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 (v. 14b)

III. The Soils (vv. 15-20)

Learn Your Bible: As you spend time in the Word this week, ask the Lord to soften any hardness in your heart and deepen your roots so you’re ready to “stand fast in the faith” (1 Corinthians 16:13).

Love Your Neighbor: Some receive the Word with joy but fall away when challenges arise. How can you help a new believer in your life develop deeper roots before hardship causes their faith to wither?

Live in Freedom: Which thorn is most likely to choke spiritual fruitfulness in your life right now: the cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, or desires for other things?

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 Action

III. The Right Approach

Learn Your Bible: Meditate on Psalm 1:1-3 before your quiet time this week and ask the Lord to prepare your heart to hear what He wants to share with you.

Love Your Neighbor: Share an encouraging Scripture with a friend or family member who’s facing a challenge.

Live in Freedom: Ask the Lord to use His living Word to reveal areas of your life which you haven’t surrendered to His will and purpose for you.

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. Stories Bring Clarity (vv. 3-8)

III. Listening Is a Necessity (v. 9)

IV. Understanding Shows Sincerity (vv. 10-12)

Learn Your Bible: Read Isaiah 6:9-10 and compare it to today’s passage. What does Jesus’ use of parables teach us about how God responds to the posture of our hearts?

Love Your Neighbor: We’re instructed in 1 John 3:18 to love in “deed and truth.” How can you show love in action and truth to those in your circle this week?

Live in Freedom: Is there something holding you back from listening to and applying the truth of God’s Word? What practical step can you take this week to make truth a priority, listen more carefully, and respond with sincerity?

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. Choice #3: Deferential or Domineering (vv. 9-10) 

IV. Choice #4: Connection or Exclusion (vv. 11-14)

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 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?

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 #3: A Deconstruction of Belief

IV. Green Flag: A Determination to Finish Well

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 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.