Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig Audio Podcast
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 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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In this message from Pastor Skip Heitzig, we encounter the false theology that suffering is always the result of sin through Job’s friends’ accusations. Job countered this ideology by pointing to this simple truth: Health and wealth are not a measure of one’s standing with God. God's invisibility doesn't make Him unavailable. In your hiding, sorrow, and pain, God sees you.
You can’t see the electromagnetic radio waves and microwaves that provide signal for your internet or cell phone, but they exist and they are very powerful. Likewise, there is an invisible world which affects life in the visible world. In this section of Scripture, those two worlds come to the forefront. We will consider four desires that are true simultaneously as seen in this story.
I. Satan’s Desire to Ruin (vv. 1-7)
I...
In these chapters, we see Job at his lowest point. But God turned his greatest misery into his greatest ministry: A declaration that God, his Redeemer, lives. In this message from Pastor Skip Heitzig, we’re reminded that Jesus is the Redeemer who intercedes and provides assurance of our salvation because He lives.
No one looks for difficulties in life; they just come. And storms come in many forms—some are physical, others are emotional, many are spiritual. This well-known story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee holds several helpful guidelines for those of us navigating problems.
I. Accept the Regularity (v. 35a)
II. Look for the Promises (v. 35b)
III. Invite Jesus Into Your Boat (vv. 36-37)
IV. Take Your Cues From Him (v. ...
Job affirmed God's absolute sovereignty and intricate design of human life yet honestly shared his confusion and pain. In this message, Pastor Skip Heitzig reminds us that, though Job had questions about death and the afterlife, we now have the answers in Jesus. If you don't know Christ, your best days are behind you; if you do, your best days are ahead, no matter the suffering this life may bring.
Jesus had been speaking about different ways to hear truth by comparing them to different soils on a farm. Some reject it immediately; others respond only temporarily, while others fade gradually. A few are faithful and fruitful hearers. They grow deep roots and harvest rich fruit. Let’s see how.
I. Fruit Bearing Is Noticeable (vv. 21-23)
II. Fruit Bearing Is Consequential (vv. 24-25)
III. Fruit Bearing Is Eventual (vv. 26-29)
IV...
Job’s friends held the simplistic belief that good people are always blessed, and suffering is always a result of sin. In this message from Pastor Skip, we see the contrast between human attempts to achieve righteousness and the biblical truth that no one is righteous apart from God's grace.
Selective listening is a communication barrier where a person chooses to hear only parts of a message that fit their interests, biases, or expectations. People who hear the gospel will have various responses. Some will hear and respond favorably. For others, a favorable response will only be temporary. And some will flat out reject it. Let’s unpack the parable that describes this process.
I. The Sower (vv. 13-14)
II. The Seed (...
Satan accused Job of serving God only because of the Lord’s blessing, and God permitted Satan to test him. Job went from great wealth and blessing to losing everything—his livestock, children, and health—but chose to continue in faith. In this message from Skip Heitzig, we’re encouraged to live by faith, seeking God’s presence rather than seeking explanations for suffering.
The Bible is God’s powerful, living Word which transforms lives, families, and cultures. In this teaching from 2 Timothy, Pastor Skip Heitzig focuses on how to study the Bible effectively. Using Paul’s encouragement for Timothy, Pastor Skip calls us to diligence and hunger for God's Word, providing a template for our daily study: observation, interpretation, and application.
I. The Right Attitude
II. The Right Actio...
Pastor Skip Heitzig opens the book of Job and begins our study of the story of a real man whose unwavering faith is tested through unimaginable loss and suffering. Through Job’s example, we’re reminded to trust His purposes, pray faithfully through hardship, and compassionately minister to those who suffer.
Carlos Wallace quipped, “The funny thing about truth, everyone seems to have their own version.” Jesus said He was the truth (John 14:6), and that He always told the truth (John 8:45). But many who listened to Him had their own version of truth, so Jesus now begins a new way of teaching: the parable. As we read these parables, consider four characteristics of interacting with truth.
I. Truth Is a Priority (vv. 1-2)
II. St...
We 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. Choic...
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 Jesus
II. Those Who Opposed Jesus
III. Those Who Rejected Jesus
IV. Those Who Followed Jesus
Learn Your Bible: Read Matthew 7:21-23 an...
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 Accountability
II. Red Flag #2: A Deterioration of Morality
III. Red Flag ...
In 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 Potential
II. Jesus Sees Your Faithfulness
III. Jesus Sees Your Growth
IV. Jesus Sees Your Heart
Learn Your Bible: Using your favorite...
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.
In 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 Presence
II. Starving for His Power
III. Surrendered to His Authority
Learn Your Bible: Read Luke 6:46-49 and John 14:15. How do these pa...
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.
Pastor 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 Minded
II. Fear Formed
III. Joy Filled
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