰
I understand a shocking death. My dad died suddenly at the age of 61, 2 days before my 24th birthday. He died in the parking at another Rockwell plant alone, but not alone because Jesus & His angels were with him! They gently laid his physical body down & took his soul with them back to heaven. ❤❤❤
February 19, 2023 watching this…getting ready this week to go watch the Jesus Revolution movie in our local theater…SO EXCITED!!
My pastor was saved in the early 70’s as part of this Holy Spirit movement. His gospel preaching helped in the wooing of my spirit and I became saved in 1979. Praise God! Have listened to Pastor Greg’s radio ministry for 30 years, Walk In the Word. What a blessing. Thank you for writing the JR story & making/producing this movie. 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻
The movie is fantastic!!!
We all today have been permanently impacted by the ministry of Calvary Chapel and the move of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Pray for a strong new revival as we watch the world being prepared for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is coming for His people do stay focused firmly on Him!
In the Presence of the Lord...He definitely had a Godly glow about him. With his teaching still playing on the radio, it seems as if he were still here with us.💕💕✝️
who is here in 2023 after seeing Jesus Revolution?
Here, in 2024!
2024. Still "truckin'", so far. I've never met Chuck in person but every time I'd see him on tv he'd have that big beautiful smile and teaching about Jesus . Who couldn't have liked this guy ? I'll meet him and my Lord before long. "Thank you" for reaching my generation Pastor Chuck. Jesus Christ is Lord !
2024 😉🙏✝️ GLORY TO THE LAMB WHO IS WORTHY!
I became a Christian at Calvary in the 80s as sophomore in High School. I walked the isle at one of their friday night concerts!!
What a blessing to all Christians - to listen to both of these great pastors !!
Chuck played such a great roll in my life as a young Christian. I went to Calvary Chapel starting in 1970. I learn so much sitting under Pastor Chuck's teaching, especially when he taught on Revelation. He would alway remind us that Jesus was coming soon. I am now 72 years old and still walking strong in my faith. I am looking forward to seeing "Jesus Revolution", the movie. I know it will bring back many memories for me. Thank you Chuck for staying true to God calling on you. See you in Heaven. Maranatha!
My cousin invited me to a Saturday evening Christian Rock concert at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in Jan. 1977. I rededicated my life to Christ. I loved learning God’s word from Pastor Chuck. I met my husband at a midweek Bible study in Jan. 1980. We married and have been serving God full time in music & mission work to India since 1984. Calvary Chapel has had a great influence on my life. I marvel at what God has done. I am humbled that in some small way, that God saw fit to plant me in Costa Mesa at such a pivotal time.
No single man has helped me more in my life with Christ than Chuck. I never got to meet him or see him preach in person. But i listen to his teaching of the Bible everyday. I will continue to listen to him for the rest of my life. He is the real deal.
The real deal, huh? Not only did he prophesy the end of the world in 1985, but he claimed to be *equal to Jesus.* Don't take my word for this sister, check it out for yourself In Calvary Chapel's very own official Publication for prospective assistant pastors. Larry Taylor has written,
Once more, I can take no credit whatsoever for the material in this small book. Everything here was taught to me by my pastor of the last twenty years or more, Chuck Smith, the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California.
Make the Pastor Look Good. Never make him look bad.
This is a basic principle of employment.
Make the boss look good.
Give him the credit for your good ideas.
*Decrease that he might increase.*
This is what Smith taught the men in Calvary Chapel Bible College.
Watched Jesus Revolution last night, and then came home and watched this entire video.
I knew nothing really about Chuck’s ministry, but the movie and this video should really be seen in tandem.
I was just filled with The Holy Spirit after watching both, and seeing Chuck in this interview really solidified my belief that he was the genuine article, 💯.
I also don’t think it is a coincidence (with God there are no coincidences) that this film is in the theatre at the same time The Spirit is moving in Asbury and other places around the country/world in a mighty way.
