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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.

From the Garden of Eden, to the Flood, to the lives of Abraham and all the patriarchs, Skip Heitzig guides you verse by verse through Genesis, the book of beginnings.

The Gospel of John differs from the three other Gospels in that it emphasizes the deity of Jesus Christ. Skip Heitzig shows why this Gospel is the one so often recommended to new believers.

As detailed by Pastor Skip Heitzig, First Samuel tells the stories of a prophet, a politician, and a poet - Samuel, Saul, and David - and how God used them to form the nation of Israel.

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.

Your biggest adversary is not the opponent across the chess board. And the idea of a diverse, inclusive family didn't originate with a sitcom. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. Find out God's plan to give you the power to break bad habits, reward you with an everlasting crown, out-strategize your fiercest enemy, and more.

In the book of Acts, Luke continued the narrative of Jesus Christ that he began in his Gospel. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through this powerful account and examines how the work of Jesus Christ did not end at his ascension but continued - and continues today - through the Spirit-empowered church.

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.

Written specifically for the Jewish people, but still relevant to us today, the book of Matthew portrays Jesus Christ as the true Messiah and king of the Jews. Join Skip Heitzig as he gives an overview of this Gospel and shows how Jesus fulfilled a number of Old Testament prophecies.

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.

We've all had to learn a few lessons the hard way, but it's far better to learn from someone else's mistakes. The Bible is full of stories from which we can learn what to do and what not to do. Satan was filled with pride. Lot became complacent. And Achan let greed steal his blessing. Join us for Crash & Burn as we learn to fly by looking at the lives of those who fell.

In the book of Exodus, the children of Israel miraculously escaped bondage in Egypt. Pastor Skip Heitzig traces their journey into the wilderness to their destiny as the chosen people of God.

In our consumer culture, Christmas has become all about getting and giving the latest gadgets and goods. Because of that we've pushed aside the one gift that fulfills our deepest needs: Jesus Christ. In this special series, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a fresh look at the gifts the wise men brought the child Jesus - gold, frankincense, and myrrh - and the ultimate gift that Jesus offers through salvation.

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?"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.