Pastor Skip shares a message about the one who proclaimed the coming Messiah, John the Baptist.

Pastor Skip invites you to imagine what it would be like to hang out with Jesus.

Pastor Skip reveals that Jesus was there from the beginning and is the creator of all things.

Pastor Skip begins a series on the Gospel of John, and looks at the author, the disciple whom Jesus loved.

Pastor Skip reveals how that thing you’re chained to might just be your great opportunity to spread the gospel.

We love God the Father who created us and God the Son who redeemed us, but what about the Holy Spirit? We hear His name a lot, but who is He? What exactly does He do? What does He want from us? The Holy Spirit is the "quiet One," active in the life of believers but sometimes not acknowledged as being vital. Oswald Chambers noted, "The Holy Spirit cannot be located as a guest in a house. He invades everything!" Today, we consider Him and His role in our lives.

Pastor Skip shows you why, though Paul was in chains, he knew he was always a free man.

Pastor Skip examines the profound and history-altering results of Paul’s determination to take the gospel to Rome.

Pastor Skip shows you how there is no job too small or insignificant for a truly godly leader.

Pastor Skip encourages you not to abandon ship when things don’t go your way—because there is great reward when you just stay put and trust God.

Pastor Skip shows you the encouraging truth about what it means to be owned by God.

There is a flipside to being a friend of Jesus. That's true of any friendship. Whenever you ally yourself and make friends with someone, you will incur some enemies because of it. Likewise, some who don't like Jesus won't like us either—and we discover there are quite a few who don't! Let's find out why, and how we can raise our heads high and prevail.

Pastor Skip reveals why storms make us so uncomfortable, and why that presents such amazing opportunity for growth.

Pastor Skip takes a look at the literal storm Paul faced to show you how you can handle the storms in your life.

Pastor Skip examines Paul’s conversion story and shows you why it was such an important moment for the spread of the gospel.

Pastor Skip reveals how Paul used his dire circumstances to advance the cause of Christ in an amazing way.

Pastor Skip shows you how hatred can blind you and cloud your judgement.

There is a flipside to being a friend of Jesus. That's true of any friendship. Whenever you ally yourself and make friends with someone, you will incur some enemies because of it. Likewise, some who don't like Jesus won't like us either—and we discover there are quite a few who don't! Let's find out why, and how we can raise our heads high and prevail.

Pastor Skip encourages you to be ready to give a reason for your Christian faith.

Pastor Skip reveals that when God is for you, no one can stand against you.

Pastor Skip explains that God’s will is not always to deliver you from your troubles—sometimes it’s to bring Him glory through them.

Pastor Skip shows you why you should not only submit to—but also pray for—your government leaders.

Pastor Skip reveals the need for both compromise and conviction when it comes to doctrinal issues.

We can get through almost anything in life with friends to share our sorrow and divide our grief. A Chinese word for friend is peng-yu and it has a much fuller meaning than in English. It means "one who brings completion and sums up beauty." The ancient Hebrews saw true friendship as an ideal to pursue and a blessing to enjoy. In these final moments with His followers, Jesus uses a most tender term for their relationship—they were friends! What does that friendship look like?

Pastor Skip explores how drawing others to yourself can fulfill God’s calling on your life—and theirs.

Pastor Skip shows you what a good shepherd does to protect those under their care.

Pastor Skip examines the difference between preaching and teaching and why instruction is so important to your spiritual growth.

Pastor Skip explores how the Holy Spirit moves to take hope around the world.

Pastor Skip shows you why regular Bible study is not only essential but also very attainable.

We can get through almost anything in life with friends to share our sorrow and divide our grief. A Chinese word for friend is peng-yu and it has a much fuller meaning than in English. It means "one who brings completion and sums up beauty." The ancient Hebrews saw true friendship as an ideal to pursue and a blessing to enjoy. In these final moments with His followers, Jesus uses a most tender term for their relationship—they were friends! What does that friendship look like?

Pastor Skip examines the dangers of losing focus on your priorities as a Christian.

Pastor Skip looks at the opposition Paul faced in Ephesus—and what we can learn from his experience.

Pastor Skip explores Paul’s big strategic vision for taking the gospel all the way to Rome.

Pastor Skip examines how training others to know and share God’s Word can have an amazing impact on the spread of the gospel.

Pastor Skip shows you how God uses different people to perform different functions in spreading the gospel and growing His kingdom.

As we grow older, we mature. In our spiritual lives we should become spiritually mature. The Bible calls it being fruitful. Spiritual fruit is the indication that we're truly connected to Christ. But there are others, as we'll see today. Last week we examined how the relationship with Christ is described (Connected to Christ, Cared for by the Father, and Consistent Over Time). Today let's consider how this relationship is demonstrated. When we're rightly connected to God we'll be:

Pastor Skip shows you the amazing kingdom impact you can have when you disciple someone.

Pastor Skip shows you why in Christ, you are no longer under the law but living free in God’s grace.

Pastor Skip helps you see how Jesus was with Paul on his missionary journeys—and how He is with you, too.

Pastor Skip examines the power of having a helper, someone to go with you in ministry.

Pastor Skip shows you the role secular work played in Paul’s ministry of sharing the gospel.

As we grow older, we mature. In our spiritual lives we should become spiritually mature. The Bible calls it being fruitful. Spiritual fruit is the indication that we're truly connected to Christ. But there are others, as we'll see today. Last week we examined how the relationship with Christ is described (Connected to Christ, Cared for by the Father, and Consistent Over Time). Today let's consider how this relationship is demonstrated. When we're rightly connected to God we'll be:

Pastor Skip explores why sharing the gospel isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Pastor Skip shows you how Paul’s example of speaking truth into the culture can guide you today.

Pastor Skip shows you how to reason from Scripture with your children to reveal God’s truth to them.

Pastor Skip examines how God hears your prayers but doesn’t always give you what you want.

Pastor Skip shows you that when you commit your ways to God, you are always secure.

My parents grew grapes on their little plot of land in Southern California. There weren't many, but enough for me to know that getting fruit at harvest depended on three things: the solid connection of branch to vine, the vigilant care of the workers, and the consistency of those things over time. Jesus, walking with the disciples toward the Garden of Gethsemane, gives life lessons to His men using the familiar example of growing grapes. With that analogy in mind, let's consider the three ways our relationship to God is described by Jesus.

Pastor Skip encourages you to view the situations in your life as opportunities to share the gospel.

Pastor Skip shows you how God directs not only the steps—but also the stops—of those who follow Him.

Pastor Skip shows you how God can work even through disagreements among believers to make His name known and share the good news of Jesus with more people.

Pastor Skip concludes his teaching from Acts 15 and shows you why a virgin birth was absolutely necessary to bring the Messiah into the world.

Pastor Skip shows you why trying to follow the law is simply not possible and why Jesus offers a better way.

My parents grew grapes on their little plot of land in Southern California. There weren't many, but enough for me to know that getting fruit at harvest depended on three things: the solid connection of branch to vine, the vigilant care of the workers, and the consistency of those things over time. Jesus, walking with the disciples toward the Garden of Gethsemane, gives life lessons to His men using the familiar example of growing grapes. With that analogy in mind, let's consider the three ways our relationship to God is described by Jesus.

Pastor Skip looks at disagreements among spiritual people and why it’s important to speak the truth in love.

Pastor Skip tells you how to respond to those who are not receptive to the gospel.

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus did away with legalism and empty rituals to offer justification by faith alone.

Pastor Skip teaches from Acts 13 to show you how Israel’s history led straight to Jesus the Messiah.

Pastor Skip examines how the apostle Paul preached the gospel.

On countless American gravestones this epitaph could be written: Hurried, Worried, Buried. What a sad way to live! Fear, anxiety, and distress have literally become part of our national culture. Odd, isn't it? Though we have such abundance in this country, most don't experience abundant life—especially as Jesus described it. Sure, everyone has his or her share of trouble and anxieties, but let's consider one of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to followers—the gift of peace!

Pastor Skip shows you that it’s vital to stand up against anything that hinders the gospel.

Pastor Skip reminds us that church isn’t a building, it is us—the redeemed.

Pastor Skip shares the encouraging truth that God meets you and helps you even in your unbelief when you call out to Him.

Pastor Skip looks at Peter’s amazing peace in the midst of terrible circumstances.

Pastor Skip shares a message examining the perils of a heart that’s hard toward God.

On countless American gravestones this epitaph could be written: Hurried, Worried, Buried. What a sad way to live! Fear, anxiety, and distress have literally become part of our national culture. Odd, isn't it? Though we have such abundance in this country, most don't experience abundant life—especially as Jesus described it. Sure, everyone has his or her share of trouble and anxieties, but let's consider one of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to followers—the gift of peace!

Pastor Skip examines how Barnabas’s gift of encouragement changed the course of history.

Pastor Skip looks at how Jesus brought salvation not just for the Jews, but also for the Gentiles.

Pastor Skip shows you how Israel failed to live out God’s plan for them.

Pastor Skip examines what Scripture teaches about worshiping anyone other than Jesus.

Pastor Skip continues teaching from Acts 10 and shows you how God makes the truth known to those who seek Him.

Someone once mused, "Promises may get friends, but it's performance that keeps them." No wonder God has so many friends! He makes promises and keeps them. On this final night that Jesus spent with His friends, as both sorrow and confusion assailed them, Jesus made several promises that would sustain them in the days, months, and years ahead. What about you? Will you dare to trust the promises of God? It's the only way to see if they really work.

Pastor Skip looks at the amazing ways God works to bring people to Himself.

Pastor Skip shares why it’s so important to have encouragers in your church.

Pastor Skip examines the unique ways God prepares people for service to Him.

Pastor Skip concludes his teaching on Saul’s conversion and examines how God uses unlikely people to make the gospel message heard.

Pastor Skip takes a look at Saul’s shocking conversion experience.

Someone once mused, "Promises may get friends, but it's performance that keeps them." No wonder God has so many friends! He makes promises and keeps them. On this final night that Jesus spent with His friends, as both sorrow and confusion assailed them, Jesus made several promises that would sustain them in the days, months, and years ahead. What about you? Will you dare to trust the promises of God? It's the only way to see if they really work.

Pastor Skip takes a look at Saul of Tarsus and what motivated him to persecute the church.

Pastor Skip shares a message showing you the difference between religion and the gospel.

Pastor Skip shares a message about being faithful.

Pastor Skip begins a message looking at the persecution that scattered the early church and forced them into the world to preach the gospel.

