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Skip Heitzig

July 21, 2026

Neglecting scripture, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and misarranging priorities can lead to backsliding. Placing God at the center of one's life and prioritizing family can help individuals stay on track. Nehemiah's example in the Bible shows the importance of protecting one's family and community from the influence of the secular world. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 20, 2026

How to Backslide - Part A

Neglecting the scriptures can lead to spiritual entropy, causing Christians to tend toward disorder and stagnation. Without regular exposure to God's Word, individuals may become gullible, easily swayed by false ideologies, and vulnerable to temptation. To combat this, it's essential to discipline oneself to read and study the Bible, making it a desire and eventually a delight. Misaligning companions and getting bad friends around can also contribute to backsliding, as seen in the story of Nehemiah, where the high priest Eliashib allied himself with the enemy Tobiah. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 17, 2026

How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 2 - Part B

Corporate worship is a powerful way to experience inspiration, joy, and a sense of community. When we gather together to sing, pray, and give thanks, we can feel a sense of connection to God and to one another. Research has shown that regular communal worship can have numerous physical and mental health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, and increased feelings of well-being. By incorporating physical acts of worship, such as standing, bowing, and raising our hands, we can deepen our connection to God and experience a more meaningful and transformative faith. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 16, 2026

How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 2 - Part A

Worship is not just an event, but a lifestyle that overflows from a life changed by an encounter with the living God. Thanksgiving is a choice to replace complaining with gratitude, and a consistent practice of gratitude has physical and emotional benefits, including improved sleep, better heart health, and a longer life. Worship was thankful and communal in the Old Testament, with people gathering together to give thanks and sing psalms, and this communal worship is still valuable today, inspiring and motivating believers to deepen their relationship with God. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 15, 2026

How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 1 - Part B

Christians should sing because they have a reason to sing, being created, chosen, redeemed, and adopted into God's family. Singing is a common expression in the Bible, appearing 206 times, and is a way to express joy, celebration, and worship. Worship leaders should mix old and new songs, be sensitive to the congregation's needs, and ensure that worship is joyful, vocal, musical, and biblical. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 14, 2026

How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 1 - Part A

Pastor Skip Heitzig explores the concept of worship, discussing its biblical foundation, vocal expression, and joyful nature. He examines the dedication of the temple in Nehemiah and highlights the importance of selfless worship, emphasizing that it's a lifestyle and identity for Christians. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 13, 2026

That’s Life in the Big City! - Part B

People are more important to God than projects, and volunteers are at the heart of God's work. The emphasis on worship is vital, and it restores the soul, making work more satisfying. The Protestant Reformation brought music back into the church, and the most important book next to the Bible was the hymnal. God is looking for willing volunteers, and availability is better than ability. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 10, 2026

That’s Life in the Big City! - Part A

Nehemiah faces the challenge of repopulating the city of Jerusalem, which is described as a holy city, set apart for divine purposes. He imposes a lottery to bring 10% of the people into the city, and the chapter lists the names of those who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. The city's significance is emphasized, and its importance is compared to other cities, with Jerusalem being the geographic center of the earth, the salvation center, the storm center, and ultimately, the glory center of the earth. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 09, 2026

First Things First - Part B

In Nehemiah 10, the people of Israel make a commitment to follow God's authority, maintain pure relationships, observe the Sabbath, and prioritize financial responsibility. They also make a commitment to fund the public worship and support the priests and Levites. The passage emphasizes the importance of putting God first in all areas of life, including relationships, schedules, and finances. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 08, 2026

First Things First - Part A

The people of Israel, having recently rebuilt the city of Jerusalem, undergo a spiritual reckoning, committing to prioritize scriptural authority and relational purity in their lives, families, and nation, marking a significant shift from their past lukewarm faith. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 07, 2026

