One of the best ways to introduce somebody is through a mutual friend. John the Baptist was a well-know figure of the ancient world. In this message, we learn John the Baptist's opinion of Jesus and why Jesus said about him "among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist."

John on Jesus - John, the Baptizer - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - John, the Baptizer - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - John, the Baptizer - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - John, the Baptizer - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - John, the Baptizer - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Courage, humility

If you were supernaturally gifted by God, would you ignore that gift? The busyness and distractions of life keep many supernatural gifts unused. In this message, discover why you don't want to neglect your gift.

Get Connected - Don't Neglect Your Gift - Audio - MP3
Get Connected - Don't Neglect Your Gift - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Get Connected - Don't Neglect Your Gift - Manuscript - PDF
Get Connected - Don't Neglect Your Gift - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Spiritual Gifts

How can we tell people about Jesus in a way they can understand? In this message, John talks about Jesus in a way that gets everyone's attention. Along the way, we snuff out an ancient heretic.

John on Jesus - Jesus, the Word - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - Jesus, the Word - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - Jesus, the Word - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - Jesus, the Word - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - Jesus, the Word - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Before we begin our study in the Gospel of John, we take a week to meet John. We find he is not too different from any of us. He is a man who made mistakes. He is a man with character flaws. He is a man who failed Jesus multiple times. Most importantly, he is a man who loved Jesus, because Jesus kept loving him.

John on Jesus - Meet John - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - Meet John - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - Meet John - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - Meet John - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - Meet John - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

As we wrap up the book, Solomon and his bride escape for their vacation in the country. In their time away, the Shulammite feels close enough to tell him how deeply she loves him. We discover why she is a woman with such passionate love for her husband.

Solomon on Sex - Love That Never Dies - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Love That Never Dies - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Love That Never Dies - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Love That Never Dies - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Love That Never Dies - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Love That Never Dies - Enotes -RTF

Tags: Dating, Purity, Sabbath, Vacations, Parenting

How well do you know the Easter story? Most of us are familiar with the basics of Easter but we don't have enough confidence in the resurrection that it changes our life. In this message, we walk through the biblical, circumstantial and historical evidence for the resurrection. On that journey, we discover the compelling difference of that first Easter morning. It is the story that changed the world. It is the story that can change your life.

Easter 2012 - Have You Heard The Real Easter Story? - Manuscript - PDF
Easter 2012 - Have You Heard The Real Easter Story? - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Easter, Resurrection

Did you know a romantic vacation with your spouse is biblical? Holidays help us spend times of refreshment with our extended family. Sunday worship helps us spend times of refreshment with God. We also need times of refreshment with our spouse. Those special marital days won't find their way into our calendar unless we put them there. Join the Shulammite as she entices Solomon to spend a rejuvenating weekend away at a bed-n-breakfast in the country.

Solomon on Sex - Marital Sabbath - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Marital Sabbath - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Marital Sabbath - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Marital Sabbath - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Marital Sabbath - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Marital Sabbath - Enotes -RTF

Tags: Sabbath, Rest, Marriage, Vacations, Intimacy, Public Affection

Has your marriage deteriorated? What can we do when marriage becomes routine? This week, in what is the most erotically charged passage in the Bible, Solomon's wife turns up the heat. Discover how she reignites her husband's marital passion when she realized, "The one thing I can change is me."

Solomon on Sex - The One Thing I Can Change Is Me - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - The One Thing I Can Change Is Me - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - The One Thing I Can Change Is Me - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - The One Thing I Can Change Is Me - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - The One Thing I Can Change Is Me - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - The One Thing I Can Change Is Me - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Sex, Serving

In marriage, conflict will happen. How will you recover from it? What do you need to say to your spouse to help heal relational damage? In this message, we learn how Solomon and his bride recover from their marital wipeout.

Solomon on Sex - Recovering from a Marital Wipeout - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Recovering from a Marital Wipeout - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Recovering from a Marital Wipeout - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Recovering from a Marital Wipeout - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Recovering from a Marital Wipeout - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Recovering from a Marital Wipeout - Enotes - RTF

Honeymoons don't last. It doesn't take long for the crushing pressure of laundry, car payments, a mortgage and work responsibilities to suck the life out of marriage. When love is lacking during the day, that frustration spills into the marriage bed at night. This week, we find Solomon and his bride in their first marital spat. We discover what sin is behind most of the sexual frustrations couples have in their bedroom.

