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Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig Audio Podcast

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Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig Audio Podcast

Skip Heitzig

The Live Service AUDIO Podcast is a twice weekly bible study with Pastor Skip Heitzig from Calvary Church. Subscribe and you can receive FREE MP3 files of the message for your iPod or other MP3 Player. Skip teaches expositionally through

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the entire Bible, verse by verse. Calvary is a Christian fellowship where we gather for the purpose of knowing and glorifying Jesus Christ. We desire to see all people become committed to live as followers of Jesus Christ.

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  1. 49Following the Rhythms of JesusIf we want the life of Jesus, we must adopt the lifestyle of Jesus. If we desire His public power, we must first embrace His private practices. That means stepping away while others rush in, listening when others are speaking, and moving forward when others settle for comfort. In Mark 1:35–39, Jesus revealed the rhythms that lead to a life of faithfulness and fruitfulness: solitude, resistance, and purpose.I. The Rhythm of SolitudeII. The Rhythm of ResistanceIII. The Rhythm of PurposeLearn Your Bible: Using your favorite Bible dictionary or concordance, study the idea of solitude. If you’re able, access our new Guided Meditations at cabq.us/gm to start practicing the rhythm of solitude in your life.Love Your Neighbor: Create the opportunity to sit and listen to a friend or family member you haven’t connected with recently.Live in Freedom: Which of these rhythms do you need to practice this week?1 hr 2 min
  2. 50The Touch of the Master’s HandThe need for human touch is one of our most basic, fundamental needs. We often find Jesus doing exactly that in the gospel of Mark. And just as you have five fingers with which you can touch the world around you, there are five stages to the healing touch of Jesus in this story. Let’s explore them.I. The Condition (v. 40a)II. The Cry (v. 40b)III. The Compassion (v. 41)IV. The Cure (v. 42)V. The Command (vv. 43-45)Learn Your Bible: Meditate on Jeremiah 17:14 and remind yourself that we serve Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals.Love Your Neighbor: How can you reflect the healing love of Jesus in a friend or loved one’s life this week?Live in Freedom: Surrender the broken and hurting places of your heart to the Lord and invite Him to bring healing and restore your joy and hope.46 min
  3. 51Three Big Reasons We Know the New Testament is TrueOur identity and salvation do not need to be achieved or discovered—it’s a gift we can receive through faith. But without Jesus Christ, life ultimately has no lasting meaning or purpose. In this teaching, Dr. Frank Turek presents evidence for the reliability of the New Testament, reminding us that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our salvation, faith, and identity.1 hr 27 min
  4. 52The Priorities of ChristOne of the singular notable qualities of Jesus Christ was His ability to know what was most important at any given moment. He always seemed to move His life carefully around a fixed set of spiritual priorities. Today we compare what others wanted with what Jesus knew they needed.I. They Pursued Wonder; Jesus Preached the Word (vv. 1-2)II. They Felt Suffering; Jesus Forgave Sin (vv. 3-5)III. They Displayed Pessimism; Jesus Demonstrated Power (vv. 6-12)Learn Your Bible: Meditate on Matthew 6:25-34 and ask the Lord for wisdom in reordering the priorities of your daily life.Love Your Neighbor: Take time to be the friend who brings those you care about to Jesus this week—through prayer, presence, or by pointing them back to His calling for their lives.Live in Freedom: Where have you been prioritizing what feels urgent over what Jesus showed us is most important, and what would it look like to surrender that concern to Him?48 min
  5. 532 Thessalonians 1As Pastor Skip Heitzig opens this study of 2 Thessalonians, we see Paul encouraging believers who were facing persecution. The church in Thessalonica mistakenly thought they were living in the great tribulation, but Paul corrected them, reminding them that suffering can strengthen their faith and produce perseverance.1 hr 2 min
  6. 54RevolutionGuest speaker Eric Metaxas gives a stirring account of the American Revolution and shares how loving the kingdom of God means loving your country. He encourages believers to share and show the love of Jesus by loving our nation.48 min
  7. 55The Lies We BelievePastor Nick Macedo examines King Saul's downfall in 1 Samuel 13, revealing how the lies of self-reliance, image management, and public opinion lead us away from God. True freedom comes from surrendering fully to Christ and aligning our lives with God's truth.1 hr 1 min
