Time and Chance

Ecclesiastes 9:11 gives the impression that "time and chance" happens to everyone. But this interpretation of this verse contradicts verses such as Romans 8:28 and Hebrews 13:5 that say that God is always there in the lives of those he has called. So how do we resolve this contradiction? In this sermon Mr. Smith looks in detail into this subject and shows what Solomon was actually saying in this verse and how that when we understand this verse correctly there is no conflict in these passages in the life of a Christian.

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.