Thank you Greg for this interview, and thank you Lord for your perfect plan, and for letting us be a part!
The genuine article? Hardly. Not only did he prophesy the end of the world in 1985, but he claimed to be *equal to Jesus.* Don't take my word for this sister, check it out for yourself In Calvary Chapel's very own official Publication for prospective assistant pastors. Larry Taylor has written,
Once more, I can take no credit whatsoever for the material in this small book. Everything here was taught to me by my pastor of the last twenty years or more, Chuck Smith, the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California.
Make the Pastor Look Good. Never make him look bad.
This is a basic principle of employment.
Make the boss look good.
Give him the credit for your good ideas.
*Decrease that he might increase.*
This is what Smith taught the men in Calvary Chapel Bible College.
How thankful I am for men like Pastor Chuck, Pastor Greg, Dr. Chuck Missler and many others who I had the privilege to hear at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa so many years ago. Grateful that their videos are still available today.
I listened to Chuck Smith 5 days a week for years in Boston commuting to work on an early morning Christian radio station .
Funny. Me to but 7:00pm to 7:30pm mon to fri.
What an amazing testimony! Such a gentle and humble spirit with Gods strength and wisdom….goes straight to the heart. Identifying with all who were touched and changed during Jesus movement days, even here in Australia………how God is moving in this day! Thank you Lord for your strength and wisdom and courage….
Yes me too. Fitchburg MA I've been to the calvary church here.
I was baptized by the holy spirit when listening to Chuck on the radio!
Of course you were.
I also came to Christ in the 70’s. Sitting in the chapel hearing him Teach was so comforting. He was so believable. He said “we know that God will be so fair”. I was struggling with the fact that my late Dad had not been a believer and what would
Happen to him. I let go of all my worries about it
And trusted God with my life.
Love Chuck he Baptist my son and I 1988 pirates cove miss him his laugh and smile and teaching Greg has been our pastor 33 years love him too !!! Thank u lord for these men
I watched the Jesus Revolution last night so now I'm digging deeper about Chuck so this My first time getting to know Chuck . I love this man ! A teddy bear who loves Jesus so much ! What a joy of the Lord he has!
Me too. ❤
Me too!
This man was such a blessing. Many of us were affected by his YES. Thank you Pastor Laurie for posting this.
Best interview I have ever seen. I learned not only about him, but about myself. Being a nobody is a blessing we should embrace . Tx Pastor Greg 🙏
What a blessing to hear Pastor Chuck and Greg Laurie. Wow, it's exactly what I needed to hear today as I go through my own trials. Totally uplifting. I was there back in the early days of Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, and listening to Greg Laurie on Saturday nights after the bands played. What precious memories.
You will really be blessed by the movie (Jesus Revolution) if you haven’t seen it yet!
Such great grace in this beautiful man. Thank you so much Jesus for Chuck Smith.
From Mrs. J.Perez.
Hello to everyone who's life with the LORD started with listening and learning with Pastor Chuck. His detailed lessons paved the way to me seeking and digging deeper for the desire to know our Savior more intimately. We love you Brother and we'll see you soon!😊
I'm sure you were welcomed onto the heavenly gates hearing "WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT".
We started attending Calvary Chapel a year ago. Best thing we ever did. Wish Pastor Chuck was still alive. ❤
I grew up in the SF East Bay. My presbyterian church hired a youth pastor as a result of having a heart for youth in the 60’s. I joined Jesus choirs and bands. I now attend Calvary Chapel Chino Hills online since 2020. Praise God for the emphasis on the Word of God. I love expository teaching/preaching!!!! So full and rich.
In the early '80s going to college at UC Santa Cruz, I found Chuck Smith on the radio. Already saved in 1976, it was a blessing and I found Calvary Chapel Santa Cruz. After marrying my husband, we attended Calvary Chapel of San Jose.
