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A study from the book of Song of Solomon.
-Song of Solomon 5:18-6:10
-Marriage
-Intimacy/Sex
-Conflict Resolution
A message about dating, love, marriage, and sex from the Old Testament book, Song of Solomon.
1/10/21 - A new series on relationships, parenting, dating, love, marriage, and sex from Song of Solomon.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9 tells us how we should Care, Communicate, show Consistency, and the debt we owe to our Communities, as fathers.
We may not be able to lug our unforgiveness to the foot of the cross, but if we will start by handing over our pain, we will get results.
This series is intended to help us refocus on the specific church words that we have overused in hope that we can bring back the importance of their meaning.
This series is intended to help us refocus on the specific church words that we have overused in hope that we can bring back the importance of their meaning.
This series is intended to help us refocus on the specific church words that we have overused in hope that we can bring back the importance of their meaning.
Psalm 23 reminds that there is a place within a place. When we are without direction, the Shepherd has a destination in mind. When we are in darkness, the Shepherd reminds us that His presence creates a safe place within a place.
The path from peasant to power, slave to savior, commonwealth to king - is in the details of how we wait.
This dive into Psalm 13 brings us face-to-face with the three days on the calendar that haunt every one of us.
God's idea of being pro-life is more than a social media status or a circle you fill in at the polls.
God's desire is for us to find happiness in this life, but happiness is a result of pursuing a relationship with Him.
Being uncomfortable may be an inconvenience to the body, but it affords the soul an opportunity to thrive.
What is the difference between Zechariah's question and Mary's question? - Christmas 2018
Even with the crucifixion only six months away, Jesus still takes time to bind up the broken-hearted.
After some disciples abandon Jesus, he turns to the 12 and asks them, "Do you want to leave me to?"
In this story, Jesus asks a very valid question for all of us, "Do you want to get well?"
When we get distracted by the pain we experience in this life we forget that it has a purpose.
This sermon serves to open up our eyes to God's vision for the Church; loving the world.
John's attention to detail paints a very vivid picture of Jesus and a story we are very familiar with.
The book of John is a fine reminder that, while God volunteers to function inside of the restrictive realm of time and space, when we experience Jesus we move from those to constraints and into the presence of He who is the Beginning and the End.
Things are always clearer from the top of the mountain. It is upon the Mount of Transfiguration that three disciples learn who and what Jesus really is.
We are not lepers, tax collectors, adulterers, addicts, and thieves, but men and women who once stood at those booths.
When a marriage is healthy it will deepen in the areas of communication, responsiveness, trust, imagination, and sexuality. Song of Solomon chapter seven exemplifies this truth quite clearly.
The Song of Solomon, an ancient poem about dating, love, marriage, sex, fighting, reconciliation, and deeper commitment.
As Solomon's relationship with the Shulamite girl flowers into marriage, we get to overhear the intimate words they share on their honeymoon.
This portion of Solomon's brilliant poem about his love for the Shulamite teaches us how to communicate, how to wait, and how to build a marriage on the deep embers of love.
A discourse on Solomon's poem, 'Song of Songs.' Marriage, dating, intimacy, love, fighting, and compliments are all discussed within this "No Nonsense" series.
How should we live as we wait for the arrival of our King?
- Care for your own soul
- Care for others as you care for yourself
- Care for God by being thankful in all things.
- Motherhood is Transferable
- Motherhood is a Brush with Divinity
- Motherhood is a Constant Tugging at the Robe of the Messiah
Mothers are the real gladiators among us. We salute you.
In chapter four of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians he commands them to live a holy life and to be blameless in all matters, especially pertaining to sexual purity.
Paul's strategy in telling those he met about who Jesus is can be clearly seen when we pair Acts 17 with 1st Thessalonians 3.
"Men of Athens, I see how in every way you are so religious."
Paul's compassionate letter to the church in Thessalonica encouraged the believers there to continue living as they had since first meeting them. From 1st Thessalonians chapter two, we can begin to see patterns on how to share the gospel message with others.
While this series from the book of 1st Thessalonians serves to remind us of the joy we should retain while suffering. Paul also uses this letter to affirm that Jesus Christ is going to return.
