2nd Samuel 16-17 “Betrayal and Trust” 1. Following David when betrayed (ch. 16:1-14) 2. Absalom declares he is king (ch. 16:15-23) 3. Absalom receives council to war (ch. 17:1-14) 4. David and his company escape (ch. 17:15-29)

2nd Samuel 15 “The Rebellion Begins” 1. Absalom steals the people's heart's (v.1-6) 2. Absalom takes the throne by force (v.7-12) 3. David plans to leave Jerusalem (v.13-18) 4. David flees away from Jerusalem (v.19-39)

2nd Samuel 14 “A Partial Return” 1. Joab’s story of seeking restoration (v.1-11) 2. The request to bring Absalom back (v.12-22) 3. Retuning without any accountability (v.23-33)

2nd Samuel 13 “Family Tragedy” 1. Amon overtakes Tamar (v.1-22) 2. Absalom's vengeance (v.23-29) 3. David’s family fractured (v.30-39)

2nd Samuel 12 “Nathan Confronts David” 1. Nathan’s story of the unjust (v.1-6) 2. David confesses his sin (v.7-15a) 3. The death of the child (v.15b-23) 4. Another child is born (v.24-31)

2nd Samuel 11 “David, Bathsheba, and Uriah” 1. The sin of adultery (v.1-5) 2. The sin of lying (v.6-13) 3. The sin of murder (v.14-27) (NOTE: Parents may want to preview the message before sharing with children)

2nd Samuel 9-10 “Kindness Offered and Received or Rejected” 1. David’s promise to Jonathan’s family (ch.9:1-4) 2. Lame, found, and kindness received (ch.9:5-13) 3. Evil returned for good when grieving (ch.10:1-8) 4. Kindness rejected and conflict rises (ch.10:9-19)

Vision Sunday 1. Our Passion (Acts 20:27,32) 2. Our Purpose (Matthew 28:18-20) 3. Our Practice (Acts 2:42,47) https://ccfergusfalls.com/vision-purpose-practice/

Luke 2:1-21 “Good News for the Humble” (Christmas Eve 2025) 1. The birth of Jesus the Messiah (v.1-7) 2. Shepherds run to see the Christ (v.8-21)

Luke 1:26-56 “The Joy Jesus Brings” 1. The birth of Jesus foretold to Mary (v.26-38) 2. A moment of Mom’s shared joy (v.39-45) 3. Mary’s song of praise and joy (v.46-56)