In 1984, we moved to the area we live in now, but there was no CC in our area. The closest would have been almost a 2 hr drive one way. My husband was not up for that, so we actually did not attend a church for a long time, not finding one of good doctrine. Recently found out after attending another church altogether for almost 4 yrs.....found out there IS now a CC in our area. Calvary Chapel Eastside Palmdale and we have been attending for just a bit over 1 yr now......we are 'home'. Great to hear this interview.....you spoke of a movie about 20 yrs ago Pastor Laurie and our Church will be attending a new movie about you both....the 'Jesus Revolution' in theatres in about 2 weeks. Am SO looking forward to it!!
The standing ovation he got at 7:00 in made me think of the ovation he must have got in heaven
I'm going to a Calvary chapel church for my first time this Sunday
Let me know how it goes!! :)
@@PrinceOfSilla it went great! it is now my church for multiple reasons. I think cavalry chapel is solid
@@PrinceOfSilla second week went great, can't wait till next week
Pastor Chuck has been such an example to me of how to follow my Lord Jesus Christ. His faith and humble dedication to serve and teach about our Lord and Saviour is so inspiring. I am looking forward to meeting him for the first time in heaven.
Just finished his book, "Why Grace Changes Everything". What a blessing!!!
Excellent book; I highly recommend it!
I came across Pastor Chuck Smith miraculously, there is no other word to explain it. I loved the way he taught the Bible, it was systematically and in a neath order. Thanks for this interview Pastor Laurie. God bless you all
Did you go to Jesus Revolution?
He was a doctor. He worked in life’s ER on critical patients and directing them to our Lord and Savior. A beautiful smile that was sincere and then he always had. I’m 65, and so appreciate Calvary Chapel ministry. At 17 my soul and probably my life, was saved in the CCD ER with Pastor Jeff Johnson
What a blessing this has been. I so loved this man and worshiped with him in Costa Mesa many times. Such beautiful times
My cousins both were saved by this movement. They loved Chuck so much. He saved their lives 😊🙌🏻🙏🏼
Started going to church at Calvary Chapel in ABQ in 1990s under Skip Heitzig. He brought his family to see Mars Attacks when I was working at the General Cinema and it was like meeting a rock star. Thanks Chuck Smith for starting Calvary and teaching both Skip and Greg Laurie. Can't wait to see JESUS REVOLUTION. 👍
Miss him. He’s still an amazing blessing. Thank you lord for your servant!
I would go to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa every Sunday in the 80s/90s. Pastor Chuck is one greatest evangelist of all time. Humble but a powerful man! I was lucky to be baptized by Chuck when I was a kid.
I was saved at Calvary Chapel in 1974 at their Saturday night concert. My sister took me there. Praise the good Lord!✝️
I remember the very day I got saved. May 23, 1973. Thank you, Lord!
Such a blessing to watch this video! Love Pastor Chuck Smith!! Thank you Pastor Greg ♥️
This is very cool to watch my pastors pastor talk…. Now I’m a CC pastor….Generational fruit from the Lord
MAAAAAN YOU'VE MADE me miss Chuck Smith the only regret i have is that i never met him in person,i remember in one of his through the Bible saying the first thing he will do when he gets to heaven is to look for Apostle Paul so he can learn more about Jesus so I can only imagine thats what he is doing
I was at Calvary Chapel from 1986 to 1992. Then went back in 99/2000 Changed my life for the better. ❤️🙏🏻 I remember Greg there once a week. I moved back to East Tennessee or I’d still be there.
Just saw Jesus Revolution, that’s why I’m here😬Thank you Lord for using Chuck Smith. And thank you for Greg Laurie🙏❤️
Saw the Jesus Revolution movie yesterday. It's well done...Pray it will reach souls for Jesus.
