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  LUKE 6:47
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of acting on what we hear,
building a strong foundation on rock, and trusting in Christ as the only
access to God.

Topics: "Faith in Action", "Foundation in Christ"
Scripture References: Luke 6:47

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the distinction between two types of hearers in
relation to Christ's teachings: those who act on His words and those who
do not. He asserts that Jesus claimed to be the only begotten Son of God
and the sole access to salvation, highlighting the necessity of faith in
Him for eternal life. Smith illustrates the importance of building a
strong foundation in Christ, likening it to a house built on rock that
withstands life's storms, while those who hear but fail to act are left
with no foundation and face ruin. The sermon calls for a response to
Christ's claims and encourages believers to dig deep in their faith.

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CONTENT
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I. TWO TYPES OF HEARERS.

A. Those who act.

B. Those who refuse to act.

II. WHAT CHRIST CLAIMED.

A. He was the only begotten Son of God.

1. Are we not all Sons of God?

B. He was only access to God.

1. "I am door to sheepfold."

2. "I am the way, etc."

C. Claimed preexistance with God.

1. "Before Abraham was I AM."

D. Salvation came only through faith in Him.

1. "He that believeth On me is not condemned."

E. Christ said "He was ressurection and life."

He was either a liar, fraud, or He was telling the truth.

III. THOSE WHO HEAR AND ACT.

A. Dig deep.

1. Foundation on rock.

2. Life is secure in fiercest storms.

a. Storms will come.

IV. THOSE WHO HEAR BUT FAIL TO ACT.

A. No foundation.

1. "Nothing to stand on."

B. Fall immediately.

1. Don't change.

2. Don't repent.

C. Ruin great.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/luke-647/
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