True North

As a follower of Jesus Christ, you have a mission. There’s something God has called you to that’s unique for you – and He’s going to give you what you need to complete it. But – as Pastor Gary will explain today – God might not show you the results of your work. You may go your entire life following and obeying and doing the work, and not see the fruit of your labor. Does that mean you should give...

If you are in the military, and your commanding officer gives you orders, it is understood that you will follow the command. Pastor Gary shares with us, that we, in the same way, should be following the orders that Jesus, our captain, has given us! Our mission, or CO-Mission, is a great one, and it's to spread the good news of the gospel to our lost and hurting world. To hear is to obey, and that...

It's strange to think there are certain things we don't need to seek God about, but Pastor Gary admonishes us today that we have a lot of direction right in front of us! We have the ability to work on the great commission of reaching the world with the gospel, and if we want to switch it up a bit, we can work on the greatest commandment too! Pastor Gary will show us that we are without excuse when...

Did you know our Loving Heavenly Father has a plan for each and every one of us? It might be easier to agree with that statement than it is to know the specifics about God's calling for us. Pastor Gary will show us that in order for us to be ripe for the revival and calling that God has for us, we need to be faithful in serving as we wait on the Lord. God's plan isn't as much a destination we reac...

What does revival look like to you? Is it when others get their lives sorted out, or when they give their hearts to the Lord? Or is there more to it than that? Would you believe that revival isn't just for the “unsaved” but it's for you too? Pastor Gary will show us today that we are not only recipients or witnesses to revival, but active participants in it. If you aren't filling that active role,...

In ancient times, the walls around a city were an essential part of the city’s safety. Well, today, Pastor Gary urges the church to protect the family by rebuilding the walls of protection that have been broken down over the years. He reminds you that the church is made up of families, so without them, it doesn’t exist. Pastor Gary shares, that, just like God called Nehemiah to shore up the walls...

You, like most people, probably go out of your way to do the things that are most important to you. But, does this commitment extend to your family? In today’s edition of True North, Pastor Gary challenges you to consider if you need to take drastic measures to safeguard your family from harm and destructive outside influences. He shares that parents need to be willing to follow God’s leading and...

It should come as no surprise to you that the family is struggling. Well, today, Pastor Gary wants to remind you of the importance of fighting for your family. He encourages you not to listen to the voices telling you that you don’t have to be part of a church, that it’s just as important to make memories. As you’ll learn, this isn’t true. While bringing your kids to church isn’t a guarantee that...

You’ve heard the saying “give credit where credit is due.” Well, this is exactly what you should be doing when you receive blessings from the Lord. In today’s message, Pastor Gary shares that you should give God the credit when He blesses you, telling others where those gifts came from. This will keep you grounded in gratitude and will give God the glory for doing these awesome things in your life...

God’s ways don’t usually make sense to us. They seem backward from how we would typically do things. You can see this when you look at God’s design for human prosperity. In today’s message, Pastor Gary shares that God wants you to prosper, but His plan is for you to help others before receiving your own reward. You’ll learn that this is modeled for you on the cross. First, Jesus gave everything so...

If you’re honest, you have to agree that this world is pretty broken. There’s sickness, suffering, and pain. People look out for themselves before trying to help others. It’s a hard place. Well, today, Pastor Gary reminds you that the reason why the world is so bad off is because of sin. Whether from your choices or the sins of others, the brokenness in your life is caused by an unwillingness to f...

Doubt. No matter how hard we might try, we sometimes let our own doubts get the better of us. When it comes to the things of God, this is one of the enemy's favorite tools in an attempt to oppress or mislead us, especially when it comes to Scripture. In today's message, Pastor Gary reflects on the schemes of the devil, who seeks to plant seeds of doubt and skepticism. In his study, you'll learn th...

Chances are you've heard some key phrases being repeated by government officials, such as new world order, or great reset. While certain policies or government agendas have definitely been helpful to society, they're still at the mercy of our fallen nature. In today's message, Pastor Gary will remind you that as a believer, you have all the majority you need to help others. In his study, you'll le...

