A Better Word

Most of us have had the experience of starting something over––a relationship that needed to be rebuilt from scratch, a job that turned into a complete career change, or even a room that needed a makeover. Pastor Nick Gatzke describes the ultimate fresh start and the God who is both the creator and the re-creator. 

In many ways, the world we live in is wonderful. But there’s brokenness, heartbreak, and sin everywhere. So we long for the day when everything is made new. Pastor Nick Gatzke traces one of the biggest themes in all of Scripture––from Genesis all the way to Revelation––the story of creation and re-creation. 

In Christian circles, you might hear someone express the desire to be “blessed.” People say it about their marriages, their careers, and their bank accounts. But what does it mean? Pastor Nick Gatzke takes a closer look at what blessings actually look like and whether God’s version matches ours. 

Have you heard of prosperity Gospel?  Somewhere along the way, a lot of us picked up the idea that faithfulness to God leads to comfort, health, and financial reward. But is this idea biblical? Pastor Nick Gatzke pulls this assumption apart to expose the real blessings that come from God. 

When was the last time you walked into a room where you felt welcomed and a sense of total belonging? There’s something wonderful about that feeling. Pastor Nick Gatzke returns to the story of God’s people in the Old Testament to discover more about the place where you belong. 

Something happens the moment you put on a uniform or stand under a flag. You’re no longer just representing yourself. You are part of a people. That sense of belonging shapes how you think and how you act. Pastor Nick Gatzke traces the origins of a group who are identified as The People of God .

There’s a difference between someone who says, “I’ll always be there for you” and someone who puts it in writing, makes it binding, and actually shows up. One is a feeling. The other is a commitment. Pastor Nick Gatzke explores the power of God’s enduring Covenants and Promises . 

One of the most remarkable things about God is that he didn’t have to create us— and yet he did. He’s entirely self-sufficient, still he wants to be known by us. Pastor Nick Gatzke begins a brand-new series exploring how God relates to mankind. Discover what God’s Covenants and Promises teach us about God and us.

If you had God’s power what would you do with it? End global conflicts? Cure disease? Or maybe just fix a few things in your own life? Pastor Nick Gatzke takes us back to the Tower of Babel, at a moment when mankind believed they could accomplish anything. But God had a different plan.

Have you noticed how quickly a group of people can unite around the wrong idea? Suddenly something that should have never gotten off the ground feels unstoppable. Pastor Nick Gatzke takes us back to the Tower of Babel where an entire civilization came together to make a name for themselves. What could go wrong?

Have you experienced a season of life where you were waiting for something to change or for a situation to resolve? Pastor Nick Gatzke explores the 150 days Noah and his family floated in the floodwaters, waiting to find out what God would do. Noah’s experience reveals a profound lesson about the character of God.

It’s easy to say we believe in a God of love, but most people don’t like to talk about a God who judges sins. Pastor Nick Gatzke is taking us back to a sobering moment, a day described in Genesis when God looked at his own creation and said, “enough”.

Have you ever done something, then immediately wished you hadn’t? Maybe you said something you couldn’t take back and in that moment you felt the weight of regret. Pastor Nick Gatzke explains why this struggle is not a symptom, but the diagnosis.

Think about the people in your life who you'd describe as truly close.  Not just an acquaintance, but someone who walks through life with you. It’s a special bond. Pastor Nick Gatzke opens Genesis 5, where one man is described differently than everyone else around him. The Bible says Enoch walked with God . Find out more.

We don't like to think about death, but it’s something every person will have to deal with, eventually. Pastor Nick Gatzke opens a long list of names, numbers, and one unavoidable ending that shows up again and again. So what does the Bible say about how we should live in light of our mortality?

Have you ever watched someone dig themselves into a hole, keep digging, then somewhere along the way, they stop even trying to climb out? Pastor Nick Gatzke shares the story of the first family to reveal how quickly we humans can dig ourselves into a hole of sin.

There's a phenomenon in open water that swimmers have learned to respect: the undercurrent. You can't see it, and you can barely feel it, but it’s moving slowly and steadily... carrying you further and further away from where you intended to be. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals how sin operates the same way.

When things go wrong, most people spend enormous time and energy trying to fix the symptoms of the problem. We manage behavior. We start over. We search for answers. But no matter how hard we try the problem doesn't go away. Pastor Nick Gatzke explains why this struggle is not a symptom, but the diagnosis.  

Have you ever looked back on a decision and realized later the full weight of what it cost you? Not just in the moment, but ongoing loss? Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals how a single act of disobedience set off consequences that are still echoing in every corner of human life.  

Have you ever felt the pull toward something you knew was wrong and gone for it anyway? That impulse didn’t start with us. It started in a garden. Pastor Nick Gatzke takes us back to Genesis 3, to understand what he calls “the worst day in human history.” 

Most people walk into marriage hoping it will make them happy. If it stops making them happy, however, they wonder if they chose the “wrong person”. But Pastor Nick Gatzke takes us back to Genesis chapter two, to discover that God’s design for marriage is built on something far stronger than feelings.

Ask ten people what they think about marriage... and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some will light up. Some will go quiet. Some will change the subject. But no matter what they say, everyone has an opinion. Pastor Nick Gatzke takes us back to the beginning to get God’s perspective on marriage. 

The world has a lot of ways to measure your worth––by your achievements, your appearance, or even your social connections. But Genesis tells a completely different story. Pastor Nick Gatzke asks a question that goes deeper: Where does your worth come from? Discover biblical answers to life’s most important questions.

Think about the people who shaped who you are––the way you laugh, the way you work, the things you care about. Most people can point to someone whose fingerprints are all over their lives. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals that who you are goes deeper than your family tree. 

If you’ve ever made a last-minute call to a neighbor to borrow a cup of sugar or searched online for “how to” anything , then you know we all need help from time to time. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals that God is the one exception! In the beginning, God needed nothing to create the world.