Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig Audio Podcast

David expanded Israel’s kingdom through many victorious military campaigns and secured its borders, demonstrating God’s favor. In this message on 1 Chronicles 18-20, Skip Heitzig explores David’s military success, the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the continued conflicts that shaped Israel’s history.

How many times have you heard about the separation of church and state? I’m guessing a lot! But usually, it’s from Christians who think that it is in the Bible (it is not). It comes from secularists who think that it comes from the US Constitution (it does not). Every election cycle brings with it the dilemma: Should Christians be involved in politics? If so, to what degree?I. ComplexityII. PolicyIII. ResponsibilityTalk with God: Pray for our elected leaders and candidates and ask the Lord for wisdom and clarity as you get ready to vote.Talk with others: Encourage a believer who is anxious about the upcoming election and remind them that “no purpose of [God’s] can be thwarted” (Job 42:2, ESV).Talk with kids: How does learning about God help us receive courage?

David carefully brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem with great joy and reverence, and God made a covenant with him. David responded in humility, acknowledging God’s greatness. In this message, Skip Heitzig shares why true worship requires both joy and obedience, encouraging us to approach God with reverence and surrender our hearts to Him as we embrace His plans.

This noble-sounding little statement has been around for a couple of decades but was popularized by Oprah Winfrey at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards. She stated, “Speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we have.” In all fairness, she was talking about those women who dared to speak up about being sexually harassed; however, the quip rapidly became a modern mantra for those who say absolute truth doesn’t exist, but that all truth is individual and comes from within.I. We Should Know the TruthII. We Should Guard the TruthIII. We Should Speak the TruthTalk with God: Meditate on John 17:14-19 and ask the Lord to sanctify your life by the truth of His Word.Talk with others: Ask your Connect Group how they stay “ready in season and out of season” (v. 2).Talk with kids: Who can you share the gospel with?

As David established his kingdom, he sought the Lord's guidance and warriors from every tribe united under his leadership and recognized God’s hand upon him. In this message, Skip Heitzig shares why seeking God’s direction leads to success when we choose to trust Him, revere His commands, and walk in His ways.

Some of the worst advice we have ever received has come from the best friends we’ve ever had. A popular slogan of our modern culture tells us each to, “Follow your heart,” and we’ve all had close friends tell us as much. But is that a good plan? Is your heart reliable? Let’s discover three valuable components of decision-making from a familiar story where things almost went really wrong.I. A Good IntentionII. Some Bad AdviceIII. A Better PlanTalk with God: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of your life where you choose to follow your heart instead of seeking His direction.Talk with others: Ask a fellow believer or mentor to be your sounding board and keep you accountable to follow the Word rather than your heart.Talk with kids: Why is faith in Jesus the only way to be saved?

Saul’s reign ended in tragedy due to his unfaithfulness and disobedience to God. In contrast, David's rise marked God's faithfulness in establishing a leader after His own heart. In this message, Skip Heitzig shares why trusting God’s plans will lead us to victory and encourages us to walk in obedience and rely on God’s strength.

Welcome to our new weekend series, which we are simply calling The Bible Doesn’t Say That. Over the next few weeks, we will look at some sayings and concepts people think are found in Scripture but aren’t. Perhaps you heard your grandma say them, or they were given as a piece of advice that just sounded right, so you assumed they must be in the Bible. Today, we’ll look at one of the first I heard.I. Where Did it Originate?II. Is There Any Truth to It?III. What Does the Bible Say?Talk with God: Meditate on vv. 8-10 and thank the Lord that “we shall be saved by His life” (v. 10).Talk with others: Encourage a fellow believer who may be struggling right now, reminding them that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).Talk with kids: What are some ways you can tell others about Jesus?

Israel's lineage points to God's sovereign hand in preserving His people throughout history. In this message, Skip Heitzig examines God's faithfulness, the significance of the genealogical records found in 1 Chronicles 1-9, and the foundation they set for the kingdom to come.

Saving anyone from death would, of course, be a noble goal. If physical death threatens someone and we can help them avert it, we should by all means try to do so. But especially if there is a risk of spiritual, eternal death, we should step in and try to stop it. Today I will share the four musts of saving a soul from death. These four ingredients are needed for every Christian life.I. Restoration Must Be Our PlanII. Admonition Must Be Our CallIII. Conversion Must Be Our GoalIV. Salvation Must Be The ResultTalk with God: Pray for an unbelieving or backslidden friend or family member and take comfort in knowing God’s Word “shall not return…void” (Isaiah 55:11).Talk with others: Sharpen another believer (see Proverbs 27:17) this week through gentle, Spirit-led correction, encouraging words, or time spent praying together.Talk with kids: What difficulties did Paul and Barnabas have to endure while sharing the gospel?