The impact was great since it spread for years…I was “born again” at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale in 1994 🕊
Greg Laurie, I heard you on TV yesterday and was amazed to hear about how you handled the death of your young Son. My Daughter also died at 27 years old, due to Cancer. It will be 7 years this coming June and I still cry sometimes. My only relief is to know she's with Jesus. I hope one day I get to meet you. Maybe you'll interview me when I finish writing the Book that He wants me to write. ✝️ Your a great Story Teller. Amen ✝️💜🙏🙏🏾💜
Lord I thank you for Pastor Greg and this interview of such a wonderful man of God. I was one of those people born again in the 70s revival. A power move of God. Thank you Lord. I pray continued blessing and fruit bearing of chucks ministry even though he has gone on to be with you. Solid Bible based teaching what we are all so hungry for.. Continued blessing on his family generation to generation until the Lords return. In Jesus name.. his final words about our work still rings true as I write Russia has declared war on Ukraine.. even so come Lord Jesus we pray.. blessings on Greg Laurie too father as he leads us through these challenging times .. On Christ our solid rock we stand..
I was saved in 1999 listening to Chuck on the radio!!
Revival is happening AGAIN in Orange County!! Greg Laurie's Jesus Revolution movie in theaters nationwide in 2 weeks in Feb 2023! Go see it and invite others!
Amen!
WOW WOW WOW!! Jesus Christ will never stop amazing me, born again in 1981. I'm 60 now and know that I am more home sick every day until The Father's return! May we the world have another revival such as then . Bigger and stronger that will please THE Father to return very soon! 😍🙏🏻😍
Let's all perform for an audience of one! The only true one worthy to be praised! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Thanks for doing this Greg my husband passed a year after Chuck❤️
Greg did an awesome job of interviewing Chuck. I used to drive 90 minutes to get to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and you had to get there by 6:30 or you’d be in the overflow room.
I tell people now to Google Chuck Smiths name and then type in a chapter of the Bible they want to hear. I remember Chuck saying in 1988 or 89 “I don’t see how the Lord can tarry another year.” We’re so much closer now! Thank you Greg for doing the interview with Chuck! Praise God for how he’s used both of you!
I Never met Chuck Smith, but this interview makes me wish I had known him. Wonderful interview. 💕
Such a sweet man! He has God's glow all over him. Beautiful interview; can't wait to see the movie. Thanks for doing this. God Bless. Jessie
Greg thanks for this. I love Pastor Chuck so much, He had such a huge impact on my life. This message was Amazing!!!
I praise God that my older cousin invited me to Calvary Chapel in Riverside when I was a teenager in the 70's. It was there that I gave my life to Christ. Thank you Jesus for Pastor Greg Laurie! 🙌💕✝️
I had the privilege of working for Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa for eighteen years at their Murrieta Hot Springs Conference Center and Bible College. Pastor Chuck's love for Jesus was so encouraging. This man never stopped ministering to those around him. Can't wait to see him again!
Was saved in August 1977 @ cccm @ a Keith Green concert introduced by Chuck Smith ❤
About to head out to see The Jesus Revolution Movie tonight, and so happy I was able to listen to this before going. What a beautiful testimony this man has been, what a witness, what a legacy he has left. Only ONE life, ‘twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last - YES. Theme of my life as well.
Thank you Thank You for this video! Years ago, on Bible School Radio, I was drawn to Pastor Chuck's Calming Voice here in Leesburg, Florida. That station did not stay on the air buy I hoped some day I would see the Man of God behind that voice!!! I just saw the trailer for the Jesus Revolution, & it will be So Exciting now to watch!! Praying for many to see it & get Saved!!! God Bless 🙏
I agree in Jesus’ Name!
I went forward to receive Jesus into my heart at one of the tent concerts. I was 10 or 11-yrs-old. Debby Kerner was singing, "The Peace That Passes All Understanding". It was such a blessing to hear this interview and to think about where my relationship with Jesus took flight. Thank you Pastors & team.
I met Jesus and became a Christ follower at Calvary Chapel Melbourne Florida. Expositional teaching birthed my love of the Word. Praise God for Chuck Smith and Lonnie Frisbee!
