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Skip Heitzig is the senior pastor of Calvary Church in Albuquerque. He reaches out to thousands across the nation and throughout the world through his multimedia ministry including a nationwide half-hour radio program, Connect with Skip Heitzig.

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Breanna Claussen Founded Harbingers Daily as a Social Media Based Ministry in 2014 and managed the expansion of the newsroom into what we know today as HarbingersDaily.com

She is also an author, Head of Ministry Development, Manager of the Graphic Design Team, and Lead Editor for Harbingers Daily News Media.

Skip Heitzig: Sold Into Slavery, Falsely Accused, And Forgotten In Prison—Yet, God Worked All Things Together For Good

Joseph never gave up, even after he was sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison. I think he's probably the greatest biblical example of Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."

Why the Protestant Reformation Should Still Matter to the Church Today, with Skip Heitzig

During my recent trip to Germany in conjunction with the BGEA European Congress on Evangelism, I had the immense privilege of traveling to Wittenberg,...

Skip Heitzig: Not Ashamed of the Gospel – Romans 1:16-17

During the last two days, we have practiced and proclaimed the gospel to our community. Both Love Day and Freedom Celebration were outward expressions...

Skip Heitzig: The Perfect Father – Matthew 6:9

Today, we celebrate our fathers. We honor them for their sacrifice, valor, and commitment. But I’d like to explore the Fatherhood of God today...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — Philippians 2:19-30

Episode 4 from the series (Philippians - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: The Fear Of The Lord Frees You From The Fear Of Man

If you want to please God—if you worry about what God thinks of you—you don't have to worry about what anybody else thinks of you. The fear of the Lord frees you from the snare of the fear of man. If you get on your knees before God, you can get on your feet before any man.

Skip Heitzig: Wrestling with God

In Genesis 32, we read about Jacob's struggle with God. "Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day" (v. 24). God wrestled with Jacob to bring him to the end of himself—to surrender.

Skip Heitzig: Why Serving God Is So Hard – Nehemiah 4:1-9

Being a Christian can be hard in the current climate of hostility—where believers worldwide face physical oppression and persecution. In our own culture, the...

Skip Heitzig: Who’s Your Paul?

Somebody once said the ministry is more caught than it is taught. You can teach a person theology and give them head knowledge, but to just be able to observe someone's life up close like Timothy did with Paul is tremendous.

Skip Heitzig: Have You Left Your First Love?

Leaving your first love is seldom a blowout. It's usually a slow leak, like a car tire. You air it up, and a couple weeks later you've got to air it up again. So it is in our priorities with the Lord. We can get distracted gradually and leave slowly. We leave that first love.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — Philippians 1:12-30

Episode 2 from the series (Philippians - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Working Together – Nehemiah 3

One of the greatest coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi, said, “Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a...

Skip Heitzig: How to Fix a Problem – Nehemiah 2:11-20

Nehemiah had come to Jerusalem to fix a problem. The city’s ancient, protective walls were in ruins, the entrances still had scorch marks from...

Skip Heitzig: Sins Of The Father… Are Individuals Locked Into ‘Generational Curses’?

In taking the idea of generational curses from verse four: "God [visits] the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations," people neglect the very next verse. "But showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments" (v. 6). Sin, according to God, could affect three or four generations—but His mercy affects thousands of generations.

Skip Heitzig: Atheism Has Slain Its Thousands, But Procrastination, Its Tens Of Thousands

In Acts 16, the Philippian jailer asked Paul, "What must I do to be saved?" (v. 30). And he said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved" (v. 31). But there's another question. "What must I do to be lost?" Answer: absolutely nothing. Don't turn to Christ. Don't make a choice. Put it off. That's why I say atheism has slain its thousands, but procrastination, its tens of thousands.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 34:22-36:23

Episode 15 from the series (2 Chronicles) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Finding Your Purpose in Life – Nehemiah 2:1-10

Your life is not an accident. You were made on purpose and for a purpose. Finding that purpose is the most important discovery you...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 32:20-34:21

Episode 14 from the series 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Loving Your City – Nehemiah 1:1-11

Author Margaret Atwood’s book The Handmaid’s Tale includes a character who says, “The fact is that I hate this city. I’ve hated it so...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 30:1-32:19

Episode 13 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

God Has His Own Timetable; His Delays Are Not His Denials

God's delays are not God's denials. In Genesis 12, God gave Abraham a promise: "I will make you a great nation" (v. 2). And He repeated that promise in Genesis 13, 15, and 17. But from the time God first gave the promise until it was fulfilled was a very long time. I find that is often the case, and it bothers some of us.