  8. 56How Jesus People Share JesusIn Acts 8:26-40, Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch reveals that effective evangelism begins with sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, is rooted in God’s Word, and points people to Jesus. Pastor Nate Heitzig challenged Jesus People to follow Philip’s example by actively sharing their faith.I. Adapt to the SituationII. Apprehend the ScriptureIII. Apply Your StoryLearn Your Bible: Spend time studying the big picture of Scripture—how the Bible points to Jesus from beginning to end—so you can be ready to share it with others.Love Your Neighbor: Is there someone God’s placed in your life who may be spiritually curious or searching for truth?Live in Freedom: This week, what step can you take to be available, obedient, and ready to share Jesus when God opens the door?48 min
  9. 572 Thessalonians 2:1-12As Pastor Skip Heitzig continued through 2 Thessalonians, he focused on end-times prophecy and the second coming of Christ. Paul wrote to correct the Thessalonian church who thought they had missed the second coming and were in the tribulation. He encourages them to keep their eyes on Christ’s return.1 hr
  10. 58The Disciple from the IRSJesus loves outcasts. That’s why the first three gospel accounts record the call of Matthew. Jesus wants us to know that no one is beyond His saving grace. By inviting Matthew into His circle of friends, Jesus showed that He can take and transform anyone. Today we will discover four features in the interaction of Jesus and this tax collector.I. His Profession (vv. 13-14a)II. His Invitation (v. 14)III. His Decision (v. 14b)IV. His Celebration (vv. 15-17)Learn Your Bible: Reflect on Romans 6:14 and Ephesians 2:8-9 as you walk in the Lord’s grace.Love Your Neighbor: Find one practical way to love someone in your circle this week—or sign up to serve our community through Love Month at lovenm.org/serve.Live in Freedom: Spend time in worship and thank the Lord for His calling and purpose in your life.49 min
  11. 59Why Not Get Baptized?We enjoyed a special outdoor service while Pastor Skip Heitzig spoke on baptism, highlighting it as a command from Jesus rather than an optional practice for believers. We celebrated as a church with those who demonstrated inward transformation through this outward proclamation.23 min
  12. 60A Head-On Collision with ReligionJesus was not a religious leader. He was a righteous Leader and a relational Leader. But He was often confronted by the religious leaders of His day because of the obvious differences in both substance and style. It seems that religious people are the hardest to reach with the gospel. Let’s discover why.I. The Religious Question (v. 18)II. The Reasonable Explanation (vv. 19-20)III. The Real Consideration (vv. 21-22)Learn Your Bible: Using your favorite Bible dictionary or concordance, dive deeper into the parable of the wineskins and “the new covenant in [His] blood” (Luke 22:20).Love Your Neighbor: Do you know someone who views Christianity as rules, rituals, or religious performance? How can you demonstrate Jesus’ loving heart to them this week?Live in Freedom: Meditate on Galatians 5:1-6 and ask the Lord to reveal areas of your walk that have become a religious practice rather than a reflection of your relationship with Him.46 min
  13. 612 Thessalonians 2:13-3:18Pastor Skip Heitzig closed 2 Thessalonians by reminding us that while it’s natural to grow weary in the work, believers must never grow weary of the work God has called them to do. He also warned that rejecting God can lead to pursuing lesser things, urging us instead to remain steadfast in our devotion to Him.1 hr
  14. 62Did Jesus Keep the Sabbath?Was Jesus a lawbreaker? Did He violate the Sabbath? What exactly was the Sabbath designed for, and how should we observe it? This will be our focus this weekend and next. The conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders is heating up. Today we make four observations about the Sabbath.I. The Sabbath Was a Benchmark (v. 23)II. The Sabbath Became a Burden (vv. 23-24)III. The Sabbath Needs a Balance (vv. 25-26)IV. The Sabbath Should Be a Blessing (v. 27)Learn Your Bible: Read Psalm 37 and meditate on verse 7 as you intentionally choose to “rest in the Lord” this week.Love Your Neighbor: Ask God to soften the hearts of your unbelieving friends and family members, and invite them to join you at Freedom Celebration next Saturday.Live in Freedom: Ask the Lord to reveal areas of your life in which you’re anxious and striving rather than resting in His plan and purpose for you.43 min
  15. 63Did Jesus Keep the Sabbath? Part 2The contention over Sabbath observance continued, but this time the conflict took place during a worship service! This shows us what happens when love for tradition and procedure exceeds love for people who have great needs. There are five ingredients to this tense scene.I. A Worship Service (v. 1)II. A Withered Hand (vv. 1, 3)III. A Watching Crowd (v. 2)IV. A Weighty Command (v. 5)V. A Wicked Plot (v. 6)Learn Your Bible: How does this passage help us better understand the purpose of God’s commands?Love Your Neighbor: Ask the Lord to reveal any beliefs you hold that may hinder how He desires to use you in the lives of others.Live in Freedom: Surrender your desire to hide your weaknesses and flaws, and rest in Jesus’ unfailing compassion.47 min
