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The book of 2 Samuel chronicles not only David's triumphs as the king of Israel, but his transgressions as well. Even when he sinned, David was responsive and turned back to the God he so deeply loved. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this survey of 2 Samuel and learn more about David's reign and Israel's rich but turbulent history.

The book of Ephesians explores who we are as followers of Christ and how we should live in light of our identity. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig looks at how this letter connects Christian doctrine to our everyday life, including relationships in the body of Christ, the family, and marriage.

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.

More than any other book in Scripture, Galatians emphasizes salvation apart from the works of the Law. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig as he surveys this letter, written by Paul as a declaration of grace for all believers.

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.

The book of Judges tells the story of how God raised up judges to deliver Israel from its oppressors in the time before Israel's monarchy was established. Some of these judges were good and noble like Gideon, and some were erratic and unstable like Samson. Sometimes, God's man of the hour wasn't even a man! Join Pastor Skip Heitzig in this study to see how God used and continues to use the weak to confound the wise.

When we to try to find happiness and fulfillment in this world, we end up discontented and in despair. This is the theme Solomon explored in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this series as he delves into Solomon's search for the purpose of life—which is found only in the Lord.

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.

In the book of Leviticus, God gave Moses a number of laws to govern every aspect of the Israelites' lives. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig focuses on how these commandments reveal God's holiness, including how He deals with sin and offers abundant blessings to those who walk in His ways.

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.

Join Pastor Skip Heitzig as he takes us on the spiritual journey of Jonah, who tried to run from the God who would not let him go. We learn important truths as this prophet goes from doing devotions inside a fish to bringing about history's greatest revival. We also see that despite being used by God in such a mighty way, Jonah truly was a pouting prophet.

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.

This audiobook of Ruth tells the story of love and commitment between Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth, who would become the great-grandmother of King David and ancestress of the promised Messiah. It also recounts Boaz's role as kinsman-redeemer, a role that Christ Himself perfectly carried out in defending and redeeming us.

This series demonstrates how we, as the body of Christ, need to work together to spread the truth of God's Word, which alone has the substance, ability, and potential to forever change a person’s life.

In this in-depth study of the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Skip Heitzig shows how Jesus Christ is presented as the King, the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies of the messiah.

Mark is the shortest and most concise of the Gospels. Skip Heitzig guides us through this action-packed narrative, as Mark portrays Jesus Christ as the obedient Servant of God the Father.

During the holidays, many of us dream of a white Christmas - glistening trees, falling flakes, sleigh bells in the snow. In the midst of the songs, sales, and celebrations, we must not forget that the purpose of the manger was the cross. This series, anchored in Galatians 4:4-6, reminds us that the way to a spiritually white Christmas is Jesus' blood.

The theme of Philippians is being like Christ. Skip Heitzig expounds on its teachings about the dual citizenship of the believer, and belonging to the Kingdom of God while living on this earth.

Justification, Sanctification. In this twenty message study from the book of Romans, Skip explains the significance of these words to the Christian faith and uncovers the treasures in what are regarded by many as the most important of Paul's teachings. When you understand these chapters, you'll not only understand the Gospel but how to live wholly for God.

Hebrews 11 commemorates men and women who are considered champions of faith. When we read their stories, we may feel that we can never live up to the standards they set. Instead of feeling intimidated, we can find encouragement from their stories - the same God who enabled them to live a life of faith is more than capable to empower us, as well.