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Second Samuel is the book which relates the triumphs, transgressions, and troubles of David, Israel’s greatest king. Pastor Skip Heitzig tells the story of the "man after God’s own heart."

The primary motivation that drove Jesus toward the cross was love. As a man and a member of the Godhead, Jesus' ultimate desire was to do His Father's will. This series takes an in-depth look at the sacrificial life and death of Jesus as He set His face toward the cross, walking in accordance with His Father's will and accomplishing our salvation.

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.

Psalms, the ancient songbook, explores the full range of human experience in a personal and relatable way. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows us how to practically apply the central theme of these magnificent hymns - the praise and worship of the living God - to our own lives.

Pastor Skip Heitzig breaks apart the basic components of today's society and looks at the threats that believers face at every level: personally, family, communally, nationally, and globally. This series focuses on what God's word says about each of these levels of society and how we can best follow God's original plan for our lives, our family, and the rest of the world.

First Peter was written to comfort the church as it suffered persecution. Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches from this book on how believers are to minister and conduct themselves when suffering.

Proverbs is a book of wisdom, the thoughts of Israel’s King Solomon on the righteous and godly way to live. Skip Heitzig examines its teachings of discernment, discipline, and prudence.

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon delves into the hard issues of life, and attempts to find satisfactory answers that avert despair. Pastor Skip Heitzig examines Solomon’s search for meaning.

What does the word "church" mean to you? Jesus said the church is His and that He would build it. He also said the church is a group of people, not a place. This study looks at the spiritual condition of the church throughout history. These letters are from Jesus to real churches with real conditions and have significant application to our lives today.

At a time when everyone speaks their truth—but no one gets to claim any truth as absolute—how can we know what's real, what's good, and what's true? When we examine biblical truth in the light of science, reason, and reality, we can respond to the doubts we hear from friends and family, culture and social media, and even our own hearts.

Spiritual warfare is a reality in our fallen world, and it's not something the believer can - or should - ignore. In this series, Skip Heitzig encourages us to prepare for the battle by knowing our enemy, our battlefield, and our weapons so we can live victoriously.

This series deals with the relationships we encounter every day as believers. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows us how to be equipped and effective in our relationships and how a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ - the most important relationship - can affect every area of our lives.

God has set us apart to live by the standards He established in His Word. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches about the equipment God has given us to fulfill this task and to fight against the Enemy.

Being a Christian is hard! Whether you've been a believer for a day or a decade, faith in Jesus won't make you immune to the challenges and troubles of life. Believers often face unique difficulties because of their faith. We all need a little help, and we find the help we need in Scripture. Whether you're seeking answers, boldness, or peace, you'll find help in the Bible. God's Word—the ultimate source of truth, wisdom, and supernatural comfort—provides perfect guidance from our loving and all-knowing Creator.

The book of Ruth is a romantic love story...and so much more! Discover the story behind the story - a beautiful illustration of God's amazing work of redemption.

In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us verse by verse through the parables of Jesus. The word parable means to come alongside, and Jesus used parables to reveal spiritual truths in a practical way to His disciples and all who heard them. Learn how to personally apply His challenging stories to your own life.

God's love is the missing ingredient in many of our relationships. Many of them are merely perfunctory and unfortunately erode over time. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul paints a picture of what true love is and what it is not. Throughout the text, Paul shows us that true love has many facets and explains it in both positive and negative terms. He tells us our love for others is meant to be a mirror of Christ's love for us.

Some of the greatest worship songs and hymns were written during times of deep pain. The process of going through trials is not easy, yet when we allow God to work through our pain, He can produce a sweet melody of growth in our lives. This eight-message series gives biblical counsel on the issue of suffering in the lives of believers.

The book of Habakkuk showcases an honest and compelling conversation between the prophet and God. In this study, Skip Heitzig explores the details of that conversation and some of its underlying truths that still apply to us today.

A mother's love is an example of God's great and sacrificing love for us. For many people, moms shaped their lives and brought them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. This collection of messages includes Mother's Day teachings and other topical messages about moms, who hold a special place in the heart of God.