A Venture in Faith

This is an outstanding documentary on the history and philosophy of Calvary Chapel. It demonstrates how through one man's (Chuck Smith) faith and obedience, God began a revival in a period known as the Jesus Movement. This video chronicles the trials that Chuck Smith faced by stepping out into a ministry and trusting that "Where God Guides, God Provides."

[@adolfoflores1927]

My dad was saved at CCCM listening to Pastor Chuck. My mother was saved by wanting "Papa" Chuck's joy. I was raised in a home where the Bible was the most important book in the world. I recently rededicated my life to Christ and have been ingesting the Word of God by listening to Papa Chuck's Word For Today messages. To God be the Glory!

[@sue431]

What's with this "Papa Chuck"?

[@MOTIVATIONBYDAR]

@@sue431 An endearing nickname obviously.

[@gailj.1029]

@@sue431 for those who knew him, " we called him, "papa Chuck" for he was our spiritual "papa".

[@gailj.1029]

Also he was like a papa to those who had no papa (father).

[@WallFlower852]

❤AMEN

[@oomsben6388]

34 years ago my sister went to America for holiday and came back with Chuck Smith teaching cassettes through the bible,I was only 21 years old, and only just received Jesus,up until now this man of God still ministers to me every day,with the advanced of technology ten years ago I download the through the bible to an mp3 then to an mp4 and now an iPod and listen to the word of God nearly 6 days a week. How much i wanna thank him face to face for his input in my spiritual walk with the Lord but I guessed I’ll have to wait till i meet him in heaven.but I wanna thank Chuck’s wife and their children’s,you don’t know how much your ministry impacted my Christian walk with Jesus: Thank you thank you and thank Jesus.

[@pamelabrown9569]

Wow! I was there in the middle 60's ! I was one of the very first to go to the 1st little Calvary Chapel on Sunflower before the tent ! His congregation was max $300 ! All wearing suits ! Middle age & older ! Tks. I'm reliving all those years ! That Holy Spirit saved my soul ! I was a lost young lady, with two little precious children ! Tks. So much ! I'm 79 now ! Love God so much !!!!

[@lindseyroundtofive8072]

❤So awesome+🕊

[@awakeandawaretexas7297]

This is what I have been looking for ! Finally, after 45 years! Thank YOU GOD!

[@mariamenani1536]

LORD BRING US BACK TO OUR FIRST LOVE!

[@uk7900]

Amen!!!

[@kingsxkids]

Do you remember create in me a clean heart by Keith Green?

[@uk7900]

@@kingsxkids 🙌 yes!!

[@kingsxkids]

​@@uk7900 Keith Green's words are very potent. Today, please check out: Story of your life, Mended and Only Grace by Matthew West, ALso the brilliant Nichole Nordeman: Legacy, Brave, Slow Down, Gratitude, and the incomperable What If?

[@goobergirl335]

Inspiring me

[@regie957]

I miss Pastor Chuck, but I'll see him in heaven 🙏🏾

[@randallgenshaw6724]

If it wasn't for Pastor Chuck I probably wouldent still be here today..I just loved his teachings..and Greg Lorie, Raul Ries, Ect ..love them all..

[@charliegutierrez8728]

This one of my all-time favorite movies. We will always love you Papa Chuck. Calvery chapel will never be the same. Thank for Leading my pastor Raul to the Lord.

[@janineseattle2701]

I wish I had known of Chuck Smith prior to his passing. About a year ago, my husband & I started listening to KZbin recordings of pastor Chuck. We have listened to him, every day, since then. He's such a Godly man who only teaches the Bible to us. He's the most amazing pastor I've ever heard & I wish I could write him a letter to tell him how he's touched my life.

[@randallgenshaw6724]

Janine, we have written letters , in our hearts. God bless you. Chuck knows you do by now. God Boss you..you are the results of pastor chuck in Jesus Christ .peace...🙏✝️

[@richardc7721]

I knew Chuck, met him while going to Carvery Chapel Servants School of Ministry Albuquerque. Your part of Chuck's living legacy.

