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Song Of Solomon
Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 4, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. Sealed With A Kiss
Contributed on Oct 4, 2007
Song of Solomon presents us with a soul-ravishing view of Christ. In this sermon we focus on a colour, a contact and a comparison.
INTRODUCTION Song of Solomon is a very wonderful book. C H Spurgeon called it the holy of holies of the Bible. It is so sacred to the Jews that a person must be 30 years old before they are permitted to read it. The book is read every year at Passover. Like Esther, there is no mention of God. ...read more
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2. Hippology
Contributed on Nov 19, 2007
What is hippology? It is not the study of hippos! It is the study of horses. In this message we are going to do some hippology.
INTRODUCTION Our text is Song of Solomon 1:9 - "I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh’s chariots." The speaker is the husband. He is complimenting his wife. Spiritually, the speaker is Christ. He is complimenting the Church. When we think of horses we think of a: 1. ...read more
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3. Cheeks
Contributed on Nov 19, 2007
A message about cheeks based on Song of Solomon 1:10 - "Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels."
INTRODUCTION "Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels..." The husband is speaking to his wife. More importantly, Christ is speaking to his Church. 1. BEAUTIFUL CHEEKS "Thy cheeks are comely..." The groom compliments his bride on the beauty of her face. Jewels are dangling from her hair. ...read more
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4. The Trinity
Contributed on Dec 31, 2007
One of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity in a rather obscure text.
INTRODUCTION Out text is Song of Solomon 1:11 "We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver." 1. THE TRINITY "We..." The doctrine of a triune God is clearly set forth in the New Testament but it is also found in the Old. Genesis 1:26 "God said, Let us make man in our image, after ...read more
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5. Christ's Pharmacy
Contributed on Jan 14, 2008
Some sweet gospel thoughts on the spikenard, myrrh and camphire mentioned by the shepherdess.
INTRODUCTION This world is filled with sin-sick souls. How sweet it is to know that there is spiritual healing in the gospel of Christ. Our Saviour’s redeeming work is presented to us in Song of Solomon 1:12-14. 1. SPIKENARD Comes from the root of an Indian plant, growing high up in the ...read more
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6. Ornithology
Contributed on Jan 28, 2008
Ornithology is the term used to describe the study of birds. Christ says to His church "thou hast doves’ eyes."
1. THE BRIDE "Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes." Christ is admiring His bride the church. Doves’ eyes are perfectly round, speaking of completeness. The church is complete in Christ - "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality ...read more
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7. Christ A-Rose
Contributed on Feb 20, 2008
This message can be summed up in the words of the hymn - "Sweet rose of Sharon, blooming for me, Jesus it is the emblem of Thee."
TEXT "I am the rose of Sharon". INTRODUCTION Roses are the most popular flower on Valentine’s Day. They are an expression of love. Not many people would give a dandelion or a daffodil to their beloved! Just as the rose is a token of earthly love, the rose of Sharon is a token of heavenly love. ...read more
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8. The Lily Of The Valleys
Contributed on Feb 20, 2008
A sermon comparing the Lord Jesus Christ to the flower which scripture calls the lily of the valleys.
TEXT "I am...the lily of the valleys". INTRODUCTION The lily of the valleys is a beautiful flower. It has little white bells arranged up a short delicate stem. It is popular in bridal arrangements because of its sweet perfume. 1. HEART The flower contains convallatoxin, a chemical used as ...read more
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9. My Beloved Son
Contributed on Feb 20, 2008
The word "beloved" occurs 34 times in this short book. It is therefore worthy of our attention.
TEXT "What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?" INTRODUCTION The term ’beloved’ is quite a popular one. There is a novel entitled The Beloved, written by Toni Morrison. A film was ...read more
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10. He Is Altogether Lovely
Contributed on Apr 4, 2008
The believer’s opinion of Christ.
1. HIS HEAD "His head is as the most fine gold". We are reminded of the description given of the risen Saviour by John in Revelation 1:14 "His head and his hairs were white like wool". The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty ...read more
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11. Terrible As An Army With Banners
Contributed on Apr 5, 2008
The church of Christ is like an army.
INTRODUCTION Text - "Terrible as an army with banners". Notice that it occurs twice - verses 4 + 10. 1. ARMIES HAVE LEADERS Christ leads His church. He is the Captain and Commander of His people - read Hebrews 2:10 + Isaiah 55:4. 2. ARMIES HAVE ENEMIES The enemy of the church is Satan and ...read more
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12. Gardens Of The Bible
Contributed on Apr 5, 2008
There are 9 references to gardens in Song of Solomon. This sermon is a study of the gardens of scripture.
1. A GARDEN OF NEARNESS Genesis 3:8 "They heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day". How sweet must have been Adam and Eve’s daily existence - Christ walking with them through Eden. But sin spoiled it. Yet the Saviour loves to draw near to His blood-bought ...read more