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus challenged deeply held Jewish traditional views.

Some of the best moments on American Idol aren't the solo performances, but when all the singers join together and blend their voices in harmony. There's nothing sweeter than well-trained voices blended together in first, thirds, and fifths. Spiritual harmony is much the same—when believers blend with the triune Godhead there is an alignment that results in a deep sense of fulfillment. And what is the note we are to sing in this spiritual song? It is the note of loving obedience!

Pastor Skip continues to look at Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin.

Pastor Skip shows you what a life devoted and fully surrendered to God looks like—and what it leads to.

We learn that the Holy Spirit plays different roles in the lives of believers and unbelievers. In the message "The Holy Spirit: With, In, and Upon" from Expound: Holy Spirit, Skip shares why the Holy Spirit's nickname is the hound of heaven.

Skip shares a message about the dangers of sowing discontent, especially within the church.

Pastor Skip shows you how Satan uses division in the church to try to thwart God’s plans. 

Some of the best moments on American Idol aren't the solo performances, but when all the singers join together and blend their voices in harmony. There's nothing sweeter than well-trained voices blended together in first, thirds, and fifths. Spiritual harmony is much the same—when believers blend with the triune Godhead there is an alignment that results in a deep sense of fulfillment. And what is the note we are to sing in this spiritual song? It is the note of loving obedience!

Pastor Skip looks at a sobering example of how God dealt with dishonesty in the early church.

Pastor Skip reminds us that division and animosity in the church are a result of human brokenness and not God’s plans and purposes.

Pastor Skip continues his teaching on the power of prayer for the Christian.

Pastor Skip takes a look at how the early Christians responded—and prayed—in the face of persecution.

Pastor Skip shows you how deep unbelief can go—even in the face of miracles.

Most companies have benefits for employees: things like overtime pay, health insurance, and sick pay. In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul calls us "workers together with Him" (NLT renders it "God's partners"). We have been called to a high and lofty task—to be His representatives here on earth. You might say we're part of the "family business." So what has God called us to do? And how has He provided for us in terms of resources? In short, what are the benefits of being God's employees?

Pastor Skip looks at the boldness of Peter and John when they preached in the temple.

Pastor Skip concludes his teaching from Acts 2 and shows you how Jesus is the final word from God.

Pastor Skip continues teaching from Acts 2 and examines what makes a miracle a miracle.

Pastor Skip examines Peter’s bold preaching of the gospel on Pentecost.

Pastor Skip shows you why we have been living in the last days for more than two thousand years.

Most companies have benefits for employees: things like overtime pay, health insurance, and sick pay. In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul calls us "workers together with Him" (NLT renders it "God's partners"). We have been called to a high and lofty task—to be His representatives here on earth. You might say we're part of the "family business." So what has God called us to do? And how has He provided for us in terms of resources? In short, what are the benefits of being God's employees?

Pastor Skip takes a look at the amazing miraculous events on Pentecost.

Pastor Skip shares what an apostle was and the special function they served.

Pastor Skip reveals how the Holy Spirit played an active role in the inspiration and writing of Scripture.

Pastor Skip shows you how Christ empowers believers to fulfill their mission as we await His return.

Pastor Skip begins his series Expound: Acts and looks at the amazing gift Jesus left His disciples to help them in their mission.

What a thought—that a mere human can know God! The agnostic asserts this is impossible. The atheist insists that the very idea is an arrogant and purely metaphysical pursuit. But one of the reasons Jesus came was to reveal God's character and nature clearly and perfectly! Let's consider two roadblocks to knowing God and four resources that help us know Him better.

Pastor Nate Heitzig wraps up our teaching series and shows you how you can be a part of building a Kingdom City.

Skip’s son, Nate Heitzig, shares a message about the kind of disciples we need in the church today.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “When His Kingdom Finally Comes” and shows you how Christ’s death gives you access and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

Pastor Skip looks ahead to the day when the physical kingdom of our Lord finally comes.

Pastor Skip encourages you to be a faithful believer that bears fruit for the kingdom.

What a thought—that a mere human can know God! The agnostic asserts this is impossible. The atheist insists that the very idea is an arrogant and purely metaphysical pursuit. But one of the reasons Jesus came was to reveal God's character and nature clearly and perfectly! Let's consider two roadblocks to knowing God and four resources that help us know Him better.

Pastor Skip shares a message all about what you are meant to be doing as you await the return of Jesus.

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus takes what is small and simple and uses it to do something great and amazing.

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus modeled compassion perfectly for us.

Pastor Skip challenges you to consider if you’ve submitted what is God’s to Him.

Pastor Skip shares a message about your duties to God and the government.

Life can be pretty messy sometimes: plans fail, people leave, money diminishes, and taxes rise. There are plenty of reasons to be troubled these days but there are better reasons not to be! Life was about to get real messy for those disciples around that Jerusalem dinner table. At times like that, there are some basic instructions we need to fall back on so our hearts inside us won't be swallowed up by the mess around us.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “Kingdom Living Over the Long Haul” and shows you how God can use your faithfulness to influence countless others.

Pastor Skip begins a message about one young man’s resolve to stay faithful to God.

Pastor Skip shows you how God is always working out His plan, even when we can’t see it.

Pastor Skip explains why discovering your purpose in life is so significant.

Pastor Skip shows you what happens when you live your life trusting in God’s provision—and His timeline.

Life can be pretty messy sometimes: plans fail, people leave, money diminishes, and taxes rise. There are plenty of reasons to be troubled these days but there are better reasons not to be! Life was about to get real messy for those disciples around that Jerusalem dinner table. At times like that, there are some basic instructions we need to fall back on so our hearts inside us won't be swallowed up by the mess around us.

Skip begins a message about how God is building your character.

Skip concludes his message and reminds you that God knows you, loves you, and truly thinks about you.

Pastor Skip begins a message from the book of Jeremiah about how to live as a kingdom person in a world that’s forgotten about God.

Pastor Skip shares a powerful message encouraging you not to be afraid to stand out from the crowd.

Pastor Skip begins a message about what it means for Christians to be salt and light in the world.

An old Persian Proverb reads, "It's harder to ask a sensible question than to supply a sensible answer." Many times our questions to God are reactive—based on a sort of knee-jerk reaction to painful circumstances. Peter asked Jesus two questions of this sort. But whenever we ask God questions we must hang around to get the supplied answers. The questions Peter asked are similar to ones we frequently ask. Let's consider and apply Jesus' outstanding answer.

Pastor Skip shares how the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles—and how He empowers you.

Pastor Skip shares a message encouraging you to be a responsible citizen of the world—and of heaven.

Pastor Skip concludes his teaching “Thy Kingdom Come” and shows you what the fruit of the gospel is.

Pastor Skip shares a message about the coming kingdom of our Lord Jesus.

Nate Heitzig concludes his message “How to Build a Kingdom City” and encourages you to keep living for Christ.

An old Persian Proverb reads, "It's harder to ask a sensible question than to supply a sensible answer." Many times our questions to God are reactive—based on a sort of knee-jerk reaction to painful circumstances. Peter asked Jesus two questions of this sort. But whenever we ask God questions we must hang around to get the supplied answers. The questions Peter asked are similar to ones we frequently ask. Let's consider and apply Jesus' outstanding answer.

We begin a new series called Kingdom City. Skip’s son, Nate Heitzig, shares a message about defending your city against Satan.

Pastor Skip shares a message encouraging you to examine the condition of your faith in Jesus.

Pastor Skip shares a powerful lesson on fighting your spiritual enemy, the Devil.

Pastor Skip shares a message about an astonishing vision the apostle Paul had of heaven.

Pastor Skip shares a message of warning about false teachers in the church.

To follow Jesus is to have a brand new way of life. When these twelve men sitting around the dinner table started hanging around Jesus, they had no idea just how new and different their lives would become. At this final meal on that last night, they were still learning just how new their lives should be. (Jesus can still teach old dogs new tricks!) As present-day followers of Christ, let’s consider three aspects of life that become new once we become His disciples.

Pastor Skip shares a message on the important role that people with the gift of discernment play in the church.

Pastor Skip examines the danger of following blindly and shows you the importance of discernment.

Pastor Skip shares a message reminding you that there’s only one evaluation of your life that matters.

Pastor Skip warns you about Satan’s scheme to get you into a losing position.

Pastor Skip examines the role and qualities of a good leader.

To follow Jesus is to have a brand new way of life. When these twelve men sitting around the dinner table started hanging around Jesus, they had no idea just how new and different their lives would become. At this final meal on that last night, they were still learning just how new their lives should be. (Jesus can still teach old dogs new tricks!) As present-day followers of Christ, let’s consider three aspects of life that become new once we become His disciples.

Pastor Skip shares why God wants you to give with great cheerfulness.

Skip shares a powerful teaching about how your finances reveal the condition of your heart.

Pastor Skip shares a powerful message about the blessing it is to give to those who are in need.

Pastor Skip examines why mourning in repentance before God is a thing of beauty.

Pastor Skip shares a message all about being an encourager.

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 a powerful teaching about holiness. You don’t want to miss it.

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. 

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 A light Shines about the light that shines into darkness and death to bring life.

We’ll hear the conclusion of Skip’s message Wise Men’s Delight, and learn more about these strange men who came seeking Jesus.

Pastor Skip shares a message about the men from afar who came to worship the King.

Pastor Skip reminds us that plenty of folks today hear about Jesus, but never come to Him.

Pastor Skip shares a message about the surprise announcement that came to certain poor shepherds on the outskirts of Bethlehem.

According to one source, there are approximately 2 million funerals in America per year, which means that about 5,479 funerals take place every single day! Most of those funerals are pretty typical: a formal service followed by an interment. But the funeral service we're looking at was really different--and not just because of a resurrection. Here Jesus does three things that are pretty normal for most people at a funeral, but strikingly odd for Jesus.

Pastor Skip reveals how the world tries to cast out the light of Christmas in his message A Couple’s First Christmas.

Pastor Skip launches into his series Into the Night, beginning with a message about one couple’s special first Christmas. 

Pastor Skip shows you what Jesus, your wonderful counselor and mighty God offers you.

Pastor Skip shares a message about Christ’s humanity, and a look at the kingdom Jesus came to establish.

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus brought enduring fruit to a fruitless nation.

