True North

A lot of things have been accomplished that people once thought were impossible. From getting an airplane to fly, to getting people to the moon, many amazing things have been done by the human race. But what about the impossibilities in our personal lives? Many wonder, “How could God possibly forgive me?” Today, Pastor Gary shows that Jesus did the seemingly impossible to forgive you, by dying for...

Most people in Western countries have heard that a person named Jesus existed. From the manger scenes and the crosses displayed on churches and around peoples’ necks, there are some general ideas about His life that they’re familiar with. But today, Pastor Gary emphasizes that knowing facts alone about Jesus is of no value. Unless you understand and believe Who He is. He is the only way to God, an...

Many people will go through their entire lives thinking that there’s plenty of time to give their life to God. But the reality is that no one knows when their time is up. And when you come to the end of the line and meet God, will you still have time to make things right? In today’s message, Pastor Gary urges you to give God your life NOW, instead of waiting to let God into your heart. Accept Jesu...

In the Bible, God created Adam and Eve. One day, Satan came into the Garden of Eden and convinced both of them to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. And when they did that, Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s only commandment to them, and sin entered the world. Sin is what separates us from God. And when someone dies with sin in their heart, they’ll face eternal separation from Him. But tod...

When life gets you down, and your troubles seem to pile up, isn’t it amazing to know that there’s someone by your side? In today’s message, Pastor Gary wants to encourage you to lift God up in every circumstance. Even when your future feels uncertain, the Bible teaches that you must trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. And when you submit to God and le...

Jesus knows what it’s like to face human sorrow. Not only did He deal with death and tragedy during His time on Earth, but He also endured the worst of human suffering when He faced the cross. Pastor Gary wants you to know today that you can place all of your grief and sorrow at the feet of Jesus. He will take those burdens and bear them for you so that you can live a life of freedom and joy in Ch...

Sin is an all-or-nothing game. Either you are guilty of sin or you aren’t. Well. Pastor Gary reminds you today that it is the sin of all mankind that put Jesus on the cross. But yet, Jesus chose to go to the cross willingly, so that you would have the opportunity to be forgiven of your sin, and be restored to a relationship with God. When you take the time to meditate on that truth, you begin to s...

Every church on the planet is made up of humans, and the fact of the matter is that humans are flawed beings. We are bound to mess up and hurt our neighbors, even if we don’t mean to. But Pastor Gary encourages us today, because even though we are part of a body made of imperfect people, Jesus is at the head, and He is perfect. Christ’s perfection cancels out all of the division and discord we fin...

You have on-demand access to the Creator of the universe! That’s a privilege that shouldn’t be discounted. Pastor Gary implores you to get excited in today’s message because you can pray to God and know that He hears your prayer. When you were adopted into God’s family, the connection between God and man that had been destroyed by sin was reformed. That’s why more people should be excited by being...

Have you ever watched someone build a tower out of playing cards? It takes a lot of delicate balancing and placement in order to create a free-standing structure. Remove one card and everything will collapse. In today’s message, Pastor Gary teaches that each member of the Body of Christ is vitally important to the mission of the Gospel. There are other believers who are relying on you to be faithf...

Have you tried getting exercise after not exercising for a while? You will probably feel sore, as your body isn’t used to the level of activity you’re now trying to put it through. But with consistent effort, you can get stronger. Today, Pastor Gary explains that if you treat praising God like an exercise, and do it consistently over a long period of time, it’ll become like second nature to you. Y...

It’s been shown throughout Scripture that people who understand even a small fraction of God’s glory can’t help but praise Him. Moses was so close to the presence of God that his face glowed, as he descended Mount Sinai. Today, Pastor Gary wants to know when your praise is going to glow! Are you going to obey the words of Scripture praise God and acknowledge the supremacy of His glory? You can be...

How often do you praise God? Jesus said in the Gospel of Luke that if the people don’t praise Him, the rocks of the ground will cry out in their place. Pastor Gary teaches you today that the need to praise God is built into the very fabric of human existence. When you don’t give the Lord the praise that He is due, you begin to become separated from Him and begin to follow the ways of the enemy. Th...

