Pastor Stephen Sharkey is joined by Mike Chu, M.Div, teaching pastor at Granite City Church; Greg Coles, Ph.D, author of Single, Gay, Christian and senior research fellow at the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender; and Brittannie Moroz, LMHC and trauma therapist affiliated with Sanctuary Church in Providence, RI to answer questions raised by the Sexual Formation Sermon Series.
Stephen Sharkey / Lead Pastor 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Do you believe that what you do with your body truly matters? Today we break down some of the lies that surround sex and move toward a better theology of the body.
There’s no getting around it: it’s not just what you believe but what you DO that matters. Life transformation is only possible when you go beyond hearing Jesus’ teachings and put them into practice.
In the midst of all the conflicting messages we hear about what’s right or good in life, how do we separate out the truth of God’s Word and put it into action?
Jesus summed up his radical teaching with the famous phrase “do unto others.” How can we take this Golden Rule and use it to live into a new way of being human — one in which we love others the way we want to be loved?
What are the things that make you feel afraid? Jesus shows us how to get beneath the surface of our fears and worries to discover restoration from anxiety.
We don’t have to wait until the afterlife to experience the treasure that is the presence of God – we can enjoy it right now if we are willing to seek it above all things.
Michael Chu, M.Div // Teaching Pastor Matthew 6: 5-18
What is genuine prayer? We are challenged to hone our heart’s posture toward this familiar practice, where we can truly revel in who the Heavenly Father is, and who we are.
Our modern world seems like a never-ending cycle of violence and evil. Luckily, Jesus doesn’t let us stay trapped in that cycle. He urges us toward a radical love for our neighbors and our enemies – a love that is new, transformative and beautiful.
What did Jesus really say about adultery, lust and divorce? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to a new way, one where we don’t see other people as objects to be consumed, but for what they truly are — people to be cared for and loved.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus does not throw out the Law but leans in even more deeply, calling us back to what humanity is supposed to be. He pushes us toward a deeper righteousness, one that’s not rooted in mere do’s and don’ts, but in love of God and neighbor.
Michael Chu, M.div // Teaching Pastor Matthew 5:17-20
Should the Old Testament still matter to a modern Christian? Let’s look at what the Old Testament reveals about God’s character and what Jesus, the greatest Law-giver, offers to those who are willing to give allegiance to Him.
The world is in desperate need of a blessing. We explore how Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light to teach us how to be a blessing to those around us.
In God’s kingdom, under the rule of King Jesus, humanity works differently. The Sermon on the Mount reveals what it looks like to be citizens of the kingdom of heaven.