According to one source, there are approximately 2 million funerals in America per year, which means that about 5,479 funerals take place every single day! Most of those funerals are pretty typical: a formal service followed by an interment. But the funeral service we're looking at was really different--and not just because of a resurrection. Here Jesus does three things that are pretty normal for most people at a funeral, but strikingly odd for Jesus.

Pastor Skip shares how Jesus’ death accomplished precisely what God said it would when he spoke through the prophet Isaiah centuries before.

Pastor Skip encourages you with powerful truth about what Jesus will, and will not, when you trust in Him.

Pastor Skip begins his message His Life Foretold and examines the redemptive purpose of Jesus’ earthly life.

Pastor Skip examines the uniquely miraculous way in which the son of God was conceived.

Skip begins the series Jesus: Hope Foretold and shares a powerful message about why the virgin birth is such a critical element in the hope we have in Christ.

In 1859 Charles Dickens wrote his famous work, A Tale of Two Cities, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The story before us is set in Bethany near Jerusalem and highlights the personal relationship that two sisters had with Jesus Christ. Their broken hearts provide an excellent platform to consider how Christ deals with people in grief and loss. Let's actively probe not only their responses but ours to the incredible promise Jesus makes.

Pastor Skip concludes his teaching on the book of Ruth and shows you how it paints a wonderful picture of what Christ did for us.

Pastor Skip continues his teaching from the book of Ruth and encourages you to be kind, courteous, and grateful.

Pastor Skip examines Ruth 3-4 and explains what a miracle is, and why they are so special.

Skip concludes his message on Ruth 1-2 and shows you what the book of Ruth teaches us about God our Provider.

Pastor Skip examines the faithfulness of Ruth even in the face of uncertainty and peril.

In 1859 Charles Dickens wrote his famous work, A Tale of Two Cities, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The story before us is set in Bethany near Jerusalem and highlights the personal relationship that two sisters had with Jesus Christ. Their broken hearts provide an excellent platform to consider how Christ deals with people in grief and loss. Let's actively probe not only their responses but ours to the incredible promise Jesus makes.

Pastor Skip begins a series on the book of Ruth and shows you how the story of Ruth points directly to Jesus.

Pastor Skip brings you the conclusion of his powerful message Peace on Earth—at Last!

Pastor Skip shares why Jesus’ divinity is essential for there to be peace on earth.

Pastor Skip wraps up his message “The Peace-Stealers” and shows you why loving your neighbor is vital.

Pastor Skip shares a message about the things and people that act as thieves of our peace.

When a doctor loses a patient on the operating table, there is a deep sense of remorse and sadness in the surgical theater. Doctors are trained to save lives but sometimes even the best trained physicians are unable to control complications that lead to death. But here we discover that Christ, the Great Physician, not only knows that His patient is sick--He allows him to die! Here are three principles about Divine Medicine that we can all learn.

Pastor Skip uncovers who is right: Israel or Palestine? He separates fact from fiction to get a clear understanding of the conflict in the Middle East.

Pastor Skip examines an important issue: Why do people hate the Jews?

Pastor Skip takes a timely look at the roots and rise of antisemitism.

Pastor Skip continues his message “Israel & Gaza” with a look at current events in light of Bible prophecy.

Pastor Skip offers an important update on the Hamas attacks on Israel.

When a doctor loses a patient on the operating table, there is a deep sense of remorse and sadness in the surgical theater. Doctors are trained to save lives but sometimes even the best trained physicians are unable to control complications that lead to death. But here we discover that Christ, the Great Physician, not only knows that His patient is sick--He allows him to die! Here are three principles about Divine Medicine that we can all learn.

Pastor Skip looks at what real peace means and examines what happens when peace touches you on a personal level.

Pastor Skip concludes his message “Making What Everybody Wants” and shows you the marks of a peacemaker and why they are called blessed.

Skip reveals the surprising character who will one day be seen as the ultimate peacemaker.

Nate Heitzig concludes his message “All You Need is Love” and shows you how loving one another—as Christ commands— is the real secret to changing the world.

Skip’s son Nate Heitzig brings a powerful message about our Lord’s command to love one another.

"In all unbelief there are two things: a good opinion of one's self and a bad opinion about God."— Horatius Bonar. It's true, isn't it? Humanism is man-centered and rejects God's existence or His relevance. But Jesus appealed to two things: the plain evidence of His supernatural works and the testimony of those who witnessed them. Jesus here asserts His deity, and the reaction is predictable—some believed while others did not believe. Which camp do you fall into?

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus is the greatest example ever of someone living with peace.

Skip begins a new series called Give Peace a Chance and reveals how peace of mind and heart is a gift from Jesus to you.

Pastor Skip wraps up his series Fight for the House with the conclusion of his message “Victory in the Ring.”

Skip begins his message “Victory in the Ring” and shows you how victory over sin isn’t just about your future salvation – it’s a victory you can experience here and now.  

Pastor Skip shares the conclusion of his message “How to Stand When Others Fall” and reminds you of the power and purpose of prayer in your life.

"In all unbelief there are two things: a good opinion of one's self and a bad opinion about God."— Horatius Bonar. It's true, isn't it? Humanism is man-centered and rejects God's existence or His relevance. But Jesus appealed to two things: the plain evidence of His supernatural works and the testimony of those who witnessed them. Jesus here asserts His deity, and the reaction is predictable—some believed while others did not believe. Which camp do you fall into?

Skip brings you fresh encouragement for your walk in his message “How to Stand When Others Fall.”

Pastor Skip concludes his message “The Acts of the Apostates” and examines why someone would keep going to church despite having abandoned the faith.

Pastor Skip begins his message “Acts of the Apostates” and begins to show you how you can spot a deceiver.

Pastor Skip shows you why paying attention to truth and knowing God’s Word is vitally important if you’re to hold fast to it.

Pastor Skip examines how God shows his love to us by revealing truth to us.

"What's so great about being a Christian?" some people ask. The answer lies in the kind of care, provision, and protection we get from Jesus Christ, our Shepherd. Have you ever stopped to make a list of the benefits that are yours as a follower of Christ? Consider this short list of advantages that you, as a child of God, have. When was the last time you thanked Him for being your Shepherd? This would be a great week to do that!

"What's so great about being a Christian?" some people ask. The answer lies in the kind of care, provision, and protection we get from Jesus Christ, our Shepherd. Have you ever stopped to make a list of the benefits that are yours as a follower of Christ? Consider this short list of advantages that you, as a child of God, have. When was the last time you thanked Him for being your Shepherd? This would be a great week to do that!

Pastor Skip cautions against religion Cain’s way, that’s all about works, and pride, and earning God’s favor.

Pastor Skip shares his message, The Fight: Ancient and Modern, and continues to look at the troubling problem of apostasy.

Truth is a powerful force, and as Skip shares, it is the most powerful weapon God has given you.

Pastor Skip begins a new series titled Fight for the House and shares his message A Call to Battle, looking at those who abandon the truth.

Pastor Skip concludes his Crash & Burn series and shows you what God is looking for in a worshipper.

This is one of the most beloved passages to be found anywhere in Scripture. But it's not a stand-alone passage: The healing of the blind man in chapter 9 was more than a miracle. It was part of the process of Jesus forming His flock. The leadership had cast the healed man out of the synagogue. Jesus found him, accepted him, saved him, and placed him in His own fold.

Pastor Skip examines the life and folly of King Jeroboam, who tragically followed his own heart, not God’s. 

Pastor Skip concludes his message The Four Seasons of Failure and shows you how David found forgiveness despite his failings, and how you can too.

Even the greatest among us aren’t immune to falling. Listen closely as Pastor Skip looks into the fall of Israel’s greatest king, King David himself.

Skip concludes his message about King Saul and shares more about the consequences and fruit of a prideful heart.

Pride comes before the fall, so the Proverb goes. And in this teaching, Pastor Skip examines the destructive effects of pride in Saul’s life and kingdom.

This is one of the most beloved passages to be found anywhere in Scripture. But it's not a stand-alone passage: The healing of the blind man in chapter 9 was more than a miracle. It was part of the process of Jesus forming His flock. The leadership had cast the healed man out of the synagogue. Jesus found him, accepted him, saved him, and placed him in His own fold.

Pastor Skip wraps up his message, A Superhero Loses His Cape, and shows you how true friends can keep you in check when you’re headed for trouble.

Pastor Skip shares about a real-life superhero who lost his powers, and how God imposed His sovereign will to deliver His people.

Your trouble doesn’t have to define or destroy you. Listen in as Pastor Skip shows you how God can work in your greatest defeats to give you victory.

Pastor Skip examines an event in the book of Joshua that highlights the consequences one man’s actions can have on a whole group.

Pastor Skip concludes his message Lot’s Lingering Legacy and challenges you turn from the mud and muck that have you stuck and turn to the grace of Jesus.

When you drive, you encounter "blind spots"—it could be part of your own car or it could be a tree that hides traffic on the other side. Those blind spots hinder both progress and ultimately, safety. When Jesus healed a blind man in Jerusalem, the same man was also healed of his spiritual blindness. But others who thought their spiritual perception was keen were as blind as a bat! As we consider this story, can you think of any blind spots in your spiritual journey?

Skip looks at Lot’s life to give you a warning about becoming spiritually complacent. It’s a powerful word you don’t want to miss.

Skip shows you why God was not pleased with Cain’s offering and challenges you to bring not just what’s left, but your very best to God.

Skip shares the story of Cain and Able and looks at the reality that the first murder was committed by someone who claimed to worship God.

Listen as Skip reminds us that God simply will not let sin go without consequence, and examines what happened to Adam and Eve as a consequence of their disobedience.

Skip begins a message called “Falling Hard, Recovering Strong” and looks at the real, historical event that was Adam and Eve’s fall in the Garden.

When you drive, you encounter "blind spots"—it could be part of your own car or it could be a tree that hides traffic on the other side. Those blind spots hinder both progress and ultimately, safety. When Jesus healed a blind man in Jerusalem, the same man was also healed of his spiritual blindness. But others who thought their spiritual perception was keen were as blind as a bat! As we consider this story, can you think of any blind spots in your spiritual journey?

Skip shows you that sin didn’t start in the heart of man, but in the mind of Lucifer.

We kick off a new series called Crash and Burn with a message from Skip that looks at who the devil was before he fell, and who he is now.

Skip wraps up his message Confronting the Prince of Darkness, warning you against immediate gratification and challenging you to wait on God’s timing.

Skip reminds you that the devil is very real, and shows you how Jesus Himself confronted Satan. 

Skip shares how the power of Jesus is more than enough to get you through dark times with grace and strength.

