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This series demonstrates how we, as the body of Christ, need to work together to spread the truth of God's Word, which alone has the substance, ability, and potential to forever change a person’s life.

First Peter was written to comfort the church as it suffered persecution. Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches from this book on how believers are to minister and conduct themselves when suffering.

First Thessalonians is a letter to a young church. Skip Heitzig teaches how Paul calls them to have a holy lifestyle, strength in the face of difficulties, and purity in the midst of immorality.

While Jesus hung on the cross, He made seven unique statements. In this study, Pastor Skip Heitzig examines each of these statements and helps us understand the meaning and eternal significance of these final words of Christ, spoken during the greatest act of love ever demonstrated.

How is a church to operate? What is the role of the elders? Church members? In this series Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a look at the operations manual for God's church, specifically at the behavior expected of its members.

Psalms, the ancient songbook, explores the full range of human experience in a personal and relatable way. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows us how to practically apply the central theme of these magnificent hymns - the praise and worship of the living God - to our own lives.

What does the word "church" mean to you? Jesus said the church is His and that He would build it. He also said the church is a group of people, not a place. This study looks at the spiritual condition of the church throughout history. These letters are from Jesus to real churches with real conditions and have significant application to our lives today.

More than any other book in Scripture, Galatians emphasizes salvation apart from the works of the Law. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig as he surveys this letter, written by Paul as a declaration of grace for all believers.

As the Israelites camped before Mount Sinai, the Lord gave them His law, and the people gave a promise that they would obey it. But because God knew they would not be able to keep their promise, he instituted offerings and sacrifices to make atonement through the shedding of blood. The book of Leviticus, written by Moses, details the sacrificial system of the nation of Israel, including the shedding of the blood of an innocent animal, which showed the seriousness of sin.

Pastor Skip Heitzig expounds on the book of Joshua as a historical book, as the Israelites enter, conquer, and divide up the Promised Land, and also as a practical book on victorious living.

Numbers is a book with two themes: Israel's failure and God's faithfulness. As we consider Israel's desert wanderings, we learn what can happen when people refuse to believe God's promises, and we are challenged to walk humbly with our ever faithful Lord.

In every kingdom, there are movers and shakers. The Old Testament immortalizes many of these great people - it tells what made them great in God's eyes. Discover the key to making an impact in God's kingdom as you study the lives of Hannah, Samuel, Saul, and David.

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon delves into the hard issues of life, and attempts to find satisfactory answers that avert despair. Pastor Skip Heitzig examines Solomon’s search for meaning.

After their exile in Babylon, the Jewish people began to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem but stopped because of fear and discouragement. Join Skip Heitzig as he looks at Haggai's exhortations for the people to set their priorities straight and trust God in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Though Amos was only a herdsman, he was also an eloquent spokesman for God. Skip Heitzig tells the story of this country preacher who was sent to the king of Israel to proclaim judgment.

Abraham has often been called, "the father of faith." In this inspiring series, we study the life of Abraham, an ordinary man who heard the voice of God and "did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith" (Romans 4:20).

The Book of First John was written to bring necessary change to the lives of Christians. It’s a revolutionary letter about the revolutionary life of faith in Jesus Christ, and fellowship with believers. In this 9-message series, Skip Heitzig examines the basis of authentic Christianity.

In the book of Acts, we see how the good news of the gospel was proclaimed throughout the entire ancient world. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig as he takes an in-depth look at the marvelous work of the Holy Spirit to carry out the Great Commission. Learn how to be an effective witness for Jesus Christ in the world today.

One of the best ways to grow a healthy, beautiful garden is to care for it consistently, including nurturing the soil and guarding against weeds and insects. Similarly, the healthiest marriages are nurtured, protected, and as a result, enjoyed. Skip Heitzig teaches that a biblical point of view for marriage is one where both spouses are offering ongoing care and fulfillment as a major defense against infidelity. This series points out the foundational ways to cultivate a continual intimate relationship with your spouse.

The book of First Kings teaches the lesson that danger comes when a nation forgets the Lord. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us from the reign of Solomon into the era of the divided kingdom.