Calvary Chapel Liberty

Calvary Chapel Liberty “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me...” Acts 1:8 We value expressive and spontaneous worship.

WE ARE A GROWING, CARING, FAMILY: Our fellowship is much like a family that values communication, informality, spontaneity, personal and corporate growth, freedom of expression, honesty, openness, humor, fun and commitment. As we grow together, we expect to encounter problems and find solutions to them as they arise. WE ARE NOT TYPICAL OR FORMAL: We affirm and appreciate those churches that worshi

p God with a tightly formulated liturgy and structure. However, we have chosen to worship God in a somewhat non-traditional and informal setting. WE ARE NOT AUTHORITARIAN, RULE DRIVEN, COERCIVE OR LEGALISTIC: Many of us have found authoritarian and rule driven religion to result in spiritual bo***ge and emotional defeat. Although we make our belief in the Bible and convictions very clear, we do not seek to enforce upon people through rigid authoritarianism. Rather, we trust the Holy Spirit to change people from the inside out as they yield their heart, soul, mind and strength to Him. WE ARE COMMITTED TO GROW: We believe that every person has something of value to offer and that people mature spiritually as they serve. We would love it if you would come grow with us!

09/05/2026

IN THE STORM

But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon.

— Acts 27:14

THROUGH NO CAUSE of his own, Paul landed right in the midst of a vicious storm. He had warned the captain of the ship not to sail, but the captain didn’t listen.

We sometimes wrongly think that because we serve the Lord, we should enjoy smooth sailing all the way. Surely the Lord will calm the seas for us and send a soft wind to fill our sails. Not so! Jesus does not promise to spare you from the storms, but He has promised to be with you in the storms.

STORMS SERVE A PURPOSE—THEY SERVE GOD’S PURPOSE.

When those storms hit, we wonder if we will survive them. Paul probably wondered the same. But the Lord spoke words of encouragement to Paul as He stood by him in the storm. He told Paul that he would survive, because God had a mission for him.

The real purpose of Paul’s storm would not be revealed until later. And that’s so often the case in our lives. When our seas are rough, we question the probability of our survival. It is then we need to remember the Lord’s words: “Do not be afraid” (Acts 27:24). In other words, “Cheer up. It’s not over. I have a plan for you.”

He does have a plan. He has not forgotten you—in fact, He is right there with you, riding out the waves. When the storm is past and the clouds part again, you will see the reason for the storm.

Father, we thank You that You are with us in the storms for You promised that You would never leave us nor forsake us. Use those tempests for Your purposes and Your glory.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

09/04/2026

KNOWING GOD'S WILL

Then he said, "The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will…"

—Acts 22:14

In Jerusalem, Paul told the Jews of his conversion on the Damascus Road, how he was temporarily blinded as the result of the brilliant light, and how he received his sight when Ananias came and laid hands on him. Ananias then told Paul that God had chosen him that he should know the will of God.

This applies to you and me as well. Because He loves you, God has chosen you that you should know His will.

Do you know what God has purposed and planned for you? This should matter to you, because everything you do that is separate from the will of God will pass away.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE WILL OF GOD IS FOR YOUR LIFE?

We can get so involved in just getting ourselves through day-to-day living that we don't take eternity into consideration. But you have only one life and it will soon be past; and only what you do for Christ is going to last.

How can you know God's will for your life specifically? You discover God's specific, individual purpose for you by being “transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2). When you offer your body to God as an instrument willing to be used for His work, when you desire God's plans above your own, then your life will become a progressive manifestation of God's will.

Father, thank You for choosing us to spend eternity with You. Help us to look at our lives in view of eternity and always seek to do Your will.

Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

09/03/2026

ACCEPTANCE

So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The will of the Lord be done.”

— Acts 21:14

EVERYWHERE PAUL went, the Holy Spirit warned him that suffering, bonds, and imprisonment awaited him in Jerusalem. Paul’s friends, upon hearing these prophecies, cried and begged Paul not to go. But he answered by saying: “I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus” (Acts 21:13). Seeing his determination, they said: “The will of the Lord be done” (Acts 21:14).

ACCEPTANCE OF GOD’S WILL IS THE ONLY PATH TO TRUE PEACE. WITHOUT THAT ACCEPTANCE, THERE IS ONLY TURMOIL AND STRUGGLE WITHIN.

Sometimes people are reluctant to commit themselves to God’s will because they fear He will make them do something they don’t want to do. But that’s not how God works. God reveals His will beautifully by aligning the desires of our heart with His.