[@garysirois8379]

Try Greg Laurie Harvest Church,

[@joyjeffcoat8711]

I want to thank the Holy Spirit for sweeping across the world and allowing me to be a part of the Jesus Movement ❤❤❤❤

[@dianebuchanan6763]

Never grows old..listening to Papa Chuck about the Calvary Chapels. Thank you❣️

[@randallgenshaw6724]

I love pastor Chuck Smith. I first heard him on an am radio in the early 80's.on my way yo work 6:00 a.m. on my way to work in Michigan where I was raised .my wife left me in 1991 after 22 years, 17 in marriage and 5 children .moving to Whittier CA in early 92 and ending up in Huntington Beach I found pastor chuck in person . His sermons at calvary chapel Costa Mesa CA. Gave me the strength to live again .l love him , miss him so much ...now in Cheyenne , I still love his sermons I long for the day to meet him again..with Jesus. .miss him so..thank you pastor chuck for God's word all these years .you were the best .God Bless always .Randy..Cheyenne , WY

[@dmarkj22]

Thank God for the life and ministry of Chuck Smith and the movement of Calvary Chapel.

[@brandi5803]

So full of humility, honesty, grace and love ❤️ I started going to CCCM around 1972. I started the first grade at Maranatha Christian Academy. Chuck's joy, faith and love made me realize, at 6-7 years old, that God was indeed real. He set the wheels in motion for my desire to seek out and follow Jesus Christ ❤️

[@edriquez57]

If there was ever a time for a revival it’s now !

[@susanandersonskomsvold3512]

You’re so right!!!! Isn’t the news coming out of the Midwest colleges exciting 🤗 Now those of us He called in 1970 at Calvary Chapel need to hit the streets/colleges again. PTL

[@randallgenshaw6724]

I loved seeing pastor chuck Smith baptizing people in the Pacific ocean in new port back Ca, it's was amazing..truly he was one of the greatest preachers I had ever had the pleasure of hearing .God bless chuck...love you always brother.peace in Jesus

[@TonyValdez-ru2kf]

Happy Easter to you novices, medium trekers and long sojourners in the wonderous life-Life of Glory...

[@CowGirlKat8691]

His smile always reminded me of how Jesus might have looked as he taught the Apostles! I can't wait to see them both in heaven one day! Thank you Chuck Smith for everything! ❤

[@debrasmith915]

I love listening to this man. I can clearly see he is a true man of God. A beautifully clear speaker on doctrine.

[@randallgenshaw6724]

Chuck makes God's word so very easy to understand .He was the best

[@ThetennisDr]

I love Chuck. I have learned so much from him. His teaching have opened the bible to me like no other

[@jashobeamfaith]

God is faithful. Jesus Christ is Lord.

[@bettierusso5410]

Oh, how I miss Pappa Chuck! The tears are welling up just seeing his face again. I went to the original 4 Square Church - The Little Chapel - To the Tent - Then to the big Sanctuary. I knew him from the age of 12 until his death. My heart aches to see his sweet smile, and remember him coming to see my mother on her deathbed and then conducting her funeral. He was like a second father to me growing up. As a young girl, I wasn't aware of all he did for Calvary, only what he did for Jesus and Us. That was what mattered and still should at Calvary Chapel...but...it is not at all like it was when I went there. Our foundation was God's word, and all I saw was Jesus. He taught us to keep our eyes on Jesus, we did, and we still do. This "New Wave Progressive Christian Church" Is NOT what Calvary taught...Shame on the new pastors that literally changed the name of Calvary Chapel and removed the Holy Spirit Dove from the church. The new wave Christian church is NOT following scripture and bending it to fit their will, not GOD's Will. I hate seeing what is going on in my home church and it breaks my heart. *** IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT THE " JESUS MOVEMENT" YOU MUST WATCH THIS AND SEE WHAT KIND OF MAN CHUCK SMITH WAS A loving, happy, grounded in his faith in God and his love of his church, and a wonderful business man. Not at all like he was portrayed in the movie.

