Icebreaker Option: "Have you ever gotten super lost? What happened?"
HOPE: Where have you seen God at work in the last week?
SERMON SUMMARY:
In this sermon, Pastor Justin delved into the topic of sex, acknowledging the delicate nature of the subject, but emphasizing that it's a significant topic within the Bible. How we think and how we act in this area has significant impact on our lives. The sermon examined the assumptions that we hold in our modern context around sexuality and how in Genesis we see God's plan for creating sex for this union that he calls marriage. Pastor Justin unpacked 1 Corinthians 6 to discuss the purpose and boundaries of sex, stressing the importance of aligning with God's plan in this area. Overall, the sermon encourages listeners to find their identity only in Christ, finding fulfillment through a relationship with Him rather than societal norms or personal desires.
HEART:
- Consider the illustration of the compass. In what ways can our hearts act like a compass in a blackout zone?
- Why is it important to find true love in Christ rather than pursuing relationships based on personal desires?
HEAD: Read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
- Paul mentioned the phrase “do you not know” 3 times to challenge societal norms, what norms was Paul challenging, and what biblical truths did he communicate?
- How does the biblical view of sex differ from modern society's view?
HANDS:
- In what ways can we maintain a biblical perspective on sex in our own lives despite societal influences?
- What practical steps can you take to grow closer to God and seek His guidance in your relationships?
HELP: Pray for God to help us apply the sermon's message to our daily lives this week.
- Pray for God's guidance and strength as you apply what you learned this week.
- Pray for the courage to challenge societal assumptions and embrace biblical teachings on sexuality.
- Pray for a shift in perspective and a surrender to God's plan for our lives, especially in the area of relationships and intimacy.
Going Deeper: Questions to reflect upon and encourage the conversation to go deeper.
"To undertake the disciplines is to take our activities, our lives, seriously. And to suppose that following Christ is at least as big a challenge as playing the violin or jogging." - Dallas Willard
- In the above quote, what is Dallas Willard suggesting as it relates to playing the violin or jogging and following Christ?
- Read Matthew 16:24-25, then discuss what a disciple looks like in the midst of today's Western culture.