One of the ways that God uses obstacles in your life is to remind you of your need to rely on Him. When God left Jacob with a limp, it served to remind Jacob of the weakness of his flesh, and it taught him to rely fully on God. Pastor Gary reminds you today that while your flesh is weak and incapable of following God’s commandments on its own, God lends you His strength to go the rest of the way....

God never promises you an easy path through life. Sometimes the obstacles you face in life are meant to get your attention. When you step away from God’s path and end up following your old patterns, the Lord may allow the enemy’s stumbling blocks, to remind you of where your heart needs to be. Today, Pastor Gary teaches that Jacob was a man who had begun to serve his own interests over the Lord’s....

Have you ever felt awkward having to pray in front of a group of people or at a dinner table? Sometimes it can be hard to pray to God in front of people you don’t know, or people who don’t believe in God. In today’s message, Pastor Gary will empower you to pray like no one is watching. Don’t change the power and impact of your prayer depending on who’s in the room. You should pray with passion and...

How do you receive blessings from God? Are you suddenly blessed after you’ve hit a certain amount of hours prayed or by giving a specific amount of money? It might sound ridiculous if you understand God and the bible, but many other religions believe that you can earn your way into heaven. Today, Pastor Gary will remind you that God gives you His blessing by simply following His word. When you lis...

Think about how you feel loved. Some people feel loved by getting gifts. Other people feel loved by spending quality time with someone. We all have unique ways of feeling loved, but how does God receive our love? Today, Pastor Gary will remind you that loving God is no different than loving another person. You can spend time with Him, give Him gifts, and express your joy in serving Him. Don’t thin...

How do we know we need Jesus when we already have all our needs met? For people living in first-world countries, it can be harder to see why we need Jesus, because we have food to eat, a roof over our heads, and clothes on our backs. It’s harder for people to see the need in today’s culture because we have more abundance than we could ever imagine. In today’s message, Pastor Gary will remind you t...

What is following Jesus costing you? If you don’t feel the impact of what it costs you to follow Jesus, you might need to start sacrificing more. Is it a sacrifice to put your money in the offering bucket, or do you not even notice it? Are you only in church on Sundays and not giving your time throughout the week? Today, Pastor Gary will remind you that following Jesus isn’t a checklist or a step-...

The Lord will never fail us. We simply need to walk by faith in Him. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary reminds listeners of the priority of actively pursuing Jesus in all areas of life. As we aim to make a Kingdom impact here on earth, the Lord is pleased, and Heaven rejoices. We are not called to “sit on the sidelines” of Christianity! What action might the Lord be calling you to today? Ask Him to...

How passionate are you to obey God, live righteously, serve Him in your ways, and bring others to the saving knowledge of Jesus? Today, Pastor Gary expounds upon this question as he calls listeners to action. The Lord does not want you to be sitting idly by, as there is much work to be done for His Kingdom! He desires to use those who are wholly devoted to Him. What lifestyle changes can you make...

Sometimes, we just need to embrace the position that we are in, instead of always looking for brighter circumstances. In today’s message, Pastor Gary teaches listeners that God may be wanting to maximize the situation we are in. Too often, we seek comfort over calling. The Lord may not want to deliver you from something hard, because He may want to teach or use you through it! How can you accept t...

What opportunities are available to you to serve the Lord and impact His Kingdom? In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary challenges listeners to “get into the game” when it comes to serving in ministry. There are always needs within the local church and community, and perhaps your specific giftings are just what is needed. How can you be more aware and involved in what the Lord might be calling you to d...

Do you know that your simple practice of faithfulness in everyday things, including devotion to the Lord, can be the most impactful witness upon someone’s life? In today’s message, Pastor Gary shares how influence doesn’t always require special status or treatment. Our world needs more people who are simply faithful to do the “little things.” Have you been deflecting responsibility looking for som...