Skip Heitzig

Jul 12, 2026 • 49 min

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 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?

Jul 5, 2026 • 47 min

I. Presence Minded II. Fear Formed III. Joy Filled

Jul 1, 2026 • 1h

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)

Jun 28, 2026 • 47 min

The 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.

Jun 21, 2026 • 43 min

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.

Jun 17, 2026 • 1h

Jun 14, 2026 • 46 min

Jesus 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.

Jun 7, 2026 • 49 min

Jesus 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.

Jun 3, 2026 • 1h

May 31, 2026 • 48 min

I. Adapt to the Situation II. Apprehend the Scripture III. Apply Your Story Learn 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?

May 27, 2026 • 1h 1m

May 24, 2026 • 48 min

Eric Metaxas is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including the million-selling biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his latest, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. He is the host of Socrates in the City and The Eric Metaxas Show. His work has been translated into more than twenty-five languages and has appeared in leading national publications.

May 20, 2026 • 1h 2m

May 17, 2026 • 48 min

One 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?

May 10, 2026 • 46 min

The 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.

May 6, 2026 • 1h 27m

Our 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.

May 3, 2026 • 1h 2m

If 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 Solitude II. The Rhythm of Resistance III. The Rhythm of Purpose Learn 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?

Apr 29, 2026 • 1h 6m

As Pastor Skip Heitzig continues in the study of Esther, we see again how God’s providential hand moved as the new queen stepped out and put action to her faith. In contrast to Haman’s prideful and arrogant behavior, Esther was used by God because of her humility.

Apr 26, 2026 • 54 min

In this message, guest Speaker Reverend Will Graham explores the shortcomings of Cain and the offering he brought before the Lord. He cautions against approaching God on our own terms and emphasizes the importance of wholehearted obedience and the importance of diligently guarding our hearts against sin.

Apr 22, 2026 • 1h 7m

After a decree went out to annihilate the Jews, Mordecai publicly mourned and urged Esther to advocate for her people. Pastor Skip Heitzig opens the text to reveal Esther’s call to stand firm in faith and allow God to use her in a mighty way.