Where would you say you find significance in your life? As believers and followers of Christ, our answer should be none other than Jesus Christ Himself, who God willingly gave for us. Unfortunately, this ultimate source of significance is foreign to the lost. In today's message, Pastor Gary reflects on the vain pursuits of the world and how they ultimately lead to despair. In his study, you'll lea...

Perhaps one of the most dangerous misconceptions to creep its way into the modern Church is that a majority of The Bible is outdated. While certain parts are definitely directed at Jewish culture, there are still powerful examples and doctrines within them. As Pastor Gary will teach you in his message today, each and every part of The Bible is of great value, no matter how old. In his study, you'l...

No matter how many times we might read the warnings of Jesus regarding hatred from the world, we still get caught off guard at times. It's moments like these that we would do well to remember just why it is that such hatred is in the hearts of the lost. As Pastor Gary will remind you in his message today, this hatred comes from the desire to hide evil deeds rather than repent. In his study, you'll...

As believers and followers of Christ, we've got quite the responsibility before us when it comes to witnessing to the lost. While it might be easy to assume a simple outreach here and there will suffice, God has a much bigger picture in mind. As Pastor Gary will teach you in his message today, God wants to redeem every aspect of your life, including your choice of language. In his study, you'll le...

If you're young to the faith, chances are you've experienced your fair share of confusion between physical baptism, and baptism of The Spirit. While many pastors are filled with nothing but good intentions, some of the explanations we hear often leave us even more confused. However, in today's message, Pastor Gary will help to clear up any confusion you might have regarding this topic. In his stud...

What or who do you rely on? Are you waiting for politicians to lead you to prosperity? Are you putting your hopes and dreams into a job or a relationship? Pastor Gary reminds you today that nothing here on earth will satisfy – NOTHING will be worth your attention unless it’s the Lord! Turn your ambitions and desires over to God and then just watch what He’ll do! Your Creator loves you deeply and k...

Pastor Gary’s message today is meant to light a fire in your soul – but not just any fire. He wants you to catch the lasting and powerful fire of the Holy Spirit dwelling in you. He wants you to firmly attach yourself to your Heavenly Father for all you need – for guidance, for sustenance, for all your Spiritual needs. Let Him use you in the way HE knows will bring glory to His name and bless the...

Far too many believers pick a church and pastor based on how it makes them feel. There’s a time for encouragement and uplifting, but if you’re living in sin and you don’t have someone who loves you enough to tell you so, the “self-help” style messages that skirt the issues will do you little good. In today’s message, Pastor Gary will challenge us to seek out truth, even when it rubs us the wrong w...

God’s grace is all you need. Nothing else. You don’t have to do a single thing to earn it or maintain it. God didn’t look at you and how well behaved you were before you were saved and determine that He would send Jesus because you earned it. He saw you and I in all of our wickedness, inside and out, and He wanted to send Jesus to save us in spite of all that. As Pastor Gary will remind us in toda...

Some people think others are too far gone into sin to ever be saved. Some people even think they themselves are too far gone to be saved by God. But, today, Pastor Gary will encourage you with the truth that no one is beyond salvation. No one. God can forgive any sin and save any soul. God will change your heart and your life when you believe in Him. Put your trust in Him, and come to Him humbly,...

The Jewish people of Jesus’ day had gotten really good at knowing scripture, obeying its laws and rules, and even adding many more to obey. Yet, they were not, in general, a people who loved God and sought a relationship with Him. And because of this, Pastor Gary teaches today, they felt the weight of the burden of trying to be good enough. Jesus came to them to free them of the fruitless effort o...

Each and every one of us has heard the question “how can a loving God send someone to Hell” at least once in our lives. As seemingly innocent or genuine as this question might seem, it's actually quite misleading and lacks the understanding of basic doctrine. As Pastor Gary will remind you in his message today, all of humanity has the free choice to accept the Work on the Cross. In his study, you'...