Luke 6:47
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.
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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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.
Sermon Outline
- TWO TYPES OF HEARERS
- WHAT CHRIST CLAIMED
- THOSE WHO HEAR AND ACT
- THOSE WHO HEAR BUT FAIL TO ACT
- Those who act
- Those who refuse to act
- He was the only begotten Son of God
- He was only access to God
- Claimed preexistence with God
- Salvation came only through faith in Him
- Christ said 'He was resurrection and life'
- Dig deep
- Foundation on rock
- Life is secure in fiercest storms
- No foundation
- Fall immediately
- Ruin great
Key Quotes
“He was either a liar, fraud, or He was telling the truth.” — Chuck Smith
“I am the door to the sheepfold.” — Chuck Smith
“I am the way, etc.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We must take action and apply the truth we hear to our lives, building a strong foundation on rock.
- Those who refuse to act on what they hear will fall immediately and experience ruin.
- Salvation comes only through faith in Christ, and He is the only way to have a relationship with God.