Lasting Marriages

Marriage is an institution established at creation by God and is intended to be a lifetime commitment. In this sermon Mr. Smith asks us what we must do to make our marriages last for a lifetime. He then presents to us what several couples whose marriages have lasted 50 years and more said were the keys to their long relationships. These cases showed several important Bible principles that helped these couples in their marriages.

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.