Those of us who are Christians live in a sea of unbelievers who work with us, live next to us, shop where we shop, and send their kids to the same schools. Some have a mild case of unbelief disguised by religious practices. Others are more demonstrable in their agnosticism or atheism. Let's watch a local Jerusalem neighborhood struggle against faith in spite of clear evidence.

Skip begins a message encouraging you to see the blessings in the darkness and to face dark times with grace.

You’ll be encouraged by Skip to remain bold in the face of persecution, just like Daniel was.

Skip begins a message about how God is still at work for our good and His glory in the midst of a darkening society.

Listen as Skip gives you biblical guidance from the life of David on how to deal with a broken family.

Skip begins a message about broken families, examining King David and how he dealt with brokenness in his own family. 

Those of us who are Christians live in a sea of unbelievers who work with us, live next to us, shop where we shop, and send their kids to the same schools. Some have a mild case of unbelief disguised by religious practices. Others are more demonstrable in their agnosticism or atheism. Let's watch a local Jerusalem neighborhood struggle against faith in spite of clear evidence.

Skip shows you that God’s plan for you, even when it includes pain, is far better than anything this world offers.

Skip begins a new message called Choosing to “Go Dark” and examines the life of Moses and his choice to enter the dark room.

Skip shares a message about how God uses your times of darkness for a greater purpose… to impact this world for the Kingdom.

Skip begins a new series titled Darkroom and shows you that how you suffer is far more important than why you suffer.

Skip concludes his series Against All Odds showing you what Christ’s death and resurrection means for your life now and in the future.

"Why is there so much pain in the world?" is the most frequently asked question ever! We hate it when we, or those we love, are in pain. Today we see Jesus confront a hurting world. As we do, consider these words by Elizabeth Elliot (whose husband was murdered): "If God is in charge and loves us, then whatever is given is subject to His control and is meant ultimately for our joy."

Skip begins his message Empty Tomb, Full Life and examines the apostle Peter’s sermon on Pentecost to show you what Jesus’ resurrection means to you.

Listen as Skip wraps up his message “The Servant” and shows you that as a servant, Jesus came to take the place of all mankind, including you.

Does your life have one singular focus? Well today, Skip shares a powerful message about that reveals the whole reason Jesus came to earth.

You were not an afterthought in the redemptive work of Jesus. And today, Skip concludes his message “Cross Examination” and shows you that you were always part of God’s plan.

Listen as Skip begins a message looking at the profound meaning of the final words Jesus spoke at Calvary.

"Why is there so much pain in the world?" is the most frequently asked question ever! We hate it when we, or those we love, are in pain. Today we see Jesus confront a hurting world. As we do, consider these words by Elizabeth Elliot (whose husband was murdered): "If God is in charge and loves us, then whatever is given is subject to His control and is meant ultimately for our joy."

Jesus wasn’t caught by surprise when Judas betrayed him. And today, Skip shares the conclusion of his message “The Long-Expected Traitor” and shows that Jesus knew all along what would happen--but chose Judas anyway.

What place have you given to Jesus in your life? Today, Skip challenges you to put Jesus where he belongs, right in the center of your life.

What kind of worshiper are you? Today, Skip examines Scripture to show you that God is really looking for authentic worship.

Today, Skip shares a message about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. He was hailed by the people as King, though they did not understand what kind of king he was.

If you’ve ever had doubts about your Christian faith, you’re in good company. And today, Skip gives insight from the life of John the Baptist on where you need to take your doubts when they come.

Jesus had friends and He had enemies. But besides those, He also had some "frenemies" (enemies who pretended to be friends). To this crowd who at first pretended to believe (v. 31) Jesus is both confrontational and controversial. This paragraph highlights three possible identities of Jesus: two of them were his enemies' accusations and one was Jesus' own claim.

What do you do with your faith? Today, Skip shares an encouraging message about what believers do with their faith in various stages of their journey.

Our sense of time--and timing--is often skewed, especially when we’re wanting something in our life to change. But as Skip shares in today’s message, we should not look to our own clock, but God’s, because his timing is never off.

God’s timing is never off. And today, Skip shares a message about what Jesus accomplished when he came to the world, at just the right time in history.

Have you ever thought carefully about what it is that’s in your hands when you hold the Bible? Today, Skip shares a powerful message about the miracle that’s in your hands when you open God’s Word.

Do you know why Jesus came to earth? Well today, Skip shares a powerful message revealing four reasons why Jesus came.

Jesus had friends and He had enemies. But besides those, He also had some "frenemies" (enemies who pretended to be friends). To this crowd who at first pretended to believe (v. 31) Jesus is both confrontational and controversial. This paragraph highlights three possible identities of Jesus: two of them were his enemies' accusations and one was Jesus' own claim.

The birth of Jesus was cause for great joy for the world. But as Skip shares today, it also brought about a time of great weeping and mourning as a prophecy was fulfilled.

Skip kicks off his message “Messiah on the Run” and looks at the royal visitors from a strange land who came to honor baby Jesus.

Listen as Skip examines why Jesus, born from the world’s most impossible pregnancy, is the perfect solution to the world’s seemingly impossible problems.

There is nothing more unlikely than a virgin birth. And today, Skip shares his teaching about the single most unusual birth in history.

Today, Skip shares an encouraging message about the kind of ruler Jesus will be when he returns as king of the world.

Your body has 100 trillion cells. Inside each one is a nucleus and in each nucleus are DNA molecules. DNA is like an instruction manual for life with densely coded information telling each cell what to do. A simple paternity test would prove that my father was really my father. Here Jesus gives His audience a spiritual paternity test that reveals their spiritual father to be the devil himself. No matter what your physical ancestry, you can always tell one's spiritual heritage.

God is never caught off guard, and His plans never fail. And today, Skip shares an encouraging message about God’s sovereign power in our world.

From a mathematical perspective, the likelihood that any one person would fulfill even a few Old Testament prophecies was almost zero. But as Skip shares today, Jesus’ life defied all the odds.

Pastor Skip begins a new series titled Against All Odds. Our God is the God of the unlikely and the impossible, and today’s message will show you how many events in the Bible defy all the odds.

Skip concludes his series Fact Check and shows you how God kept his promise to Abraham and Sarah, giving them a child when it seemed impossible.

Pastor Skip is looking today at the life of Abraham to show you that salvation has always been obtained in the same way – by faith alone.

Your body has 100 trillion cells. Inside each one is a nucleus and in each nucleus are DNA molecules. DNA is like an instruction manual for life with densely coded information telling each cell what to do. A simple paternity test would prove that my father was really my father. Here Jesus gives His audience a spiritual paternity test that reveals their spiritual father to be the devil himself. No matter what your physical ancestry, you can always tell one's spiritual heritage.

Pastor Skip concludes his message Fact Checking Your Lifestyle and shows you how God can work through even one solitary person to make a big difference in the world.

Noah lived in a time when everyone around him did as they pleased, and yet he was found to be righteous before God. Pastor Skip’s message today will examine Noah’s life to show you how you can fact check your lifestyle.

When you live to please God, everything else will fall into place. Listen as Pastor Skip challenges you to examine your spiritual walk to understand what kind of legacy you are leaving behind.

What does it look like to walk by faith, and what’s the fruit of that kind of life? Tune in as Pastor Skip examines the life of Enoch to give insights into what a walk of real faith means.

His message Fact Check Your Worship examines what real faith looks like.

Everyone has an opinion on what "The Good Life" is. For some, it's financial independence. For others, it’s autonomy from government control. For still others, it’s the ability to do whatever you want whenever you feel like it. Jesus offers a different kind of freedom and a better brand of life. Here Jesus tells us what the best way to live really is: It’s the freedom to be a genuine disciple. And He tells us what the worst way to live really is: It’s the slavery of a sinful lifestyle. Today consider how free you really are and what areas of life you may still be in bondage to.

How often do you think about your worship? Today Skip is challenging you to put your worship to the test and fact check it to see if it lines up with God’s heart.

The world won’t always – or even often – give you kudos for living out your Christian faith. But as Skip shows you today, that’s not what really matters anyway.

Everyone has faith in something. Listen as Skip begins his message Fact Check Your Faith and examines the book of Hebrews to show you the essence of the Christian faith.

Skip wraps up his series The Bible from 30,000 Feet and examines the last book of the Old Testament, the book of Malachi to show you how it’s the bridge between the Old and the New Testaments.

If you ever worry that you don’t have what it takes to accomplish God’s purposes with you… you’re right. But as Skip shares today, God will always provide what you need to do His will.

Everyone has an opinion on what "The Good Life" is. For some, it's financial independence. For others, it’s autonomy from government control. For still others, it’s the ability to do whatever you want whenever you feel like it. Jesus offers a different kind of freedom and a better brand of life. Here Jesus tells us what the best way to live really is: It’s the freedom to be a genuine disciple. And He tells us what the worst way to live really is: It’s the slavery of a sinful lifestyle. Today consider how free you really are and what areas of life you may still be in bondage to.

The prophecies of Zechariah were wide-ranging, poetic, and yet very frank. Listen as Pastor Skip explores the writings of Zechariah and what they mean to us today.

What happens when we get our priorities out of whack? Listen as  Skip concludes his teaching from Zephaniah and Haggai and challenges you to keep the right focus in life.

Pastor Skip brings you more biblical truth as he wraps up his teaching from Zephaniah and begins to look at the prophetic writing of Haggai.

Zephaniah is an often-overlooked prophet, but the message he brought is one that’s ultimately filled with encouragement. And today Skip shares his teaching about the splendor of God that shines through times of judgement.

He his teaching from Micah, Nahum and Habbakuk, beginning with a message about Nineveh’s failure to remain repentant and obedient, and the judgement from God this brought upon them.

One person put it this way, "Death is the big flaw. Sometimes we can postpone it, lessen its physical pains, deny its existence—but we can't escape it!" Since that is universally true, why don't people take death seriously enough to plan for it? While we are alive in this world, everyone should be thinking more about the next. But what's the best (and worst) way to die?

Pastor Skip shares an insightful teaching about what the prophet Micah had to say concerning the Messiah.

It can be easy to get discouraged and lose hope in the midst of trials. But as Skip shares today, God’s plans never fail, and he always has a plan.

When others experience God’s grace and mercy are you joyful, or jealous? Today Skip concludes the teaching from the book of Jonah and shows you how God’s prophet responded when God relented from judgment on his enemies.