[@rene2280]

Thank you

[@bettierusso5410]

@@rene2280 You are most welcome. I can't help it, I love him so much, and I know he would give me a big Pappa Chuck hug, tilt his head back, and flash that Holy Ghost Smile of his, and tell me, " Oh Bettie, Don't be worried about it. Just let go, and let God. God doesn't need any help from us. It is all in his hands." But, I cannot help but think that he would not be pleased with how the church has turned out. But, knowing him, I know he would put his trust and faith in Jesus to do exactly what he wills and just sit back and watch. God Bless you for your kindness.

[@andrewparsons295]

Like he was portrayed in which movie?

[@bettierusso5410]

@@andrewparsons295 The movie " Jesus Movement" that came out this summer. It portrayed Chuck as a "Down & Out struggling preacher" who needed Lonnie Frisby to save his church. NOT AT ALL.

[@DrewS777]

I came to faith at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in 1979. It was a true revival.

[@PocketAces2Start]

In 79, I was playing college basketball, but came down with kidney cancer. It then moved to my lung in 80' and almost killed me. I then moved back to HB, and people told me when I get back home ,go to Calvary Costa Mesa. That was some of the best advice I ever received. I actually started to listen to Chuck when I was in the hospital before I attended in person. Probably bumped into each other back then, but I moved away and I am still here by God's grace.

[@melaniexoxo]

1981 for me. Sat night concert. Randy Ziegler was speaking.

[@DrewS777]

@@melaniexoxo yes! Maranatha concerts every Saturday night.

[@valerienathanson4569]

So many memories! Pastor Chuck, Pastor Romaine, Lonnie, Love Song; seeing Raul Reis again, and always Greg Laurie (I remember him saying one night that Jesus was the kind of guy who would sit around a bonfire with surfers on the beach and eat a Big Mac with them). And He was and He is. I’m so thankful I had this opportunity as a teenager to be a part of this ministry from the beginning. A blessing that sunk deep into my heart that I carry still today. Now, I see another Jesus movement among the youth and know from my own experience what they are feeling. Such a blessing to see! Our God reigns! Maranatha!

[@jg1way]

I don't think Jesus would like a big mac, he'd go for Wendy's! 😇

[@johanneamstrup3842]

🇩🇰 Listening from Denmark So authentic and beautifull ... Thank you !! 🕊️💖✨

[@loaizacam1934]

Chuck has always been such a humble warrior fur the Lord.

[@markchinski5071]

Thank you Father for sending us Pastor Chuck and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

[@gestedatha72]

Chuck Smith is truly resting in peace. He was a great man.

[@novella57]

So good to be able to see this. Glory to God.

[@bdozler9]

My two sons are Calvary chapel pastors because of attending Calvary chapel Napa in their childhood and as adult. I have personally meet pastor Chuck, of course my two sons as they attend pastors conference with pastor Chuck. Pastor Chuck knew my sons too. We are so blessed to have attended and known this Godly man Papa Chuck as we called him. If you’re ever in myrtle beach, SC stop in to my sons Calvary chapel myrtle beach church and say hi. My youngest Ron is senior pastor and my oldest sin Patrick is associate pastor. See you soon

[@arkadyrenko8684]

It is an outstanding documentary. I'm sorry Chuck's gone. But am sure he's just changed his address. We were speaking this morning, and realized that Jesus made Chuck who he is - and that's who saved us. Chuck has moved on -Jesus is still here. Jesus' goals aims, and willingness to serve and empower the church to proclaim His salvation - haven't changed. Remember the Lord. Chuck would be the first to say so.

[@roxybuell9898]

Absolutely He Always said not what he was doing, but, what God was doing. 🙏✝️💙🙌 🙂

[@saffle82]

Such a unique, profound, true story for all times and generations

[@SunKissedKrissy]

I remember Chuck’s blessed baptisms in the ocean waters of Huntington Beach.🙏🏼🌊

[@ladyjanekennedy4779]

I miss you so much, Chuck ! You saved me in the 60's ! You brought me to the Lord, when I was so lost, scared & confused & sick ! Through you, I gained great strength to begin a new blessed life & gained the strength to survive ! I'm still here Chuck, I needed a Savior !

