In this Sunday's passage the story of Joseph seems to be bizarrely interrupted by the sordid tale of Judah, Jacob's fourth son. It contains sexual immorality, deception, and injustice. Why is this account in the Bible? Ultimately it's a story of glorious hope for those caught up in shameful sin.
It's tough to follow Jesus when we're surrounded by people who don't—particularly when it comes to issues concerning sexuality. How can we faithfully live as light in the darkness? That's what our passage is all about this week.
We dive back into our sermon series on the 10 Commandments this Sunday. We'll see why faithfulness in marriage is so crucial to the health and holiness not just of individuals but of the entire community of God's people, whether married or not.
In week two of our series on the body, we’re zooming in on the issue of sex. In our passage, the Apostle Paul teaches the Corinthian church (and us) why sex is so significant for the Christian. Why should Christians flee sexual immorality? Why does sexual sin matter so much to God?
For the next two weeks, we're going to explore what God's word has to say about our bodies. This small passage from the book of 1 Corinthians has massive implications for our lives today. This week we'll see why our physical bodies matter to God and should matter to us.
We come to one of Jesus' most famous teachings about sex. You'll see why God cares so much about this--both in your heart and body. And Jesus will give us some very practical (albeit challenging) ways that you can fight sexual sin in your own heart and life.
*The sermon title is taken from a book by Pastor Sam Allberry.
Our culture is fascinated with sex. From politics, to movies, to our personal lives, we think about it, read about it, sing about it, and, of course, do it. In Jesus' teaching on marriage in Matthew 19, sexual activity is the only grounds for divorce. It raises the question: Why is sex so significant to Jesus? Last week, we saw that God is the creator/inventor of marriage. And this Sunday, we're going to explore why God created not just marriage, but sex, too.
As you read the Bible, you might find that God's word sometimes raises topics that you might otherwise avoid, like sex. The book of Proverbs isn't shy about sex--it devotes multiple chapters to it, in fact--but Proverbs paints a very different picture of it than the culture that surrounds us. Our proverb this week is mysterious and shocking, but meditating on it and applying it to our lives will bring incredible wisdom in how we can treasure this beautiful and powerful gift that God has given us. This Sunday is for married people and single people, younger people and older people, and for all of us who need God's wisdom and grace and healing.
