ONE FLESH: Marriage
Marriage has the power to challenge our virtues at the same time that it magnifies our weaknesses. Once married we learn that for the first time in our lives we can’t hide nor avoid being who we are. For once, our true self comes to the surface — we are finally exposed. If we allow it to serve its purpose, marriage can be a journey to move our true self towards our radiant self. Moreover, marriage is an opportunity that God gives us to minister in an unique way to ourselves as we care and nurture our spouse. [more]
ONE FLESH: Singleness
“Singleness was legitimated, not because sex was questionable, but because the mission of the church is ‘between the times’ [the overlap of the ages]…We must remember that the ’sacrifice’ made by singles was not [just in] ‘giving up sex’ but in giving up heirs. There could be no more radical act that that! This was a clear expression that one’s future is not guaranteed by the family, but by the [kingdom of God and the] church…”
–Stanley Hauerwas
ONE FLESH: Pornography
Christianity cultivates a simultaneous high view of sex, singleness and marriage. The absolute opposite, the lowest view one could have of these three things, is found in pornography. Reasons: a. it corrupts sex by turning it into a self fulfillment device b. it corrupts singleness by taking the idolatry of self (independence) to its highest form and, c. it corrupts marriage because sex ceases to be rooted in “oneness”.
ONE FLESH: Sexuality
We have a few Discussion Questions about the ONE FLESH: Sexuality teaching. Take a look at our discussion questions, and feel free to respond and comment at the bottom.
ONE FLESH
This Valentines Day we are launching a new sermon series on sex, porn, singleness and marriage and even though it doesn’t seem like it, God has everything to do with all of the above. So, for the next five weeks we want to help you to gain Gospel perspective on each of these topics so that you will thrive in your relationship with God, your spouse, your community and yourself. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring a friend.
FOCUS—ONE: Getting Down to Business
(Acts 10:24-48).
This Sunday we’ll continue on with our FOCUS ONE series looking at some very practical instructions on how to effectively communicate the Gospel to people around us, family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc… Here’s the heart of what we’ve been going through, talking, learning, and applying these last few weeks: You won’t wanna miss this one!
New Year’s series | Re:start
From the last Sunday of 2009 to the first Sunday of 2010 we will focus on mercy and hope. Come and allow mercy and hope to usher you into a new year of new possibilities.
Stories, Sights & Sounds of Christmas
[ December 24, 2009; 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. ] ::Christmas Eve Service | Tomorrow 6:00 P.M::
“Stories, Sights & Sounds of Christmas” is our version of the traditional Carols & Readings Eve service. The service starts at 6:00 P.M and it goes for 45-50 minutes. Childcare is provided. Make sure to come and bring family and friends.
Up, Back & Around
This week, take a moment each day to reflect on three areas that you are thankful for and post it as your Facebook status.
“I’m thankful for…”
1. A characteristic of God.
2. What God has done in your life in the past.
3. What God is doing around you.
CityPulse: Feedback from the city
(Psalm 136)
The reason I think we don’t often thank God for who He is because we have failed to thank Him for what He has done, and because we have failed to thank Him for what he has done its hard to thank Him for what He is already doing and will continue to do — That’s where we’re headed with this year’s Thanksgiving-Sunday’s.
Reason for CityPulse
Tomorrow I start preaching a new series of sermons entitled CityPulse on the theology of Miami. Everyone has a set of beliefs (which makes them a theologian) and those beliefs will dictate the way that life unfolds for them. It will influence how they spend their money, how the cary out their relationships, how they [...]
The Crisis of Christmas
12.06 | “God Goes Bankrupt”
12.13 | “God Goes Homeless”
12.20 | “God Goes Sinner”
12.24 | “Stories, Sights & Sounds Of Christmas” (Liturgical Christmas Eve service)
