Destiny West Campus Messages with Ps./Rabbi Brian Bileci

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN #1: CROSSING OVER WITH COURAGE & CONFIDENCE with Rabbi Brian Bileci

In this powerful kickoff to our new five-week series “When the Saints Go Marching In,” Rabbi Brian unpacks the moment the Israelites crossed the Jordan River—marking the end of one season and the beginning of a new one filled with God’s promises, in a message called, "CROSSING OVER WITH COURAGE & CONFIDENCE." But crossing over requires more than just excitement—it demands courage, obedience, and unwavering trust in God’s plan. Whether you’re entering a new chapter in your life, stepping into leadership, or ready to break free from the past, this episode will give you the biblical courage to move forward. Just like the Israelites, many of us are standing on the edge of something new—but stepping forward takes faith. Discover how God prepares His people for breakthrough, and how you can move from wilderness wandering into purpose-filled living. Key Takeaways: •Step Forward with Courage: God’s promises are on the other side of your obedience. The Jordan won’t part until you step in. Be bold enough to take a step toward your destiny. •Sanctify Yourself: Every crossing begins with consecration. Set yourself apart for God’s purposes. Set yourself apart and prepare for God’s wonders. •Trust God’s Strategy: His instructions may not always make sense—but His presence will never fail. Trust that God goes before you—even in unfamiliar waters. •Prepare for Battle: Every new season comes with new enemies. Be ready in spirit, grounded in His Word. Don’t just cross into a new season—be ready to fight for it. •Declare Your Destiny: Speak life over your season—victory belongs to those who march forward in faith. Total victory begins with total obedience. Declaration for the Week: “I will CROSS OVER with COURAGE and CONFIDENCE! I will not stay in the wilderness. I face every BATTLE with FAITH! I will TRUST God’s PROMISES and STEP into my DESTINY! TOTAL VICTORY is mine, in Jesus’ name!”

LOVE SONGS #4_THE COMMITMENT OF A REAL MARRIAGE with Rabbi Brian Bileci 2-23-25

In this powerful message from the Song of Solomon, Pastor [Your Name] unpacks what real marital commitment looks like according to God’s Word. Learn how covenant love is like a blazing fire—it must be continually fueled by intentional time, mutual partnership, and selfless devotion. Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or rebuilding from brokenness, this teaching will equip and inspire you to pursue a relationship built on God’s unshakable standard of love. Key Themes: • Covenant vs. Contract • Rekindling love through spiritual intimacy • The power of partnership and communication • The Five T’s that refill the love tank • How selfless love sustains lifelong commitment

LOVE SONGS #4_THE COMMITMENT OF A REAL MARRIAGE with Rabbi Brian Bileci 2-23-25

In this powerful message from the Song of Solomon, Rabbi Brian unpacks what real marital commitment looks like according to God’s Word. Learn how covenant love is like a blazing fire—it must be continually fueled by intentional time, mutual partnership, and selfless devotion. Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or rebuilding from brokenness, this teaching will equip and inspire you to pursue a relationship built on God’s unshakable standard of love. Key Themes: •Covenant vs. Contract •Rekindling love through spiritual intimacy •The power of partnership and communication •The Five T’s that refill the love tank •How selfless love sustains lifelong commitment

LOVE SONGS #2: THE ATTRACTION OF REAL LOVE with Rabbi Brian Bileci 2-9-25

“O my love, you are altogether BEAUTIFUL and fair. There is NO FLAW nor BLEMISH in you!” - Song of Songs 4:‭7‬ ‭(AMP)‬‬ HOW TO DISCOVER AND BE ATTRACTED TO REAL LOVE OVER SUPERFICIAL LOVE : 1. THE ATTRACTION TO REAL LOVE IS BASED ON REAL VALUES The Young Women of Jerusalem: 9 “O woman of RARE BEAUTY, what is it about your LOVED ONE that is better than any other, that you command us this?” The Girl: 10 “My BELOVED one is TANNED and HANDSOME, better than ten thousand others! 11 His head is purest gold, and he has wavy, raven hair. 12 His eyes are like doves beside the water brooks, deep and quiet. 13 His cheeks are like sweetly scented beds of spices. His lips are perfumed lilies, his breath like myrrh. 14 His arms are round bars of gold set with topaz; his body is bright ivory encrusted with jewels. 15 His legs are as pillars of marble set in sockets of finest gold, like cedars of Lebanon; none can rival him. 16 His mouth is altogether sweet, lovable in every way. Such, O women of Jerusalem, is my BELOVED, my friend.” - Song of Songs 5:9-16 (TLB) •  Be drawn to who a person is internally and not only what they look like externally •  Don’t be fooled by someone’s charm or charisma when they are lacking in character •  Don’t let temporary emotions rob you of the long-lasting commitment of real love and a covenant bond •  Love from the heart and avoid lusting with the eyes so that you are attracted to real love over illusion •  Let God’s source of real love dictate who you love as you discern who they are •  Make sure you value: Mutual Respect & Admiration, Commitment & Exclusivity, Emotional & Spiritual Intimacy, Patience & Timing, Security & Trust, and the Power of Real Lasting Love 2. BE SECURE IN WHO YOU ARE BEFORE YOU SEEK LOVE I am my BELOVED’S and my BELOVED is MINE; he browses among the lilies.” - Song of Songs 6:3 (NIV) 6 Hold me close to your heart where your royal seal is worn. Keep me as close to yourself as the bracelet on your arm. My love for you is so strong it won’t let you go. Love is as powerful as death. Love’s jealousy is as strong as the grave. Love is like a blazing fire. Love burns like a mighty flame. 7 No amount of water can put it out.  Rivers can’t sweep it away [NKJV: “Many waters cannot quench love”] . Suppose someone offers all their wealth to buy love. That won’t even come close to being enough.” - Song of Songs 8:6-7 (NIRV) “REAL LOVE is not based on ROMANCE, candlelight dinners, and walks along the beach. It is based on respect, compromise, care, and trust.” ~ Unknown  Is your relationship secure? Here are some questions to ask yourself to test the status of your relationship: 1. Does this relationship encourage me to be secure in who I am or ask me to be someone else?  2. Does this relationship push me to do things that I desire to accomplish, to fulfill my goals?  3. Does this person consider what is in my best interest or do they try to manipulate me to do what they want?  4. Do you trust the other person when you’re not together or do you become anxious if you can’t control the narrative or their behavior? “The BEST LOVE is the one that makes you a BETTER PERSON, without changing you into someone other than yourself.” ~ Unknown 3. NEVER LET ATTRACTION DE-VALUE YOUR DEVOTION TO GOD “Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and the wild does of the field, do not stir up or AWAKEN LOVE until the APPROPRIATE TIME.” -

