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In the book of 2 Kings, we see the divided kingdom of Israel and its wicked rulers reject the prophets' warnings, showing how disobedience can paralyze a nation and lead to downfall and deportation. As Pastor Skip Heitzig brings us through this account, we glean practical lessons on obedience and judgment.

In this topical study, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a bird's-eye look at the events of 1 Samuel, tracing the monarchy of Israel from its beginnings to Saul's fall from grace to the anointing of David and beyond.

Before Israel had kings, it had judges - raised up by God to deliver the people from their oppressors. In this series, Skip Heitzig looks at several key stories from the fascinating but tragic book of Judges.

Deuteronomy recounts God's covenant with the children of Israel, detailing the blessings that depended on their obedience to His law - and the curses that would stem from disobedience. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through select passages of this book, focusing on the faithfulness required of Israel and God's unending mercy.

Before entering the Promised Land, Moses reminded Israel of their history and the covenant they made with the Lord. The Book of Deuteronomy details that covenant, looking at God's promises of cursing and blessing. In this study, Skip Heitzig unpacks those promises and explores the truths found in this still-relevant book of law.

The primary theme of Deuteronomy is God's promises standing firm in times of both blessing and judgment - blessing when we obey the Lord and judgment when we disobey his law. Join Skip Heitzig for a study through this book that is quoted extensively by Jesus and the New Testament writers.

The title for the book of Numbers comes from the two censuses that were taken of the children of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness. Join Skip Heitzig as he takes a look at the still-relevant themes of Numbers - namely Israel's disobedience and God's continual faithfulness to his covenant.

In the book of Leviticus, God gave Moses a number of laws to govern every aspect of the Israelites' lives. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig focuses on how these commandments reveal God's holiness, including how He deals with sin and offers abundant blessings to those who walk in His ways.

In this study of Leviticus, Skip Heitzig takes this Old Testament book of law and shows its significance to our understanding of God's precepts regarding sin, especially when it comes to sacrifice and atonement.

In this study of Exodus, Skip Heitzig explores the deliverance of God's people from the bondage of Egypt - a beautiful picture of our deliverance from the bondage of sin.

Genesis means origin, source, or beginning. In this series Skip Heitzig takes us on a fast-paced journey from creation and the beginning of man to the origin of sin and God's wonderful plan to rescue mankind from sin through the promised Messiah.

Often referred to as the Epistle of Joy, Philippians contains a message from the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, demonstrating the unshakable joy that can only come from knowing Christ. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig unpacks this truth verse by verse to show how Paul's message of contentment, unity, and perseverance has the power to transform the way we live today. Discover how to cultivate joy, deepen your faith, and live with purpose, no matter what you're facing.

The early church in Galatia faced a theological crisis. A group of legalistic Jews said Gentile converts had to keep Mosaic law to be saved. Paul's answering letter provided a clear statement of the doctrine of justification by grace through faith alone and has played a strategic role in the history of the church. In this verse-by-verse study of Galatians, Skip Heitzig explores the freedom we have in Christ.

The people of God have always held dual citizenship in heaven and on earth. We live in the world and operate in its systems, but we are part of a spiritual kingdom. We're called to love the city we're in and reach its people as long as we're here. Ultimately, Jesus will establish His kingdom on earth, but until then we are called to be His ambassadors here and now. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores what it means to "occupy till [He comes]" (Luke 19:13, KJV) as we discover our role in the kingdom city.

Since the earliest days of Christianity, believers have gathered in communities large and small, lifting one another up through the best and worst moments of life. It's where we feel the power of God's presence when our voices are raised in worship that touches heaven. It's where we learn and grow together. When we give as one, our generosity multiplies kingdom impact. Our faith is inspired and strengthened as we witness life change and miracles in our midst. It all happens here—In the Room.

Throughout the Bible we see that God's plan to provide for His people cannot be thwarted—even by the unfaithfulness of their appointed leaders. In this verse-by-verse study of 2 Chronicles, Skip Heitzig explores the cost of disobedience to God, and how His plan ultimately leads His people back to redemption.

At a time when everyone speaks their truth—but no one gets to claim any truth as absolute—how can we know what's real, what's good, and what's true? When we examine biblical truth in the light of science, reason, and reality, we can respond to the doubts we hear from friends and family, culture and social media, and even our own hearts.

Do you long for intimacy with God but aren’t quite sure how to connect? Discover the path to Scripture's most astounding promise—intimacy with the Creator Himself—in Drawing Near by international bestselling author and speaker John Bevere. Through an exploration of Scripture and personal...

The Hamas terror attacks against Israeli citizens on October 7, 2023, were just the beginning of a struggle unlike anything Israel has seen since the Holocaust. As the situation in Israel escalates and the days grow darker, we must draw nearer to Jesus and hold on to God's promises that He is in control. In this series which includes interviews with experts, Skip Heitzig provides insight into the conflict in Israel and encourages us to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6).

From the garden of Eden to the garden of Gethsemane, trees have borne silent witness to the long arc of our redemption story. Christmas is more than a holiday we observe each year—it's a special piece of a much bigger story. In this teaching series, Pastor Skip Heitzig walks through some of the trees that mark key events in the story of God and His people—from original sin to the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.