Skip Heitzig: Lamb Of God Has Taken Our Punishment Upon Himself

It's always about a lamb—a substitute. The blood on the doorposts was the sign that a death had already occurred in that house and the penalty for sin had been meted out, allowing the wrath of God to be turned away. The cross is the sign that payment has been made for sin, because the Lamb of God has taken our punishment upon Himself.

Christ Was Forsaken So That We Would Never Be

Hebrews 12:2 says, "Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame." Who, getting crucified, has any joy? Jesus did—He had a certain joy that enabled Him to endure that horrible, ignominious death. And you, reading this, are the joy that was set before Him.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 28-29

Episode 12 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: A Promise to Live By — Remembering What God Can Do

I suggest you do the same thing as Abraham when you haven't seen God's promises come to fruition. When you're down and out—when you feel forsaken by God—step outside and look up at the night sky.  Take a moment to consider: The One I'm trusting in did that.

Skip Heitzig: Dealing with Those Who Doubt — Matthew 11:1-6

The great preacher of Victorian England Charles Spurgeon once remarked, “I do not believe there ever existed a Christian yet, who did not now...

Skip Heitzig: Breaking the Grip of Sin

Sin doesn't seem irresistible until you want a break from it. Then you discover its very strong grip. In Colossians 3:1-15, we can find some steps from the apostle Paul to breaking that grip.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 25-27

Episode 11 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

An Unconditional Covenant From Our Covenant-Making, Covenant-Keeping, God

In the Bible, there are two kinds of covenants, conditional and unconditional. An unconditional covenant is when God makes a declaration or gives a unilateral promise, saying, “I’m going to do this. This is going to happen. Period.” A covenant is conditional when God and man both have a part to fulfill. “If you keep these conditions, then I will do this or that.”

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 23-24

Episode 10 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Dealing with Doubt – John 20:24-29

Doubt is often a stepping stone on the road to a secure faith. We’ve all had our doubts; it’s what we do with those...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 20-22

Episode 8 from the series 14 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

God Looks At The Heart Of Worship, Not The Appearance Of It

Cain was showing his heart there. He was a false worshiper because of his own pride and anger. He had the wrong attitude. God never separates the worship from the worshiper. He always looks at the heart. He sees the outward form of worship, whatever it may be—the raising of hands, the singing of songs, the giving of time or treasure—but He focuses on the person's heart.

Skip Heitzig: Help! I Don’t Know How to Share My Faith – John 4

Sharing your faith with unbelievers can be the scariest experience for many of us. Just the term evangelism can make us sweat. So we...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 18-19

Episode 8 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Help! I’m Getting Canceled as a Christian – 1 Peter 3:8-17

“Cancel culture” is a newer cultural phenomenon whereby a group of people attempts to remove an individual’s or organization’s power, platform, financial resources, or...

Skip Heitzig: Are You At War With God?

When you move from God toward His enemy, you are, in effect, declaring war on God. And the enemy James spoke of is not only the devil, but also the world. It's the world of ideas, the system of values that is opposed to the values of God and His kingdom. So, if you're a friend of the world, you are making yourself an enemy of God.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 15-17

Episode 7 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Terrorism And Love – Matthew 5:13-16

Love Bomb 2025 - Matthew 5:13-16 - from the series of Topical Teachings with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Church.

