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Why do we call Jonah, Amos, Obadiah, Malachi, and the others the “minor” prophets? It certainly isn’t because their messages were less important! Prophets are like people holding a wire from heaven and wire to the earth, with God speaking through them. At times, God used these unique men to proclaim His truth, or to denounce men’s sin, or to predict the future, both near and far-off. Other times, He used them to show His truth by demonstration, through events in their lives.

Second Chronicles centers upon the life of King Solomon and his descendants. Skip Heitzig explains how this book should remind us that our glory is in our relationship with God.

The Gospel of Luke, written for those with a gentile background, emphasizes Jesus as the Son of Man. Skip Heitzig shows how Luke reflects on the humanity and compassion of Jesus Christ.

Do you ever need a reminder of the peace available only from God? Paul's words of encouragement to the believers in Thessalonica are relevant to our lives today, no matter what circumstances we may find ourselves in.

In Second Corinthians, the apostle Paul defends his ministry while stressing the encouragement that believers should offer to one another. Pastor Skip Heitzig highlights this very personal letter.

The book of Deuteronomy is the giving of the Mosaic Law to a new generation of Israelites at the end of their wanderings. In this collection of sermons Skip Heitzig tells the story of God’s continuing grace to His people.

Galatians was written to combat the problem of legalism in the church, as some tried to add the Law to the message of the Gospel. Skip Heitzig teaches on the freedom enjoyed by the Christian.

For 2,000 years, the church has awaited the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For 2,000 years men have tried to predict the exact moment of His return. Though no man knows the exact hour or even the day He will come back, there are signs to indicate His coming is near. In the teaching series Rumblings of War and the Prince of Peace, Skip Heitzig thoroughly expounds upon Matthew 24, explaining prophecy of what must take place and encouraging the church to always be ready.

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?

Life with God is not for couch potatoes - it is something to be actively pursued. Learn how to get your spiritual life moving as you study men and women who truly walked with God.

For thousands of years mankind has had God's list of 10 Commandments. Though cultures, languages, and lifestyles have changed dramatically since Moses received these words on Mount Sinai, they are surprisingly very applicable to our daily lives in the 21st century. Skip Heitzig explores in depth each of God's Top Ten and wraps up the series with a discussion on the most famous 11th Commandment given by Jesus during His time on Earth.

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".

Coming to church for spiritual sustenance can be like going to a restaurant for meals. It's all prepared for you and served to you by someone else. A far better way to get your spiritual nourishment is to learn how to get the "ingredients" and prepare the "meals" for yourself. In this series, Skip Heitzig and the Calvary pastoral staff teach how to study the Bible on your own and apply it - how to really "feast on the Word" and satisfy the deepest needs of your heart.

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 Ruth is a romantic love story…and so much more! Discover the story behind the story - a beautiful illustration of God's amazing work of redemption.

Leviticus is a book that is seldom read or preached from, but throughout, it exalts the worship of the Lord. Join Skip Heitzig to seek the precious truth and treasure for the believer in this book.

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.

Pastor Skip Heitzig expounds on the book of Joshua as a historical book, as the Israelites enter, conquer, and divide up the Promised Land, and also as a practical book on victorious living.

The book of Esther tells the story of a courageous woman who saves her people from death. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows that God is always in control, no matter how bad things may appear.