Your disobedience has ramifications, not just for you, but for others as well. And today Skip shows you how Jonah’s failure to obey God affected the lives of those around him.

Pastor Skip is teaching from the book of Jonah, a minor prophet with an important mission from God… one that he should have embraced, but did not.

One person put it this way, "Death is the big flaw. Sometimes we can postpone it, lessen its physical pains, deny its existence—but we can't escape it!" Since that is universally true, why don't people take death seriously enough to plan for it? While we are alive in this world, everyone should be thinking more about the next. But what's the best (and worst) way to die?

What were the visions God gave to prophets? Today Pastor Skip concludes his teaching from Joel, Amos, and Obadiah, with more biblical truth about the visions God gave His prophets, and what they mean for us today.

World peace is often high on people’s list of hopes and dreams for humanity. But as Pastor Skip shares in his message today, that day will only come when Jesus returns in glory.

Every farmer knows the danger of infestation. But infestations don’t just come in physical form. Today Pastor Skip examines the prophet Joel’s words about the infestations that plagued God’s people in Israel.

Listen closely today as Pastor Skip shares a valuable yet simple spiritual truth from the book of Hosea about reaping what you sow.

As believers we have a very special relationship with Jesus. Continuing in the book of Hosea, Pastor Skip examines this special relationship we have with our Savior as His betrothed, and what that means for us today.

When the sun shines right in your eyes, your immediate inclination is to squint, turn away, or put sunglasses on. Light can be blinding! Though light penetrates our world, providing illumination and energy for our very existence, big doses of it can be difficult to handle. That's true spiritually as well. Jesus, by His teaching and work, illuminated this world darkened by sin. Some rejoiced in that light, able to see where they were going. But others, who'd been so accustomed to spiritual darkness, could only wince when Jesus was around.

Skip moves into his series The Bible from 30,000 Feet beginning with a message from the Old Testament book of Hosea that’s all about the love that God showed His people through prophecy.

Rest is not a necessary evil or a break from what’s really important. It’s a gift from God to us. And as Pastor Skip shares today in his message “Are You Building a House or a Home?” God desires for you to rest in Him and not worry.

What is your focus in life? Is it your career, your wealth or accomplishments? Or is it something deeper? Listen as Pastor Skip begins a message about building something that will make a difference both now, and in eternity.

The biblical teachings on submission can be challenging for some people. But as Pastor Skip shares, the apostle Peter’s words to husbands were radical for the time. At the core, Peter encouraged men to love their wives as Christ loves us.

Listen as Pastor Skip begins his message “The Unequal Yoke” about the unique challenges—and opportunities—of a marriage between a believing spouse and an unbeliever.

When the sun shines right in your eyes, your immediate inclination is to squint, turn away, or put sunglasses on. Light can be blinding! Though light penetrates our world, providing illumination and energy for our very existence, big doses of it can be difficult to handle. That's true spiritually as well. Jesus, by His teaching and work, illuminated this world darkened by sin. Some rejoiced in that light, able to see where they were going. But others, who'd been so accustomed to spiritual darkness, could only wince when Jesus was around.

As many people know, in-law relationships can be complex and challenging. But as Pastor Skip shares today in his message “In-Laws or Outlaws?” God’s design is for in-laws to support and encourage, not create division.

When you marry, you don’t just gain a spouse, you get a new family—for better or for worse. Today Pastor Skip tackles the difficult topic of in-law relationships.

Some parents feel ill-equipped or uneasy about disciplining their children. But as Pastor Skip reveals in his message today, discipline is indispensable for raising fruitful children.

What’s the toughest job in the world? Well as Skip shares today, the toughest job in the world—and the most important—is raising children. But God’s Word is here to help.

Being a caregiver for a sick family member is no small challenge. And today Pastor Skip offers some practical wisdom for spouses who’ve been called to care for a sick family member.

Can you imagine what a surviving copy of Jesus' autograph would be worth today? Or what about a letter to His disciples? The fact is, there is no existing document or copy of anything Jesus ever wrote. We only have this story of Him scribbling something in transient dust on the Temple stones. Though John doesn't tell what Jesus wrote that day, his account does reveal a lot about Jesus Himself and how He interacted with three different kinds of folks.

It’s easy to focus just on the good parts of marriage vows—health, wealth, and happiness. But as Pastor Skip shares today, God calls you to be there for your spouse in the bad times, too—in sickness as well as in health.

The devil will jump at any opportunity to destroy the good things God has created—including your marriage. Today Pastor Skip cautions you against letting the enemy drive a wedge of division between you and your spouse.

Conflict is part of every marriage. And today Pastor Skip shares his message “Short Fuse for the Long Haul” about how you must approach conflict.

Adultery isn’t just a matter of the flesh. The root of the issue lies in our hearts. Today Pastor Skip shows you that the solution for your wandering heart involves building and burning the right bridges.

Adultery is a destructive force in marriage—no matter the form it takes. And today Pastor Skip brings a powerful message about the consuming fire of lust and how you can defend against it in your marriage.

Can you imagine what a surviving copy of Jesus' autograph would be worth today? Or what about a letter to His disciples? The fact is, there is no existing document or copy of anything Jesus ever wrote. We only have this story of Him scribbling something in transient dust on the Temple stones. Though John doesn't tell what Jesus wrote that day, his account does reveal a lot about Jesus Himself and how He interacted with three different kinds of folks.

When experienced in its proper context, sexual pleasure is a beautiful gift from God. Today Pastor Skip shares how you can pursue God-honoring and God-given physical enjoyment in your marriage.

God wants you to delight in your spouse in all seasons. And today Pastor Skip examines four keys to having a marriage that’s balanced and blessed.

If you want a fulfilling marriage you need to recognize there's a third person in it—God. In the message "How to Have a Love Affair with Your Spouse," Skip shares how God is part of your marriage covenant.

Sex is a wonderful gift from God, but it must be kept within His bounds. And in the message "How to Have a Love Affair with Your Spouse," Skip shares about the delights of sexual intimacy in marriage—and the disastrous effects when we go outside God's boundaries.

Our past can weigh us down, or it can move us to share how God has rescued us. And as Skip explains in the message "Needed: Real Men!" real men share their testimony of what God has done to redeem them despite past mistakes.

All the diverse and assorted experiences offered by this world can never satisfy the deepest longing of the human soul. What we really want isn't what we really need. The rest of John chapter 7 illustrates this truth. In the midst of a crowd of people clamoring for deep spiritual satisfaction stands the only One who can provide it. He offers them the drink that really satisfies and all but a few refuse it, preferring rather to die of thirst. How painfully ironic!

Our world desperately needs real men—but people don't even know what a real man is these days. And in his message "Needed: Real Men!" Skip looks at the example of Joshua to show you what real men look like.

What does an ideal wife look like? It's not about physical appearances; it's about her heart and her character. And as Skip explains in his message "Homemaker or Homebreaker?" the book of Proverbs has the answer to that question.

What is the job of homemaking really about? In the message "Homemaker or Homebreaker?" Skip examines what the Scriptures say about a woman's role as homemaker.

Marriage is about more than making you and your spouse happy. In his message "The Storm-Proof Shelter of a Husband's Love," Skip shares how the sacrificial love of a Christian husband is a powerful picture for the world of the love God has for us.

A husband's role of leader is about more than just authority—it's a high calling to love. And in his message "The Storm-Proof Shelter of a Husband's Love," Skip examines how husbands are to love their wives.

All the diverse and assorted experiences offered by this world can never satisfy the deepest longing of the human soul. What we really want isn't what we really need. The rest of John chapter 7 illustrates this truth. In the midst of a crowd of people clamoring for deep spiritual satisfaction stands the only One who can provide it. He offers them the drink that really satisfies and all but a few refuse it, preferring rather to die of thirst. How painfully ironic!

Scripture teaches that the husband is head of the household—but are there exceptions? As Skip shares in his message "The Hardest Word in a Marriage," there are limits to the authority of a husband, because there is One who is head over all.

Submission is hard for us—we like to be in control. But as Skip shares in his message "The Hardest Word in a Marriage," the kind of submission the Scriptures call you to in marriage is mutual and for your best.

What guiding principles should we use to inform our dating behavior? In the message "Friends with Benefits," Skip's son, Nate, shows you what—and whom—you must pursue in your relationships.

The dating world can be challenging to navigate, especially for Christians seeking to live according to biblical standards. In the message "Friends with Benefits," Skip's son, Nate, explores dating relationships from a biblical perspective.

Since the fall, man and woman have been engaged in a gender war, a direct consequence of sin. But as Skip shares in his message "Gender Wars," we don't have to be stuck in that war, because Jesus offers redemption, even in marriage.

Jesus clashed with religious leaders more than any other group of people. He went against their spiritual grain and challenged their legalistic ideas. Christ made it clear that He hadn’t come to establish a new religion but rather to show the way to God His Father. He didn’t give people another “system of beliefs and practices”; instead He said that He Himself was the way, truth, and life. In this public confrontation, we learn how to follow Christ in truth and not be religious.

The battle of the sexes is nothing new. And as Skip begins his message "Gender Wars," he explains the struggle between men and women that started when sin entered the world.

There's no escaping the fact that we're living in a sin-infested world. And that's going to affect your marriage. In the message "Trouble in Paradise," Skip shares how you can tether your marriage to the truth of God's Word and have the joy in marriage God wants for you.

What do you do when trouble creeps into your marriage? In the message "Trouble in Paradise," Skip shares about how trouble came into the very first marriage and its destructive effect on Adam and Eve's relationship.

Marriage is treated by many as a temporary thing, easy to dissolve and walk away from. But as Skip explains in the message "The First Wedding," God's design is for marriage to form a permanent bond between man and woman.

God is the perfect designer and architect. And in the message "The First Wedding," Skip shows you the blueprint God laid out, in the beginning, for marriage.

Jesus clashed with religious leaders more than any other group of people. He went against their spiritual grain and challenged their legalistic ideas. Christ made it clear that He hadn’t come to establish a new religion but rather to show the way to God His Father. He didn’t give people another “system of beliefs and practices”; instead He said that He Himself was the way, truth, and life. In this public confrontation, we learn how to follow Christ in truth and not be religious.

In the message "No Man Is an Island," Skip shares powerful truth about the purpose of marriage and how it's possible for your marriage to work the way God intended—painting a picture of the relationship He desires with us.

Marriage isn't a man-made institution. And in the message "No Man Is an Island," Skip opens Scripture to examine what God said about the institution of marriage when He created it in the garden of Eden.

