A Better Word

A Better Word

Dr. Nick Gatzke serves as the Senior Pastor of Old North Church in Canfield, Ohio. His work includes preaching and teaching the Bible, vision casting, leading the staff, and working with the church’s elders in providing leadership, oversight and spiritual care for the church. Nick’s greatest joy in ministry is seeing how God changes lives through the preaching of the Scriptures. He is married to Amy and together they have three young children: Alexa, Noelle and Carsten. In his spare time, Nick enjoys good conversations with friends, laughing, good books, golf, hiking, fishing and chasing his kids around. Nick’s journey in ministry has taken him many places. He has previously served the Lord in Chicago, Boston, London, England and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Nick received his education and training at Moody Bible Institute (B.A.), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and the London School of Theology (PhD). He has previously served as the President of the Evangelical Homiletics Society and currently serves with his denomination, Converge, and as a visiting lecturer in Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

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May 8, 2026 26 mins

Every generation has people who were willing to pay the ultimate price for what they believe. Pastor Nick Gatzke opens Revelation 20 to reveal why their sacrifice was not in vain. He’s sharing the Apostle John’s vision of cosmic justice and explaining why history finally makes sense. 

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When it comes to the final showdown between good and evil, some people imagine it as a close call—an epic battle where the outcome hangs in the balance. But the Bible tells a very different story. Pastor Nick Gatzke reveals the ultimate futility of fighting against God. 

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May 6, 2026 26 mins

It’s comforting to think about Jesus as a gentle shepherd, a healer, and a friend of sinners. But what happens when the full picture of Christ comes into view? Pastor Nick Gatzke explores the shocking, and perhaps startling, image of Jesus presented in Revelation 19. 

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May 5, 2026 26 mins

Most people have a mental picture of Jesus––perhaps it’s an image of Jesus healing the sick, feeding thousands, or suffering on the cross. But Pastor Nick Gatzke explains why these pictures are incomplete. He’s presenting a side of Jesus that will stop you in your tracks! 

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Have you ever been invited to two events on the same day and had to choose which one to attend? Pastor Nick Gatzke invites us to witness two very different gatherings at the end of the world: a funeral and a wedding. Everyone gets an invitation to one of them. 

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For centuries, historians and Bible scholars have puzzled over Babylon. In the book of Revelation, John resurrects this name long after the empire had crumbled to dust. Pastor Nick Gatzke unravels the mystery of Babylon the Great and what this ancient empire reveals about the seductive power of wealth, pleasure, and human pride in every age. 

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April 30, 2026 26 mins

Beneath the surface of ever-changing headlines and global tensions a much bigger story is unfolding — one with a guaranteed ending. Pastor Nick Gatzke explores the end times and pulls back the curtain on world politics to give us a sweeping, cosmic view of history. Discover who will ultimately control the world.

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April 29, 2026 26 mins

Most of us don’t wake up one morning and decide to walk away from God. It’s more subtle than that. A little compromise here. A little distraction there. Pastor Nick Gatzke shares a powerful warning about, The Seduction of the World. Find out how you can keep from drifting away! 

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Nick Gatzke walks us through one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture.  In Revelation, as the bowls of God’s wrath are poured out on a rebellious world, we witness something that defies all logic: people who see the undeniable power of God and still deny Him. 

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Some people refuse to admit they’re wrong even when all the evidence points to their guilt! We’ve all seen the person who doubles down when confronted, who digs in deeper rather than simply saying, “You’re right. I blew it.” Pastor Nick Gatzke challenges anyone who’s holding out, to repent before it’s too late! 

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April 24, 2026 26 mins

Revelation 14:1-20

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April 23, 2026 26 mins

Revelation 14:1-20

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Revelation 13

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Revelation 13

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Revelation 12:1-17 

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Revelation 12:1-17

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April 16, 2026 26 mins

Revelation 11:14-19

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April 15, 2026 26 mins

Revelation 11:14-19

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April 14, 2026 26 mins

Revelation 11:1-14

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April 13, 2026 26 mins

Revelation 11:1-14

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