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“To worship is to quicken the conscience by the holiness of God, to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God. To open the heart to the love of God, to devote the will to the purpose of God.”
— William Temple
1881-1944
Background Image:
“Weingarten Missal”
Swabian Monastery, c.1210
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God cares deeply about this potent area of our lives – an area he created after all! So instead of pretending it doesn’t exist, we’ll lean on God as we delve into his breathtakingly frank & beautiful Scriptures, The Song of Songs.
Young, old, dating, single, married, divorced -- whatever your ‘status’ -- all of these topics have real application whatever your situation.
We pray God will graciously guide our community toward biblical maturity, wholeness, and healing in all areas of our life, including sexuality. With frankness, sensitivity, and a touch of humor for good measure, we should do just fine :-)
Please join us and invite lots of friends, family, and neighbors for this provocative special series!
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- Jan 22: “Let’s Get It On!:
Intro to the Bible’s Song of Songs”
- Overview and orientation to the biblical book The Song of Songs and the ‘hot’ topics we’ll address throughout the series!
- Jason preaching
- Jan 29: “Marriage:
Ball & Chain or Unleashed Love?”
- Feb 05: “Is This The One?:
Dating & Courtship”
Related Event for MEN: Fri. Feb 10, 6:30pm -
Valentine's Survival Training & Romance Workshop!
- Feb 12: “Sex By the Book:
Beyond the Missionary Position”
- Song of Songs 3:6-5:1
- Jason preaching
* NOTE: younger children will have a separate activity time during messages on Feb 12 & 19
- Feb 19: “Sexual Healing:
Doubts, Difficulties, Dysfunctions”
- Song of Songs 5:2-7:9
- Brian preaching
* NOTE: younger children will have a separate activity time during messages on Feb 12 & 19
- Feb 26: “Making It Last:
Love and Sex for a Lifetime”
After Worship Each Week: You’re welcome to stick around for a great family-style dinner and conversation!
* NOTE on Children & Teens:
We recognize sexuality and relationships are intense subject matters, and all levels of discussion aren’t always appropriate for all ages.
- Ages 13 and Under: On Feb 12 & 19 ages 10 and under will be dismissed to a separate activity time.
- Sr. High Students: Particularly for Sr. High students, the staff feels all the topics are quite appropriate. With current cultural trends, it may be appropriate to include Jr. High students as well, but we respect a parents discretion for any children under 18.
- Throughout the entire message series we’ll strive to use frank but appropriate language that’s sensitive to all present. The goal is to help not titillate or offend.
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01-22-06 |
“Sex, Love, and God” Intro
[mp3 audio, 48:10min, 4.1mb]
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Speaker:
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Jason Condon
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Scriptures:
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various
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Description:
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A seldom studied and often misunderstood book of the bible, the Song of Songs is in fact an exquisite and erotic poem written in celebration of married love. First and foremost, though, it’s Scripture. Yet fully appreciating it takes some skillful navigation. So this ‘intro’ seeks to helps us get our bearings as God invites us to more fully understand his biblical view of sex and love.
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Bulletin:
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01-22-06 Artisan bulletin [pdf]
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Kids Page:
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01-22-06 Kids Page [pdf]
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click for more slides
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02-12-06 |
“Sex By the Book”
[mp3 audio, 43:48min, 4.1mb]
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Speaker:
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Jason Condon
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Scriptures:
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Song of Songs 3:6-5:1
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Description:
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Torn between a society that often misappropriates sex and a church culture that frequently mishandles the subject, how are we to navigate this potent area? Through the words and actions of young king Solomon and his new bride, Shulamith, God gives beautiful guidelines for the proper context and awakening of passions, and practical insights into how this sacred consummation can be joyful and free.
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Bulletin:
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02-12-06 Artisan bulletin [pdf]
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Extras:
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web resource: www.themarriagebed.com is an excellent online resources mentioned during the message. It seeks to be biblical, helpful and frank without being crass. It is, however, very detailed in it’s discussion.
artwork: “Song of Solomon” by Dr. He Qi ("China's most respected Christian artist") is a beautiful depiction of Shulamith and her husband, the young king Solomon (partial nude). Please support He Qi and other artists like him at www.missionaryarts.com.
related bonus songs are available though the Artisan Church podcast (visit the podcast to find out what they are :-) |
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click for more slides
(artwork is a tasteful
partial nude)
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