There are some things every church should be focused on. And in the message "What Every Church Should Do," Skip shares how churches can impact how Christians live when they do what they are meant to.

God never intended for the Christian walk to be a solo effort. And in the message "What Every Church Should Do," Skip shares about why being part of a local church is vital for the Christian.

Real friends can be hard to come by. And in the message "With a Little Help from My Friends," Skip shares some important marks of a true friend, revealing how the right friendships can lift you up and give you strength in life's journey.

There was always a fog surrounding Jesus! It was a fog of uncertainty, of unbelief, and of conflicting opinion. He was misunderstood about both His mission and His message. His friends, His family, and His foes were often bewildered about who He was and what He was doing. That remains true even today. But in this passage our view becomes clearer. Jesus had clearly defined objectives that He reveals here and they are extremely practical for us today.

Our culture touts the value of independence, but none of us can succeed in life all by ourselves. In the message "With a Little Help from My Friends," Skip encourages you to seek out friendships to support you in your Christian walk.

Having friends is great. But having the right kinds of friends is more than that—it's essential. In the message "Marks of Healthy Relationships," Skip shares about the kinds of friends every Christian should seek to have.

God has designed us to thrive most when we are in community and relationship with others. In the message "Marks of Healthy Relationships," Skip shows you the signs that your relationships are built to last.

When you work with the perspective of one who works for God, everything changes; even menial tasks become meaningful. In the message "How the Gospel Transforms the Workplace," Skip tears down the myth of the sacred and secular life dichotomy.

The transformed life of a Christian isn't limited to our church and family—it touches every area of life. And as Skip shares in the message "How the Gospel Transforms the Workplace," we're called to live for Christ at our jobs too.

There was always a fog surrounding Jesus! It was a fog of uncertainty, of unbelief, and of conflicting opinion. He was misunderstood about both His mission and His message. His friends, His family, and His foes were often bewildered about who He was and what He was doing. That remains true even today. But in this passage our view becomes clearer. Jesus had clearly defined objectives that He reveals here and they are extremely practical for us today.

Respect for elders has fallen far from what it used to be in our culture. But as Skip shares in the message "The Four-Legged Stool of a Godly Home," God has called believing children to respect and honor their parents as part of their Christian walk.

The transformation a believer experiences when they accept Christ touches every aspect of their life. And in the message "The Four-Legged Stool of a Godly Home," Skip shares how Jesus transforms our roles and attitudes within the family.

When we love God with all our heart, we can do what we want—because we only want what He wants. And in the message "Guardrails to Knowing God's Will," Skip shares how to know if you're acting with God's heart—or in your own interests.

Some believers are so desperate for direction about the future that they resort to odd and superstitious methods to figure out God's will. But in the message "Guardrails to Knowing God's Will," Skip shares how Scripture helps you discern God's will.

Every good outfit needs that special piece that holds everything together. In the message "A New Set of Clothes for a New Way of Life," Skip shares how love holds the garments of grace together for Christians.

Mark Twain once remarked that "A lie can travel halfway around the world while truth is still lacing up its boots!" This section of John's Gospel has generated much confusion and misunderstanding. Even Jesus' original audience had trouble understanding His meaning, and when they did, they found the truth was difficult to bear. These "hard truths," however, are "the words of eternal life" (v. 68). Let's look at these four realities today.

From the beginning of time, clothes have played a big part in the lives of humans. And as Skip shares in the message "A New Set of Clothes for a New Way of Life," as a believer you have a new wardrobe specially made for your life in Christ.

The key to fighting off the flesh isn't to focus only on battling our fleshly desires. And as Skip shares in his message "Living on Earth While Aiming at Heaven," the way to win the battle is to be engaged in the things of God.

Like a garden, a healthy Christian life requires the removal of certain weeds that threaten the vibrancy and fruitfulness of the believer. In the message "Living on Earth While Aiming at Heaven," Skip shares about the firm steps you can take to live fruitfully on earth.

Living with your mind on heaven is about having a perspective that's higher and greater than any earthly thinking. And as Skip shares in his message "Aiming at Heaven While Living on Earth," there's no better way to live than getting direction from Jesus.

Heaven is where we, as Christians, are headed. And our eventual home gives many of us great hope for the future. In the message "Aiming at Heaven While Living on Earth," Skip shares why heaven is more than just an eventual destination.

Mark Twain once remarked that "A lie can travel halfway around the world while truth is still lacing up its boots!" This section of John's Gospel has generated much confusion and misunderstanding. Even Jesus' original audience had trouble understanding His meaning, and when they did, they found the truth was difficult to bear. These "hard truths," however, are "the words of eternal life" (v. 68). Let's look at these four realities today.

Though we may claim we are searching for God, the truth is the opposite. In the message "On the Road to Emmaus," Skip shares about how God is searching for us and how His tireless pursuit is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions.

Beginning his message "On the Road to the Cross," Skip looks at some of the people Jesus encountered on that road to Calvary, including how they responded to the Messiah.

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, crowds of people cheered Him on—complete with praises and shouts of Hosanna. But as Skip shares in his message "On the Road to Jerusalem," not everyone in the crowd was truly a disciple. You and I must also decide if we're just one of the crowd or a real follower.

As Jesus walked to Jerusalem, He knew what awaited Him—and that it would change the world forever. In the message "On the Road to Jerusalem," Skip gives you insight on that fateful journey our Lord took for our sake.

There's a big difference between religion and the gospel. And as Skip shares in his message "When Religion Gets Wacky," when you give your life to Christ, God puts a brand-new heart—and all new desires—inside you.

The Hostess Company has for years advertised that its Wonder bread "helps build strong bodies 12 ways" and that just two slices has the calcium of eight ounces of milk and the fiber of 100% whole wheat. Wow! The crowd that Jesus was speaking to would have loved that! But our Lord presents something to them far greater than what they were wanting. He knew what they needed.

At its core, religion is mankind's attempt to reach God. But the Bible paints a picture of a God reaching down to mankind. And in the message "When Religion Gets Wacky," Skip shares about what happens when your religion strays from biblical truth.

Human relationships, no matter how good and healthy, are bound to fail you at some point. But as Skip shares in his message "Jesus Paid It All!" there's one relationship that will never fail you and will give you complete fulfillment.

As Christians we have a single reference point—the cross—that reminds us of what Christ did for us. In the message "Jesus Paid It All!" Skip shares about how at the cross, Jesus made you complete in three separate areas.

As Skip concludes his message "What Keeps an Apostle Up at Night?" he reminds you why you don't need anything more than Jesus—with Him, and in Him, you are complete.

We all have things that disrupt our sleep from time to time—worries, concerns, or problems that need to be addressed. In the message "What Keeps an Apostle Up at Night?" Skip examines what troubled Paul so much concerning the Colossian church, and what his response teaches you today.

The Hostess Company has for years advertised that its Wonder bread "helps build strong bodies 12 ways" and that just two slices has the calcium of eight ounces of milk and the fiber of 100% whole wheat. Wow! The crowd that Jesus was speaking to would have loved that! But our Lord presents something to them far greater than what they were wanting. He knew what they needed.

Serving the Lord is hard work. And as Skip shares in his message "Serving Christ in an Unchristian World," your labor as a believer requires a strength that can only come from God.

Sometimes we get the wrong idea that only preachers and missionaries are called to serve in ministry. But as Skip shares in his message "Serving Christ in an Unchristian World," all believers are to be in ministry, and that includes you.

Because of our sins against God, payment had to be made to satisfy His justice. And as Skip continues his message "Reconciled!" he examines the amazing truth about what Christ willingly endured on your behalf to pay your debt.

As humans we tend to enjoy stories about retaliation, people getting what they deserve. But that's not God's heart. And as Skip begins his message "Reconciled!" he shares how God reconciles you to Himself in Christ, giving you more than you deserve.

What place does Jesus have in your life? In the message "Why Jesus Is Supreme," Skip shares about why it's vital you understand—and live out—the truth that Jesus is deserving of first place in every aspect of your life.

Our text reads that crowds of people came "seeking Jesus." That sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? And yet Jesus challenges them as to their motive because they were seeking Him (the right thing) in order to satisfy themselves only (the wrong motive). Let’s consider three monumental truths about how people interact with spiritual things in general and Jesus Christ in particular. Let’s also reconsider the starting point for anyone who wants anything to do with Christ.

For centuries, people have tried to make Jesus into something other than who He is—God in the flesh. But in the message "Why Jesus Is Supreme," Skip shares how Jesus is above all, without equal—and why that makes all the difference for you.

As Christians we are to pray for other Christians. And as Skip concludes his message "How to Pray for Believers," he looks at specific ways you can lift up your brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer.

Prayer is a powerful way to align our hearts with what God is doing in the world. In the message "How to Pray for Believers" Skip shares what the apostle Paul taught about praying for Christians you know.

How did Christianity grow from a few followers of a crucified Jew in a tiny corner of the Middle East to a global force for good? In the message "What Makes Christians So Great?" Skip explores what enabled a tiny movement two millennia ago to spread like wildfire, and how it can still spread through you today.

There's no question—the world is better off because of Christians. But why is that? In the message "What Makes Christians So Great?" Skip shares how you can be a force for good in the world.

Our text reads that crowds of people came "seeking Jesus." That sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? And yet Jesus challenges them as to their motive because they were seeking Him (the right thing) in order to satisfy themselves only (the wrong motive). Let’s consider three monumental truths about how people interact with spiritual things in general and Jesus Christ in particular. Let’s also reconsider the starting point for anyone who wants anything to do with Christ.

As Christians, we are citizens of both heaven and earth. And as Skip explains in his message "Always Only Jesus," your spiritual address in heaven should always be part of your thinking as you live here on earth.

The apostle Paul declared in Colossians that Jesus holds everything together from the majestic to the microscopic and everything in between. Skip begins this series with an introduction to the church in Colosse and the issues they faced, and why they matter to you today.

Daniel is a great example in Scripture of a life committed to God, and one that had great influence in the lives of others. In the message "I Dare You: Be Balanced!" Skip shares more insight from Daniel's life on how you can live a balanced life.

Balance in life seems elusive to many of us these days. It's rare to find someone who feels they've got it worked out. But as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Be Balanced," the life of Daniel teaches you four important aspects of a balanced life.

The greatest human experience is to have a relationship with God. In his message "I Dare You: Respond!" Skip challenges you to ask yourself if you have personally responded to Jesus.