The Coming World Leader: Make No Mistake, The Antichrist Is Not A Fictional Character

Revelation 13 introduces us to one of the main characters on the stage during the Great Tribulation. We usually call him the Antichrist. Now, when some people hear of the Antichrist, they tend to snicker and grin in a condescending way, as if to say, “Oh, how hopelessly naïve!” They put him on par with Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. But make no mistake: This sinister, dark, evil person will come on the scene, and people will say of him, “Our savior!” He will deceive and destroy the world.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 12-14

Episode 6 from the series 14 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: I’m Saved, but I Feel Like I’m Never Doing Enough – Galatians 3:1-4

Legalism was a serious problem in Paul’s day, and it’s a serious problem today. Vibrant truth is exchanged for a narrow-minded list of do’s...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 9-11

Episode 5 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: One Word Changed That Changed Mary’s Life

Jesus asked her the same question, "Woman, why are you weeping?" Then He asked a follow-up question, "Whom are you seeking?" She replied, "Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away" (v. 15). One word changed her life. One word changed her from sorrow to joy. One single word, and she went from despair to the heights. I'm sure Jesus used a special tone with her when He said, "Mary." Then she turned and said, "Rabboni!" (my teacher).

Skip Heitzig: I’m Saved, but I Feel Addicted — Romans 7:12-20

If someone takes a substance or engages in an activity that provides temporary pleasure, but it becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities,...

Skip Heitzig: I’m a Christian, but It’s Hard to Forgive – Matthew 18:21-35

A Turkish soldier beat a Christian prisoner until he was barely conscious. He kicked him and shouted, “What can your Christ do for you...

Skip Heitzig: We have the living Word of God

There are some people who see the Bible as this outdated, antiquated book that's not relevant anymore. That's not how King David saw it. David loved it because God spoke to him in it.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 6:1-7:11

Episode 3 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: I Love Church, but It’s Hard to Read the Bible – Psalm 19:7-11

Ours is not a reading culture anymore. Reading has been replaced by visual sound bites. And reading the Bible is a difficult endeavor, since...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 4-5

Join Pastor Skip Heitzig of Calvary Church as he teaches expositionally through the book of 2 Chronicles.

Skip Heitzig: Sold Into Slavery, Falsely Accused, And Forgotten In Prison—Yet, God Worked All Things Together For Good

Joseph never gave up, even after he was sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison. I think he's probably the greatest biblical example of Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."

Why the Protestant Reformation Should Still Matter to the Church Today, with Skip Heitzig

During my recent trip to Germany in conjunction with the BGEA European Congress on Evangelism, I had the immense...

Skip Heitzig: Not Ashamed of the Gospel – Romans 1:16-17

During the last two days, we have practiced and proclaimed the gospel to our community. Both Love Day and...

Skip Heitzig: The Perfect Father – Matthew 6:9

Today, we celebrate our fathers. We honor them for their sacrifice, valor, and commitment. But I’d like to explore...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — Philippians 2:19-30

Episode 4 from the series (Philippians - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: The Fear Of The Lord Frees You From The Fear Of Man

If you want to please God—if you worry about what God thinks of you—you don't have to worry about what anybody else thinks of you. The fear of the Lord frees you from the snare of the fear of man. If you get on your knees before God, you can get on your feet before any man.

Skip Heitzig: Wrestling with God

In Genesis 32, we read about Jacob's struggle with God. "Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day" (v. 24). God wrestled with Jacob to bring him to the end of himself—to surrender.

Skip Heitzig: Why Serving God Is So Hard – Nehemiah 4:1-9

Being a Christian can be hard in the current climate of hostility—where believers worldwide face physical oppression and persecution....

Skip Heitzig: Who’s Your Paul?

Somebody once said the ministry is more caught than it is taught. You can teach a person theology and give them head knowledge, but to just be able to observe someone's life up close like Timothy did with Paul is tremendous.

Skip Heitzig: Have You Left Your First Love?

Leaving your first love is seldom a blowout. It's usually a slow leak, like a car tire. You air it up, and a couple weeks later you've got to air it up again. So it is in our priorities with the Lord. We can get distracted gradually and leave slowly. We leave that first love.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — Philippians 1:12-30

Episode 2 from the series (Philippians - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Working Together – Nehemiah 3

One of the greatest coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi, said, “Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what...

Skip Heitzig: How to Fix a Problem – Nehemiah 2:11-20

Nehemiah had come to Jerusalem to fix a problem. The city’s ancient, protective walls were in ruins, the entrances...

