Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig Audio Podcast

Money matters! But how much? And how much does it matter to you? To God? For generations, people have said, “Money is the root of all evil.” Is that statement true? Does it come from the Bible? Today, we will ask and answer a few questions in order to get at the truth of all this. I think we will discover that money is a lot like fire—it’s an excellent servant, but a terrible master.I. Where Does it Come From?II. What Does it Mean?III. How Should We Live?Talk with God: Meditate on Matthew 22:37 and ask the Spirit to reveal areas of your life where you’ve allowed the love of money to take root.Talk with others: Ask a mentor or trusted believer if they’ve noticed any idols in your life recently.Talk with kids: What should we do if others make fun of us or are mean to us for sharing the gospel?

After David's son Solomon took control of the kingdom, he sought wisdom from God to govern Israel. God was pleased and granted him wealth and honor as well as wisdom. In this message on 2 Chronicles 1-3, Skip Heitzig looks at Solomon's wisdom, the grandeur of his reign, and his dedication to building a house for God.

Is God concerned with our own personal happiness? I’m going to say “Yes!” and “No!” Though the Bible does indeed talk about being happy, it’s not as straightforward as you may think. Allow me to unpack this idea through the lens of one of King David’s psalms, written while he was at war. Here, David explicitly wrote that God’s people are happy people. Let’s find out why.I. Because of Life's ConflictII. Because of our CommitmentIII. Because of God's CareIV. Because of God's CharacterTalk with God: Meditate on Psalm 144:2 and thank the Lord for His faithfulness as you “take refuge” in Him.Talk with others: Encourage a fellow believer to intentionally spend time in the Word and in prayer this week.Talk with kids: How can we be reminded that God loves us and cares for us?

As David’s reign neared its end, he led Israel in joyful worship, organized the musicians, Levites, and officials for temple service, and publicly charged Solomon to build the house of the Lord. In this message on 1 Chronicles 25-29, Skip Heitzig highlights David’s leadership, his heart for God’s temple, and his final instructions to the nation.

I have spent my entire ministry telling people what the Bible does say. In this series I have been telling you what it doesn’t say—that is, commonly used sayings that many have assumed were from Scripture but are not. Today we look at one that many a parent has quoted to a child, and teachers have quoted to their students. Our story in Mark 7 reveals three categories of cleanliness.I. Cleanliness Had Become ExternalII. Cleanliness Was Seen as EternalIII. Cleanliness is Really InternalTalk with God: Prayerfully consider your relationship with the Lord. Have religious habits taken the place of an active, intimate connection?Talk with others: Ask a fellow believer how they stay focused on the Lord when life distracts them.Talk with kids: How does knowing that God has a plan help you face hard situations?

After David’s prideful census brought God’s judgment, he repented and built an altar where Solomon's temple would later stand. He prepared materials for the temple and organized the Levites and priests for service. In this message on 1 Chronicles 21-24, Skip Heitzig examines David’s repentance, God’s mercy, and the preparations for Israel’s worship.

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.