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Pastor Skip explains why preaching the good news will always lead to persecution of some form.

Pastor Skip shows you a sobering promise about what happens when you live a godly life.

Pastor Skip shares a teaching about how you can depend on and cooperate with the Holy Spirit in ministry.

Pastor Skip shares a teaching that encourages you to live passionately for Jesus, like Paul did—changing how you view those around you.

Relationships can withstand an enormous amount of pressure, but betrayal is sure to end most. The old English word means to hand over or to deliver. Think of it: while Jesus was about to deliver the world from sin and its destruction, Judas was about to deliver the Savior over to His enemies. If you've ever felt betrayed by someone, this study will have special application to you.

Pastor Skip shares encouraging truth that whatever peace you’ve experienced in your Christian life pales in comparison to what’s to come.

Pastor Skip begins a message showing you that what God has for you is infinitely better than what the world offers.

Pastor Skip examines the apostle Paul’s view of the trials and suffering he faced.

Pastor Skip shares a teaching about what humans did with God’s creation—and how He will make it all right one day.

Pastor Skip shares a powerful teaching about the cost of living faithfully to God.

At the final Passover meal that Jesus shared with His closest friends, He gave new meaning to the bread and wine, using them to point to His upcoming sacrificial death on the cross. Today we share Communion as a church family and reflect on that meal, as well as the lessons Jesus was teaching His first followers. After dinner Jesus took a basin of water and began to wash the feet of his students and taught them life principles about stooping, cleansing and serving.

Pastor Skip shares the major difference between the Old Testament and the New Covenant.

Pastor Skip reveals the contrast between the old covenant of the law and the new covenant Christ has given us.

Pastor Skip looks at the two possible responses a person can have to the good news of Jesus.

Pastor Skip examines the importance—and benefits—of forgiving others.

Pastor Skip shares an insightful teaching about the importance of being flexible when it comes to following God’s calling.

At the final Passover meal that Jesus shared with His closest friends, He gave new meaning to the bread and wine, using them to point to His upcoming sacrificial death on the cross. Today we share Communion as a church family and reflect on that meal, as well as the lessons Jesus was teaching His first followers. After dinner Jesus took a basin of water and began to wash the feet of his students and taught them life principles about stooping, cleansing and serving.

Pastor Skip reminds you that trials are unavoidable, but you can trust God to see you through them.

Pastor Skip shares encouragement about the consolation and help Jesus promises to give you to help you face any trial.

Pastor Skip shares how you can trust God to comfort you in your difficult moments and give purpose to your pain.

Pastor Skip begins his Expound: 2 Corinthians series and examines Paul’s sincere affection for the church in Corinth.

Pastor Skip wraps up his series Bloodline with the conclusion of the message “The Lion Is the Lamb” and shows you that when Jesus the Lamb of God returns, it will be to rule as a lion.

Some days are frozen in time because of the magnitude of an event. You will always remember September 11, 2001 and where you were when the towers fell. The night America bombed Baghdad or the night John Lennon was murdered may be permanent memories captured in your mind. This was the final night Jesus spent with His own disciples and it would be unforgettable. Let’s discover how what seem like ordinary moments can be extraordinary appointments.

Pastor Skip encourages you by sharing how God can restore you and make you complete.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “Cross Culture” and shares how you are the joy that enabled Jesus to face suffering and death on the cross.

Pastor Skip begins his message “Cross Culture” and examines Psalm 22 to show you the significance of two things Christ said on the cross.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “God’s Astonishing Servant” and shares how the Messiah makes a way for the sinner to be saved from judgment and hell.

Pastor Skip begins a message that looks at God’s great servant, the Messiah.

Pastor Skip shares encouraging truths about what happens when you include God in your hard times.

Pastor Skip begins his message “From House of Shame to Hall of Fame” and tells the amazing story of transformation in one woman’s life.

Pastor Skip answers the question “How do you get into heaven?” as he concludes his message “Getting Passed Over.”

Pastor Skip begins a teaching titled “Getting Passed Over” and shows you how in Christ, you are passed over and spared from death and hell.

Pastor Skip wraps up his message “On a Hill Far Away!” and encourages you to turn to God in worship even in the toughest trials.

Most of you reading this are believers. Some are not. Both are dangerous positions to take but for different reasons—vastly different reasons! This paragraph in John's Gospel is the summary of all that has been written, from chapters 1 through 13. It reviews the two different responses people have to Jesus and then gives us Jesus' own synopsis on faith and unbelief. Today you will be able to understand the real differences and consequences of faith and unbelief.

