In this, fifth and last sermon on Song of Songs, Des Smith explains how this love song between one man and one woman, also points toward the gospel and what the implications of this are for all of us.
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Persevere (Jude)
Ken Noakes in two talks looks at the little letter of Jude and to the challenge to contend for the faith of Jesus Christ.
Sermon Outline and Script – Talk 1: Challenges to the Faith – Jude 1-16
Listen to the Sermon (Terrace Studies)
Sermon Outline and Script – Talk 2: Contending for the Faith – Jude 17-25
Sermon – Broken Sex (Song of Songs#4)
In this, the fourth of five sermons, Des Smith shows how the reality of life is reflected in the Song of Songs. Even in this intense love poem we can see the way humanity has corrupted and “broken” God’s good gift of sex. Today, such corruption includes pornography, sexual abuse and domestic violence but Des explains how anybody affected by “broken sex” can, through the suffering of Jesus, receive healing and help.
If you seek help in dealing with pornography or sexual abuse or domestic violence the resources at “Where to find help for those who need it?” may assist you.
Read the Bible text: Song of Songs 5:2-8 , 1 Corinthians 6:7-11
Sermon – Married Sex (Song of Songs#3)
In this, third of five sermons, Des Smith shows how Song of Songs teaches us that sex was given by God to enhance marriage rather than marriage being ordained to control sex. Listen to this sermon to hear Des explain this important distinction from Song of Songs.
Read the Bible text: Song of Songs 2:16 – 3:11, 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
Sermon – Good Sex (Song of Songs#2)
In this, second of five sermons, Des Smith shows how Song of Songs vividly endorses God’s positive view of sex within the context of faithful heterosexual marriage. He also explains how God is “pro-creation” – that everything God created is good if it is received with thankfulness.
Read the Bible text: Song of Songs 4:1 – 5:12 , 1 Timothy 4:1-5
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