Solomon on Sex - Sin in the Bedroom - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Sin in the Bedroom - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Sin in the Bedroom - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Sin in the Bedroom - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Sin in the Bedroom - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Sin in the Bedroom - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Selfishness, Pride, Sex, Serving

In 1992, John Gray made a ton of money from his book, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Overnight he was proclaimed an instant expert on male and female differences. His book touched a chord in our culture. Men and women are wired by God to approach life differently. One of the places this is most clearly seen is in marital intimacy. At this point in the book, Solomon and his bride will finally enjoy the wedding night. We learn they approach that night differently and what makes for good sex, God's way.

Solomon on Sex - Good Sex God's Way - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Good Sex God's Way - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Good Sex God's Way - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Good Sex God's Way - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Good Sex God's Way - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Good Sex God's Way - Enotes - DOC

Tags: Marriage, Sex, Intimacy

Weddings are on the decline. Cohabitating is on the rise. In 1960, less than half-million couples lived together. Today, it is more than 4.3 million. It seems clear. Most relationships don't work. Why not take your relationship for a test drive before you commit to it for life. In this text, we look at the ancient wedding ceremony and learn why God wants us to marry and begin their marriage with a great wedding.

Solomon on Sex - Why Have A Wedding? - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Why Have A Wedding? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Why Have A Wedding? - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Why Have A Wedding? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Why Have A Wedding? - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Why Have A Wedding? - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Weddings, Marriage, Cohabitating, Eloping

Have you experienced a recurring nightmare? Solomon's bride-to-be is having one. She senses a marital disaster just beyond their wedding night. In this message, we discover the importance of reigning in your negative marital thoughts. Learn how a Christ-centered thought life can save your marriage.

Swallow your pride and save the bride. Get Help! - Family Life Weekend to Remember.

Solomon on Sex - Avoiding Marital Disaster - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Avoiding Marital Disaster - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Avoiding Marital Disaster - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Avoiding Marital Disaster - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Avoiding Marital Disaster - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Avoiding Marital Disaster - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Divorce, Dating, Fantasies

Are there biblical guidelines for dating? In this message, the Shulammite gives us the details of a date she enjoyed with Solomon. From this snapshot, we discover practical qualities to look for in a mate, guidelines for dating and little things to watch for that can make a big difference in a marriage.

Solomon on Sex - Dating and Relating - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Dating and Relating - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Dating and Relating - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Dating and Relating - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Dating and Relating - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Dating and Relating - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Dating, Conversation, Priorities

Do you remember feeling lovesick? Do you remember when your heart skipped a beat because you were in the presence of someone you loved? We assume lovesickness is a temporary condition that couples outgrow once their relationship is established. Research tells us the reason couple are cured of lovesickness is because the romance of their relationship goes away. In this message, we take lessons from Solomon and his bride on how to rekindle the romance so our heart skips a beat like it once did.

Solomon on Sex - Rekindle Your Romance - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Rekindle Your Romance - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Rekindle Your Romance - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Rekindle Your Romance - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Rekindle Your Romance - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Rekindle Your Romance - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Romance, Sex, Purity

Every marriage faces times of distress. What will help you make it through? A marriage filled with compliments is one of the secrets to longevity. In this message we learn how to compliment our spouse not just through what we say, but what we do.

Solomon on Sex - Kill 'Em With Compliments - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Kill 'Em With Compliments - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Kill 'Em With Compliments - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Kill 'Em With Compliments - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Kill 'Em With Compliments - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Kill 'Em With Compliments - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Compliments, Affirmation, Intimacy, Sex

Has your marriage grown dull? What keeps a marriage sizzling with excitement? In the first few verses of the Song of Solomon, we learn how to fan the flames of attraction. Is your marriage routine? Spend some time to learn the secrets of how to make your marriage sizzle.

Solomon on Sex - Give Me a Kiss - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - Give Me a Kiss - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - Give Me a Kiss - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Give Me a Kiss - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Give Me a Kiss - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - Give Me a Kiss - Enotes - RTF

Tags: Kissing, Body Image, Character, Appearance

(manuscript will post by Wednesday, January 11,2012)

When you think about the topic of sex, what comes to mind? Is it something dirty? Is it something from which to protect yourself and our children? Since this topic is so volatile, before we study the Song of Solomon, we are taking a week to learn how both the culture and the church have twisted our understanding of sex. We cap the study off with a God centered picture of how to express our sexual identity.

Solomon on Sex - God, Sex and Culture - Audio - MP3
Solomon on Sex - God, Sex and Culture - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Solomon on Sex - God, Sex and Culture - Manuscript - PDF
Solomon on Sex - God, Sex and Culture - Sermon Handout - PDF
Solomon on Sex - God, Sex and Culture - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
Solomon on Sex - God, Sex and Culture - Enotes - DOC

Tags: Sex