When we search through the tall grass and the dusty roads of Luke 24, we find many great insights into the importance of Easter.
This sermon focuses on 1st Corinthians 9:27. The self-discipline portion of staying spiritually fit and keeping our bodies subjected to the Holy Spirit can be an agonizing practice that will pay off.
How do we project our message of Christ further into the future? We begin by handing off the stories from scripture to our children. By doing this we are able to affect future generations.
Among others, on staple of the first church was to break bread together because there is something deeply spiritual about eating a meal with others...Jesus tends to show up.
The foundational support of every follower of Jesus is God's Word. It is sharper than any double-edged sword, parsing its way between our thoughts and attitudes, helping us to know ourselves better so to please God, the Great Giver of all good things.
1st Corinthians 1:18 teaches us that we bear a name and mission that will be thought of as foolishness by some, but for us who are being saved, it is the power of God.
How do we address the haunting questions inside of all of us? While Solomon spends little time offering us the answer to these questions, he does show us how to sift through it all on our quest to better understand ourselves and ultimately God.
"No Running In Church." This goes for everyone. All to often we arrive at the house of God in a frantic hurry. We sit with our bodies still, but our minds are always running. Solomon's words remind us that to hear God, we must create a space in our heads and hearts for Him to speak.
"Let it be." Although the words are quite simple to pen, they can be an absolute monster to put into practice. This sermon focuses on the act of forgiving, living at peace with others, and learning to be an encourager to those around us.
"There is a season for everything under the sun." Solomon's words have echoed through history in the church and even in music. But could it be that when we interpret life through his lens we will see things differently?
Life's predictable cycles resemble the constant revolutions of an amusement park carousal. Solomon, in his wisdom, finds a way to make sense of it all.
John's gospel doesn't offer us a postcard Christmas scene. John's Christmas story doesn't begin at the manger, but rather at creation.
There is a divine irony that unfolds in Luke's telling of the Savior's birth. This message expounds on that.
This sermon's focus is on the political tones within the introduction of Mark's gospel and its implications concerning Christmas.
This message tells the story of the birth narrative of Jesus from Matthew's perspective.
There are three distinct ways to teach our children how to follow God. This sermon's focus is on The Example, The Words, and The Discipline that can create an environment fit for raising godly kids.
This episode examines three moments in David's life that he kept his focus on God and did not lose heart. From these moments we learn how to wrestle with Revenge, Resentment, and Redemption.
Men have the option to succeed or to fail. Often times, men wait around for life to come along and make them great. But life does no such thing. Success has never been a byproduct of fear, hesitancy, or passivity. Success has everything to do with choosing to put your hardest work towards God's specific will. This sermon focuses on the three things that galvanize a man and ultimately lead him to success.
This is the second sermon in the "Three Things" series for men. This week dives into the three things a man must DO if he is going to be a Godly man.
This episode explores the early life of David the Shepherd and the three things a man must be: Pliable, Curious, and Unrecognizably Courageous
This sermon addresses the twelfth chapter of Luke's gospel and draws the connection from Hypocrisy to Sparrows.
Jesus' is invited to dine with the Pharisees, but when he doesn't wash his hands before eating, it all goes down hill fast!
This examination of Luke 11:33-36 opens up our minds to the impactful words from Jesus, "See to it that the light inside of you is not darkness."
In this sermon Luke Bycroft expounds on the deep implications of Jesus' words concerning judgement, resurrection, and our responsibilities.
This episode helps us understand how we are to view the Kingdom of God and how we are to go about sharing the Good News with others.
The Transfiguration of Jesus, what many scholars call the third most significant moment in the life of Jesus.
This sermon's focus (Luke 9:18-27) is on the power of choice when it comes to our faith, as well as the cost of discipleship.
By examining Jesus' actions in Luke 9:10-17, we can learn how to better respond when we face a shortage of something in our life, whether physical resources or emotional.
In Luke 9:1-9, we learn three things. 1. God does not call the wise, but the willing. 2. Success is measured by obedience, not numbers. 3. When we are faithful, we can change the world.
Where do you stand in the Great Garden of God? It may matter, when it comes to hearing Him.
