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The Church. Who really needs to be a part of it? Why should we belong to something so archaic and so narrow? The culture around us seems to ask this question relentlessly, but what is the answer? From God's original intent for His church, to the ways in which He uses us today, and the reasons why people attend and leave the church, this series emphasizes the importance of the Church and the need to revere it as divinely established.

John’s second epistle was a warning to a private individual to avoid false prophets. Pastor Skip Heitzig details how John exalted truth and advised abiding in the doctrine of Christ.

The book of Joshua chronicles the children of Israel’s conquest of Canaan, providing a record of Israel's continuing history in the redemption of humankind. The action-packed narrative also sheds light on the Christian's daily experience of conflict, victory, blessing, and the power of God.

The book of First John was written to a church that was being seduced from within by those who tried to mix worldly philosophy into the faith. Skip Heitzig shows how John defended the truth.

Do you know how to swim against the current? When Jesus came to earth, He brought a whole new way of thinking that challenged the religious leaders of His day. With concepts like loving your enemies, the ideas Christ presented in the Sermon on the Mount still challenge today’s worldly thinking. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig looks at what it means to be citizens of God's kingdom, covering the basic fundamentals of Christian living.

Though the apostle Paul wrote Philippians from a prison cell in Rome, he encouraged the church at Philippi to give thanks and rejoice in all circumstances. He also called them to reject legalism, live humbly, and embrace unity. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this study through one of Paul's most inspiring and frequently quoted letters.

The book of Ezra takes the Jewish people back from Babylon into Israel where they rebuild the temple and restore the land. Skip Heitzig tells this story of God’s faithfulness to His people.

The prophet Zechariah received ten visions from God, all in one night. Skip Heitzig examines these visions of what God would do in their immediate future, and in the messianic kingdom.

As with many of the Minor Prophets, the book of Zephaniah pronounces judgment on both the nation of Israel and the entire world. However, it also gives hope and encouragement for the future, as Skip Heitzig explains: It foretells the day of the Lord and Christ's second coming.

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.

What exactly does it mean to worship God? In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig examines what worship is, what it is not, and some of the different ways we can offer worship to God.

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?"

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.

The redemption of mankind was planned before the foundations of the world. But the path through Scripture that leads from Eden to eternity is not as straightforward as following a highway. It's more like following a thread in a tapestry and the thread is crimson-red, having been stained with blood. In this series, Skip Heitzig leads you on a unique journey through the Bible along the path of redemption.

The book of Acts is Luke's record of the apostles' work after Jesus' ascension, though it might better be called the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church. Join us for this series with Pastor Skip Heitzig, as we see how Jesus continues working today through the spirit-empowered church.

Solomon's words of wisdom are just as relevant today as when they were penned over 3,000 years ago. This insightful study of the book of Proverbs provides practical advice for living God's way. This 17-message series examines how we are to relate to various aspects of our lives, including spouses, children, neighbors, and governments.

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.

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.

If you are interested in learning how Jesus spoke to and taught people individually, you will enjoy this 22 message series greatly. Through this study, you will examine the lives of people whose personal encounters with the Lord changed them dramatically and permanently.

How is a church to operate? What is the role of the elders? Church members? In this series Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a look at the operations manual for God's church, specifically at the behavior expected of its members.