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The Upper Room Discourse was Jesus’ final message to His closest followers before He went to the cross. After washing their feet and giving them the example of how to love and serve one another, He taught what it really means to be His disciples. Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches how we can learn to face situations similar to those encountered by Jesus’ disciples.

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.

At the first moment of creation, the Lord's Spirit hovered over the waters (see Genesis 1:2). And throughout history, He has chosen to enter our imperfect world to reveal Himself and draw near to His chosen people in moments when ordinary places became holy ground. Today, He still meets us in our everyday lives. And when we respond to His nearness with reverence, the mundane becomes sacred—our homes, workplaces, and relationships become holy ground.

After their exile in Babylon, the Jewish people began to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem but stopped because of fear and discouragement. Join Skip Heitzig as he looks at Haggai's exhortations for the people to set their priorities straight and trust God in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Worship: Life with Passion and Purpose is a comprehensive look at the role of worship in the lives of believers. In the series, Pastor Skip Heitzig looks at examples of several people in the Bible who understood what it is to worship God. These people realized that worship is not just singing, but a lifestyle. God created us to worship Him and certain qualities will be evident in your life if you are a true worshipper. As we study the lives of worshippers in Scripture, we can understand what true worship is - and use it as a template to follow in our own lives.

Though Amos was only a herdsman, he was also an eloquent spokesman for God. Skip Heitzig tells the story of this country preacher who was sent to the king of Israel to proclaim judgment.

In this verse-by-verse study, Pastor Skip Heitzig presents an in-depth look at Moses, the 10 plagues, the 10 commandments, the desert wanderings, the construction of the tabernacle, and more. As we study, we'll see the grace of God, witness the glory of the Lord, and a catch a glimpse of Israel's coming Savior.

What does the Bible teach about the third person of the Trinity? Learn how to be an effective part of the body of Christ.

God often uses the least likely people to accomplish his will, even working in spite of our human tendency to do what's right in our own eyes. In this verse-by-verse study through the book of Judges, Skip Heitzig explores a dark and difficult season in Israel's history, revealing not just the dangerous grasp of the sin cycle but also God's plan to appoint imperfect leaders to deliver his people. We discover that even when we're at our worst, God still makes a way to break our patterns of sin and lead us into redemption.

After Jesus ascended into heaven, his followers were tasked with spreading the good news of salvation "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The book of Acts details the early church's rapid growth as they received the Holy Spirit and carried out the Great Commission to a world that was hungry for it. In this verse-by-verse study, Skip Heitzig teaches how we can be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ in the world today, and we learn how God continues his work through the spirit-empowered church.

The book of Ephesians exalts the new life we have in Christ - a life that produces a new relationship with God and with others. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig explains how "the unsearchable riches" (Ephesians 3:8) we have through Jesus affect the way we interact with other Christians, our families, and unbelievers as well as the way we fight the Enemy.

You will find no greater theme in all the Bible than the scarlet thread of redemption. It runs through every book, from beginning to end. Follow this thread, and you'll find yourself filled with constant wonder and gratitude over all that Jesus has done and will do for you-and what He is preparing for you in heaven.

One of the most important things a believer can learn is how to effectively study God's Word. With the proper tools, Bible study is exciting, personal, and beneficial. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig in this series and learn how to read, interpret, and apply Scripture.

Enjoy the magnificent panorama of Scripture like never before! Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a "flight" plan for the books of the Old Testament to help you better understand the context and significance of each. If you have ever found yourself getting lost and wandering from verse to verse in Scripture, put yourself firmly on track with the clear aerial view offered in The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Old Testament.

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.

Raised by the daughter of Pharaoh and nursed by his own Hebrew mother, Moses was protected by God's sovereignty. In this expository teaching of the life of Moses, we learn about the man God used to deliver His chosen people from Egypt.

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.

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.

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.

After 40 years of wandering in the desert, the Israelites were ready to enter the Promised Land. The book of Joshua details the conflict, victory, and blessings they experienced as they conquered and divided their new homeland. In this verse-by-verse study, Skip Heitzig reveals the power of God and the victory that can be achieved by following his commands. We are challenged to "be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the lord your God is with you" (Joshua 1:9).