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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.

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.

While Jesus hung on the cross, He made seven unique statements. In this study, Pastor Skip Heitzig examines each of these statements and helps us understand the meaning and eternal significance of these final words of Christ, spoken during the greatest act of love ever demonstrated.

Why do you believe what you believe? In this thought-provoking series, Pastor Skip Heitzig explains how to present an intelligent defense for your belief in Jesus Christ. God has given us scientific and archaeological evidence as well as many fulfilled prophecies in scriptures that strengthen the validity of our Christian faith. Learn how to share the reason for your hope with others effectively and lovingly.

The gospel of Luke is a beautifully and meticulously written account of the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this topical series, Pastor Skip Heitzig touches on a number of stories, parables, and teachings of Jesus that show His compassion for outcasts and how we are to live the Christian life.

Second Timothy was the last letter Paul wrote before he was killed for the faith. In this short, topical series, Pastor Skip Heitzig looks at the great comfort Paul found in a supportive friend as well as his unflinching hope and confidence that he had finished the race God set before him.

The author of Hebrews is unknown, but the truths in its pages are powerful: It presents Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of Judaism and the Old Testament Law. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this topical study to see how Jesus is the Great High Priest, superior in every sense to the Levitical priesthood, and how we as believers should live in the light of this truth.

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.

Many believers are confused about the biblical timeline of future events, as well as the spiritual gift of prophecy - and understandably so. In this study, Pastor Skip Heitzig gives an introduction to biblical prophecy and helps us understand this important gift of the Holy Spirit.

If you compiled a music playlist to describe your life, what songs would you choose? Music reflects life's journey: the moments we question God, struggle with pain, celebrate the deepest joys, and search for fulfillment and happiness. Using lyrics to explore the human experience has always been significant and powerful - even thousands of years ago in a playlist we now know as the book of Psalms.

This survey of the book of 1 Samuel touches on all the major events surrounding the inception of Israel's monarchy, including its three biggest figures: Saul, the prophet Samuel, and David. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through Samuel's calling, Saul's failed kingship, David's anointing, and more.

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.

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.

The apostle Paul wrote the letter of 1 Thessalonians to encourage new believers in Thessalonica to stand firm in their faith, live purely and orderly, and take comfort in Christ's second coming. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig as he takes us through this book and applies its precepts to everyday life.

One of the only things Jesus' disciples asked Him to teach them was to pray. The result is what we've come to call the Lord's Prayer, which could better be called the Disciples' Prayer, since Jesus gave it specifically to them. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a deeper look at this often-recited - and often-overlooked - prayer to find applications for our own prayer lives.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus Christ's most well-known sermon and could more accurately be called a "mountain of a sermon". It gives directives on living for Jesus' kingdom, covering such issues as loving your enemies, praying effectively, advancing God's will, and submitting to Christ's authority. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through these instructions on holy living and how they should affect our everyday lives.

Trouble in the Corinthian church prompted Paul to write this letter, which has been called an epistle of sanctification. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through this letter and shows how the church today can put Paul's call to holiness into action.

Like a father with a broken heart, Paul pleaded, rebuked, and wept for the wayward Corinthians in this second epistle, calling for unity and love among the brethren and care and concern for the poor believers in Jerusalem. In this series, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a look at this deeply personal letter in which Paul defended his authority and apostleship.

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.