I attended an evening weekday study and had the pleasure of hearing Chuck first hand in the 1969-1970 winter season. I’d never heard anyone speak with such genuine love for the Lord and love for all of us there…unconditional love. But the one thing that has stayed with me all these years was a comment he made that said, in effect: Some of you here are sitting on the only pair of pants you own. … but there is no reason you can’t wash those pants and present yourself clean on the outside as Christ has cleansed you on the inside. That admittedly is not an exact quote, but it just tickled me to pieces, and still does. Wonderful man and teacher. May he Rest In Peace in the presence of our Lord. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Greg Laurie for this moving interview with Chuck Smith. What an amazing man of God he was. A friend and I went to see Jesus Revolution this afternoon. We really enjoyed it, but my tears fell through most of it. I grew up in the Midwest during the '60's graduating high school in 1966. I accepted Jesus in 1963 and didn't have any exposure to the drug scene or any real "hippies" but I heard about the Jesus movement among the "hippies" in California. I hope that hundreds of people see "Jesus Revolution" and that Hollywood makes more Christian movies of this caliber. Kelsey Grammer gave an Oscar worthy performance. Many thanks to the producers,director, cast and all that worked on the filming. God bless them all and draw them to Himself.
What a blessing to hear Pastor Chuck again. Can’t wait to see him in Heaven!
We just went to see Jesus Revolution tonight. It was awesome. What an amazing journey Greg Laurie went on to bring many souls to Jesus. God bless you and your beautiful wife, Kathy🙏
It’s amazing how much they resemble one another - both sound and look and even have a lot of the same dry humor. :-) great interview !! Wow what a guy !!
The new movement by young ppl at Asbury University is going on now Holy Spirit is moving us
I went to Calvary for 7 years I grew a lot. But all the singles went to the bar after church. Ministers wife said it was ok to drink. I didn’t feel right about it. My friends said we are saved by Grace. I left and went to the Vineyard for 7 years.
What a story. What a legacy! Hallelujah, the LORD God Almighty reigns, Keep the Faith!!
2 of God's finest.
Along with Chuck Missler who was a modern day genius created & used by Holy God for His glory, to uncover many hidden mysteries of the holy bible, proving it is infallible & inerrant True Word of Holy God to draw new believers to Himself scripturally thru straight-up common sense. 🙏 ✝️
Last night I saw the Jesus Revolution movie. What I experienced was nothing less than miraculous. I felt the Lord naming me and calling me. And my answer was yes but to what I do not yet understand. The touches I have had through the years with Skip Heitzig in Albuquerque, Greg Lorie and Chick Smith via media… they all made sense. These are my people away from whom I have been away too long.
I lived through the Jesus Revolution but now I realize it’s purpose.
I found this video, it just came up on my side panel with other videos. Since I been seeing advertisements for the movie "Jesus Revolution" I was interested. I never heard of Pastor Chuck Smith or Pastor Greg Laurie before, until now. I was around in those days on the East Coast, but I was very young in 1970. But I always loved Jesus and still love Jesus to this day, and I pray everyday. Pastor Chuck sounds like such a wonderful nice man, an Angel on earth...It's true what Pastor Laurie said, I never known a man like this, so positive on everything life throws at him...Amazing! Pastor Chuck, truly was working for Jesus. I feel the Holy Spirit breathed breath in him to speak the words of Jesus. He surly helped a lot of young people back in those days that may have felt lost. God put this man here on earth, with good intentions to do God's work. I think this movie, coming out now, is a 'Sign' from God. God knows this country is in big trouble, so many young people these days now have lost their way, their minds. They are worshiping Satan, and laughing in God's face. We see what is happening to our country, it no longer believes in God or Country. I feel the whole world is going in the wrong direction, so much Evil, it feels like Satan is winning over the people. We need Jesus, I hope this film open's young peoples minds and hearts. I hope they can follow the good word of Jesus, like it did over 50 years ago. I'm glad I found out who this wonderful Pastor is from this video. Even tho he is no longer here on this earth, but in Heaven. His message will live on, if good people speak about him and pass his good works onto the new generations to come. I pray Jesus will touch their souls and their life will be so much better. In Jesus name, Amen🙏
I agree, in Jesus’ Name.
