True North

In your life, you've probably tried to make a few bargains. You've bargained with others and even yourself when it comes to your own relationship with Christ. Bargaining and excuses are never-ending, if you want to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, you have to make a clear choice and stand firm in it... And in today's message, Pastor Gary will remind you that there's nothing on this Earth besides the saving grace of Jesus Christ that can set you free. No other dealers in this life can save you from your sin.

In today's message, Pastor Gary will remind you that the Church is bought and paid for by Jesus Christ. The Church is stewarded by pastors and others but they also take leadership from Jesus. When the focus of the Church is taken off of Christ, you can start to drift into dangerous territory. When man comes in and tries to run the Church his own way instead of the way of God... It's only a matter of time before things start to go awry. Jesus is the one and true leader of the Church, His wisdom is beyond human understanding.

In today’s message, Pastor Gary speaks about the joy he felt after accepting Jesus. And, how we are to share this joy with those around us! We aren’t given this joy to simply keep it to ourselves, right? If we are truly “for” God, we’ll want to share him with as many people as we can, no matter what they might think of us! No age, race, gender, class, or anything else should ever be able to stop us from spreading the word of God if we truly love him the same way he loves us.

In today’s message, Pastor Gary speaks about King David, and how he was referred to as “a man after God’s own heart.” Pastor Gary explains how this refers to King David always trying to do as God commanded, without fearing the repercussions. We are called to do the same thing. We are instructed to follow the Word and Will of God, no matter what others may think of us. Pastor Gary speaks about how King David was described as “dance for the Lord with all his might.” And, how we must always do the same.

Many pastors today are, sadly, beginning to change the way they preach and the message they’re speaking. People don’t want to hear preaching that challenges their thinking or way of life. They want to hear words that encourage their sin. But, as Pastor Gary teaches today, God’s message can’t be changed! Including His words on sin, judgment, hell, and repentance. He told Jonah to tell the Ninevites His exact words. He tells you the same thing. Don’t tell people what they want to hear. Tell them what they need to hear!

Jonah’s message to Nineveh was that judgement was coming in 40 days. God gave Him that message to proclaim in hopes that perhaps the people would repent. And as Pastor Gary teaches today, God has that message for all of humanity now as well. Throughout His word, God warns of the coming judgement for sin. He tells you this in order that all would turn to Him, believe, and come to repentance. He doesn’t want you to perish! You still have the opportunity to receive Him before judgement comes!

It can feel a little overwhelming to think about Satan and his armies fighting in this world. Yes, he wants as many souls as he can lead away from God. But, today, Pastor Gary will encourage you to remember that God has His armies fighting too. And, as a believer in Him, you are part of His army. When you spread the truth of God to others, you share the way to salvation, and can save another person from Satan! When you speak the word of God our enemies are scattered!

There are armies assembling today. There are wars raging across the world. There are battles even in homes and churches. Satan and his armies are taking up the offensive and waging war in this world. Today, Pastor Gary will explain how your physical and spiritual battles come from Satan himself. But, you need not despair. You aren’t fighting alone! Jesus is in your corner and wants to fight for you. He’s defeated Satan and will one day get rid of him entirely. Until then, give your life to Christ and trust him in these fights!

Like an olive must be crushed to produce oil, Jesus had to be crushed for the healing balm for all who would believe. Jesus was wounded, broken, crushed for you. For your healing and restoration. Today, Pastor Gary will describe the way Jesus was your substitute at Calvary in order that you would be forgiven and made right with God. God’s grace is available to you right now! And you need healing! Believe in Christ and trust in what He did on the cross and you’ll be healed and redeemed!

As Pastor Gary continues his teaching series, he'll be explaining how America began to decline due to spiritual sleepiness and apathy. In the same way, the nation of Israel was blessed and victorious when they obeyed God, so too was America was blessed when they held onto Biblical principles. America is following in the same footsteps as Israel in the Old Testament, growing comfortable and turning to idols. It's unfortunately not until judgment, that people wake up and turn back to the Lord.