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How can you effectively study the Bible? This is a great series for anyone wishing to gain more insight into personal Bible study.

In this study, Skip Heitzig takes a look at the uncompromising life of the prophet Daniel, the Jews' exile in Babylon, and some of the most important prophecies in the Bible, pointing out God's sovereignty in the midst of turbulent times.

Enjoy the magnificent panorama of Scripture like never before! Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a "flight" plan for all 66 books of the Bible to help you better understand the context and significance of each.

The book of John takes a more expansive approach to the story of Jesus Christ than the other three Gospels, focusing on the existence and deity of Jesus from before time began. Join Skip Heitzig for an overview of this book, written so that we "may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God" (John 20:31).

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.

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.

Why do we call Jonah, Amos, Obadiah, Malachi, and the others the “minor” prophets? It certainly isn’t because their messages were less important! Prophets are like people holding a wire from heaven and wire to the earth, with God speaking through them. At times, God used these unique men to proclaim His truth, or to denounce men’s sin, or to predict the future, both near and far-off. Other times, He used them to show His truth by demonstration, through events in their lives.

The book of Nehemiah is about a man who was in the right place at the right time with the right mindset. Nehemiah not only rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem - Israel's physical protection - but he also reawakened his people to the Lord - their spiritual protection.

At the first moment of creation, the Lord's Spirit hovered over the waters (see Genesis 1:2). And throughout history, He has chosen to enter our imperfect world to reveal Himself and draw near to His chosen people in moments when ordinary places became holy ground. Today, He still meets us in our everyday lives. And when we respond to His nearness with reverence, the mundane becomes sacred—our homes, workplaces, and relationships become holy ground.

Not every monster lurks under the bed. Demons and dark spiritual forces have been downplayed as entertaining mythical figures for centuries, while insidious and destructive sins have been disguised as fun and freedom. But the truth is far more sinister. In this weekend series, we'll expose the hidden idols and dangers of our culture and discover the true freedom that can be found in Christ alone.

The primary motivation that drove Jesus toward the cross was love. As a man and a member of the Godhead, Jesus' ultimate desire was to do His Father's will. This series takes an in-depth look at the sacrificial life and death of Jesus as He set His face toward the cross, walking in accordance with His Father's will and accomplishing our salvation.

We're all on the lookout for helpful tips for everyday tasks. Whether it's a kitchen hack for tear-free onions or a cleaning hack for a mess-free microwave, people are eager to save time and effort. Your walk with Christ can be more consistent, simple, and satisfying with Spirit Hacks: Tips and Tools for Mastering Your Spiritual Life. Let's do this.

The book of Ephesians exalts the new life we have in Christ - a life that produces a new relationship with God and with others. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig explains how "the unsearchable riches" (Ephesians 3:8) we have through Jesus affect the way we interact with other Christians, our families, and unbelievers as well as the way we fight the Enemy.

Most of us have heard of the Holy Spirit, but may not be familiar with who He is exactly or what He does. In this study on the Holy Spirit, Skip Heitzig gives us a greater understanding of the third person of the Trinity and the gifts He lavishly bestows on believers.

There are giants in the land. They are not easy to recognize like the literal giants of the Old Testament, "tall as the cedars and strong as the oaks" (Amos 2:9, NIV), but they can be just as dangerous. And we must have the courage to destroy them. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores literal and symbolic giants throughout the Bible and the heroes who slayed them. Daniel challenged the giant of conformity. Nehemiah obliterated the giant of apathy. Esther executed the giant of self. Courage starts where confidence ends.

Penned by the apostle Paul, the book of Romans is the manifesto of Christian freedom - our liberty in Christ apart from the law. In this verse-by-verse study through Romans, Skip Heitzig unfolds the doctrine of salvation as written by Paul and inspired by the Holy Spirit. This letter to the church in Rome reveals the essence of the gospel: God's righteousness given to humankind through faith in Jesus Christ.

In this study of Genesis, Pastor Skip Heitzig presents an in-depth examination and fresh perspective of familiar stories like the creation, Adam & Eve, Noah and the Flood, the call of Abraham, and Sodom and Gomorrah. This series offers solid information to equip believers with truth in today's battle against the lies of evolution, the basic goodness of man, and a "fairy tale" approach to the Bible.

From its opening genealogy through its careful record of Old Testament prophecies fulfilled, Matthew's gospel forms a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament. In this in-depth study by Pastor Skip Heitzig we'll consider Jesus' ancestry, birth, public ministry, death, and resurrection, and we'll gain a clearer understanding of Jesus as both Messiah and King.

Did you ever feel like you had gone too far or that God could never forgive you? This eight-message series on Jonah is a refreshing reminder of the relentless love and grace that God showers upon his children, even when they don't go his way.