True North

Make no mistake, God means what He says, and says what He means. When He says that the gates of Hell shall not overcome the Church, you can bet your bottom dollar that Hell doesn't stand a chance. However, that doesn't mean there won't be attacks. In today's message, Pastor Gary reflects on the similarities between ancient Israel and the Church today. In his study, you'll learn that while both Israel and the Church face many challenges, their future and prosperity are secure in God.

Chances are you've thought to yourself at least once that it seems as though our political leaders get a free pass when it comes to justice. However, did you know that this is nothing new, and the Bible actually alludes to this reality several times? In today's message, Pastor Gary will encourage you to take heart in knowing that God can and will hold every person accountable for their sin. In his study, you'll be reminded of the importance of trusting in the blood of Christ for salvation and trusting in God's sovereignty.

With everything that's been going on around us in the world, it can be easy to feel rather pessimistic about things as a believer. Unfortunately, there are some who even go so far as to assume that God is no longer working on restoring humanity. However, as Pastor Gary will teach you in his message today, nothing could be further from the truth! In his study, you'll be reminded that no matter what sort of disarray, chaos, or evil you may see around, God is doing a mighty and wondrous work!

In Jesus’ time on earth, He didn’t just sit with important religious people. He didn’t associate only with influential men to get his message out. Instead, as Pastor Gary teaches today, He went to the broken. He sought out the weak and the needy. He loved the sinners. And today, Pastor Gary calls you to live like Jesus. Share His good news with sinful, lost people. Love those who society has given up on. God uses broken people to reach a broken world. You can plant seeds of faith everywhere you go when you live like Jesus.

Everywhere you look in the world you can see brokenness. It has been this way since God created the world. Sin entered the world and corrupted all God had made, and separated man from God. Yet, as Pastor Gary teaches today, humanity is not without hope. God sent Jesus to save all mankind. His life, death, and resurrection offers salvation to all who’d believe in Him. He gave Himself to the world. You are to continue His mission by sharing His good news! Tell everyone about Jesus and what He’s done!

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, burdened by the hardness of life, putting one foot in front of the other can seem impossible. So, what do you do in those moments? How do you keep going? Today, Pastor Gary invites you to take a look at what Psalm 27 has to say about walking through those dark times. You’ll be encouraged to draw close to the Lord and wait for Him to speak to you. He’s what you need. He’s your source of hope and help. So, just stay close to Him and listen for His still, small voice.

Life sure is a mixed bag, filled with the highest highs and the lowest lows. But how do you handle the times of struggle, when you can barely keep your head above the waves? Today, Pastor Gary invites you to see what Psalm 27 has to say about walking through the midnight hour of life, those times when everything is dark and unknown. You’ll be encouraged to stick close to the Lord and listen for Him to speak. Pastor Gary reminds you that only God can carry you through and give you what you need to keep going.

What’s inside you, what’s in your heart, is extremely important. In this edition of True North, Pastor Gary shares that guarding your heart is not just about controlling what you see, hear, or say, but also about letting God transform your heart. Your spirit drives your thoughts and actions. You’ll learn that it’s vital that you don’t give in to the brokenness in your own heart, but let God work in you to change you from the inside out. When your spirit is in line with His, you’ll be able to stand against the pull of the world.

Is it possible to make your way through life without getting sucked in by this world? Today, Pastor Gary helps you see that guarding your heart is the key to standing strong in this broken world. You’ll learn that one way to protect your heart is to have selective hearing. When you pay attention to what the voices around you are saying, you can choose to focus on what promotes God and His truth. Then you’ll be better prepared to stand against the tide of this world that wants to draw you away from the Lord.

It’s a pretty good bet that you know more as an adult than you did as a child. Today, Pastor Gary shares that the same thing happens as you grow in your relationship with the Lord. What you need as a new believer changes as you mature in your faith. The more you walk with God, the more you’ll see His loving faithfulness to you. You’ll learn that you can trust His Word and bank on His promises. You won’t need extra encouragement to believe what He says because He’ll have already proven it over and over.