Explore the societal taboo surrounding sex and the impact on our perception. Delve into the intimate relationship in Song of Solomon and the symbolism behind it. Discuss the proliferation of sexual imagery in culture and its impact. Learn how restrictions can lead to freedom and the importance of embracing God's love. Emphasize the need for a supportive church community.
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High School Driving Sermon Experience
Ben Stuart shares a high school story about fighting sleep while driving using sermons to stay awake.
He reflects on hearing a sermon about sex that transformed his understanding and emotions towards sexuality.
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Biblical View of Sex
The Bible celebrates sex as beautiful, nourishing, and joyous within a protective covenant.
Song of Solomon shows sex as a sacred garden, private and life-giving, not prudish or shameful.
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Jesus on Lust and Boundaries
Jesus expands the commandment against adultery to include lustful intent, not just acts.
Lustfulness in the heart is a boundary that guards the purity of sexuality, preventing objectification.
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The proliferation of sexual imagery in the world today has become increasingly harmful for men and women of all ages and has distorted our view of sex. How does Jesus teach us to navigate this difficult topic?
As we pick back up in our series through the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Ben brings us a powerful and grace-filled word about dealing with the problem of lust.
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Several of the stats and quotes come from the research of Professor Regnerus from the University of Texas and his book “Cheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage, and Monogamy.”
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