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The Babylonians lay siege to Jerusalem in 588 B.C., and the city falls on August 14, 586 B.C. The siege of a fortified city is a dreadful thing to behold. Food and supplies quickly run out: Starvation, sickness and death follow. Jeremiah is inside Jerusalem during the 2-year siege, and Lamentations is his eyewitness account.

Deuteronomy recounts God's covenant with the children of Israel, detailing the blessings that depended on their obedience to His law - and the curses that would stem from disobedience. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through select passages of this book, focusing on the faithfulness required of Israel and God's unending mercy.

The book of Esther tells the story of a courageous woman who saves her people from death. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows that God is always in control, no matter how bad things may appear.

People, like trees, bear fruit in their proper season. In this booklet, taken from a favorite sermon by Pastor Jamie Buckingham, we read that the blessed tree is not the kind that needs to be watered, or nourished, all the time. This tree does not need constant feeding in order to bring forth fruit in its season. The blessed tree may be planted by a dry river bed, but it has roots that go deep into the ground, where reservoirs of stored water are found. In the same way, the blessed man is not meant to produce fruit all the time. But he will produce fruit in its proper season, when his ...

Did you ever feel like you have 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.

In the book of Exodus, the children of Israel miraculously escaped bondage in Egypt. Pastor Skip Heitzig traces their journey into the wilderness to their destiny as the chosen people of God.

This classic elucidation of the gospel and call to faith by one of the most renowned preachers of the 19th century includes: "To You", "What Are We At?", "God Justifieth the Ungodly", "It Is God That Justifieth", "Just and the Justifier", "Concerning Deliverance from Sinning", "By Grace Through Faith", and more. Every person of faith will want to hear Spurgeon's inspiring words, through which his great and abiding love of Christ shines.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches about attitudes toward prayer, charitable deeds, and our relationship to God and our fellow human beings. How do I live a life that is pleasing to Jesus? Where should I begin my study of the bible? I have been asked the questions many times by new converts to Christ. While there are many good places to begin such a study, the place I always suggest is Matthew; chapters, five, six, and seven. This is because we can learn directly from our Lord and Savior how He expects His followers to conduct themselves. The study is also a good reminder for people ...

Keep on pushing; keep on pressing, keep on believing that the healing God has is on that way. Dr. Calvin Butts shares this in a sermon entitled "Keep on Pushing".

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 "Betrayal", Dr. Bryant delivers a companion resource for The Bible series episode entitled "Betrayal".

We live in a culture that is constantly asking, "What's next?" We want to know the latest fashions, trends, stocks, and gadgets. In a world that's always looking for the next big thing, we can sometimes forget the most important thing. As Christians we are called to wait with anticipation for the return of Christ. In this series, through the book of Revelation we look forward and ask ourselves, "What's next?"

A desire is a hunger, a craving, a preoccupation, and an internal aim for an external conquest. A desire, when broken down to one word, is a wish. No one has ever taught us how to desire. You can accomplish desire without practicing. Sickness and even old age do not diminish desire; they just change what we desire. To stop desiring we would have to be in a complete vegetative or meditative state, and even then we would have to desire not to desire.

The Gospel of Luke is a beautifully and meticulously written account of the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this topical series, Pastor Skip Heitzig touches on a number of stories, parables, and teachings of Jesus that show his compassion for outcasts and how we are to live the Christian life.

>"None But Jesus - Part 2" is a classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon, first delieved on February 17th, 1861. This narration is beautifully performed by Bryan Nyman.

Love, grace, beauty - these are all the works of God. Humanity itself beats in unison not only physically but spiritually as well. It is these things that bind us together even when we are different.

St Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, was a late-12th/early-13th century Italian friar and preacher. Bernardone came from wealthy beginnings, being part of one of the most affluent families in Assisi, but after a year of captivity after being captured by neighboring city’s army after conflict with Assisi flared up, Bernardone's outlook was much changed.

The spirit of God is upon us to heal our sin-sick souls. Rev. Cecil Williams asks the question “What Can We Do in the Power of the Spirit?” This sermon helps us understand this very thought-provoking question.

Enjoy three timeless sermons in audiobook format as read (preached) by Tim Berends.

By the end of Joshua, the Israelites have a foothold in the land of Canaan, but the conquest raises several critical issues: 1) strategically, how do the Israelites conquer a much stronger and more numerous enemy; 2) can a land conquered so brutally result in a peaceful and blessed life for the conquerors; and 3) what about the moral and ethical issues involved in such a conquest? Joshua is a deeply disturbing story on several levels.

In our consumer culture, Christmas has become all about getting and giving the latest gadgets and goods. Because of that we've pushed aside the one gift that fulfills our deepest needs: Jesus Christ. In this special series, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a fresh look at the gifts the wise men brought the child Jesus - gold, frankincense, and myrrh - and the ultimate gift that Jesus offers through salvation.