From the Inside Out with Pastor Tim Molter

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)

2nd Samuel 8 “When God Gives Victory” 1. God’s victory over enemies (v.1-2) 2. God is greater than the enemy (v.3-8) 3. The LORD gave victory to David (v.9-14) 4. Justice and righteousness for all (v.15-18)

2nd Samuel 7 “God’s Promises with David” 1. David proposes to build a house for the Ark (v.1-7) 2. Fulfilled promises by God to David so far (v.8-11) 3. God promises to build a house for David (v.12-17) 4. David’s prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord (v.18-23)

2nd Samuel 5:11–6:23 “The Ark Returns with Joy” 1. The fame of David and Israel united (ch.5:11-16) 2. Seeking God when the enemy attacks (ch.5:17-25) 3. Learning God’s way to move the Ark (ch.6:1-11) 4. Jerusalem rejoices as the Ark returns (ch.6:12-23)

2nd Samuel 4:1–5:10 “The King Takes His Throne” 1. The murder of Saul’s son, Ishbosheth (ch.4:1-12) 2. David becomes king over all of Israel (ch.5:1-5) 3. The conquest and capital of Jerusalem (ch.5:6-10)

2nd Samuel 3 “Civil War and Abner Defects to David” 1. Division but David’s family grows (v.1-5) 2. Abner insulted and joins David (v.6-21) 3. General Joab murders Abner (v.22-39)

2nd Samuel 2 “David Anointed Yet Waiting” 1. David anointed King of Judah (v.1-7) 2. Israel and Judah at civil war (v.8-32)

2nd Samuel 1 “Israel Defeated and David Mourns” 1. The report of Saul and Jonathan’s death (v.1-16) 2. A funeral Song of the Bow for Israel (v.17-27)

1st Samuel 30-31 "Redemption and Restoration" 1. When everything falls apart for David (ch.30) 2. The tragic end of King Saul in battle (ch.31)

1st Samuel 28-29 “When Mediums Replace the Mediator” 1. Saul orders a witch to summon Samuel (ch.28) 2. David is protected from fighting Israel (ch.29)

1st Samuel 26-27 “When the Journey Feels Long” 1. David spares Saul’s life again (ch.26) 2. Fear leads to compromising (ch.27)

1st Samuel 24-25 “The Edge of Revenge” David cuts a corner of Saul's robe (ch.24) Samuel the Prophet is mourned (ch.25:1) Wise Abigail and Nabal’s folly (ch.25:2-44)

1st Samuel 22-23 “The Stronghold of The LORD” 1. God meets us in the caves (ch.22:1-5) 2. Saul’s sin and betrayal (ch.22:6-23) 3. God’s help and strength (ch.23:1-18) 4. God’s rescue to escape (ch.23:19-29)

1st Samuel 20-21 “God’s Faithfulness in Times of Violence” 1. A time of fear and uncertainty (ch.20:1-11) 2. The gift of faithful friendship (ch.20:12-42) 3. God’s sustaining provision (ch.21:1-9) 4. Trusting God in danger (ch.21:10-15)

1st Samuel 18-19 “Faithful Friends in Trials” 1. Friendship and the rise of David (ch.18:1-16) 2. A bride-price and deceptive plot (ch.18:17-30) 3. David flees and God’s divine protection (ch.19)

1st Samuel 17 “David and Goliath” 1. The giant challenge of Goliath (v.1-11) 2. David’s arrival and perspective (v.12-30) 3. David’s faith and preparation (v.31-40) 4. The epic battle and victory (v.41-58)

1st Samuel 16 “God Anoints David as King” 1. God rejects Saul’s heart (v.1-5) 2. God looks at the heart (v.6-13) 3. God empowers David (v.14-23)

1st Samuel 15 “God Rejects King Saul” 1. God’s command to destroy Amalek (v.1-9) 2. Saul’s failure to fully obey God (v.10-23) 3. Saul rejected God ruling over him (v.24-35)

1st Samuel 14 “God’s Victory Through Faithful Hearts” 1. Jonathan’s venture of bold faith in God (v.1-14) 2. The enemy panics and Saul stumbles (v.15-26) 3. Saul’s prideful vow and God’s silence (v.27-39) 4. Jonathan rescued from his Saul’s vow (v.40-52)

1st Samuel 13 “Trusting God in Times of Trouble” 1. Israel becomes an abomination to the enemy (v.1-7) 2. Saul’s foolishness and excuses for sin (v.8-15) 3. Empty hands in war and hardened hearts (v.16-23)

1st Samuel 11-12 “Surrounded but Not Defeated” 1. The serpent’s threat (ch.11:1-11) 2. An attack of division (ch.11:12-15) 3. Samuel’s farewell (ch.12:1-15) 4. Choose your Master (ch.12:16-25)

Why exist if we're like every other church? We'd rather join others than take up space. Pastor Tim Molter shares in a special message that Calvary's unique expression of God's heart sets us apart, despite shared commonalities with other churches. To learn more, we encourage you to review our  Beliefs and Statement of Faith , and read the  Calvary Chapel Distinctives . Our hope is that once you kno...

1st Samuel 9-10 “Chosen and Anointed” 1. Saul’s search for donkeys (ch.9:1-14) 2. Saul and Samuel meet (ch.9:15-27) 3. Samuel anoints Saul (ch.10:1-16) 4. Saul publicly chosen (ch.10:17-27)