Luke 7:36-50 tells the story of a woman who unabashedly triumphed over her pride to find wholeness and forgiveness at the feet of Jesus.
Today's sermon from the gospel of Luke examines chapter seven, the widow from Nain, and how Jesus felt compassion for us and calls us to make a decision for Him.
This sermon is from the seventh chapter of the book of Luke. It explores the faith of a foreigner, a Roman Centurion, who was compassionate, generous, and humble. When we model our life and faith after his, we learn all we need to know on how to rattle heaven with prayers.
This sermon is about sharing our faith. We discuss everything from being faithful followers to Kendrick Lamar.
Heart. Time. Map. Light
In celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, this sermon is reminds us that though we have betrayed him, lashed out at him, and even abandoned him, He loves us still.
With nearly fifty years of preaching under his belt, David Bycroft, explores the humanity of Jesus in His last days before going to the cross.
In today's message, Luke helps us discover the true meaning behind one of Jesus' most powerful miracle stories from Mark chapter six.
By observing Jesus' interactions with others in Mark 3:7-13, we can better understand how to live this life.
Within the book of Mark, the humanity of Jesus is revealed through his emotional response to those around him. As the book of Hebrews says, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."
This episode serves as an introduction to the gospel of Mark, and it serves to help us know what to look for through out his telling of the ministry of Jesus.
The previous messages entitled, 'Jesus Stories' have come from the book of Matthew. The next collection of Jesus Stories will focus on the gospel writer Mark and his unique understanding of who Jesus was and is.
When Jesus calls people to follow him, he doesn't consider their current place in life, but rather their potential.
This is the third installment in the Jesus Stories series. It centralizes on both, Jesus Humanity and His Divinity, as He exercises power over nature, the spiritual world, and the human heart.
Mercy PRECEDES law. Faith SUPERSEDES nationality. Love EXCEEDS equality.
Following Jesus means SECEDING from popular culture, political bias, and your offensibility (and yes, I made that up).
In this episode, we explore the nature of the temptations that Satan brought to Jesus while he fasted in the desert for 40 days.
Paul's words to us today are a mix of deep theological truths and practical points for living the Christian life.
The power of Christ's resurrection turns our sinful thoughts and actions into a powerful testimony of God's love and patience.
If "depression" is an emotion from the past and "anxiety" is an emotion from the future, then what is it like to live in the present?
Let us not grow so familiar with the Christmas story that we no longer see the miracles right in front of us.
This passage deals with the problem of false teachers infiltrating the church in Colosse with their false humility, arbitrary worship, and pride. Paul identifies the traits of such impostors so his readers will not be distracted from Jesus Christ.
To my brave friend who was kind enough to share her story. This is not a sermon. This is the weaving together of two stories that shine a light on both, a common problem with the human race, and the elusiveness of God.
In Colossians 2:9-15, Paul tells the church in Colosse that their identity should be found in Christ alone.
As we break into the second chapter of Colossians, we discuss Paul's desire for the people in Colosse to be encouraged in heart and united in love, resulting in them fully knowing the mystery of God, namely Christ.
This message concludes chapter one of the book of Colossians. Here we discuss the sticky business of correcting and teaching others as we strive to follow Christ.
Within this episode, we are discussing the powerful imagery that Paul uses to explain the mindset and method of being a servant to God and others.
How do I forgive myself for my past mistakes? This episode helps to answer that question.
The Apostle Paul instructs the church in Colosse, and even us, to strive for an authentic, experience-based relationship with Jesus Christ, which means we must dig deep.
Paul's letter to the Colossians begins by establishing the fundamental fact that there is no room for Jesus to be anything less than the Christ.
Song of Solomon chapter seven teaches us how to keep our marriages alive and thriving through the the difficult years.
Godly marriages have conflict. The Song of Solomon shows us how to resolve conflict with love.
In this sermon, Luke Bycroft walks us through the wedding night of the Solomon and his new bride. This is a frank discourse on love, sex, gentleness, passion and the art of compliments.
A description of the God ordained roles that we play in marriage after we fight. Also a challenge to men to be more than just the King of the Knuckleheads.
An in-depth look at the characteristics of a Godly relationship, from feelings to fighting.