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WHAT GOD HATH WROUGHT

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WHAT GOD HATH WROUGHT is an outstanding documentary about the “The Jesus Movement” and Chuck Smith, the pastor of Calvary Chapel, where it began. Smith was raised studying the Bible. His preaching career began like many young pastors. He led several churches with some success and some failure, as measured by church growth. Chuck says God had a plan for his life and that included showing him that without God he could do nothing. The Jesus Movement began with Chuck’s wife not wanting to move where God desired, and Chuck not wanting much to do with “dirty hippies.” God changed their hearts. Chuck wound up welcoming hippies. His message of humility and obedience captured their hearts. Soon Chuck had a number of hip musicians creating the first contemporary Christian music. Out of this came Maranatha Records.

This outstanding documentary gives tremendous insight on the history and philosophy of the Jesus Movement. The title WHAT GOD HATH WROUGHT aptly expresses the heart of the story, namely that this movement is a work of God more than the work of any single man or woman.

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(CCC, BBB) A profoundly Christian, biblical documentary on the life of Pastor Chuck Smith focusing on the importance of trusting and obeying God rather than relying on yourself; and, nothing objectionable.

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WHAT GOD HATH WROUGHT is an outstanding documentary about the “The Jesus Movement” of the 1970s and Chuck Smith, the pastor of Calvary Chapel. Any person interested in revival should see this video that thoroughly explains how God began a revival that’s still impacting the world today. The many fascinating interviews deal as much with how to please God as with the story of the revival.

Chuck Smith was raised studying the Bible and was dedicated to God by his mother. His preaching career began like many young pastors. He led several churches with some success and some failure, as measured by church growth. Chuck says God had a plan for his life and that included showing him that, without God, he could do nothing.

The Jesus Movement began with Chuck’s wife not wanting to move where God desired, and Chuck not wanting much to do with “dirty hippies.” God changed both of their hearts. Chuck wound up welcoming hippies and his message of humility and obedience captured their hearts. Soon, Chuck had a number of hip musicians creating the first contemporary Christian music. Out of this came Maranatha Records.

Calvary Chapel’s style of ministry welcomed people regardless of their dress or appearance. This was not common at the time. Calvary Chapel wound up creating churches across the country and around the world to serve those who wanted sound biblical teaching and a more welcoming church.

For those who lived through the 70s, this is a fascinating look at a part of their lives. For those younger, this documentary explains the origins of many of America’s largest churches. Debate still rages over the change in Christian music and ministry style, but there is no debate that the Jesus Movement has brought many people to Christ and impacted the whole world.

This outstanding documentary gives tremendous insight on the history and philosophy of the Jesus Movement. This movement not only affected nondenominational churches, it also had a great impact on denominational churches, from many Baptist and Presbyterian churches to Pentecostal churches. The title WHAT GOD HATH WROUGHT aptly expresses the heart of the story, namely that this movement is a work of God more than the work of any single man or woman.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.