The First Commandment

Given on Nov 11, 2023 by Gary Smith Listen

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This is the first in a series of sermons on the Ten Commandments. In this sermon Mr. Smith tells us that we need to go beyond requirements of the commandments and strive to keep their spiritual meanings. In this introductory sermon of the series he shows the importance of keeping the first commandment.

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

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.