[@leandroneves8496]

Hi, Lady Jane! By the 70´s, I would be born, and you were already saved. But only now, so many years afterwards, Chuck´s words are reaching my ears and heart. I wonder the privilege of those lost young people who met Jesus´ ministry through Chuck´s life. I suppose you´re one of them. Praise the Lord, God bless you! Warm wishes from Brazil!

[@BrianODonohue]

Servant leadership, Love for God, His Word, His people, the study of His Word, fellowship with other believers, and the things of The Lord. Thank You for your service to our Lord Pastor Chuck. We'll see you at the Great Celebration of the saints of God.

[@randallgenshaw6724]

Pastor Chuck was one of a million preachers...l just loved him..what a gift from above .

[@josephlwallssr6166]

I first heard of "Chuck Smth" listening to Gregg Lowie.He kept talking about the hippie , Jesus movement in the early 70,s. More recently ,at Sunday school my neighbor was telling me he listened to Chuck Smith all the time.I started to listen to his sermons here.Incredible man!

[@PocketAces2Start]

You mentioned Greg Laurie. He is a great speaker and teacher too.

[@lilitalia777]

I am slowly starting the process of finding a new church. I went to a Bible study at my local Calvary Chapel this week and wow.. so welcoming, so simple, so beautiful. I have been starving for scripture and didn't know it.

[@anngee7813]

Thank You Lord for giving us the Calvary Chapel revival. May it always be Yours

[@israelgonzalez3619]

Awesome God bless it is Jesus Christ that saves and only in Jesus Christ we can still stand until kingdom come brother Chuck was awesome I'll see my brother one day

[@danielson9511]

I remember watching this in 8th grade as a new believer. It's still so exciting and I get the same feeling when I watch it now as I watch it now. Just a lot of love

[@randallgenshaw6724]

Pastor chuck is one of the best preachers there ever was in America..miss him very much .can't wait to see him in heaven..love you brother .

[@melaniexoxo]

I miss pastor Chuck so much. I love it when Cheryl tells stories about him.

[@noalfunkner9000]

Praise Jesus

[@jerryt4053]

Thank you I really enjoyed this. From Calvary Chaple Inglewood Ca

[@paulrusin8808]

Amen, and God Bless to you Adolfo. God;s busy in your life. I'm pumped and excited for you Brother! Pray, Read, Study and always be ready to share Jesus!

[@tamelataylor7384]

Excellent documentary. Thank you Raul.

[@PaulaPatioOfficial]

I miss Pastor Chuck and Chuck Missler. Very grateful I have some of their books and teachings on mpg's 3's and 4's. :) I find it interesting - when watching this - those [in this movie] who have chosen the wrong path since Pastor Chucks passing.... :( THAT is very sad to me. :(

[@bridgetteollenburger3435]

It breaks my heart what has happened to CCCM since he went home to Jesus

[@fabianmoreno3030]

I was at a CC church platers conference at twin peaks and we the Holy Spirit warned us about what not to do and what to do after Chuck passes away, he was still very much alive then. Nobody received that word from God and the warning came to pass. Sad indeed.

[@inhimweliv]

Please enlighten me about what happened after Pastor Chuck went to be with the Lord. When I consider the deptravity of the state of California 2023 and the saying: as California goes so goes the nation … what happened??

[@fabianmoreno3030]

@@inhimweliv to make it simple. Instead of being one group of churches it became two isles of churches. One word can sum that up division. They each still focus on the Bible but it’s not ran like when Chuck was still alive.

[@humphreymwaka3891]

Was a great man of God.

[@aswhiteassnow5087]

Glory to God. Stay in the Word. Amen.

[@keith3362]

1:23:24 every church should listen to this, so relevant for today

[@lorialaways5827]

This is a video I’ll be sharing a lot. It’s a great one to watch before seeing the Jesus Revolution.

