The Historical Books

1. 

   Strong: The Book of Joshua

   Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not command you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” These words were spoken to Joshua, but they hold meaning for us today. What has God called us to do? How are we a part of His salvation story? This six-week series through the book of Joshua examines these questions, encouraging listeners to follow God’s commands, even when it’s not easy.

   6 Weeks
2. 

   The Judges: The Book of Judges

   This six-week sermon series on the Book of Judges is part of the Our Deliverer sermon series. It focuses on the judges of Israel who oversaw the nation between Joshua’s death and the establishment of the monarchy. Each week’s message focuses on a thematic deliverer story, exploring the character traits of the judges and God’s faithfulness to use his people then and now for victory. A passage from the New Testament is also connected in every week’s ideas and talking points section.

   6 Weeks
3. 

   Reclaim: The Book of Ezra

   This five-week series addresses what God did for the Jewish people throughout the events recorded in the book of Ezra. Through failure, forgetting what is important, and sin, we may become exiles attempting to return to God. However, just as in the book of Ezra God reclaimed his people according to his promises, he also reclaims and redeems our lives for his purpose in this world.

   5 Weeks
4. 

   1 Kings: Kingdom & Covenant

   This five-week 1 Kings sermon series explores the key themes of this Old Testament book, delivering a researched series guide that includes five messages on the topic of godly leadership. At some point in each of our lives, we will lead others. It may look like parents leading children, coaches leading athletes, a boss who leads employees, a pastor leading a fellowship, or any combination of these. The Bible is filled with passages that point toward what God expects of us as leaders, and the book of 1 Kings is one of the best prisms to examine the topic of godly leadership. This sermon series on 1 Kings includes an outline for five unique messages that look at the lives of kings like Solomon and Jeroboam and Ahab, and invite us to consider what it might look like to follow God’s expectations and what it might look like if we do not.

   5 Weeks
5. 

   The Book of Ruth: Redeeming Love

   This four-week bible book series delves into the grace-filled redemption found in the book of Ruth. Despite the tragedy that marks the lives of Ruth and Naomi, a desolate woman and her childless, foreign daughter-in-law, we witness God’s lovingkindness. This lovingkindness is shown in the book of Ruth, echoed and ultimately shown through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Redeeming Love is a testimony to the presence and love of God, even in times of crisis and despair.

   4 Weeks
6. 

   The Book of Judges: Our Deliverer

   This six-week sermon series looks at the book of Judges, exploring the character traits of each of the judges. The judges of Israel oversaw the nation between Joshua’s death and the establishment of the monarchy. Each week’s message focuses on a thematic deliverer story and how God is faithful to use His people then and now for victory. While the book of Judges is from the Old Testament, a passage from the New Testament is also connected in every week’s ideas and talking points section.

   6 Weeks
7. 

   The Book of 2 Samuel: After God’s Own Heart

   This seven-week sermon series examines some of the major events that formed the kingdom of Israel and shows how those formations shaped David into a person after God’s own heart. This 2 Samuel sermon series covers the subjects of mercy, compassion, sin, and repentance. Each of the seven messages explore the timeline of Israel and David and then connects the lessons to believers today, examining how we too can develop a close-knit relationship with our Father in Heaven.

   7 Weeks
8. 

   The Book of 1 Samuel: One True King

   This five-week sermon series looks at the theme of a one true king as demonstrated through six major events and the people involved. 1 Samuel covers just over a century of Israel’s history—recording the foundation of Israel’s kingdom and the travail that birthed it into being. It is centered around the life of Israel’s last judge, Samuel, and the people’s desire for someone to rule over them. This book of the Bible demonstrates the personal and national effects of sin. The sermon series outlines provided brings contemporary applications for today’s believer from these historic figures and incidents.

   5 Weeks
9. 

   The Book of Nehemiah: God Rebuilds Us

   This six-week sermon series on Nehemiah: God Rebuilds Us shows firsthand how God fulfills His promises. God spoke to Jeremiah during the exile and called him to rebuild Jerusalem. Despite the hardship and pain the Isrealites faced, this amazing story shows how every one of the promises God spoke to Jeremiah were fulfilled. This series also draws out the ways God invites all of us to participate in building his kingdom. This sermon series is perfect for new believers and those struggling to find faith in God’s promises for them today.

   6 Weeks
10. 

    The Book of 2 Kings: Faith In Faithlessness

    The book of 2 Kings covers almost 250 years of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, focusing on rulers, prophets, and the many different currents that ultimately led the Hebrew people to the Babylonian exile. This series will consider six people whose chose to remain with God or to turn away from him. Through relevant application, today’s believer will see how following God or turning from him can lead to similar outcomes.

    6 Weeks
11. 

    The Book of 1 Kings: A Great People

    This five-week sermon series on the book of 1 Kings is one of the best prisms to examine the topic of godly leadership. Through the lives of kings like Solomon and Jeroboam and Ahab, we are invited to consider what it might look like to follow God’s expectations as leaders and what it might look like if we do not. The Bible is filled with passages that point toward what God expects of us as leaders, which is great since at some point in each of our lives, we will lead others. It may be that we are parents leading children, coaches leading athletes, a boss who leads employees, or a pastor leading a fellowship. Regardless of the position, 1 Kings offers a practical look at what it means to be a leader.