Skip Heitzig: Sins Of The Father… Are Individuals Locked Into ‘Generational Curses’?

In taking the idea of generational curses from verse four: "God [visits] the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations," people neglect the very next verse. "But showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments" (v. 6). Sin, according to God, could affect three or four generations—but His mercy affects thousands of generations.

Skip Heitzig: Atheism Has Slain Its Thousands, But Procrastination, Its Tens Of Thousands

In Acts 16, the Philippian jailer asked Paul, "What must I do to be saved?" (v. 30). And he said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved" (v. 31). But there's another question. "What must I do to be lost?" Answer: absolutely nothing. Don't turn to Christ. Don't make a choice. Put it off. That's why I say atheism has slain its thousands, but procrastination, its tens of thousands.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 34:22-36:23

Episode 15 from the series (2 Chronicles) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Finding Your Purpose in Life – Nehemiah 2:1-10

Your life is not an accident. You were made on purpose and for a purpose. Finding that purpose is...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 32:20-34:21

Episode 14 from the series 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Loving Your City – Nehemiah 1:1-11

Author Margaret Atwood’s book The Handmaid’s Tale includes a character who says, “The fact is that I hate this...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 30:1-32:19

Episode 13 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

God Has His Own Timetable; His Delays Are Not His Denials

God's delays are not God's denials. In Genesis 12, God gave Abraham a promise: "I will make you a great nation" (v. 2). And He repeated that promise in Genesis 13, 15, and 17. But from the time God first gave the promise until it was fulfilled was a very long time. I find that is often the case, and it bothers some of us.

Skip Heitzig: Lamb Of God Has Taken Our Punishment Upon Himself

It's always about a lamb—a substitute. The blood on the doorposts was the sign that a death had already occurred in that house and the penalty for sin had been meted out, allowing the wrath of God to be turned away. The cross is the sign that payment has been made for sin, because the Lamb of God has taken our punishment upon Himself.

Christ Was Forsaken So That We Would Never Be

Hebrews 12:2 says, "Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame." Who, getting crucified, has any joy? Jesus did—He had a certain joy that enabled Him to endure that horrible, ignominious death. And you, reading this, are the joy that was set before Him.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 28-29

Episode 12 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: A Promise to Live By — Remembering What God Can Do

I suggest you do the same thing as Abraham when you haven't seen God's promises come to fruition. When you're down and out—when you feel forsaken by God—step outside and look up at the night sky.  Take a moment to consider: The One I'm trusting in did that.

Skip Heitzig: Dealing with Those Who Doubt — Matthew 11:1-6

The great preacher of Victorian England Charles Spurgeon once remarked, “I do not believe there ever existed a Christian...

Skip Heitzig: Breaking the Grip of Sin

Sin doesn't seem irresistible until you want a break from it. Then you discover its very strong grip. In Colossians 3:1-15, we can find some steps from the apostle Paul to breaking that grip.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 25-27

Episode 11 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

An Unconditional Covenant From Our Covenant-Making, Covenant-Keeping, God

In the Bible, there are two kinds of covenants, conditional and unconditional. An unconditional covenant is when God makes a declaration or gives a unilateral promise, saying, “I’m going to do this. This is going to happen. Period.” A covenant is conditional when God and man both have a part to fulfill. “If you keep these conditions, then I will do this or that.”

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 23-24

Episode 10 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Dealing with Doubt – John 20:24-29

Doubt is often a stepping stone on the road to a secure faith. We’ve all had our doubts; it’s...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 20-22

Episode 8 from the series 14 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

God Looks At The Heart Of Worship, Not The Appearance Of It

Cain was showing his heart there. He was a false worshiper because of his own pride and anger. He had the wrong attitude. God never separates the worship from the worshiper. He always looks at the heart. He sees the outward form of worship, whatever it may be—the raising of hands, the singing of songs, the giving of time or treasure—but He focuses on the person's heart.

Skip Heitzig: Help! I Don’t Know How to Share My Faith – John 4

Sharing your faith with unbelievers can be the scariest experience for many of us. Just the term evangelism can...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 18-19

Episode 8 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Help! I’m Getting Canceled as a Christian – 1 Peter 3:8-17

“Cancel culture” is a newer cultural phenomenon whereby a group of people attempts to remove an individual’s or organization’s...