Have you ever been on the ocean in a raging storm? If so, you know that a well-trained crew follows an immediate protocol until the storm is over. Their knowledge and experience about violent weather are invaluable for those who want to survive. Using the story of Jesus walking on the waves to His disciples, let’s discover a few things about the stormy trials of life.

Every relationship involves some form of response from one person to the other. Your relationship with God is no different. And as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Respond!" Daniel 12 offers insight into what your response to God should be.

As Christians, we can live with hope—for deliverance, resurrection, and heavenly rewards. And as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Hope!" when you live faithfully and point others to the hope of Jesus, you can look forward to an amazing prize in heaven.

Skip continues his series I Dare You about the life of Daniel and shares a powerful word about how God revealed things to Daniel that offered great hope to him, just as they do for you today. Join Skip as he shares his message "I Dare You: Hope!"

Our world is filled with conflict—it seems never-ending. But Jesus promised to return one day and end all conflict. And in the message "I Dare You: Rest!" Skip shares how this promise gives us as Christians the ultimate hope and reason to rest.

The prophecies about the Antichrist spell out a time of intense suffering and conflict. And yet, as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Rest!" there are four attributes of this coming leader that give us reason to rest, knowing God will be victorious.

Have you ever been on the ocean in a raging storm? If so, you know that a well-trained crew follows an immediate protocol until the storm is over. Their knowledge and experience about violent weather are invaluable for those who want to survive. Using the story of Jesus walking on the waves to His disciples, let’s discover a few things about the stormy trials of life.

Taken at face value, some of the prophecies in the Bible don't really sound like good news. But as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Remember!" knowing God keeps His promises is cause for great hope and joy for the Christian.

For God, telling the future is no different than telling the past. And in the message "I Dare You: Remember!" Skip dives into Daniel 11 to show you how what God told Daniel came to pass just as He said it would.

Whether you realize it or not, you're engaged in a spiritual battle. So how can you stand strong? In the message "I Dare You: Fight!" Skip shares practical advice on how you can stand confidently against your already-defeated foe.

Most of us prefer to keep the peace and avoid conflict. But there's one fight where keeping the peace just isn't an option for you. Discover what that fight is, and why you can't sit it out, in Skip's message "I Dare You: Fight!"

Prophecy isn't intended to fill your head with interesting facts about history and the future. It's meant to encourage, equip, and motivate you. In the message "I Dare You: Understand!" Skip challenges you to respond to the prophecy of the Messiah found in Daniel 9.

This story ranks in the "top ten" of the most famous miracles of Jesus Christ. In fact this is the most famous of all His miracles as it alone is recorded by all four gospel accounts. But this is far more than a Sunday school tale. This extraordinary picnic was not just a free meal for five thousand folks; it provided lessons for both ancient and modern disciples. Here are four profound truths that emerge from this lakeside lunch.

God chose to reveal something to Daniel that would change the entire world. It was so important that God's angel made sure Daniel understood it. In his message "I Dare You: Understand!" Skip helps you understand Daniel's world-changing prophecy about the Messiah.

Prayer is powerful, and God's Word teaches us how to pray effective prayers. Listen as Skip shares his message "I Dare You: Pray! Part 2" and challenges you to pray complete prayers—and to do it often.

Prayer is controversial, but that's nothing new. In the message "I Dare You: Pray! Part 2," Skip examines why prayer is so controversial, why the Enemy opposes it so fiercely, and what that signals about Satan's understanding of its power.

How much of the Lord do you want? If you want to get the most out of your relationship with God, prayer must be a priority in your life. In the message "I Dare You: Pray! Part 1," Skip shares about the important place prayer has in your life.

We all pray. But how well do we understand prayer and its place in our life? Skip looks at Daniel's life to show you some powerful truths about prayer in his message "I Dare You: Pray! Part 1."

This story ranks in the "top ten" of the most famous miracles of Jesus Christ. In fact this is the most famous of all His miracles as it alone is recorded by all four gospel accounts. But this is far more than a Sunday school tale. This extraordinary picnic was not just a free meal for five thousand folks; it provided lessons for both ancient and modern disciples. Here are four profound truths that emerge from this lakeside lunch.

As Christians we can be confident in our future with Christ when we die. But what should we do here on earth for those who don't know Him? In the message "I Dare You: Be Shocked!" Skip examines this question and challenges you to get busy winning souls for Jesus.

We aren't easily shocked these days—with news coming at us constantly from all angles. But as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Be Shocked," God gave Daniel a vision that shook him to his core, one that holds great meaning even for us today.

It's counterintuitive in the world's mind, but humility is the path to greatness according to God's standard. In the message "I Dare You: Be Great!" Skip shares how you can find the path to true greatness when you become a servant to others.

How can someone be great in God's estimation? How can our lives make a real difference, and how can you make sure that you're doing something worth remembering? Discover the answers as Skip shares his message "I Dare You: Be Great!"

Are you living in light of eternity? In the message "I Dare You: Look Ahead!" Skip challenges you to focus on your eternal home.

The theme of John's gospel is "believe." The whole reason he wrote this book is so that people who read it will believe in Jesus (see John 20:31). But why should they believe? And even more applicable, why should we believe? After all, the events of the New Testament are over 2,000 years removed from us today. Jesus' confrontation with the religious leaders in John 5 tells us why we should believe. Like a skilled lawyer, Jesus calls upon four witnesses to testify to His claims and these four give the reasons for our believing in Jesus Christ.

The future is the great unknown to everyone but God. He's already seen the end—and you can trust what He says is coming. Join Skip as he shares encouragement in the message "I Dare You: Look Ahead!"

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world today, and many Christians view Muslims as the enemy. But as Skip reminds you in his message "I Dare You: Decide! Part 2," Satan is the real Enemy and we're called to draw others—including Muslims—to Christ.

In this era of fake news, deception is all around. But as we learn from the prophecies in Daniel, the Antichrist will take lying to a whole new level. Join Skip as he shares the message "I Dare You: Decide! Part 2."

Some people doubt that Jesus will return. But as we look at the incredible prophecies found in the book of Daniel, we find that He is waiting to return, and one day, He will come back. Join Skip as he shares the message "I Dare You: Decide! Part 1."

The world as we know it won't last forever; one day, time will be interrupted by the Antichrist and the return of the true Christ. Whose kingdom will you choose? Learn more about that future time in the message "I Dare You: Decide! Part 1."

My mom used to wake me up early every morning with her sweet voice saying, "Rise and Shine!" It took a few times but I eventually got up out of bed. As Jesus declares that He will be in charge of the future judgment, He too will usher the call to everyone who has died to "Rise up!" But not everyone will rise up to shine; some will rise up to suffer. Let’s consider three inevitable and unalterable truths about the future for all of us: We will all die, we will all be judged, and we will all rise again to live forever... but where?

Through prophecies like those found in the book of Daniel, God authenticates Himself and the validity of His Word. In the message "I Dare You: Defend!" Skip shares why those prophecies affirm the truth that God can handle your future.

Daniel is an amazing book of prophecy and history, yet it has many critics. Because they believe only in the natural, these critics have naturalistic explanations for this book. Skip examines these views in the message "I Dare You: Defend!"

Do you want to be influential for the kingdom of God, like Daniel? To be an immovable giant of the faith, you must truly know God. Skip explores how you can do that as he shares the message "I Dare You: Be Steadfast!"

Daniel faced the trial of a lifetime in the lions' den. But he was willing to sacrifice life and limb because his heart was steadfast toward his God. In the message "I Dare You: Be Steadfast!" Skip shares how you can take your faith to the next level.

How faithful are you to the Lord's work? That will largely determine the rewards you receive in heaven. In the message "I Dare You: Be Faithful!" Skip shares about how you are rewarded in eternity according to your faithfulness.

My mom used to wake me up early every morning with her sweet voice saying, "Rise and Shine!" It took a few times but I eventually got up out of bed. As Jesus declares that He will be in charge of the future judgment, He too will usher the call to everyone who has died to "Rise up!" But not everyone will rise up to shine; some will rise up to suffer. Let’s consider three inevitable and unalterable truths about the future for all of us: We will all die, we will all be judged, and we will all rise again to live forever... but where?

Daniel was consistently faithful, both publicly and privately. His attitude set him apart, and his reputation withstood scrutiny. In the message "I Dare You: Be Faithful!" Skip shows you how Daniel refused to compromise even when his life was on the line.

There will be a final meal, a last breath for everyone, and then eternity. Your life is being weighed in God's balances, and He's trying to get your attention. In the message "I Dare You: Wake Up!" Skip asks, "How will you respond to God?"

In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar was given a wake-up call when some handwriting on a wall told him judgment was coming. That night turned out to be his last. In the message "I Dare You: Wake Up!" Skip shares why we must heed divine warnings.

It's important for us to cultivate humility in our lives, living out our dependence on God through prayer and worship. In the message "I Dare You: Be Humble!" Skip shares how you can live humbly by placing others first through encouragement and service.

In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar learns the greatest lesson of his long career—that God humbles those who walk in pride. But we can learn this same lesson in a much easier way. Join Skip as he begins the message "I Dare You: Be Humble!"

The most important question you could ever ask is not, "Who am I?" but rather, "Who is Christ?" That was the supreme question Jesus presented to His disciples when He said, "Who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:15). Jesus made the most astonishing claim ever when He confronted the Jewish leaders of Jerusalem here in John 5. What do these claims have to do with us today? Absolutely everything!

As believers, our relationship to human authority should be to respect it, support it, pray for it, and submit to it unless it violates the law of God. Skip examines this relationship even more as he shares the message "I Dare You: Submit!"

In the book of Daniel, we read about a king who recognized God's authoritative rule in the human realm. In the message "I Dare You: Submit!" Skip explores how this story has implications for us to submit to God by submitting to human government.

Standing up for God is always better than bowing down to the world—but it's always harder. In the message "I Dare You: Stand Up!" Skip shares how all things work together for your good—not just the things that feel good.

Most people try to fit in and conform to the values of the world. But three of Daniel's friends decided it was better to stand up for God than bow down to the wishes of the crowd. Learn more about them as Skip shares the message "I Dare You: Stand Up!"

Just as Daniel dared to speak out to Nebuchadnezzar, we must dare to speak to those in our lives who need Jesus Christ. In the message "I Dare You: Speak Out!" Skip shares how you can leave your personal comfort zone to bring others closer to Jesus.