God’s plan for our lives is far superior to anything we could ever devise. He sees beyond our trials to the eternal good He will accomplish through those trials. With God, the end does justify the means. If a little hardship and suffering now will work a good end in our lives, then God will allow the suffering for the moment.

As David said: “I delight to do Your will, O my God” (Psalm 40:8). When we really come to know God, His will becomes our will; His delight becomes our delight.

Father, our tendency is to seek the easier, less painful path. But You know what is best for us. We offer our desires, that You would refine them and make them Your own.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

09/02/2026

THE CURE FOR FEAR
Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you...”

— Acts 18:9-10

EVERYWHERE PAUL preached Jesus Christ, the people rose up against him. He had been beaten, imprisoned, and stoned. In Thessalonica he had to sneak out of the town at night. Those in Berea drove him out of town. But these were all fairly civil places. Corinth, however—where Paul now finds himself— was a rough, wicked city. No doubt Paul felt anxious. No doubt he worried about the Jews who held his fate in their hands. It was while in this state of fear that Jesus spoke to Paul in a vision. “Don’t be afraid...for I am with you.”

THEREIN LIES THE CURE FOR FEAR—THE REALIZATION OF GOD’S PRESENCE.

Paul wrote to the Romans, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). David said, “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6). The Lord said to the prophet Isaiah, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

Are you going through uncertain times? Are you troubled about the future? Remember those promises. Remember the One who said: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). You face nothing alone. Your God is with you.

Father, we thank You for the comfort of Your presence with us in the midst of the dark nights, in the midst of the hours of discouragement, and in times of fear.

Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

09/01/2026

SONGS IN THE NIGHT

But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

— Acts 16:25

WHILE IN PHILIPPI, Paul and Silas were stripped of their clothes, beaten, and put in the stocks in the inner part of the prison. Can you imagine a more dismal plight?

What do you think that you would do under those circumstances? What would your thoughts be? You had only wanted to serve God. You had felt the call to take the gospel to Macedonia, and now your back is throbbing with pain; your hands, feet, and neck are fastened in the stocks. Your future is uncertain. You don’t know how serious the charges are, and you don’t know how long they are going to keep you in prison.

In this very uncomfortable situation, Paul and Silas did the only thing that made sense to them: they prayed and sang praises to God. Though their bodies were bound, their spirits were free. Instead of moaning and complaining, they turned their dark dungeon into a house of worship. Rejoicing lifted their spirits. The more Paul and Silas focused on the Lord, the smaller their problem became.

SINGING TAKES OUR THOUGHTS OFF OF OURSELVES AND FOCUSES THEM ON THE LORD.

The next time you find yourself shackled by worry or confusion or pain, look up. Take your eyes off your problems and place them on God. Sing to your Creator—and watch your dark prison change into a house of praise.

Father, we thank You for the songs that You put in our hearts— songs of joy and blessing and rejoicing in Your goodness.

In The Name of Jesus, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

08/31/2026

SAVED BY GRACE

But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.

— Acts 15:11

A PROBLEM DEVELOPED in the early church over the subject of salvation. The question at hand was: What does it take to be saved? The Jews believed that salvation was for the Jews only. They believed a Gentile’s only hope for salvation was by becoming a Jew, which meant fulfilling the rite of circumcision and baptism.

Those who believed felt that put a heavy burden on the Gentile believers, so the first church council was established to answer the issue. What does one have to do to be saved? Are we saved by faith alone, or is it a combination of both faith and works?

SALVATION IS THROUGH GRACE—THROUGH JESUS ALONE.

Many today still teach that salvation is through faith and works. Most of the cult groups and even many churches require certain works for salvation. But the Bible teaches that salvation is through faith alone. Works don’t save you. Works simply demonstrate the genuineness of your faith. If you truly believe in Jesus Christ, there will be changes in your life. You will no longer practice sin. You will have a changed attitude and a changed heart. But those good works don’t save you. The only one who can save you is Jesus Christ.

Jesus said, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent” (John 6:29). God has made salvation through faith so that no one can glory in what they have done. And that is what the early church concluded. Salvation is through grace—through Jesus Christ alone.

Thank You, Father, that the cross was the finished work for our salvation. Lord, draw us to Your love.

In The Name of Jesus, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

08/30/2026

WHY?

Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

— Acts 12:1-2

WHY DID GOD miraculously deliver Peter, yet allow Herod to kill James? Why is life so full of sorrow? Why does God allow righteous people to suffer?