Skip Heitzig: Are You At War With God?

When you move from God toward His enemy, you are, in effect, declaring war on God. And the enemy James spoke of is not only the devil, but also the world. It's the world of ideas, the system of values that is opposed to the values of God and His kingdom. So, if you're a friend of the world, you are making yourself an enemy of God.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 15-17

Episode 7 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Terrorism And Love – Matthew 5:13-16

Love Bomb 2025 - Matthew 5:13-16 - from the series of Topical Teachings with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Church.

The Coming World Leader: Make No Mistake, The Antichrist Is Not A Fictional Character

Revelation 13 introduces us to one of the main characters on the stage during the Great Tribulation. We usually call him the Antichrist. Now, when some people hear of the Antichrist, they tend to snicker and grin in a condescending way, as if to say, “Oh, how hopelessly naïve!” They put him on par with Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. But make no mistake: This sinister, dark, evil person will come on the scene, and people will say of him, “Our savior!” He will deceive and destroy the world.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 12-14

Episode 6 from the series 14 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: I’m Saved, but I Feel Like I’m Never Doing Enough – Galatians 3:1-4

Legalism was a serious problem in Paul’s day, and it’s a serious problem today. Vibrant truth is exchanged for...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 9-11

Episode 5 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: One Word Changed That Changed Mary’s Life

Jesus asked her the same question, "Woman, why are you weeping?" Then He asked a follow-up question, "Whom are you seeking?" She replied, "Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away" (v. 15). One word changed her life. One word changed her from sorrow to joy. One single word, and she went from despair to the heights. I'm sure Jesus used a special tone with her when He said, "Mary." Then she turned and said, "Rabboni!" (my teacher).

Skip Heitzig: I’m Saved, but I Feel Addicted — Romans 7:12-20

If someone takes a substance or engages in an activity that provides temporary pleasure, but it becomes compulsive and...

Skip Heitzig: I’m a Christian, but It’s Hard to Forgive – Matthew 18:21-35

A Turkish soldier beat a Christian prisoner until he was barely conscious. He kicked him and shouted, “What can...

Skip Heitzig: We have the living Word of God

There are some people who see the Bible as this outdated, antiquated book that's not relevant anymore. That's not how King David saw it. David loved it because God spoke to him in it.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 6:1-7:11

Episode 3 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: I Love Church, but It’s Hard to Read the Bible – Psalm 19:7-11

Ours is not a reading culture anymore. Reading has been replaced by visual sound bites. And reading the Bible...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 4-5

Join Pastor Skip Heitzig of Calvary Church as he teaches expositionally through the book of 2 Chronicles.

Skip Heitzig: Sold Into Slavery, Falsely Accused, And Forgotten In Prison—Yet, God Worked All Things Together For Good

Joseph never gave up, even after he was sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison. I think he's probably the greatest biblical example of Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."

Why the Protestant Reformation Should Still Matter to the Church Today, with Skip Heitzig

During my recent trip to Germany in conjunction with the BGEA European Congress on Evangelism, I had the immense privilege of traveling to Wittenberg,...

Skip Heitzig: Not Ashamed of the Gospel – Romans 1:16-17

During the last two days, we have practiced and proclaimed the gospel to our community. Both Love Day and Freedom Celebration were outward expressions...

Skip Heitzig: The Perfect Father – Matthew 6:9

Today, we celebrate our fathers. We honor them for their sacrifice, valor, and commitment. But I’d like to explore the Fatherhood of God today...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — Philippians 2:19-30

Episode 4 from the series (Philippians - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: The Fear Of The Lord Frees You From The Fear Of Man

If you want to please God—if you worry about what God thinks of you—you don't have to worry about what anybody else thinks of you. The fear of the Lord frees you from the snare of the fear of man. If you get on your knees before God, you can get on your feet before any man.

Skip Heitzig: Wrestling with God

In Genesis 32, we read about Jacob's struggle with God. "Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day" (v. 24). God wrestled with Jacob to bring him to the end of himself—to surrender.

