The Bible makes it clear that we are at war with Satan and we see in our nation a culture war that effects each of us in some ways. In the Old Testament history we see God's servants standing in the gap working to save God's people. In this sermon Mr. Smith looks at the examples set by men like Moses and Ezekiel. But at other times as Ezekiel 22:30 shows God looked to see if anyone among the leaders of Israel was trying to help in times of trial and he found no one doing so. Mr. Smith then asks us will we stand up against evil by the way we live our lives pointing us to Psalm 94:16 that Paul quotes in II Tim 4:7 where God asks "who will stand up for me against the evildoers?"

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.