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Father Brian Bransfield presents a riveting understanding of John Paul II’s idea of marriage and human sexuality. Utilizing insights from scripture, the Fathers of the Church, and contemporary theology, the beauty of marriage is clearly defined. Simultaneously, he grapples with the challenges to family life that have sprung from the industrial, sexual and technological revolutions. Fr. Bransfield brings to bear examples from contemporary literature and pop culture that illustrate the nature of sin, selfishness and false understandings of what it means to be human.

Jesus’ entire public ministry leads to his death, burial and resurrection. Indeed, Jesus tells us himself that he came “to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20: 28). We often are given the impression that Jesus was the innocent victim of corrupt religious authority and political intrigue. That is wrong. Jesus knew exactly what he was doing when he left Galilee for Jerusalem on Passover in the third year of his ministry.

While Jesus hung on the cross, He made seven unique statements. In this study, Pastor Skip Heitzig examines each of these statements and helps us understand the meaning and eternal significance of these final words of Christ, spoken during the greatest act of love ever demonstrated.

Heaven: Our Model for Life and Ministry takes you into the sanctuary where you can receive teaching that boosts your awareness of God and reveals who He has called you to be. The insights Pastor Johnson shares are meant to motivate, encourage, and grow believers, creating a desperate desire to see God’s power manifested in this generation.

Exodus tells the story of how God delivered the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt and led them into a deeper covenant relationship with Him. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig for this series as he zeroes in on key points in Moses' life and Israel's journey into the wilderness.

Experience Juanita Bynum at her finest in "The Refiner's Fire"! You'll never forget this anointed revelation! Understand, for the first time, why there are different levels of trials, what God must allow you to be hurt sometimes to keep you on track, and that there's a price to pay when you're "chosen".

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

Jesus launches his public ministry when he is “about thirty years old” (Luke 3: 23); it lasts three years. During that time “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people” (Matthew 4: 23). In this session we sample his teaching, preaching and healing.

Some of the greatest worship songs and hymns were written during times of deep pain. The process of going through trials is not easy, yet when we allow God to work through our pain, He can produce a sweet melody of growth in our lives. This eight-message series gives biblical counsel on the issue of suffering in the lives of believers.

Second Timothy is called the “dying epistle” because it was the last letter written by Paul. Pastor Skip Heitzig shows how Paul encouraged his “son in the faith,” even in his final days on earth.

As we move through the Bible, we encounter both oral and writing prophets. Elijah and Elisha, for example, are oral prophets, neither one writes anything that we know of. We simply have their stories in 1 & 2 Kings, stories about what they said and did. Writing prophets, on the other hand, write books. Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel and the twelve Minor Prophets commit what they have to say to writing, sometimes in long books like Isaiah (66 chapters), and other times in short books like Obadiah (1 chapter).

Paul wrote the book of Second Thessalonians to encourage the believers and to bring them hope. Skip Heitzig teaches how Paul ministered to a church that was suffering persecution.

The small epistle of Jude is a powerful book that warns against apostasy and encourages contending for the faith. Skip Heitzig expounds on this call for discernment in the church.

In this series, Skip Heitzig looks at the book of Micah, which was written to warn both the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel about God's coming judgment but also to offer hope for their future.

The name Obadiah means servant or worshiper of the Lord. Skip Heitzig relates the story of how this servant foretold the doom of Edom, the ancient enemy of Israel, because of the sin of pride.

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

Join Skip Heitzig for this study through the Minor Prophet book of Nahum, in which the prophet delivered a message of judgment on the wicked city of Nineveh shortly before its destruction.

The book of First Kings teaches the lesson that danger comes when a nation forgets the Lord. Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us from the reign of Solomon into the era of the divided kingdom.

Nehemiah led the Israelites in rebuilding the walls of the city of Jerusalem. Skip Heitzig takes us through this narrative of struggle and triumph that exalts personal service for God.

Nahum preached judgment to the city of Nineveh, just as Jonah had done 100 years earlier. But the difference, as Skip Heitzig tells us, is that this time there was no great revival.