Faith and Works, A Natural Progression

Does salvation come by faith alone? Many churches teach this giving as their proof verses such as John 1:12 and Ephesians 2:8-9 that they lift out of context. In this sermon Gary Smith presents what the Bible actually teaches on the issue of faith versus works showing how faith must lead us to good works.

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.