Skip Heitzig: Why Serving God Is So Hard – Nehemiah 4:1-9

Being a Christian can be hard in the current climate of hostility—where believers worldwide face physical oppression and persecution. In our own culture, the...

Skip Heitzig: Who’s Your Paul?

Somebody once said the ministry is more caught than it is taught. You can teach a person theology and give them head knowledge, but to just be able to observe someone's life up close like Timothy did with Paul is tremendous.

Skip Heitzig: Have You Left Your First Love?

Leaving your first love is seldom a blowout. It's usually a slow leak, like a car tire. You air it up, and a couple weeks later you've got to air it up again. So it is in our priorities with the Lord. We can get distracted gradually and leave slowly. We leave that first love.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — Philippians 1:12-30

Episode 2 from the series (Philippians - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Working Together – Nehemiah 3

One of the greatest coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi, said, “Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a...

Skip Heitzig: How to Fix a Problem – Nehemiah 2:11-20

Nehemiah had come to Jerusalem to fix a problem. The city’s ancient, protective walls were in ruins, the entrances still had scorch marks from...

Skip Heitzig: Sins Of The Father… Are Individuals Locked Into ‘Generational Curses’?

In taking the idea of generational curses from verse four: "God [visits] the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations," people neglect the very next verse. "But showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments" (v. 6). Sin, according to God, could affect three or four generations—but His mercy affects thousands of generations.

Skip Heitzig: Atheism Has Slain Its Thousands, But Procrastination, Its Tens Of Thousands

In Acts 16, the Philippian jailer asked Paul, "What must I do to be saved?" (v. 30). And he said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved" (v. 31). But there's another question. "What must I do to be lost?" Answer: absolutely nothing. Don't turn to Christ. Don't make a choice. Put it off. That's why I say atheism has slain its thousands, but procrastination, its tens of thousands.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 34:22-36:23

Episode 15 from the series (2 Chronicles) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Finding Your Purpose in Life – Nehemiah 2:1-10

Your life is not an accident. You were made on purpose and for a purpose. Finding that purpose is the most important discovery you...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 32:20-34:21

Episode 14 from the series 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Loving Your City – Nehemiah 1:1-11

Author Margaret Atwood’s book The Handmaid’s Tale includes a character who says, “The fact is that I hate this city. I’ve hated it so...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 30:1-32:19

Episode 13 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

God Has His Own Timetable; His Delays Are Not His Denials

God's delays are not God's denials. In Genesis 12, God gave Abraham a promise: "I will make you a great nation" (v. 2). And He repeated that promise in Genesis 13, 15, and 17. But from the time God first gave the promise until it was fulfilled was a very long time. I find that is often the case, and it bothers some of us.

Skip Heitzig: Lamb Of God Has Taken Our Punishment Upon Himself

It's always about a lamb—a substitute. The blood on the doorposts was the sign that a death had already occurred in that house and the penalty for sin had been meted out, allowing the wrath of God to be turned away. The cross is the sign that payment has been made for sin, because the Lamb of God has taken our punishment upon Himself.

Christ Was Forsaken So That We Would Never Be

Hebrews 12:2 says, "Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame." Who, getting crucified, has any joy? Jesus did—He had a certain joy that enabled Him to endure that horrible, ignominious death. And you, reading this, are the joy that was set before Him.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 28-29

Episode 12 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: A Promise to Live By — Remembering What God Can Do

I suggest you do the same thing as Abraham when you haven't seen God's promises come to fruition. When you're down and out—when you feel forsaken by God—step outside and look up at the night sky.  Take a moment to consider: The One I'm trusting in did that.

Skip Heitzig: Dealing with Those Who Doubt — Matthew 11:1-6

The great preacher of Victorian England Charles Spurgeon once remarked, “I do not believe there ever existed a Christian yet, who did not now...

Skip Heitzig: Breaking the Grip of Sin

Sin doesn't seem irresistible until you want a break from it. Then you discover its very strong grip. In Colossians 3:1-15, we can find some steps from the apostle Paul to breaking that grip.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 25-27

Episode 11 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

An Unconditional Covenant From Our Covenant-Making, Covenant-Keeping, God

In the Bible, there are two kinds of covenants, conditional and unconditional. An unconditional covenant is when God makes a declaration or gives a unilateral promise, saying, “I’m going to do this. This is going to happen. Period.” A covenant is conditional when God and man both have a part to fulfill. “If you keep these conditions, then I will do this or that.”