The most important question you could ever ask is not, "Who am I?" but rather, "Who is Christ?" That was the supreme question Jesus presented to His disciples when He said, "Who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:15). Jesus made the most astonishing claim ever when He confronted the Jewish leaders of Jerusalem here in John 5. What do these claims have to do with us today? Absolutely everything!

We can feel intimidated when someone we're speaking to means us harm. That's why Daniel chapter 2 is so inspiring: Daniel spoke boldly, yet humbly, showing you how to speak God's truth to the world. Join Skip as he shares the message "I Dare You: Speak Out!"

As Daniel and his friends faced the possibility of their own death, they displayed life-giving faith. How can you step up to life's difficulties and use them as spiritual opportunities? Find out when Skip shares the message "I Dare You: Step Up!"

Any crisis you face is a test. How will you respond? What will your faith in God mean to you and others in that moment? In the message "I Dare You: Step Up!" Skip shares how the actions of Daniel and his friends give you an example to follow.

Daniel made a commitment to be distinct from the world around him. In the message "I Dare You: Be Distinct!" Skip shares how Daniel's inward choice to be loyal to God helped him become the man he was.

Men and women of character rise to meet a challenge. One shining example is the prophet Daniel, a man of God who influenced his world and honored the Lord. Join Skip as he shares the message "I Dare You: Be Distinct!"

One of Jesus' most distinguishing characteristics in His earthly ministry was His mercy toward people who were hurting. This is not astonishing, for the prophet Micah announced that "God delights in mercy" (Micah 7:18). Jesus standing among the squalid misery of sickness and hopelessness while at a feast in Jerusalem is a perfect setting to show how Christians can show mercy to a world in misery. But be warned: not everyone will be sympathetic to your cause!

Jesus said He was coming back, and an angel told His disciples He would come back. In the message "The Second Coming of Christ" from the series 20/20, Skip considers several aspects of Jesus' return.

The word rapture is largely not found in Scripture, but the concept is. Learn about this future event as Skip shares the message "The Rapture—Is It Real?" from the series 20/20.

Most people don't believe in the Devil. In the message "Satan: His Meaning, Minions, and Methods" from the series 20/20, Skip reveals several surprising facts you may not know about our Enemy.

Hell is an eternal and biblical reality, but it's become relegated to modern myth. In the message "The Truth about Hell" from the series 20/20, Skip gives you the scriptural scoop on this eternal place.

What happens when a believer dies? In the message "What Most People Don't Know about Heaven" from the series 20/20, Skip reveals a few surprising things about your future home.

One of Jesus' most distinguishing characteristics in His earthly ministry was His mercy toward people who were hurting. This is not astonishing, for the prophet Micah announced that "God delights in mercy" (Micah 7:18). Jesus standing among the squalid misery of sickness and hopelessness while at a feast in Jerusalem is a perfect setting to show how Christians can show mercy to a world in misery. But be warned: not everyone will be sympathetic to your cause!

So many Christmas songs have hope as the theme. Perhaps the most famous is the familiar hymn "O Holy Night." In the message "A Thrill of Hope," Skip shares what it means biblically to have hope.

Fear, stress, and anxiety ravage our world. In the message "Overcoming an Anxious Mind" from the series Technicolor Joy, Skip offers encouragement that will give your soul some rest.

Life doesn't have to be easy to be joyful. In the message "A Joy Unexpected" from the series Technicolor Joy, Skip reminds you about where true joy can be found.

The pathway of humility is hard but ultimately beneficial. In the message "Be Humble or You'll Stumble" from the series Technicolor Joy, Skip shares how humility can lead you to God's exaltation.

The pathway of humility is hard but ultimately beneficial. In the message "Be Humble or You'll Stumble" from the series Technicolor Joy, Skip shares how humility can lead you to God's exaltation.

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. Most people we encounter don't share our values. In the message "How to Stand When They Want You to Fall" from the series Technicolor Joy, Skip shares how you can stand strong in your faith. 

Like any muscle in our physical body, our faith too must be exercised in order for it to develop. Faith is developed in virtually every circumstance in life, but especially in hard times. Peter put it best, "These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold" (1 Peter 1:7). Let's look at a real-life story of one who came to Jesus in his trial and had his faith lifted to a higher dimension.

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. We all have our shortfalls and quirks. In the message "How to Treat Good (but Imperfect) People" from the series Technicolor Joy, Skip gives you some insight on dealing with imperfect people. 

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. Every family and organization has its relational challenges. In the message "Being Around People—While Still Being Sane!" from the series Technicolor Joy, Skip shares the basis of healthy relationships. 

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. The Spirit blesses believers with spiritual gifts, but many are ignorant about them. In the message "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit" from Expound: Holy Spirit, Skip shares why we have spiritual gifts. 

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. The Holy Spirit plays different roles for believers and unbelievers. In the message "The Holy Spirit: With, In, and Upon" from Expound: Holy Spirit, Skip shares why the Spirit's nickname is the hound of heaven. 

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. Many believers have heard of the Holy Spirit but only vaguely know who He is. In the message "What Is the Holy Spirit?" from the series Expound: Holy Spirit, Skip examines the Spirit's attributes. 

Like any muscle in our physical body, our faith too must be exercised in order for it to develop. Faith is developed in virtually every circumstance in life, but especially in hard times. Peter put it best, "These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold" (1 Peter 1:7). Let's look at a real-life story of one who came to Jesus in his trial and had his faith lifted to a higher dimension.

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. When hearing the word holiness, many think of a monastery. In the message "Holy, Holy, Holy!" from the series 20/20, Skip shares why this characteristic most uniquely describes God. 

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. Spiritual growth is part of spiritual life. In the message "Church: A Place for Growth" from the series Church: A Place…, Skip shares how you can be spiritually fed so you can grow. 

Skip shares top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. Most people consider church a place for events, such as weddings and funerals. In the message "Church: A Place for Change" from the series Church: A Place…, Skip shares how the early church changed their city. 

Skip begins sharing top teachings that challenged and encouraged listeners like you this year. Bad habits grow without effort and they're hard to get rid of. In the message "Breaking Bad Habits" from the series Now Streaming, Skip shares how you can cultivate good habits. 

Skip continues the series Hustle and Grind. King Solomon wrote to his son and warned him that though rest is good, too much of it can be bad. In the message "A Sermon on Six Legs," Skip shares why work and rest must be kept in careful balance. 

Farmers live for the harvest season--a time when their crops are taken in and profits are made. But crops don’t grow on their own. Seeds must be sown and plants must be garnered by a whole group of active farm workers. God is the head Farmer and we are His farmhands, all working together to produce a bumper-crop of people who believe that Jesus is the Savior--Are you in?

Skip continues the series Hustle and Grind. Most people think of ants as a nuisance to be eliminated, but King Solomon saw them as teachers to be emulated. In the message "A Sermon on Six Legs," Skip compares the industrious ant and the inactive sluggard. 

Skip continues our series Hustle and Grind. Rest is helpful for our physical health and emotional health. In the message "The Sabbath Rest," Skip considers not only God's command for us to rest, but also how we can implement rest into our lives. 

Though Christians are solidly under the new covenant, rooted in grace, we enjoy the principle of taking a Sabbath rest from our work. In the message "The Sabbath Rest," Skip shares how you can honor God through worshipful rest.

It's pretty amazing that we serve a God who put a command to rest on His top ten list of important things. In the message "Learning to Relax," Skip shares why rest is essential to your worship.

If ever there was a commandment tailor-made for the overcommitted and overworked, it's God's command to rest. In the message "Learning to Relax," Skip shares what it means to rest and why it is so good for you.

Farmers live for the harvest season--a time when their crops are taken in and profits are made. But crops don’t grow on their own. Seeds must be sown and plants must be garnered by a whole group of active farm workers. God is the head Farmer and we are His farmhands, all working together to produce a bumper-crop of people who believe that Jesus is the Savior--Are you in?

Work can become an idol, interrupting the priority of God in your life. In the message "When Work Becomes an Idol," Skip shares how you can cultivate healthy boundaries in your work life.

Scripture commends work that's well done, but something good can become bad if taken too far. In the message "When Work Becomes an Idol," Skip shares some warnings about work overtaking your life.

For some believers, a wall exists between Sunday and Monday separating their spiritual life from their work life. In the message "Get to Work!" Nate shares how God can bless your work when you approach it with passion.

For American adults, over 70 percent of time awake is spent in the workplace. That means the workplace is our greatest mission field. In the message "Get to Work!" Nate shares how you can work with purpose in your job.

The average person divides the day into three eight-hour segments: work, leisure, and sleep. In the message "Get a Job," Skip provides a theology of work and examines several directives God gave people at creation.

Worship conferences, worship seminars and worship experiences abound within the landscape of the American church, but in all these there's something that seems to be always lacking—worship is confined to the activity of singing songs. When the subject is brought up in this chapter, Jesus talks plainly and openly about true worship: what it is and what it isn't. Let's explore these few verses to discover what God is seeking after and how to be part of fulfilling that.

At creation, God demonstrated two disciplines: work and rest. He Himself worked and rested. In turn, He gave both disciplines to humankind. In the message "Get a Job," Skip examines the place of work and rest in our lives.

We wrap up the series Hunting Giants with a teaching called "A Courage Revival" from special guest Johnnie Moore. In this message, Johnnie shares how your courageous faith can shine on and impact the people around you.

We continue our series Hunting Giants with a teaching called "A Courage Revival" from special guest Johnnie Moore. In this message, Johnnie shares how you can live out your faith courageously by looking at the lives of faithful people in the Bible.

Throughout history, men and women have faced seemingly insurmountable giants. In the message "The Ultimate Giant Slayer," Skip gives you courage to endure the hardships of life by examining several aspects of Jesus' sacrifice.

Sadly, many ignore the news of the century: through Jesus, God entered the world as a man. He conquered death and rose again. In the message "The Ultimate Giant Slayer," Skip shares how Jesus is the greatest example of courage and faith.

Worship conferences, worship seminars and worship experiences abound within the landscape of the American church, but in all these there's something that seems to be always lacking—worship is confined to the activity of singing songs. When the subject is brought up in this chapter, Jesus talks plainly and openly about true worship: what it is and what it isn't. Let's explore these few verses to discover what God is seeking after and how to be part of fulfilling that.

Many believers come from a religious background but now enjoy the freedom of a relationship with God through Jesus. In the message "The Giant of Religion," Skip shares how you can lovingly and effectively deal with religious people.