Proverbs 29:1

Chuck Smith

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for people to turn to Christ for salvation and redemption, warning of the consequences of hardening one's heart to Him.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the dire consequences of ignoring God's warnings, drawing parallels between physical ailments without remedies and spiritual neglect. He highlights the critical state of the world and the danger of hardening one's heart against the Holy Spirit's reproof, using examples like Pharaoh and Belshazzar to illustrate the suddenness of destruction that can follow. Smith urges listeners to heed the warnings they have received and to turn to Christ, as today is the day of salvation.

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"NO REMEDY"

I. WITHOUT REMEDY

A. Leprosy dreaded (No remedy).

B. World situation critical (No remedy).

C. Any disease lessened when remedy is found.

D. Any disease is more severe when no remedy is known.

II. HE THAT BEING OFTEN REPROVED, HARDENETH HIS NECK.

A. Pharaoh.

B. Holy Spirit reproves you.

C. Conscience reproves you.

D. Heard over and over gospel appeal.

E. You have been warned.

1. Treated all this with careless disregard.

III. SHALL SUDDENLY BE DESTROYED.

A. Belshazzar.

B. Rich fool of Luke 12.

C. Death can strike swiftly and suddenly.

IV. HEED WARNING.

A. If you have been hardening your heart to Christ.

B. If you have disregarded things of God.

C. Turn tonight to Christ. Today day of Salvation.

Sermon Outline

Without Remedy points: - Leprosy dreaded (No remedy) - World situation critical (No remedy) - Any disease lessened when remedy is found - Any disease is more severe when no remedy is known
He That Being Often Reproved, Hardeneth His Neck points: - Pharaoh - Holy Spirit reproves you - Conscience reproves you - Heard over and over gospel appeal - You have been warned - Treated all this with careless disregard
Shall Suddenly Be Destroyed points: - Belshazzar - Rich fool of Luke 12 - Death can strike swiftly and suddenly
Heed Warning points: - If you have been hardening your heart to Christ - If you have disregarded things of God - Turn tonight to Christ. Today day of Salvation

Key Quotes

“Any disease is more severe when no remedy is known.” — Chuck Smith

“Death can strike swiftly and suddenly.” — Chuck Smith

“Turn tonight to Christ. Today day of Salvation.” — Chuck Smith

Application Points

Recognize the critical world situation and the need for salvation.
Heed the warning and turn to Christ immediately.
Avoid hardening your heart to Christ and make a decision for Him today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to harden your heart to Christ?

Harden your heart to Christ means to become increasingly resistant to the message of salvation and the call to follow Him.

What is the significance of the world situation being critical?

The critical world situation emphasizes the urgent need for people to turn to Christ for salvation and redemption.

What is the consequence of disregarding things of God?

Disregarding things of God can lead to sudden destruction and separation from Him.

What is the importance of heeding the warning?

Heeding the warning is crucial to avoid the consequences of hardening one's heart to Christ and to turn to Him for salvation.

What is the significance of today being the day of salvation?

Today being the day of salvation emphasizes the importance of making a decision for Christ immediately, without delay.

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith (1927-2013) was an American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, growing it from 25 people to over 1,000 churches worldwide. He was a pioneer of contemporary Christian music and a principal figure in the Jesus Movement.

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