True North

Chances are you're familiar with the belief that certain attributes of The Holy Spirit were limited to the birth of the Church. Not only is this misleading and found nowhere in the Bible, but it also suggests that there's a sort of finite nature to The Spirit. In today's message, Pastor Gary reflects the abundant and infinite nature of God's Spirit, which knows no limitations. In his study, you'll...

In Proverbs, we read that “the heart of man plans his course, but The Lords guides his feet.” Unfortunately, many of us often assume that the guidance of The Lord is passive, and requires little to no effort on our end. However, as Pastor Gary will teach you in his message today, in order for The Lord to truly guide us, we must actively seek Him through His Word and prayer. In his study, you'll le...

When would you say was the last time that you had a sole responsibility that you genuinely felt was assigned to you by The Lord? If it's been quite a while, the next question you can ask yourself is when did you last spend time wholeheartedly seeking Him? In today's message, Pastor Gary will encourage you to fervently seek The Lord in prayer and to faithfully act on His guidance. In his study, you...

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 Isr...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 Hi...

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 i...

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. T...

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...

Just look around and you’ll see that we could all use a little more patience. Even in your own life, there are times when it doesn’t take much to frustrate you. Well, in this edition of True North, Pastor Gary invites you to take a deeper look at what the Bible says love is. You’ll discover that patience is one aspect of biblical love. You’ll learn that love puts up with a lot. As hard as it is so...

You don’t have to look very far to see people complaining. It seems like everywhere you turn someone is upset about something. Well, in today’s edition of True North, Pastor Gary explains that, while it’s easy to notice and complain, as a follower of God, you’re called to do something different. You’ll be challenged to stop merely talking about the wrongs you see in the world and start doing somet...

Some medical procedures require you to be put to sleep with anesthesia. When you’re under the influence of those drugs, you’re totally unaware of what’s going on around you. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary shares that something similar can happen in your spiritual walk. You can be spiritually asleep, oblivious to what’s happening. He urges you to wake up and take notice of where you are in your w...

In a world filled with distractions, it’s becoming easier and easier to only partially engage with people. Instead of personal, eye-to-eye conversations there are surface-level texts and photoshopped posts. But, as Pastor Gary shares today, that’s not how God wants you to talk to Him. He wants you to share your heart, to open up about what’s going on when you pray. These fervent prayers will welco...

Children notice everything. They see when your words and actions don’t match up. In today’s edition of True North, Pastor Gary shares that hypocrisy turns people off to following God and killing churches in the process. He shares that parents need to have integrity in their words and actions. You want everyone, including your children, to see how to live connected with God and the difference that...

There are times when you cannot control your environment. Driving down the road, you might see an unfavorable billboard. Or maybe you can't change the channel fast enough and catch something you'd rather not hear. But in Pastor Gary's message today, there are certainly times you can choose what you hear or see. You've been called to not conform to the ways of the world, and choosing not to view or...

A brief 10-minute newscast can fill you with feelings of sadness, anger, and fear. In Pastor Gary's message today, he suggests turning off the news. As a way to guard your heart against the evils of the world, just don't participate. It's easy to let your imagination run wild and assume the worst after catching the news. But you've been called to bring every thought captive to the Lord. Instead, c...

Are you actively serving the Lord? Or is your service only happening with your mouth? In Pastor Gary's message today, he cautions those who only pay lip service to the Lord. Don't equate church and your Christian life with the activities that happen in a physical building. The Lord desires for your to live your walk with Christ outside of the church building. Don't let other commitments get in you...

Is your church hungry for the Lord? Do you seek the Lord in everyday activities? Pastor Gary's message today shares how when people reject the Lord, God changes His reach. If one group of people denies God, He will move on to a more receptive group. Take caution not to ignore the Lord. Be thankful for the blessings in your life. Acknowledge from where your hope comes. If you do not want the Lord,...

Who are you listening to? Is it Satan, your selfish desires, or the Lord? In today's message with Pastor Gary, you'll learn of the importance of being under the instruction of the Lord. All too often, churches are filled with individuals who think they know best. However, when you listen to the Lord and receive His instructions, you're guaranteed to carry out His work, not what you think is best....

In Pastor Gary's message today, he shares the true test of character. When a believer goes through the most challenging situation and comes out stronger in their faith, thanks to the strength found in the Lord, those who abandon God at the slightest difficulty never believed in His power in the first place. The power of the Lord is strong enough to outlast any setback, and the believer must only h...

Security is a big deal in this culture. We want to feel safe in our homes, our finances, and our relationships. But only God can give you the security you long for. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary explains that when you begin a relationship with God through Jesus, you’re adopted into His family. You’re not alone. You’re not an orphan. And Jesus will be your advocate and will remind you that your...