A Better Word

Do you treat Jesus like a consultant––someone who offers good advice that you can pick and choose from, or is He your Master? Pastor Nick Gatzke shares a powerful message that cuts right to the heart of what it means to truly surrender to Christ. 

We all know people who publicly say they believe in God, but privately do whatever they think is best. They talk a big game about faith. But when it comes to obeying God their own plans are more important. Pastor Nick Gatzke helps us identify our motivations and look out for this dangerous pattern in ourselves. 

Think about the people who have hurt you.  Maybe they betrayed you. Maybe they abandoned you when you needed them most. The natural response—the human response—is anger, distance, or even revenge. But Pastor Nick Gatzke shares a different response––one based on supernatural grace. 

Most world leaders handle rebellion with force, revenge, and political maneuvering to make sure it never happens again. But Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals how King David handled the aftermath of a civil war against his own son. The kingdom was divided—some people backed the rebellion, others stayed loyal. Find out what happened next! 

Pastor Nick Gatzke returns to David’s story at the moment when one of his own son turns against him.  David finds himself caught between two impossible demands—the king’s duty to punish rebellion and a father’s desperate love for his son. How would you respond? Find out what David chose. 

Have you ever had a family member turn on you? Not just a disagreement over dinner––but a real betrayal––the kind that makes you question everything? Pastor Nick Gatzke turns to a tragic chapter in the life of King David when his son Absalom conspires against him. 

Some stories in the Bible are deeply troubling. Do you ever wonder why stories like this are included in Scripture? Pastor Nick Gatzke returns to a troubling passage in Second Samuel, where the sins of one father passed down to the next generation with devastating consequences. We’re learning about God’s perfect justice and grace. 

Family patterns have a way of repeating themselves––and not just the good stuff––but the destructive patterns too.   Pastor Nick Gatzke unpacks a troubling passage in 2 Samuel, where we’ll discover how the sins of one father passed down to the next generation with devastating consequences. 

When someone you respect reaches out to say, “We need to talk,” those words immediately get your attention. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals the remarkable moment when God sent a prophet to confront a king, and what he does next––changes everything! 

Ever see one of those crime documentaries where the suspect is living a completely “normal” life while hiding a terrible secret? It’s fascinating how long people can keep up appearances! Pastor Nick Gatzke explains why God is never fooled and how His Word cuts right through our disguises. 

When people in leadership get caught trying to cover up mistakes, it’s easy to judge. But most of us have tried to cover up something even if the stakes were much smaller. Pastor Nick Gatzke mines the tragic story of King David’s downfall to discover insights that can help shape our lives today. 

Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to blow up their marriage, wreck a friendship, or throw away everything they’ve built. It usually starts with something small––a glance that lingers a little too long or a rationalization that sounds almost reasonable. Pastor Nick Gatzke explains why the greatest threats often come from small compromises. 

Have you ever made a promise to someone and then life got complicated? Maybe it was easy to make in the moment, but months or years later, keeping it cost you something real. Pastor Nick Gatzke explains why God’s people are called to be promise-keepers––even when it’s inconvenient. 

Think about the last time someone showed you unexpected kindness––perhaps a friend who stood by you when everyone else walked away, or someone who forgave you when you didn’t deserve it. No one demonstrates this better than God. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals the surprising ways God extends His kindness to us. 

Most promises come with conditions. “I’ll do this, if you do that.” We’ve all been on the receiving end of a promise that depended on our performance, and we know how that usually ends. But Pastor Nick Gatzke uncovers a promise that depends entirely on the One who made it. 

We make promises all the time. “I’ll call you back.” “I’ll pray for you.” Or “I’ll never let you down.” Some are well-meaning. Some are wishful thinking. And some we forget before the day is over. Even our best promises come with an expiration date. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals an ancient promise with no limits! 

Most people are taught that advancing in life, is up to you. But what if the most powerful thing you can do is simply leave the results to God? Pastor Nick Gatzke explains why advancing in God’s kingdom doesn’t work the way most people expect. 

Talk to anyone over 50 these days and they’ll tell you about companies, brands, and leaders who seemed untouchable just a few years ago, but now are gone. It turns out, staying power is rare. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals a kingdom that will never collapse and the surprising reason it endures. 

Have you ever watched someone execute a plan they were sure was foolproof... only to watch it completely unravel? Pastor Nick Gatzke opens to 2 Samuel, where the schemes are flying and the stakes couldn’t be higher. But we’re about to discover that no human plot can derail what God has set in motion..