  16. 64How To Break the CyclePastor Taylor Bronisz explores the book of Haggai to address spiritual recidivism—the cycle of drawing near to God, drifting into apathy, and falling away. We observe three steps for breaking cycles and are reminded God is never finished with His people, and our faith is predicated on the hope of Christ.I. I Can Drift Away Without Trying To. (1:1-14)II. My Past is a Poor Motivator. (2:3-7)III. I’m Alive Today to See the Blessing Tomorrow. (2:18-19)1 hr
  17. 65Stay HungryPastor Kaiden Ritchie encourages Christians to cultivate a holy hunger by making the pursuit of Christ their highest priority. We do this by being presence-minded, walking in a holy fear of the Lord, and living with joy. A Christ-centered life is essential to our walk of faith.I. Presence MindedII. Fear FormedIII. Joy Filled47 min
  18. 66What's Your Excuse?Teaching through Philemon, Pastor Taylor Bronisz explained that forgiveness isn’t something we do after we heal but something that leads to healing. He reminded believers that forgiveness is a necessary response to God’s grace, enabling them to reflect Christ’s love to others.1 hr 2 min
  19. 67More Than a FanIn Mark 3:7-12, Pastor Nate Heitzig contrasted being a fan of Jesus with being His follower. While the crowds pursued His miracles, the disciples surrendered to His authority. Believers are challenged to examine whether their lives are marked by convenience or wholehearted obedience.I. Swayed by His PresenceII. Starving for His PowerIII. Surrendered to His AuthorityLearn Your Bible: Read Luke 6:46-49 and John 14:15. How do these passages define true surrender to Jesus? What do they reveal about the difference between hearing His words, admiring Him, and surrendering to His authority?Love Your Neighbor: How can you reflect the compassion of Jesus this week to someone who is seeking help but not yet surrendered to Him?Live in Freedom: What would it look like for you to seek Jesus, not only for what He can do for you, but for who He is?49 min
  20. 68Where is God When Life Hurts?Exploring Habakkuk, Pastor Taylor Bronisz explored the book of Habakkuk and addressed the question of why a good God allows evil and suffering. He pointed to the cross as God’s ultimate answer and challenged believers to reject transactional faith, choosing instead to praise God regardless of their circumstances.1 hr
  21. 69The Way Jesus Sees YouIn this message, Pastor Nate examined four of the twelve disciples to show how Jesus sees people differently than the world does. While the world evaluates people by talent and appearance, Jesus looks past flaws and outward performance to what a person can become through following Him.I. Jesus Sees Your PotentialII. Jesus Sees Your FaithfulnessIII. Jesus Sees Your GrowthIV. Jesus Sees Your HeartLearn Your Bible: Using your favorite Bible dictionary or concordance, dig deeper into God’s Word and discover how He sees us—then let that truth change how you view others.Love Your Neighbor: Is there someone in your life who needs encouragement? This week, take time to remind them of their God-given value and potential.Live in Freedom: Ask the Lord to show you any fears, doubts, or past hurts that may be keeping you from fully stepping into His plans for you.57 min
  22. 70Learn to Spot the Scammers!Pastor Taylor Bronisz focused on 2 Peter and its warnings against spiritual scammers—false teachers who subtly undermine accountability, normalize sin, and exploit believers. Peter left his readers with hope: Rather than chasing the latest spiritual fad, believers simply need to keep growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.I. Red Flag #1: A Denial of AccountabilityII. Red Flag #2: A Deterioration of MoralityIII. Red Flag #3: A Deconstruction of BeliefIV. Green Flag: A Determination to Finish Well1 hr 2 min
  23. 71Whose Side Are You On?In Mark 3, Pastor Nate Heitzig examined the often-misunderstood topic of the unforgivable sin, showing that everyone must choose how they will respond to Jesus. Believers are encouraged to embrace the true Jesus revealed in Scripture and follow Him with wholehearted commitment.I. Those Who Misunderstood JesusII. Those Who Opposed JesusIII. Those Who Rejected JesusIV. Those Who Followed JesusLearn Your Bible: Read Matthew 7:21-23 and compare it to today’s text. How do these two passages challenge us to examine whether we’re merely near Jesus or genuinely following Him?Love Your Neighbor: When people misunderstand or oppose Jesus, how can we respond with grace and truth in a way that keeps the focus on Him?Live in Freedom: Is something keeping you from fully following Jesus—confusion, opposition, or rejection? What steps can you take this week to follow Him more closely?59 min
  24. 72How to Make or Break a ChurchWe concluded the Required Reading series in 3 John where Pastor Taylor Bronisz taught that a healthy church is built when believers live out the truth—serving others, investing in gospel work, and cultivating authentic Christian community. He showed that our choices can either strengthen or divide the body of Christ.I. Choice #1: Integrity or Inconsistency (vv. 1-4)II. Choice #2: Open hands or Closed fists (vv. 5-8)III. Choice #3: Deferential or Domineering (vv. 9-10) IV. Choice #4: Connection or Exclusion (vv. 11-14)1 hr 4 min
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