In this Interview.. which is so beautiful of a man whose heart is after the Lord's..they have cut out(the Government) his insight of what's happening right now.. Chuck Smith talks on Iran, China, and Russia.. he says" it's so explosive" ...and ... God bless 🙏 America!!!
Started watching you on Saturday night on TBN
In 1992…….and listening to pastor Chuck as well.
God bless you Greg!
I have absolutely loved this interview of Chuck! I didn't even know him, but I can see why so many people love him. His heart for God and God's word is clearly evident, and when he sang it brought tears to my eyes. May God continue to bless him and his church. ❤
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I absolutely love this broadcast.Greg and Chuck have truly blessed my life!
God is truly love and loves us
2023 in Cape Coral florida I still listen to chuck at 5:30am heading to work n at 10am to Greg ….. it’s a blessing to listen to the word of God
This really blessed me. Also looking forward to your story in the Jesus Revaluation
I really enjoyed his testimony and listening to what’s really important such as whatever is done for Christ is what will last and I have been thinking about that in my own life. It was very helpful to me to listen to! I saw some of his teachings on blue letter Bible, but I didn’t really know who he was. Thank you for sharing!
I had the wonderful privilege of going to Israel with pastor Chuck in 1991. What a glorious desire of my heart!
I think his advice given on the time we have on earth (at timestamp 16:12) is both poignant and applicable to all today. We only have one life, so God asks us to use it well. But it was Chuck's time perspective that he had on helping people: Do you want to help people only temporally and then die, or help them come to Christ and live eternally? For any teenager to both comprehend and then follow that advice shows that Pastor Chuck Smith had wisdom beyond his years. God bless him for his dedicated life & mission.
I am so grateful that Chuck Smith answered the call. I was saved young and Chuck opened up the the Bible to me and I grew so much. 50 years later Jesus is coming Soon!!!!! Thank you Lord!
The day Chuck Smith passed away, my daughter was 3 years old. We walked out of our home to pick up her brother from school, she was in my arms and very surprisingly she yelled pointing at the sky: “the heavens are open!!!!” I looked at the sky, it was cloudy all around except for the place she was pointing where a strong beam of sun light was coming through lightning up a path in the clouds that les deeper in the sky. I was amazed because I don’t recall having said that to her.
And I remembered Chuck Smith had left to be with the Lord Jesus that day.
What a blessing to see and hear this! We are blessed because of Chucks obedience! Because of him we have our pastor Skip Heitzig!
We love Greg and Chuck Smith! I'm so glad Greg interviewed Pastor Chuck. We will be going to see the Jesus Revolution tonight.
What a Wondergul testimony!!! I listened to Pastor Chuck on the radio for years beginning in the 1980's. What a joyful spirit! I can hardly wait to see him again when we all get to heaven! God is so good!!!
Amen!
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I love Pastor Chuck! On my first day attending CCBC at Murrietta, CA, I was using the restroom there. I saw an older gentleman on his knees fixing the urinal. Didn't think about much until I sat on my Acts class; he was the interim speaker, filling in for some other pastor. In total honesty, I didn't know anything about Calvary Chapel movement nor Chuck, but I have come to appreciate it so much, as I am rooted in that "old school" principle continue on that legacy.
On my graduation, my parents were looking for place to eat but didn't know where to go; it was before internet! She saw Pastor Chuck stroll by, without hesitation, she asked him where we should go (she didn't know who he was). I was a little embarassed, but Pastor Chuck rattled off about 10 restaurants we could go in that slow, low tone!
He was simply an awesome man!
Chuck Smith radio sermons through the Bible set me free from the JW cult 20 years ago, Glory to God!!!