What does true freedom look like? How should Christians understand desire, sex, and marriage in a culture obsessed with pleasure? In this new series, By Design: God’s Plan for Sex, Singleness, and Marriage, Pastor Jacob walks verse by verse through 1 Corinthians 6–7. Written by the Apostle Paul around 55 AD, this letter addressed the Corinthian church’s struggles with unity, division, and especially sexual ethics in a culture not unlike our own. Corinth was known for its size, wealth, and sexual promiscuity—even temple prostitution was considered normal. Paul reminds the church then, and us today, that: Freedom is not the ability to do whatever we want, but the ability to choose what is good. Desires are not meant to master us, but to be ordered under God’s design. Sex is God’s gift in marriage—for procreation, partnership, pleasure, and protection—all pointing to the life and satisfaction ultimately found in Christ. 📖 Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:12–13 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything… The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.” ✝️ In this sermon, you’ll hear how Paul confronts cultural lies about freedom, urges, and sex, and how the gospel offers true life, forgiveness, and fulfillment in God Himself. If you don’t have a Bible, we’d love to give you one—just stop by the Welcome Center. 👉 Learn more about Sacred City Church: sacredcity.church 👉 Connect with us on Sundays in Providence, RI Sacred City Church is located in Providence, Rhode Island. Sacred City Church exists to exalt all of God, with all we are, until all of creation worships Him. To learn more about Sacred City Church check out our website: https://sacredcity.church/ 00:00 Series Intro 05:42 The Purpose of Freedom 13:52 The Purpose of Desire 29:28 The Purpose of Sex #SacredCityChurch#1Corinthians#Sermon#GodsDesign#SexAndMarriage
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