A Nation That Prays Together Stays Together - Part B

Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a message on the importance of a healthy prayer life, emphasizing the need for adoration, reflection, confession, petition, and submission to God. He uses the example of Ezra's prayer in Nehemiah 9 to illustrate this pattern, highlighting the benefits of confessing sin and making specific petitions to God. He also encourages listeners to broaden their prayer life beyond simple 'popcorn prayers' and to seek a deeper relationship with God through faithful prayer. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 06, 2026

A Nation That Prays Together Stays Together - Part A

Mature prayer begins with adoration, focusing on God's greatness and uniqueness. It's essential to realize who we're talking to, and adoration helps elevate our perspective, making us aware that God is capable of handling our problems. Effective prayer also involves reflection, looking back at God's faithfulness and our unfaithfulness, and acknowledging His mercy and forgiveness. This is demonstrated in the prayer in Nehemiah 9, where the people reflect on God's historical faithfulness and their own unfaithfulness, and offer their petitions to Him. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

July 06, 2026

Faith . . . and a Wicker Basket (Exodus 2:1-10)

Amram and Jacobed, a Hebrew couple, exercise faith by hiding their newborn son Moses from Pharaoh's edict to kill all male Hebrew children. They devise a plan to save Moses, and with the help of Miriam, his sister, they successfully place him in a basket and present him to Pharaoh's daughter, who adopts him and names him Moses. This story illustrates the power of faith in making decisions and shaping one's life, as well as the impact of faith on those around us. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 03, 2026

The Transformation of a Nation - Part B

The Bible is being read and understood, leading to spiritual revival, conviction, repentance, and forgiveness. The people are mourning over their sin, but then they rejoice in God's mercy and forgiveness. They obey God's commands, and their lives are changed, proving themselves to be true believers. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 02, 2026

The Transformation of a Nation - Part A

A spiritual awakening takes place when a group of people have exposure to hearing the word of God, leading to transformation and revival. The people of Jerusalem, led by Ezra, gather to hear the law of Moses, demonstrating their hunger for spiritual nourishment and their desire to understand the scriptures. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

July 01, 2026

Promise Keeper - Part B

The rebuilding of Jerusalem and the return of the people marked a trigger point in God's prophetic calendar, starting a countdown to the coming of Jesus. God's promises are precise, personal, and precise, and faithfulness doesn't always look flashy, but it has a footprint and is a part of God's unfolding redemption. When God keeps a promise, he often uses people with open hands, and people respond to the completion of the work by giving generously, reflecting a gratitude response to fulfilled promises. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

June 30, 2026

Promise Keeper - Part A

God finishes what he starts, keeping his promises and fulfilling his covenant with his people. The story of Nehemiah and the Israelites serves as a reminder that God's promises are not just vague promises, but are fulfilled in his own time and way. Trusting in God's promises requires faith and understanding that his ways are not our ways, and his timing is not our timing. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

June 29, 2026

Finished but Still Fighting - Part B

Christian obedience and faithfulness can lead to spiritual victory, but this does not necessarily mean that unbelievers will repent or convert. Instead, they may become fearful or disheartened, and the enemy may shift from attack mode to influence mode, using tactics such as flattery and fear to undermine spiritual progress. Leaders must develop spiritual discernment and emotional endurance to navigate these challenges and stay vigilant after spiritual success, recognizing that the work of God is not finished until the end of one's life. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

June 26, 2026

Finished but Still Fighting - Part A

Nehemiah's completion of the wall in Jerusalem is a testament to God's power and favor, but it also marks the beginning of a new set of challenges and trials. As Christians, we must recognize that finishing one assignment doesn't mean the mission is over, and that we will face opposition and temptation after our greatest triumphs. We must stay faithful to what God has called us to build and trust in His presence and power to guide us through the difficult times. [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

June 25, 2026

Focused in the Face of Distraction - Part B

Nehemiah teaches us to stand firm in our faith and not let distractions, such as spiritual manipulation and peer pressure, deter us from our mission. We must cultivate courage through prayer and surround ourselves with spiritual truth to stay focused on what God has called us to do. [... more]