[@webshepherd1852]

I wish that Lonnie Frisbee would have played a bigger role in the video. God used him with Chuck to spark the movement.

[@livingforhim9624]

Another movie focuses more on Lonnie, JESUS REVOLUTION

[@DarioSalasJr]

Great testimony!

[@lindasuesadler3745]

Oh thank obedient servants of God!!! This help to another.. confirmation🙏🙏👑👑👑👑👑

[@stevencohn39]

PASTOR CHUCK IS TOP 5 HERO OF MINE IN THE FAITH ALLTIME, ONLY SAW HIM ONCE IN PERSON AT THE JAPANESE CHURCH HE AND RAUL CAME TO IN 1990 IN JAPAN. HE WAS TEACHING THRU ISAIAH THE MONTH I CAME TO FAITH LISTENING TO KLHT HONOLULU IN 1985. HIS SON IN LAW TOOK ADVANTAGE OF HIM BEFORE AND AFTER HIS DEATH. WHAT A LEGACY!

[@PaulaPatioOfficial]

@Steven Cohn You and I and everyone knows that God sees EVERYTHING. :) I miss Pastor Chuck and so grateful that our Lord used him for HIS good :) Amen Amen Amen

[@bridgetteollenburger3435]

I had the pleasure of attending and accepting Christ at CCCM and was baptized by Pastor Chuck. It is disgusting what his son in law and his daughter Cheryl did to him & CCCM.

[@darcandelaria]

What did his son in law do? That Broderson man?

[@stevencohn39]

@@darcandelaria thats old news! you should have heard about it but they kept it hush. brian broderson is not a good man. look it up and read how he treated his father in law. TERRIBLE!

[@williamcarroll2231]

Awesome documentary!!!

[@nathancruz9172]

My family and I believe in God when, we’re both Christian.

[@katmarino4120]

I was born again 1980 Encinitas calvar y chapel!!!my pastor ed Smith was from the Jesus movement and his pastor was papa chuck!!!😂😂😀😀😊😊

[@ronnimckay2095]

Catherine Coleman too, that's awesome!

[@normakenney7564]

Thank you

[@kingsxkids]

Keith Green's words are very potent. Today, please check out my favorites: Story of your life, Mended< and Only Grace by Matthew West, ALso the brilliant Nichole Nordeman: Legacy, Brave, Slow Down, Gratitude, and the incomperable: What If?

[@nuggetoftruth-ericking7489]

This was interesting.

[@edbartsch8065]

The background music is a distraction. Softer or not all. Otherwise a good video. I really wish had an equalizer to remove the music.

[@michelem7986]

Amen!

[@LalaLala-vv8hs]

❤

[@cindymorales62]

💖😇

[@robinb1074]

What year was this put together?

[@randez626]

59:25 does anyone know this band? This song brought tears to my eyes as it reminded me of my childhood 🙏❤😢

[@kimosabbe50]

The closing credits has a section naming the musical groups that were in the documentary; there's only 4 or so.

[@leandroneves8496]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_VnGNse6aXoac

[@left0verture]

That’s the title track from one of the Maranatha Praise Band’s albums: “I Will Celebrate”.

[@oreoflores7204]

i think he hit the nail in the head when he said the more denominational you become the more carnal your perception is and the less denominational you are the more spiritual. All you really need is a full understanding of the bible, no religion is required, it's just sad that very, i mean very few people ever read the bible in it's entirety as well as cross referencing to connect the dots but rather go by he says she says; hence the birth of religion. Pastors don't have the exclusivity to wield the Holy Spirit "whosoever readeth, let him understand" Jesus Christ Matthew 24:15. Church is simply for revival and not for understanding it just so happens that pastors put in the time to actually read and yet misinterpret by adding philosophy (a dangerous approach) and claiming that the "Holy Spirit" is guiding them instead of letting the bible's Holy Spirit speak for itself. In truth denominations base their whole faith on a single verse instead of the whole message in it's complexity. Maybe it's high time that we actually start reading the whole bible, scrutinizing it's message until we realize what the truth really is instead of living comfortably and not care what the testimony of Jesus Christ is! The ten commandments(written by the immutable God himself), the resurrection and death of the dead in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the Sabbath are case in point. Revelations 12:17

[@maloriecarey5677]

What year was this documentary made?

