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Many Christians struggle to connect their faith with social justice. If God is a loving god then why does he allow injustices to exist? What does God's word have to say about poverty and racism? If God loves immigrants and the poor then why do so many Christians actually promote injustice? 1.2 million young people are leaving the church in America every year--many because of the broken witness of numerous Christians toward immigrants, the poor, the disabled, and the incarcerated.

John Jasper (1812-1901) was a significant Baptist preacher known for his vibrant and dramatic speaking style! He presents his case for the sun's motion over a flat Earth in his most well-known sermon, The Sun Do Move, which he preached 273 times due to its widespread demand. As an evangelical Christian, he bases his case on the Bible, including referencing several biblical verses from Scripture.

In a time when religious warfare is on the rise and the most dangerous and violent social movements seem to be religiously motivated, this explanation of war in the Hebrew Scriptures meets an urgent pastoral need. Lawrence Boadt addresses the issue in five poignant presentations.

With the death of Solomon, his son Rehoboam, ascends the throne. All twelve tribes gather at Shechem to anoint him king—but they demand two concessions: 1) lower the taxes and 2) end conscripted labor. Rehoboam refuses, triggering a civil war. In 930 B.C., the united monarchy splits, ten of the twelve tribes forming the northern kingdom of Israel, with its capital in Samaria, and two of the twelve tribes forming the southern kingdom of Judah, with its capital in Jerusalem.

With the death of Ahab and Jezebel, Jehu (841-814 B.C.) murders all of Ahab’s family, consolidating power in the north. Meanwhile in the south, Athaliah (the only female king) murders her grandchildren and crawls over their butchered bodies to seize the throne, initiating a 7-year reign of terror. With the ensuing chaos, both kingdoms weaken and begin to crumble. Black storm clouds gather in the north as Assyria (Northern Iraq of today) emerges on the stage as a world power.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Manger Perfect and enjoy this service by Michael Bernard Beckwith, a sermon recorded on December 23, 2007.

On September 11, 2001, the fear of terrorism hit home in a way that it never had before, leaving many feeling desperately helpless. Recorded immediately after the attacks of September 11, these messages from Pastor Skip Heitzig take you to the Bible to find God's perspective on terror and how we are called to respond and take hope and comfort in Christ.

The story of Hosea and Gomer is probably the greatest love story in all the Bible, because it demonstrates the love God has for His people. Hosea was the first Old Testament prophet to talk about the nature of God. Not only did he talk about it, he acted it out. Hosea took Gomer, a town prostitute, to be his wife. When she eventually left him, Hosea went out to find her and bought her back from the threat of slavery and death. His actions were a prophetic demonstration of God’s love for his people—a foreshadowing of the day when God would give His beloved Son to purchase us and save us ...

In the first letter he wrote to Timothy, the apostle Paul encouraged the young pastor to stand strong in the faith. Join Skip Heitzig for this topical study as he takes a look at Paul's warnings against false teaching and greed.

The scriptures remind us to "Knock and the door shall be opened to you" and to "Seek and you shall find", yet in these times of misdirection and confusion, many well-meaning people seek the word of God yet are led astray. This begs the question: What does a real relationship with God look like?

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When we to try to find happiness and fulfillment in this world, we end up discontented and in despair. This is the theme Solomon explored in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this series as he delves into Solomon's search for the purpose of life—which is found only in the Lord.

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.

Juanita Bynum reveals that we are all born with faith when we become children of God. She shows us how to operate in that faith.

Jesus’ entire public ministry leads to his death, burial and resurrection. Indeed, Jesus tells us himself that he came “to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20: 28). We often are given the impression that Jesus was the innocent victim of corrupt religious authority and political intrigue. That is wrong. Jesus knew exactly what he was doing when he left Galilee for Jerusalem on Passover in the third year of his ministry.

In the last sermon he ever preached, Jamie Buckingham said, "“If I fold my tent now and quit, then the pain I've already experienced and the suffering I've already walked through are for nothing. All the things I've learned throughout this entire ordeal (his battle with cancer) will have been wasted, and the future blessings God has promised for my children and my grandchildren and many others around me will be gone" He went on to say, "We can't afford to stop. We simply can't afford to quit. We must finish the work the Lord has given us, so we can be complete...All you have to do is ...

The Gospel of Mark is a short, action-packed book that focuses on how Jesus Christ is the Messiah for the Gentiles as well as for the Jews. Join Skip Heitzig for this series as he explores Jesus' heart for people and requirements for his followers.

Leviticus is a book that is seldom read or preached from, but throughout, it exalts the worship of the Lord. Join Skip Heitzig to seek the precious truth and treasure for the believer in this book.

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 the book of Acts, Luke continued the narrative of Jesus Christ that he began in his Gospel. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through this powerful account and examines how the work of Jesus Christ did not end at his ascension but continued - and continues today - through the Spirit-empowered church.