Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames Do Not Commit Adultery
Oct 19, 2025
The discussion tackles the normalization of pornography and its impact on relationships. A contrast is drawn between cultural extremes and God's vision for intimate connections. Mark emphasizes the significance of sexual union as a divine design for intimacy. He explores the biblical endorsement of marital sexuality and the sanctuary of marriage for sexual intimacy. Warnings against adultery highlight its destructive nature, while practical steps urge listeners to embrace holy sexuality and seek accountability in an over-sexualized culture.
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Unexpected Young Listener
- Mark recounts teaching college students about sex and later realizing a 10-year-old had attended.
- He uses this to explain giving a parental PG-13 warning before discussing sex openly.
Sex As Covenantal Union
- God designed sex as a profound, covenantal union meant to be enjoyed within marriage.
- Sex symbolizes a mutual, exclusive self-giving that reflects how Christ relates to the church.
Avoid Physical Intimacy Without Commitment
- Avoid sex outside marriage because it separates physical pleasure from covenantal commitment.
- Don't seek bodily intimacy without giving yourself relationally as marriage intends.