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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.

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.

Beyond the miracle of the great fish, Jonah is the story of a reluctant prophet. Skip Heitzig explains its theme of the mercy of God, both upon a nation and upon His disobedient servant.

Second Timothy was the last letter Paul wrote before he was killed for the faith. In this short, topical series, Pastor Skip Heitzig looks at the great comfort Paul found in a supportive friend as well as his unflinching hope and confidence that he had finished the race God set before him.

Hosea was the prophet with a broken heart. As Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches, Hosea’s devotion to an unfaithful wife mirrors the unfaithfulness of Israel, and the devotion of our loving Father God.

The prophecy of Habakkuk is a conversation between the prophet and God. Skip Heitzig shows that this short book contains some bedrock truths of the faith that are cited in the New Testament.

The author of Hebrews is unknown, but the truths in its pages are powerful: It presents Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of Judaism and the Old Testament Law. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this topical study to see how Jesus is the Great High Priest, superior in every sense to the Levitical priesthood, and how we as believers should live in the light of this truth.

In this teaching by Jamie Buckingham, he challenges those who claim to be a Christian, followers of Christ, to understand exactly what that means. If you are a true Christian, if Jesus is really Lord of your life, then you will readily accept the infilling of His Holy Spirit. If you are committed to Jesus being the Lord of your life then you will desire the Holy Spirit, and He will fill you. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the gift God has given us. It is through the Holy Spirit we are able to allow Jesus to be our Lord and to obey his commandments. The Holy Spirit is our only source ...

Many believers are confused about the biblical timeline of future events, as well as the spiritual gift of prophecy - and understandably so. In this study, Pastor Skip Heitzig gives an introduction to biblical prophecy and helps us understand this important gift of the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever wondered how to stay focused and faithful in your walk with the Lord? This study through the book of Colossians with Pastor Skip Heitzig gives you direction on how to remain steady and balanced in your walk and challenges you to draw closer to the One who loves you more than any other.

George Whitefield was a man of God who helped to usher in massive revival throughout young America. A fiery preacher who would weep for his hearers while preaching to them, was one who sought after truth and proclaimed the way of life till the end of his life. Though some may disagree with his stance on Calvinism, none can deny his passion for his Lord Jesus Christ. May this book provoke you unto deeper righteousness as deep calls unto deep.

The abolitionist, essayist, teacher, and women’s rights activist Maria W. Stewart is thought to have been the first African American woman to raise matters of equality and justice in a US public forum, the New England Anti-Slavery Society in Boston. In her 1832 lecture, Why Sit Ye Here and Die?, she demanded equal rights for African American women while criticizing both the slavery of the South and the lack of opportunity and equality in the North. Her biblical style of oratory and fierce opposition to injustice still inspire today.

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).

We live in a culture obsessed with social media. But how can anyone find anything of spiritual significance in something as frivolous as a hashtag? Millions of people add their voices to a sea of opinions through social media every day. In this series, Skip Heitzig presents God's thoughts on today's trending topics.

In Isaiah Part 3, the tone changes completely. Chapters 40 – 66 comprise some of the best poetry in the Bible, and the theme of that poetry is grace. Here we learn that after the Babylonian Captivity, God will redeem his people, bringing them back into fellowship with him to the place where they belong. And that return foreshadows an even greater redemption, not just for Israel, but also for all of humanity.

Father Brian Bransfield presents a riveting understanding of John Paul II’s idea of marriage and human sexuality. Utilizing insights from scripture, the Fathers of the Church, and contemporary theology, the beauty of marriage is clearly defined. Simultaneously, he grapples with the challenges to family life that have sprung from the industrial, sexual and technological revolutions. Fr. Bransfield brings to bear examples from contemporary literature and pop culture that illustrate the nature of sin, selfishness and false understandings of what it means to be human.

All the questions of prayer are answered by reference to the scriptures.

Second Timothy is called the “dying epistle” because it was the last letter written by Paul. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows how Paul encouraged his “son in the faith,” even in his final days on earth.

For thousands of years, mankind has had God's Ten Commandments. Though cultures, languages, and lifestyles have changed dramatically since Moses received these words on Mount Sinai, they are surprisingly applicable to our daily lives in the 21st century. Pastor Skip Heitzig explores each of God's Top Ten and wraps up the series with a discussion on the famous 11th commandment given by Jesus during His time on earth.

The book of Romans is the believer's handbook on what salvation through faith in Jesus Christ is all about. In this series Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us on an in-depth journey through Romans, exploring what the doctrine of salvation means for our everyday lives.