Why a Series Called "BRINGING SEXY BACK"?
Right now, at CROSSPOINT CHURCH, we're doing a series entitled, BRINGING SEXY BACK. A series on SEX? Seriously? That brings up a few questions:
#1: Why is our church spending four weeks talking about the subject of SEX?
Because the world around us is dominated and saturated with sex! It's everywhere. In movies, on television, in music and even in the supermarket checkout line. And, most of it (over 95%) is portrayed as something that happens between two people who are unmarried.
The Church is bent out of shape because the world has got sex wrong, yet is terrified to address the subject out of fear we may make someone uncomfortable or cause them to blush. So, while the world continues to be immersed in the sexual gutter, the church allows it to be the only voice to speak up on the topic. Meanwhile, we talk about transubstantiation and who is the true author of the book of Hebrews, while ignoring issues that are burning in the hearts of men and women every day.
#2: What if my Junior High to High School student should be in the service?
First, you need to realize your child knows way more about this subject than you did at this age. However, most of what they know didn't come from you, and certainly didn't come from the church, and probably isn't true. They've got the "How To" down, just not the "When" or the "Why".
Parents, if this series sparks a conversation between you and your child on this subject, I consider that a huge WIN. If you pretend your child is immune from from the cultural pressure applied to them on a daily basis, then you are deluding yourself, and may just be closer to becoming a grandparent than you think.
#3: What if I'm single?
If you are single, then the last thing you want to do is spend four weeks listening to someone talk about what you're not supposed to be doing. But, as a single, the most important thing you can do is prepare yourself for the future with a great, guilt-free, fulfilling sex life with the spouse He has intended for you. Such a life doesn't just happen. It takes planning and preparing and truth.
#3.5: Again, why are we doing this?
Because it's time for the church to stop following and start leading. We need to repent for allowing the world to set the agenda for what is wrong and right and have all the fun talking about sex....especially if they're just going to get it all wrong. It's time the church took the lead.
And, that's why we're doing a series called, BRINGING SEXY BACK!
#1: Why is our church spending four weeks talking about the subject of SEX?
Because the world around us is dominated and saturated with sex! It's everywhere. In movies, on television, in music and even in the supermarket checkout line. And, most of it (over 95%) is portrayed as something that happens between two people who are unmarried.
The Church is bent out of shape because the world has got sex wrong, yet is terrified to address the subject out of fear we may make someone uncomfortable or cause them to blush. So, while the world continues to be immersed in the sexual gutter, the church allows it to be the only voice to speak up on the topic. Meanwhile, we talk about transubstantiation and who is the true author of the book of Hebrews, while ignoring issues that are burning in the hearts of men and women every day.
#2: What if my Junior High to High School student should be in the service?
First, you need to realize your child knows way more about this subject than you did at this age. However, most of what they know didn't come from you, and certainly didn't come from the church, and probably isn't true. They've got the "How To" down, just not the "When" or the "Why".
Parents, if this series sparks a conversation between you and your child on this subject, I consider that a huge WIN. If you pretend your child is immune from from the cultural pressure applied to them on a daily basis, then you are deluding yourself, and may just be closer to becoming a grandparent than you think.
#3: What if I'm single?
If you are single, then the last thing you want to do is spend four weeks listening to someone talk about what you're not supposed to be doing. But, as a single, the most important thing you can do is prepare yourself for the future with a great, guilt-free, fulfilling sex life with the spouse He has intended for you. Such a life doesn't just happen. It takes planning and preparing and truth.
#3.5: Again, why are we doing this?
Because it's time for the church to stop following and start leading. We need to repent for allowing the world to set the agenda for what is wrong and right and have all the fun talking about sex....especially if they're just going to get it all wrong. It's time the church took the lead.
And, that's why we're doing a series called, BRINGING SEXY BACK!
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