LOVE SONGS #1: THE SOURCE OF REAL BEAUTY with Rabbi Brian Bileci 2-2-25

THEME VERSE: “O my love, you are altogether BEAUTIFUL and fair. There is NO FLAW nor BLEMISH in you!” - Song of Songs 4:‭7‬ ‭(AMP)‬‬ HOW TO DISCOVER THE SOURCE OF REAL BEAUTY IN YOURSELF & OTHERS: 1. VIEW BEAUTY THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE 1 The Song of Songs [the best of songs], which is Solomon’s. (The Shulammite Bride) 2 “May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!” [Solomon arrives, she turns to him, saying,] “For your LOVE is better than wine [“it’s intoxicating”]. 3 “The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing; Your name is perfume poured out; Therefore the maidens LOVE you. 4 “Draw me away with you and let us run together! Let the king bring me into his chambers.” (The Chorus) “We will rejoice and be glad in you; We will remember and extol your LOVE more [sweet and fragrant] than wine. Rightly do they LOVE you.” - Song of Songs 1:1-4 (AMP) “We tend to think of BEAUTY as physical attractiveness, but there is a growing movement to celebrate REAL BEAUTY..."~ Sharmila Bhanu Tirukovela 3 Your adornment [NLT: “OUTWARD BEAUTY”] must not be merely external—with interweaving and elaborate knotting of the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or [being superficially preoccupied with] dressing in expensive clothes; 4 but let it be [the INNER BEAUTY of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God. - 1 Peter 3:3-4 (AMP) 2. COMMUNICATE TO OTHERS THE BEAUTY YOU SEE IN THEM 1 You are BEAUTIFUL, my darling, BEAUTIFUL beyond words. Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair falls in waves, like a flock of goats winding down the slopes of Gilead. 2 Your teeth are as white as sheep, recently shorn and freshly washed. Your smile is flawless, each tooth matched with its twin. 3 Your lips are like scarlet ribbon; your mouth is inviting. Your cheeks are like rosy pomegranates behind your veil. 4 Your neck is as BEAUTIFUL as the tower of David,  jeweled with the shields of a thousand heroes. - Song of Songs 4:1-4 (NLT) “TRUE BEAUTY is one of the hardest things to DEFINE. Beauty is officially DEFINED as, “a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form that PLEASES the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. TRUE BEAUTY goes beyond looks. When someone DESCRIBES another person as BEAUTIFUL, they aren’t always TALKING about aesthetics. They do say BEAUTY is in the EYE of the beholder, after all! That kind of beauty reaches far beyond PHYSICAL BEAUTY, and makes a person SHINE from the INSIDE as well as aesthetically.” ~ Dr. Sherly Soleiman READ Song of Songs 4:7,9-11 (NLT) “Outer BEAUTY is a GIFT. INNER BEAUTY is an ACCOMPLISHMENT." ~ Randi G. Fine •  See the inner beauty in people as you notice their character and are aware of their behavior •  Be descriptive in your words as you admire the kind of person they are and how they make you feel •  Don’t become so enamored with their outer beauty of physical appearance that you neglect warning signs •  Use discernment and wisdom in all of your relationships as you set healthy boundaries for engagement •  Seek the beauty of God’s holiness and let it shine through you before you chase after people’s attention or love  “OUTER BEAUTY turns the HEAD, but inner BEAUTY turns the HEART.” ~ Helen J Russell 3. ALLOW GOD’S LOVE TO BE THE SOURCE OF YOUR LOVE READ: Song of Songs 6:1-3 (NIV); Matthew 3:16-17 & 12:18 (NKJV); Ephesians 1:4-6 (NTFE); 1 John 4:7-9,11 (AMP)