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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.

In the Acts of the Apostles, the church of Jesus Christ expands from Jerusalem out into the world. Skip Heitzig teaches how the power of the Holy Spirit began to transform mankind.

The book of James calls believers to put feet to their faith. Known mostly for the verse "faith without works is dead" (2:26), James perfectly describes the relationship between action and belief that should naturally flow from true Christianity. In this series Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a look at this challenging book and how it should affect the everyday life of a Jesus follower.

In the book of Acts, we see how the good news of the gospel was proclaimed throughout the entire ancient world. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig as he takes an in-depth look at the marvelous work of the Holy Spirit to carry out the Great Commission. Learn how to be an effective witness for Jesus Christ in the world today.

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.

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 Deuteronomy is the giving of the Mosaic Law to a new generation of Israelites at the end of their wanderings. In this collection of sermons Skip Heitzig tells the story of God’s continuing grace to His people.

Joel is a dual prophecy. Its immediate context is the plague of locusts that was afflicting the land, but ultimately it exalts the Day of the Lord. Skip Heitzig teaches this short but powerful book.

The Church is simply a group of saved sinners, and because of this we face a variety of issues. How do we deal with them? Focusing on the letter of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Skip Heitzig discusses Church divisions, sexual impurity, marriage difficulties, personal liberties, and other problems in the body of Christ and looks at what God's word says about resolving them.

Lamentations is a funeral dirge, as Jeremiah mourns over a nation that has been destroyed and taken into captivity. Pastor Skip Heitzig explains the story of Jeremiah’s sorrow and anguish.

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.

For thousands of years, mankind has had God's Ten Commandments. Though cultures, languages, and lifestyles have changed dramatically since Moses received these words on Mount Sinai, they are surprisingly applicable to our daily lives in the 21st century. Pastor Skip Heitzig explores each of God's Top Ten and wraps up the series with a discussion on the famous 11th commandment given by Jesus during His time on earth.

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.

In this special series, Pastor Skip Heitzig offers a fresh look at the familiar story of Jesus' birth. As we consider Christmas from various vantage points, we receive a valuable reminder that He should be the center of not only our celebrations, but of our lives.

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 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.

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.

Join Skip Heitzig for this study through the Minor Prophet book of Nahum, in which the prophet delivered a message of judgment on the wicked city of Nineveh shortly before its destruction.

In the book of Revelation, Jesus wrote seven personal letters to seven churches throughout Asia. Since we are part of the church, we can learn much from these letters about how to conduct our personal lives. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig in this series to discover what it is the Spirit has to say to the church as a whole.

Join Skip Heitzig as he looks at the minor prophet book of Joel, which was written during a time of famine and locusts in the land of Israel. In it, Joel warned the nation of coming judgment and the impending day of the Lord as he appealed to the people to repent.