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Standing for God's truth is a serious thing. Standing against it carries major repercussions. In this series, Skip Heitzig presents Jude's call to get in the ring - a call that is as relevant today as it was when Jude penned his letter. Believers must defend the gospel to unbelievers. They also must guard against false teachings that distract from the truth documented in God's word and threaten to destroy the church. In the fight to protect the church and the truth of the gospel, are you a contender?

The desire for peace has always been part of human history. Activists protest for it, celebrities demand it, and pop culture makes it a memorable catchphrase, but humankind's natural inclination toward conflict has kept peace out of reach. True peace is so much more than the absence of conflict, and its only source is the Prince of Peace. He alone offers a lasting peace that can't be found in or understood by this world. In this series, Skip Heitzig explores the theme of peace throughout the Bible, including internal, interpersonal, and eternal facets.

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?"

Before entering the Promised Land, Moses reminded Israel of their history and the covenant they made with the Lord. The Book of Deuteronomy details that covenant, looking at God's promises of cursing and blessing. In this study, Skip Heitzig unpacks those promises and explores the truths found in this still-relevant book of law.

In this study of the book of Amos, Skip Heitzig takes a look at how this uneducated prophet pronounced judgment on the prosperous yet corrupt nation of Israel and called for them to turn from their sin.

Jesus loves people - all people: prostitutes, drug addicts, abusers - and you. This profound truth is at the very heart of the gospel. Jesus loves the unlovable and touches the untouchable, and during His time on earth, He was compassionate and merciful toward people from all walks of life. What would it be like if you personally encountered Him? Join Pastor Skip Heitzig in this series to learn more about God's radical love for you and fall more in love with the living Savior.

How is a church to operate? What is the role of the elders? Church members? In this series Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a look at the operations manual for God's church, specifically at the behavior expected of its members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This series deals with the relationships we encounter every day as believers. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows us how to be equipped and effective in our relationships and how a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ - the most important relationship - can affect every area of our lives.

Numbers is a book with two themes: Israel's failure and God's faithfulness. As we consider Israel's desert wanderings, we learn what can happen when people refuse to believe God's promises, and we are challenged to walk humbly with our ever faithful Lord.

In every kingdom, there are movers and shakers. The Old Testament immortalizes many of these great people - it tells what made them great in God's eyes. Discover the key to making an impact in God's kingdom as you study the lives of Hannah, Samuel, Saul, and David.

What happens when a believer dies? What will heaven be like? What about infants and children who die? When do our bodies get resurrected? What will they be like? These questions and more occupy our thoughts from time to time. In this new series, From the Edge of Eternity, we will follow a believer from death into the different stages of eternity: the Intermediate State, the resurrection of the body, the Kingdom Age, and the Eternal State. Since forever is a long time, it only makes sense that we both understand and prepare for this "ultimate journey".

This 12-message series takes a close look at how the 10 Commandments are relevant to New Testament believers in Christ. See what God has to say about His Name, the sanctity of life, relationships with parents, marraige, stealing, resting and all of the other topics God gave us in His commandments to Moses and the nation of Israel.

What does the word "church" mean to you? Jesus said the church is His and that He would build it. He also said the church is a group of people, not a place. This study looks at the spiritual condition of the church throughout history. These letters are from Jesus to real churches with real conditions and have significant application to our lives today.

Hebrews was written to the Jewish Christians to exalt Jesus Christ as superior to all, including the Law and the prophets. Skip Heitzig explains the importance of this book to all believers.

Paul wrote to the Colossians to counteract Gnosticism, a mixture of heresies that had invaded the church. The theme of the book, as Skip Heitzig teaches, is that the believer is complete in Christ.