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Do you ever need a reminder of the peace available only from God? Paul's words of encouragement to the believers in Thessalonica are relevant to our lives today, no matter what circumstances we may find ourselves in.

Galatians was written to combat the problem of legalism in the church, as some tried to add the Law to the message of the Gospel. Skip Heitzig teaches on the freedom enjoyed by the Christian.

For 2,000 years, the church has awaited the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For 2,000 years men have tried to predict the exact moment of His return. Though no man knows the exact hour or even the day He will come back, there are signs to indicate His coming is near. In the teaching series Rumblings of War and the Prince of Peace, Skip Heitzig thoroughly expounds upon Matthew 24, explaining prophecy of what must take place and encouraging the church to always be ready.

This is a topical study of the basic fundamentals of the Christian faith. This 15-message series is great for a new believer or anyone wanting to study what Biblical Christianity is really all about.

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.

Hebrews was written to the Jewish Christians to exalt Jesus Christ as superior to all, including the Law and the prophets. Skip Heitzig explains the importance of this book to all believers.

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.

From its opening genealogy through its careful record of Old Testament prophecies fulfilled, Matthew's gospel forms a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament. In this in-depth study by Pastor Skip Heitzig we'll consider Jesus' ancestry, birth, public ministry, death, and resurrection, and we'll gain a clearer understanding of Jesus as both Messiah and King.

The book of Jeremiah has an overarching theme: judgment. God commissioned the prophet Jeremiah to speak to the backsliding nation of Israel about the destruction that would come as a result of their sin - unless they repented. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig digs into the first 22 chapters of Jeremiah, exploring God's righteous anger as well as His mercy to those who return to Him.

When Jesus asked his disciples: "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" Peter responded, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus promised Peter that upon the rock of that confession he would build his church. The truth of who Jesus is empowers common man to speak the message that opens the doors of heaven to sinners. Join us to learn strong principles for godly living and reach new heights in our faith as we work our way through Peter's epistles.

Ephesians exalts the new life that we have in Christ, which produces a new relationship with God and with others. Skip Heitzig explains the wealth, the walk, and the warfare of the believer.

Philemon is a personal letter of Paul in which he encourages a believer to forgive his runaway slave. Pastor Skip Heitzig expounds on this book’s theme of forgiveness and brotherly love.

The people of God have always held dual citizenship in heaven and on earth. We live in the world and operate in its systems, but we are part of a spiritual kingdom. We're called to love the city we're in and reach its people as long as we're here. Ultimately, Jesus will establish His kingdom on earth, but until then we are called to be His ambassadors here and now. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores what it means to "occupy till [He comes]" (Luke 19:13, KJV) as we discover our role in the kingdom city.

Jesus is the visible likeness of the invisible God, and all things were made by Him, from the majestic Milky Way to the fruit fly hovering around your overripe bananas. In between galaxies and fruit flies is where most of life happens: work or school, family and friendships, health, hobbies, and entertainment. In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, the apostle declares that Jesus holds it all together. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores the practical application of Jesus’ preeminence. Life is complicated. Let’s make sure Jesus is at the center of it all.

Skip Heitzig presents the book of Ruth - a love story and a story of redemption, but also the story of how God works in the lives of people to accomplish His purposes.

Jesus loves people - all people: prostitutes, drug addicts, abusers - and you. This profound truth is at the very heart of the gospel. Jesus loves the unlovable and touches the untouchable, and during His time on earth, He was compassionate and merciful toward people from all walks of life. What would it be like if you personally encountered Him? Join Pastor Skip Heitzig in this series to learn more about God's radical love for you and fall more in love with the living Savior.

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.

Join Skip Heitzig for this in-depth study of the first chapter of James as he looks at how believers can endure hard times and overcome temptation.

The book of James deals with maturity and practical Christian living by faith. Skip Heitzig teaches on the wisdom in James for enduring trials, handling temptations, and taming the tongue.

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.