Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Sermon Scripture:  Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1

Sermon Big Idea:  To understand sex in a marriage relationship is to understand each other.

Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1

Time is your friend and so is your spouseSolomon took time to compliment his wifeSolomon took time to admire his wifeSolomon took time to explore his wifeRomance is an art so don’t settle for dogs playing pokerSolomon used flattering wordsSolomon’s words painted a vivid pictureSolomon’s words were suggestive but not crudeSex is for you and your spouse so don’t go window shoppingSolomon celebrated Shulamite’s virginitySolomon celebrated that Shulamite was his and his alone

Song of Solomon 5:2-8

Sex is not a toolShulamite was upsetShulamite was withholding sexShulamite felt the consequences of her sinSex issues rest on the husband and the wife1 Corinthians 7:1-5The “4 T’s”TemptationProverbs 7

The issue of sex is the same issue man has faced since the beginning.  We make it a god.

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The excitement of the wedding day is exponential when entered in preparation, not a conclusion.

Scripture: Song of Solomon 3:6-11

The way is led by God (v. 6a)Exodus 13:21-22; 2 Chronicles 32:8Romans 12:2James 4:8aThe witnesses are guards (v. 7-8)Matthew 18:16Deuteronomy 19:15Proverbs 27:17The groom enters with confidence (v. 9-10)2 Corinthians 12:92 Timothy 1:7Hebrews 13:6The parents approve (v. 11)Matthew 19:5-6Genesis 2:24-25

With the right preparation, the wedding day is the beginning of something great, not the conclusion.

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Sermon Scripture:  Song of Solomon 2-3

Sermon Big Idea:  If we can visualize and conceptualize being in God’s loving arms, parent’s loving arms, and finally the loving arms of our spouse, we will realize the relationship with God, family, and our spouse God wants for us.

Song of Solomon 2

VisualizeThe only one for you – (2:1-3)The strength of your relationship – (2: 4-7)Being together forever – (2:8-17)

Song of Solomon 3:1-5

ConceptualizeBeing together – (3:1)Knowing each other – (3:2-3)Keeping out the foxes – (2:15)RealizeGod’s blessings – (Matthew 7:24-25)

Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-11a

Visualize love, conceptualize love, and then enjoy the reality of true love.

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Song of Solomon 1

Sermon Big Idea:  True love starts in the courting process.  The temptation for sex should be strong because our love is strong.  When we wait it makes the goal that much sweeter.

Love songs have memorable words. Complimentary wordsWords of familiarityHeartfelt wordsMatthew 12:34Love songs have a synchronized harmony.Confidence in who God gave youGenesis 2:23Being togetherEcclesiastes 4:12Love songs paint a moving picture.Pictures of honestyPictures of desirePictures of togetherness

To begin your love story, find the one you want to compliment, you want to be with, and whose story you want to be a part of.

To continue your love story, keep complimenting, continue on together, and keep painting, the picture isn’t finished yet.

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Sermon Scripture:  1 Corinthians 7:6-9, Matthew 19:11-12, 1 Timothy 5:1-16

The bedroom for singles is a construction zone in which only the owner is allowed.  Singleness can be freeing but also discouraging.  Wait, don’t “awaken love until it pleases.”  But, don’t wait to be who God created you to be.

What the Bible says about being single…

1 Corinthians 7:7-8It’s goodBe as Paul wasMatthew 19:10-12Marriage isn’t God’s plan for everyoneBetter to stay single than become single because of man’s sin1 Timothy 5:1-16Priority is on being who God made you to beOlder singles should counsel younger singlesYounger singles should marry instead of giving in to their passions

For single people with marriage ahead of them…

Song of Solomon 2:7 – Be patientGenesis 2, Ephesians 5 – Ladies find a man who will provide, protect, and pave the way to Jesus.  Guys, look for the lady you would lay down your life for.Parents of these singles, vet the boyfriend and girlfriend.Singles, make sure your faith community has a chance to chime in.Hebrews 13:4 – Don’t have sex before marriage!

For divorced people…

If you plan on re-marrying, see the steps above.If you plan on staying single, be married to Jesus.While waiting to decide, don’t wait to serve Jesus.

For widows and widowers…

If you plan on re-marrying, see the steps above.If you plan on remaining single, be married to Jesus.Counsel the younger couples.  Be mentorsIf your passion is too much to resist, re-marry.

In all situations, wait on God for his leading, but don’t wait to do the work of God.

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Sermon Big Idea:  Jesus is a miracle worker and the biggest miracle He worked was you and I.

John 1:43-51

Genesis 32:28

Genesis 27:36a

Genesis 28:10-13a

John 2:8-9a – Wedding at Cana

John 4:49-50 – Heals an official’s son

John 5:8-9a – Heals an invalid

John 6:11 – Feeds 5,000

John 6:19 – Walks on water

John 9:3,6 – Heals a blind man

John 11:40-43 – Raises Lazarus

John 20:18 – Resurrection

John 20:26 – Walked through walls

John 21:6 – Helped the disciples catch fish

John 20:30-31

John 3:16 – The true miracle

Matthew 19:25-26

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The first step is to follow.  Following means to change direction and move.

John 20:30-31

John 12:23-26

Matthew 14:31-33

John 18:25-27

John 21:12a

Acts 2:36

Mark 1:17

Revelation 2:17

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Sermon Scripture:  John 1:19-34

Sermon Big Idea:  John testified to the fact that he is not the Messiah, but that he was prophesied about just like Jesus was.

John 20:30-31

John clarifies his identity (v. 19-28)Not a friend of the religious leaders (Matthew 3:7-10)John the preparer (Isaiah 40:1-5)By voice (Matthew 3:2)By baptism (Matthew 3:11)John clarifies Jesus’ identity (v. 29-34)Existed before John (John 1:2)In authority over John (Matthew 3:14; Mark 1:7; Luke 3:17)Lamb of God (Exodus 12:7,13)Son of God

John’s best clarification of his identity and that of Jesus came in John 3:30 (NIV).

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Sermon Scripture:  John 1:1-18

Sermon Big Idea:  Jesus is the Word.  He was present in the beginning and all things were made through Him.  He is God!

John 20:30-31

He is the Word (v. 1-3)God used words at creation (Genesis 1:3,5,6,8,9,10,11,26-31)God used words to call Abram (Genesis 12:1-3)God used words to introduce himself to Moses (Exodus 3:13-14)Jesus used the same language for himself (Jn 6,8,10,11,14,15)Brought people to a halt at time of arrest (Jn 18:4-6)He is light (v. 1:4-8)Of the world – John 8:12If we don’t follow the light, we die for our sins – John 8:24John told people this firstHe was known but unknown (v. 9-13)Some never knew Him (John 8:13,25)Those who came to know Him became family (1:12)He is grace (v. 14-18)Grace just get to see Him (Exodus 33:18-20)Grace offered through Him (Ephesians 2:8, Romans 5:8)

To reset Jesus in your life is to first know who He is.  He is eternal, He is light, He is known, He is God! Jesus is the Word.

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Sermon Big Idea:  Death of a Christian brings about a new thing.  People who surrender to Jesus become new things.  God has new things in mind for 2021.

We have family members with new homes 2 Corinthians 5:8Where do we go for hope?  1 Thessalonians 4:13-14Where do we go from here?  Exodus 33:12-14 (NLT)We gained a new brother and sisterA family member – John 1:12A saved person – John 3:16A justified person – Romans 5:9A new person – Romans 6:4ResetThe new thing – Isaiah 43:16-19

Let’s look forward to the new thing God will do as we reset KCC.

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