God doesn’t give us answers to those “whys.” When there is something we don’t know, we must rely on what we do know. What we do know is that God is good. We know that God loves us supremely. We know that God is sovereign, that He is on the throne, and that nothing happens without His permission. We know that all things are working together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. We know that God’s thoughts towards us are good, not evil; that He is working out an eternal plan for our lives.

WE DON’T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND THE REASON WHY GOD PERMITS SUFFERING.

When pain or trauma comes and we have no answers for why we are suffering, we can hold tightly to the knowledge that “the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18). Sovereignty is working out an eternal purpose through our circumstances.

We don’t always get to know God’s reasons for the things that He permits. But we don’t need to know why. We need to know Jesus.

Father, even though we don’t always know why things are happening to us, we know You. We trust You. We believe in Your goodness and in the great love You have for us. Teach us to trust You more and more.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

08/29/2026

CLEAVE TO THE LORD

When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

— Acts 11:23

THE CHURCH in Jerusalem decided to send Barnabas to Antioch in order to get a firsthand report of this move of the Spirit that was taking place in this Gentile city. Once there, Barnabas exhorted them to cleave to the Lord.

Many people start their Christian walk with great zeal and fervor. But as time passes, their love for the Lord begins to wax cold. Their zeal for the things of Christ lessens. The world starts to take hold of their lives again.

STICKING CLOSELY TO JESUS IS NOT EASY.

As Christians, we find ourselves opposed to the world, to the flesh, and to the devil. The flesh will rebel against some of the demands of the Spirit, and the devil will be there to exploit the weakness of your flesh and to plant doubts in your mind. But the rewards of sticking close to Jesus are so great. Oh, the joy of living in close fellowship with Him; the thrill of seeing Him work in your life and doing for you the things which you recognize you can’t even do for yourself!

Cleave closely to God. Don’t let anything lure you from His side. You need the strength and the help that He gives. Purpose in your heart that you will stick close to Him—the closer, the better.

Lord, may we commit ourselves this day to obey Your commands and to follow You, no matter where You choose to take us. Keep our zeal burning brightly.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

08/28/2026

WITHSTANDING GOD

If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?

— Acts 11:17

PETER, by a direct commandment from Jesus Christ, had violated the traditions of the Jews by going into the house of a Gentile and eating with the family. The early church council demanded an explanation. Peter said, “Look, God did this. I didn’t even touch them. While I was talking, God decided to give them the Holy Spirit, and who am I to stand against God?”

HOW FOOLISH IT IS TO TRY TO LIMIT GOD!

Even today, many try to withstand or stand against the Lord and His work. Some people resist spiritual manifestations of any kind. Others, because of their pre-suppositional stances, have consigned the work of the Holy Spirit to just a certain period of church history. They will tell you after that point in time, the gifts ceased to function. I read not long ago that a certain denomination has begun dismissing some of its churches because they permitted certain gifts of the Spirit to operate.

What a blessing it is to yield fully to God, to let Him work freely in your life, and to receive all He has for you. If tradition has built up barriers in your mind against the gifts or against spiritual manifestations, ask God to remove those barriers to your faith. Don’t let tradition rob you of something beautiful God may want to do in and through you.

Father, may we never be guilty of standing against Your work. Help us to keep ourselves open to You, that we might not miss a blessing You want to bring us.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

08/27/2026

He Is Our Peace

The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.
—Acts 10:36

At the Lord's bidding, Peter delivered this message to Cornelius, who was a Roman centurion…and a Gentile. Cornelius needed to hear that the gift sent to the Jews—peace through Jesus Christ—was sent also to the Gentiles.

In order to have peace within yourself—in order to calm the war inside and rid yourself of turmoil, anxiety, uncertainty, and fear—you must first have peace with God.

Are you in need of peace today? God wants to give it to you through His Son Jesus Christ.

Is there turmoil between you and someone else? God wants to establish peace between you and your neighbors, between you and your co-workers, between you and your loved ones. But you will never find peace with your fellow man until you first establish peace between you and your God. And that peace can come only through Jesus.

Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27). The psalmist said, "The Lord will bless His people with peace" (Psalm 29:11).

The message of the gospel is the message of peace—the peace that passes understanding, the perfect peace that comes to that man whose mind has become fixed on the Lord because he trusts in Him.

Father, help us come to the end of ourselves so we can surrender to You and accept the peace You want to give us.In Jesus' precious name we pray, Amen.

The Word For Today - Pastor Chuck Smith

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