A Better Word
A Better Word
Dr Nick Gatzke
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.
The God Who Puts Sin Away, Pt. 1
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.
Jun 5
26 min
The Enemy Within, Pt. 2
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.
Jun 4
26 min
The Enemy Within, Pt. 1
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.
Jun 3
26 min
Conflict, Kindness, and Conquest of the Kingdom, Pt. 2
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.
Jun 2
26 min
Conflict, Kindness, and Conquest of the Kingdom, Pt. 1
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.
Jun 1
26 min
The Davidic Covenant, Pt. 2
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.
May 29
26 min
The Davidic Covenant, Pt. 1
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!
May 28
26 min
Upholding the Kingdom, Pt. 2
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.
May 27
26 min
Upholding the Kingdom, Pt. 1
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.
May 26
26 min
The Fight for the Throne, Pt. 2
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..
May 25
26 min
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