    5 Weeks
12. 

    1 Chronicles: A Living History

    This four-week series deals with the history and theology of the book of 1 Chronicles. Through understanding the context and audience, we can understand the role God plays in history and our heritage, the importance of worship, and the importance of leading by example in the virtues that are a part of a godly life.

    4 Weeks
13. 

    2 Chronicles: If My People

    This four-week series deals with the history and theology of the book of 2 Chronicles. Through understanding the context and audience, we can understand the church’s responsibility to be God’s people who reform our hearts to his will and see God’s redeeming hand on the worst of sinners.

    4 Weeks
14. 

    Next Is Now

    This four-week series covers several chapters in the book of Joshua and examines a time of transition within the nation of Israel. “Next Is Now” depicts our seasons of uncertainty, obedience, and victory, as well as the freedom we have in Christ. This series will instruct students in how to react to life transitions and encourage them to accept the freedom they have in Christ.

    4 Weeks
15. 

    The Book of Joshua: Courage Over Fear

    This six-week sermon series looks at the life of Joshua and how to choose courage over fear. Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not command you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” These words were spoken to Joshua, but they hold meaning for us today. This sermon series will look at two important questions for every believer: What has God called us to do? How are we a part of His salvation story? By looking at these questions in the context of the book of Joshua, you will encourage listeners to follow God’s commands and choose courage over fear, even when it’s not easy.

    6 Weeks
16. 

    The Book Of 2 Chronicles: If My People

    This four-week series deals with the history and theology of the book of 2 Chronicles. Through understanding the context and audience, we can understand the church’s responsibility to be God’s people who reform our hearts to his will and see God’s redeeming hand on the worst of sinners.

    4 Weeks
17. 

    The Book Of 1 Chronicles: A Living History

    This four-week series deals with the history and theology of the book of 1 Chronicles. Through understanding the context and audience, we can understand the role God plays in history and our heritage, the importance of worship, and the importance of leading by example in the virtues that are a part of a godly life.

    4 Weeks
18. 

    Ezra: Out Of Exile

    This five-week series addresses what God did for the Jewish people throughout the events recorded in the book of Ezra. Through failure, forgetting what is important, and sin, we may become exiles attempting to return to God. However, just as in the book of Ezra God reclaimed his people according to his promises, he also reclaims and redeems our lives for his purpose in this world.

    5 Weeks
19. 

    The Book of Ezra: Out of Exile

    This five-week sermon series touches on sin and redemption as found in the book of Ezra. The events found in this book bring to light failure, forgetting what’s important, and sin that separated the Jewish people from God. Despite becoming exiles, God reclaims His people and redeems their lives according to His promises. This grace is available to us today just as God demonstrated his love for the Jews in the Book of Ezra. Use this sermon series to encourage believers and non-believers alike that God can redeem lives regardless of past mistakes for His purposes today.

    5 Weeks
20. 

    Without A King: The Book of Judges

    This six-week series will walk through the book of Judges. What happens to a society when everyone feels they can do whatever they want? Though Judges can be dark, it will also lead us to yearn for a loving King who gives order and meaning to life: Jesus Christ.

    6 Weeks
21. 

    Rebellion Meets Mercy: The Book of 2 Samuel

    The establishment of Israel under King David is the theme of 2 Samuel. In this seven-part survey, we examine some of the major events that formed the kingdom and learn how those formations shaped David into a person after God’s own heart. Each week also connects those lessons to believers today, examining how we too can develop a close-knit relationship with our Father in Heaven.

    7 Weeks
22. 

    Covenant: The Book of 1 Samuel

    1 Samuel covers just over a century of Israel’s history—recording the foundation of Israel’s kingdom and the travail that birthed it into being. This survey reviews six major events and the persons involved. It also brings contemporary applications for today’s believer from these historic figures and incidents.

    5 Weeks
23. 

    If My People: The Book of 2 Chronicles

    This four-week series deals with the history and theology of the book of 2 Chronicles. Through understanding the context and audience, we can understand the church’s responsibility to be God’s people who reform our hearts to his will and see God’s redeeming hand on the worst of sinners.

    4 Weeks
24. 

    Living History: The Book of 1 Chronicles

    This four-week series deals with the history and theology of the book of 1 Chronicles. Through understanding the context and audience, we can understand the role God plays in history and our heritage, the importance of worship, and the importance of leading by example in the virtues that are a part of a godly life.

    4 Weeks
25. 

    Faith During Faithlessness: The Book of 2 Kings

    This six week sermon series on the book of 2 Kings is a companion series to the 1 Kings series and covers almost 250 years of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. This series focuses on the rulers, prophets, and events that ultimately led the Hebrew people to the Babylonian exile. It takes a closer look at six people who chose to remain with God or to turn away from him. This book of the Bible demonstrates what happens when one obeys God versus those who turn away from God. Through relevant application, believers will see how following God or turning from Him can lead to similar outcomes today.

    6 Weeks
26. 

    Downfall: Leadership In The Book of 1 Kings

    At some point in each of our lives, we will lead others. It may be that we are parents leading children, coaches leading athletes, a boss who leads employees, or a pastor leading a fellowship. The Bible is filled with passages that point toward what God expects of us as leaders, and the book of 1 Kings is one of the best prisms to examine the topic of godly leadership. Through the lives of kings like Solomon and Jeroboam and Ahab, we are invited to consider what it might look like to follow God’s expectations and what it might look like if we do not.

    5 Weeks