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John Wesley was a man of God who was soaked in the oil of heaven. He helped to spark revival in America and across Europe with his unorthodox style of outdoor preaching. His sermon Salvation by Faith is an important piece of literature that is filled with truth and grace. It is straightforward and is a famous sermon of Wesley's. It is my prayer that this book influences you to receive all that God desires for you, and that you would be edified and encouraged to pursue Christ in holiness and humble devotion.

Every good story has a conflict, and our conflict enters the story here: Sin. In our class we define sin, not as an action that we commit, but as a condition we are in: “Sin is a condition of alienation and separation from God, that manifests itself in outward, sinful action.” And that condition has several inevitable consequences. We explore the nature of sin in this lecture.

When Cyrus the Great king of Persia allows the Jews to return home and rebuild Jerusalem, only 42,360 do (Ezra 2: 64), about 10% of the population. The rest stay behind in Assyria, Babylon and Persia. After all, it had been nearly 200 years since the Northern kingdom had been taken captive into Assyria and almost 70 years since the Southern kingdom had been taken captive to Babylon. The Jews had built homes, started businesses and settled into their new lives.

In Ezra 7, we jump ahead to Ezra’s arrival in Jerusalem, August 4, 458 B.C. Meanwhile, Nehemiah, an official in the court of the Persian king, Artaxerxes (465-424 B.C.), returns to Jerusalem shortly after Passover 445 B.C. Working together, Ezra the priest and Nehemiah the layman rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and much of the city itself.

Understanding that faith is a journey, Mark and Roma partnered with Bishop Rodney Sampson to create a collection of authentic sermons compiled by innovative leaders of faith and culture, such as Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, senior pastor of The Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, Maryland. In this message, entitled "Mission", Dr. Bryant delivers a companion resource for The Bible series episode entitled "Mission".

The Worldwide Mass Mentorship Series includes "Mastering Your Future, Parts 1 and 2", which provide the blueprint for maximizing the purpose of God in your life.

Understanding that faith is a journey, Mark and Roma partnered with Bishop Rodney Sampson to create a collection of authentic sermons compiled by innovative leaders of faith and culture, such as Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, senior pastor of The Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, Maryland. In this message, entitled "Exodus", Dr. Bryant delivers a companion resource for The Bible series episode entitled "Exodus".

God continues prescribing rules and regulations for his people, including sexual and priestly behavior, and a comprehensive cycle of annual festivals, many of which are still observed today.

The name Obadiah means servant or worshiper of the Lord. Skip Heitzig relates the story of how this servant foretold the doom of Edom, the ancient enemy of Israel, because of the sin of pride.

What makes a person great? In this series, Skip Heitzig takes a look at some of the most influential men in the Bible, noting both their failures and their faith.

How should I pray? Learn how to arm yourself with prayer - a means of drawing near to the Lord and a vital spiritual weapon. This six-message study on prayer will help you learn how to pray and to see answers to your prayers.

With generous spirit and a profound sense of hope, Pope John Paul II always spoke to the people of the world in their own language and in a very personal way. In this special recording of his celebration of the Roman Catholic Holy Eucharist and various other liturgical selections, John Paul gives access to a spiritual and theological tradition that is centuries old.

In the 17th chapter of John, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and all believers. This insightful series includes five teachings as Jesus' prayer is taught, verse by verse, by Skip Heitzig.

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.

As a prolific author and passionate pastor, Bill Johnson’s series on grace will speak to those who long to see more of God in daily life. This is a transcription of audio messages that were given before an audience of thousands, touching individual hearts, souls, and minds with the incredible depth of real grace.

It’s true! You can do badly all by yourself. Yet, the reality is, by placing your faith in God and yourself and not someone else, you can fulfill your purpose and dreams. Join Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant as he preaches this three-part series with the messages "I Can’t Waste Another Tear", "You Don’t Know What You Did to Me", and "I’ve Had Enough".

In this study of Jonah, Skip Heitzig shows how one of the most well-known stories of the Old Testament still has implications for us today: God's love and mercy is relentless, and he can use even the most reluctant of people to do incredible things.

Jesus loves people - all people: prostitutes, drug addicts, abusers, and you. This profound truth is at the very heart of the Gospel. Jesus loves the unlovable and touches the untouchable, and during his time on Earth He was compassionate and merciful toward people from all walks of life. What would it be like if you personally encountered Him? Join Pastor Skip Heitzig in this series to learn more about God's radical love for you and fall more in love with the living Savior.

Join Skip Heitzig for this study of Malachi, in which God called for his people to turn back to him and his ways. As the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi highlights the Jewish people's - and all of humanity's - need for salvation.

Drawing primarily on Luke and Matthew this session focuses on Jesus’ birth. John writes in his prologue: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... [and] the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1: 1, 14). This is the great miracle in the Bible: God Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, became man and lived among us.