Pastor Skip begins a message to help you discern the source and purpose of hardships.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Cure for the Curse” and explains what it is that Jesus really offers you.

Pastor Skip begins his series Bloodline: Tracing God’s Rescue Mission from Eden to Eternity with a message about the greatest need for all humanity.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “Heaven’s Capital City” and shows you why just saying that heaven will last forever doesn’t do eternity justice.

Pastor Skip begins a message about the greatest city that will ever exist, and it’s being built by God Himself.

Most of you reading this are believers. Some are not. Both are dangerous positions to take but for different reasons—vastly different reasons! This paragraph in John's Gospel is the summary of all that has been written, from chapters 1 through 13. It reviews the two different responses people have to Jesus and then gives us Jesus' own synopsis on faith and unbelief. Today you will be able to understand the real differences and consequences of faith and unbelief.

Pastor Skip wraps up his message “Shocking Truths about Heaven” and shows you why every day in eternity will be filled with goodness and joy.

Pastor Skip begins his message “Shocking Truths about Heaven” and shows you what God’s Word says about the place Jesus is preparing for believers.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Last Judgment” and explains the eternal implications of being born again.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Last Judgment” and shows you what it will be like for the unbeliever on judgment day.

Nate Heitzig concludes his message “What Happens When You Die?” and shows how you must choose Jesus if you want eternity in heaven.

The term cross-culture emerges from the social sciences and typically refers to interaction of one culture or language with another. But that's not how I'm using it today. I'm thinking of it in the biblical sense, the salvation sense. Jesus' whole life was immersed in the culture of the cross and He referred to His impending death on the cross as "His hour." Let's consider today the culture of the cross of Christ: what it meant to Jesus personally and the world ultimately.

Pastor Nate Heitzig begins his message “What Happens When You Die?” and helps you imagine what heaven is really going to be like when you get there.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Perfect Government” and shows you that the future for Christians is even better than you can imagine.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Perfect Government” and reveals that what awaits you in eternity may be very different than you think.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “A Thousand Years of Peace” about the time we’re all waiting and praying for—God’s kingdom come.

Pastor Skip examines the period of 1000 years when the church will reign with Christ and Satan will be bound.

The term cross-culture emerges from the social sciences and typically refers to interaction of one culture or language with another. But that's not how I'm using it today. I'm thinking of it in the biblical sense, the salvation sense. Jesus' whole life was immersed in the culture of the cross and He referred to His impending death on the cross as "His hour." Let's consider today the culture of the cross of Christ: what it meant to Jesus personally and the world ultimately.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Second Coming: Part 2” and explains that Jesus will come back twice.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Second Coming: Part 2” to show you that the Bible is all about Jesus and His coming to Earth in two very different ways.

Pastor Skip shares how the great deceiver, Satan, will get what’s coming to him in the end.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Second Coming: Part 1” and shows you how Jesus will come back in glory after the tribulation.

Pastor Skip examines how, out of the time of great distress, one will arise who will seem to be the solution—the Antichrist.

If this sermon was a book and I wanted to sell lots of copies, the title would cause it to fail. Now if it were entitled "Living the High Life" or "Living the Successful Life," then I may have a winner. But many have lived with both success and riches who didn't live right! So what is the right life? Or to frame it with a better question: What kind of life is most pleasing to God? Through a series of paradoxes, John gives us the answer—it wasn't the answer most people are looking for!

Pastor Skip begins a message looking into the battle that will end all battles – Armageddon.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “Six, Six, Six” and looks at why the Antichrist will be able to lead so many astray.

Pastor Skip shares a message about the very real figure known as the Antichrist, whose number is 666.

Pastor Skip wraps up his message “The Antichrist Revealed” and examines how the Antichrist will have great power and command worship—for a short time.

Pastor Skip shares a message all about the sinister figure who will come in the end times.

If this sermon was a book and I wanted to sell lots of copies, the title would cause it to fail. Now if it were entitled "Living the High Life" or "Living the Successful Life," then I may have a winner. But many have lived with both success and riches who didn't live right! So what is the right life? Or to frame it with a better question: What kind of life is most pleasing to God? Through a series of paradoxes, John gives us the answer—it wasn't the answer most people are looking for!

Pastor Skip concludes his message “How Bad Can It Get?” and examines the beast that is coming and his sidekick, an evil false prophet.

Pastor Skip shares a message about the worst days that are in store for the earth.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Flow of the Future” and tells you about the song that you and the whole church will sing one day.

Pastor Skip begins a message to encourage you not to worry about the future.

Pastor Skip concludes his message about the rapture of the church with some fresh encouragement about the marvelous day that’s coming for you.

