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Upon This Rock teaching series by Pastor Skip Heitzig. When most people hear the word church, they think of a structure with a steeple, or an institution filled with men in black robes. But what did Jesus mean when He said, "Upon this rock I will build my church"? What does He want it to be, and how can it be established, built up, and encouraged to grow?

The book of Romans is the manifesto of Christian freedom, the Gospel according to grace. Skip Heitzig teaches how Romans reveals that the believer’s liberty is in Christ, apart from the Law.

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.

Ephesians exalts the new life that we have in Christ, which produces a new relationship with God and with others. Skip Heitzig explains the wealth, the walk, and the warfare of the believer.

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.

Over 175 million people in the United States need some sort of vision correction. From glasses to contacts and corneal reshaping to corrective surgery, there's no question that seeing clearly improves people's quality of life. But what about our spiritual vision? With so many religious, philosophical, and ideological lenses to look through, how do we find the right lens? In this series, Skip Heitzig brings the core doctrines of Christian faith into clear focus. These are the truths that define who God is, who we are, and the choices that every person has to make.

The story of Ruth and Boaz is one of the Bible's most beloved love stories. But far more than a tale of human romance and relational interaction, the book of Ruth elevates the theme of love to the realm of providence and redemption. In this study through Ruth, Skip Heitzig shows how God works in the lives of ordinary people to accomplish his purposes and how, in marrying Ruth, Boaz exemplifies a kinsman-redeemer.

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.

In this age of information overload and misinformation, it's difficult to know which sources to trust - especially in a crisis. Fact-checking is common as we try to prove and disprove reports and then decide what to believe. Although fear and mistrust are a natural response in times of trouble, God wants us to develop a different response: faith. So what does it take to cultivate a faith that overrides fear?

Millions of Americans have been ordered to shelter in place during this global health crisis. It's an aggressive measure to attempt to control the spread of an aggressive virus. When we shelter in place, we commit to confine ourselves to our homes, leaving only for essential errands like medical appointments and getting groceries. What if in our confinement we also commit to shelter in grace?

When the wrath of God meets the righteousness of God, where does that leave us? The apostle Paul says that we are marked by sin at birth but marked righteous at salvation. In this series through Romans, Skip Heitzig explains the essentials of Christian doctrine that can transform your thoughts, words, and actions. Move from sinner to saint and from saved to Spirit-filled as you inscribe the essence of the gospel onto your heart and soul.

Jeremiah called his people to return to God as his nation was dying. Pastor Skip Heitzig relates how the weeping prophet remained faithful even in the face of a hopeless task.

Throughout the Bible we see that God's plan to provide for His people cannot be thwarted—even by the unfaithfulness of their appointed leaders. In this verse-by-verse study of 2 Chronicles, Skip Heitzig explores the cost of disobedience to God, and how His plan ultimately leads His people back to redemption.

At a time when everyone speaks their truth—but no one gets to claim any truth as absolute—how can we know what's real, what's good, and what's true? When we examine biblical truth in the light of science, reason, and reality, we can respond to the doubts we hear from friends and family, culture and social media, and even our own hearts.

Being a Christian is hard! Whether you've been a believer for a day or a decade, faith in Jesus won't make you immune to the challenges and troubles of life. Believers often face unique difficulties because of their faith. We all need a little help, and we find the help we need in Scripture. Whether you're seeking answers, boldness, or peace, you'll find help in the Bible. God's Word—the ultimate source of truth, wisdom, and supernatural comfort—provides perfect guidance from our loving and all-knowing Creator.

The people of God have always held dual citizenship in heaven and on earth. We live in the world and operate in its systems, but we are part of a spiritual kingdom. We're called to love the city we're in and reach its people as long as we're here. Ultimately, Jesus will establish His kingdom on earth, but until then we are called to be His ambassadors here and now. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores what it means to "occupy till [He comes]" (Luke 19:13, KJV) as we discover our role in the kingdom city.

From the garden of Eden to the garden of Gethsemane, trees have borne silent witness to the long arc of our redemption story. Christmas is more than a holiday we observe each year—it's a special piece of a much bigger story. In this teaching series, Pastor Skip Heitzig walks through some of the trees that mark key events in the story of God and His people—from original sin to the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.