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 23-24

Episode 10 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Dealing with Doubt – John 20:24-29

Doubt is often a stepping stone on the road to a secure faith. We’ve all had our doubts; it’s what we do with those...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 20-22

Episode 8 from the series 14 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

God Looks At The Heart Of Worship, Not The Appearance Of It

Cain was showing his heart there. He was a false worshiper because of his own pride and anger. He had the wrong attitude. God never separates the worship from the worshiper. He always looks at the heart. He sees the outward form of worship, whatever it may be—the raising of hands, the singing of songs, the giving of time or treasure—but He focuses on the person's heart.

Skip Heitzig: Help! I Don’t Know How to Share My Faith – John 4

Sharing your faith with unbelievers can be the scariest experience for many of us. Just the term evangelism can make us sweat. So we...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 18-19

Episode 8 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Help! I’m Getting Canceled as a Christian – 1 Peter 3:8-17

“Cancel culture” is a newer cultural phenomenon whereby a group of people attempts to remove an individual’s or organization’s power, platform, financial resources, or...

Skip Heitzig: Are You At War With God?

When you move from God toward His enemy, you are, in effect, declaring war on God. And the enemy James spoke of is not only the devil, but also the world. It's the world of ideas, the system of values that is opposed to the values of God and His kingdom. So, if you're a friend of the world, you are making yourself an enemy of God.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 15-17

Episode 7 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: Terrorism And Love – Matthew 5:13-16

Love Bomb 2025 - Matthew 5:13-16 - from the series of Topical Teachings with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Church.

The Coming World Leader: Make No Mistake, The Antichrist Is Not A Fictional Character

Revelation 13 introduces us to one of the main characters on the stage during the Great Tribulation. We usually call him the Antichrist. Now, when some people hear of the Antichrist, they tend to snicker and grin in a condescending way, as if to say, “Oh, how hopelessly naïve!” They put him on par with Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. But make no mistake: This sinister, dark, evil person will come on the scene, and people will say of him, “Our savior!” He will deceive and destroy the world.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 12-14

Episode 6 from the series 14 2 Chronicles - 2024 with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: I’m Saved, but I Feel Like I’m Never Doing Enough – Galatians 3:1-4

Legalism was a serious problem in Paul’s day, and it’s a serious problem today. Vibrant truth is exchanged for a narrow-minded list of do’s...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 9-11

Episode 5 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2025) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: One Word Changed That Changed Mary’s Life

Jesus asked her the same question, "Woman, why are you weeping?" Then He asked a follow-up question, "Whom are you seeking?" She replied, "Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away" (v. 15). One word changed her life. One word changed her from sorrow to joy. One single word, and she went from despair to the heights. I'm sure Jesus used a special tone with her when He said, "Mary." Then she turned and said, "Rabboni!" (my teacher).

Skip Heitzig: I’m Saved, but I Feel Addicted — Romans 7:12-20

If someone takes a substance or engages in an activity that provides temporary pleasure, but it becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities,...

Skip Heitzig: I’m a Christian, but It’s Hard to Forgive – Matthew 18:21-35

A Turkish soldier beat a Christian prisoner until he was barely conscious. He kicked him and shouted, “What can your Christ do for you...

Skip Heitzig: We have the living Word of God

There are some people who see the Bible as this outdated, antiquated book that's not relevant anymore. That's not how King David saw it. David loved it because God spoke to him in it.

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 6:1-7:11

Episode 3 from the series (2 Chronicles - 2024) with Skip Heitzig.

Skip Heitzig: I Love Church, but It’s Hard to Read the Bible – Psalm 19:7-11

Ours is not a reading culture anymore. Reading has been replaced by visual sound bites. And reading the Bible is a difficult endeavor, since...

Skip Heitzig: Expound — 2 Chronicles 4-5

Join Pastor Skip Heitzig of Calvary Church as he teaches expositionally through the book of 2 Chronicles.