2000 years ago, on the final Sunday of Jesus’ earthly life before His crucifixion, He did the most unusual thing—He sat on a donkey and was carried into the city of Jerusalem in parade fashion. This formal presentation of Him as Deliverer was both profound and predicted. What’s the significance of such an act as this? What overarching principles emerge for us today? We’ll dig in and discover them, but today you’ve got to write them down yourself.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Rapture: What & When” and examines the time of great distress known as the tribulation.  

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Rapture of the Church” and encourages you with the truth that Jesus is preparing a place just for you in eternity.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Rapture of the Church” and encourages you to hold fast to God’s promise to one day bring you home to Himself.

Skip concludes his message “Defeat of the Russian Alliance” and shows you how God is going to intervene to defeat those who threaten Israel, His nation.

Pastor Skip begins his message “Defeat of the Russian Alliance” and shows you why it’s never a good idea to pick a fight with God.

2000 years ago, on the final Sunday of Jesus’ earthly life before His crucifixion, He did the most unusual thing—He sat on a donkey and was carried into the city of Jerusalem in parade fashion. This formal presentation of Him as Deliverer was both profound and predicted. What’s the significance of such an act as this? What overarching principles emerge for us today? We’ll dig in and discover them, but today you’ve got to write them down yourself.

Pastor Skip shares why the precise location of Israel on the globe is no mere accident—it’s central to the entire planet.

Pastor Skip encourages you with the truth that you can know and understand Bible prophecy.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “Why Israel Must Survive” and shows you why you are living in Bible times as we speak.

Pastor Skip begins his message “Why Israel Must Survive” and shows you why God is the true and uncontested owner of the land of Israel.

Skip concludes his message “The Role of Israel in Prophecy” and shows you what God says He will do through Israel, and why you can trust Him to do what He says.

If you were to step into the home of Simon at Bethany (Mark 14:3) on that night, you would've seen Jesus and His disciples along with Lazarus and His two sisters reclining at a low table for a meal in honor of Christ. But if you were to step into the hearts of those people, you would discover they were all very different from each other. Those inside the house and outside represent the gamut of feelings about Jesus—from adoring love to intense hatred. What a complicated meal!

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Role of Israel in Prophecy” and shares why God’s plan and purpose for Israel is alive and well today.

Pastor Skip looks at the great liar— the Antichrist—who promises peace but brings only destruction. He’ll show you why this counterfeit savior is no match for Jesus our Lord.

Pastor Skip shares what will happen at the end of the seventieth week prophesied in the book of Daniel, and what it means for you as a Christian.

Pastor Skip examines what the book of Daniel says about the second coming of Christ, and why you must be watchful and ready.

Pastor Skip shares an insightful message that shows you how God uses prophecy to bring clarity about the future.

If you were to step into the home of Simon at Bethany (Mark 14:3) on that night, you would've seen Jesus and His disciples along with Lazarus and His two sisters reclining at a low table for a meal in honor of Christ. But if you were to step into the hearts of those people, you would discover they were all very different from each other. Those inside the house and outside represent the gamut of feelings about Jesus—from adoring love to intense hatred. What a complicated meal!

Pastor Skip’s son Nate Heitzig concludes his message “Rapture Ready” and asks if you are prepared for that glorious moment when Jesus comes for His own.

Skip’s son Nate Heitzig shares an encouraging message about a day when you’ll not only see the Lord, but all your loved ones who trusted in Christ.

Pastor Skip wraps up his message “The Millennium: The Great Theological Divide” and shows you that the only hope for Earth is the One who made it all to begin with.

Pastor Skip begins his message about the end-times millennium and demonstrates what’s most important for you to know about it.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Problem of Christ’s Return” and shows you why Jesus’s second coming isn’t good news for everyone.

Any lawyer can tell you that whenever the star witness is a resurrected corpse, you have a pretty good case! But Lazarus being alive from the dead doesn’t seem to persuade everyone. And so the big issue becomes what shall we do with Jesus? The decisions made here set the clock in motion for an impending hate crime—the crucifixion of Christ. But from heaven’s vantage point, this is all part of God’s plan for redemption. Let’s see the responses and how we can make a difference.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The Problem of Christ’s Return” to examine what the Bible teaches about the second coming of Christ.

Pastor Skip gives you the master key to unlock the mysteries of Old Testament prophecy.

Pastor Skip begins his message “The End is Near?” to help you better understand what it means to you that we’re in the last days.

Pastor Skip examines the signs God has given to show us what He’s going to do in the future.

Pastor Skip beings his message “Prophecy Update: What Will the Future Hold?” and shows you just how important the second coming of Jesus is.