[@SoCalDario]

Malorie Carey 1992

[@chrisharmon2730]

I think after 1981....

[@catherinealton8450]

@@SoCalDario Greg was bald by the 1990s, so I think early 80s.

[@barbwire54]

​@@catherinealton8450 1992

[@chrisharmon2730]

1981

[@jpistheguyjesusloves8234]

[@michaeldavis2245]

I guess this video is all about Chuck Smith shouldn't it be all about Jesus?

[@katmarino4120]

Yes it is....this was how the Lord chose to move and all glory to Him!!!!!🤗🤗🎆

[@melaniexoxo]

It’s 100 percent about Jesus.

[@grannysharp772]

Pastor Chuck’s voice is so soft the music drowns him out to my ears. Background music is very distracting when trying to listen to someone talk. I’m sorry. Just an old woman grumbling here.

[@Paradicted]

BAD editing!! The background piano was WAY too loud and distracting so I had to stop watching after a few minutes to save my sanity which was a bummer cause I really wanted to hear Chuck's story - he's my all-time favorite pastor.

[@kelvyquayo]

Only the first few minutes.

[@rebeccaashman1611]

So he was afraid of the holy spirit interfering with his nice church service. Sad , that grieved the holy spirit.😢. Chuck was a good and decent man who offered fatherly care. But he missed so much.

[@melaniexoxo]

Decently and in order. It’s biblical. We often had afterglow services on Sunday evening where the Holy Spirit was invited to move, decently and in order or it probably wasn’t of the Lord. God calls us to use discernment.

[@mrdcjohn]

you can stop the music now

[@chrisstrobel3439]

28:30 “The word will have a healing effect on your body” really pastor?, chapter and verse please, the word (Jesus) saved me from my sin and from hell, my body is still sick 30 years later after attending CCCM in 1990. This sounds like suspiciously the false health and wealth gospel to me. Go tell this to Jonnie Ericsson Tada .. a women ravaged in body .. but mightily alive in the spirit.

[@livingforhim9624]

You are focused too much on the physical. There are Tens of Thousands that have been cleansed of drug addiction, disease and demonic influence. There are many whose bodies are NOT completely healed yet God still uses them MIGHTILY, ie Jonnie Ericsson Tada. Listen More to Checks sermons. He is the LAST one ever to teach health and wealth

[@katmarino4120]

How bout psalm 1.

[@matsswede]

Hey Chuck did a nice job but wy all credit to him. LONNIE FRISBEE was the magnet. Come on guys give him credit to !!!

[@jessejames9278]

Watch the documentary "What God Hath Wrought" made right before Chuck Smith passed it talks about the Calvary Chapel Movement and the Jesus Movement and also gives credit to Lonnie Frisbee and the role he played. It has 40 plus interviews with Pastors (Franklin Graham, Greg Laurie, Raul Ries etc..) and Musicians. It is Chuck Smiths personal documentary told in his own words. It's a fantastic documentary! You can get it at screensaversentertainment.com

[@freddyreyes5335]

Lonnie Frisbee was a great brother and a true pioneer of the Jesus Movement!!

[@merlinidlehands3302]

I was one of the first and I NEVER saw or heard from Frisby I heard of him but didnt care about him i was a Jesus freak not a Frisby freak I loved Chuck Smith like a father to me

[@merlinidlehands3302]

I was there when thetent was so frisby ? he didnt matter to many that went to cccm

[@matsswede]

@@jessejames9278 Wy is Lonnie erased from there bookstore and history.

[@MsWeizy]

I love Chuck. I have learned so much from him. His teaching have opened the bible to me like no other

[@PocketAces2Start]

I learned something new at every teaching.

[@noalfunkner9000]

Praise Jesus