In Week 3 of our Gravity series, Pastor CJ Ward dives into one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces shaping our culture today—sex. While the world treats sex as casual, transactional, and purely physical, Scripture shows us something far more sacred.

CJ unpacks Genesis 2:24-25, revealing God’s original design for sex: a beautiful, intimate, and spiritual union meant to occur within marriage. But when the gravity of cultural lies pulls us away from God's truth, things get broken fast—hearts, relationships, and identities.

This message covers:
✔ Why sex is sacred, not shameful
✔ The devastating lies of pornography
✔ How boundaries protect what’s holy
✔ What Scripture really says about sexual sin
✔ God’s grace for those with sexual wounds
✔ The freedom that comes with surrender and holiness

Whether you’re single, married, dating, or healing, this message is full of truth and hope.

“Not every boundary means something is bad—some boundaries protect what is good.”

“God forgives, heals, and restores sexual brokenness.”

Scriptures referenced:
Genesis 2:19–25
Romans 8:1
Song of Solomon
1 Corinthians 6:18–20
Hebrews 13:4
Ephesians 5:3
Matthew 5:28

Looking for clarity and healing in your view of sex? Start here.

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• (00:00:00) - Sex and Sexuality in the Church
• (00:02:04) - God Made Woman
• (00:03:42) - Analysis paralysis: Too Many Options in Our Life
• (00:09:05) - Sexual Boundaries in a Christian Marriage
• (00:14:37) - Sex is Reserved for Marriage
• (00:20:38) - Sex and Pleasure in Christianity
• (00:22:30) - Sexual activity outside of marriage is sinful
• (00:26:34) - Sexual Sin
• (00:32:48) - Sexual Desire and Shame

We all feel it—that pull toward comfort, passivity, and self-preservation. In this week’s message, Pastor Mike Wilson dives into the concept of “Social Loafing,” where people do less when others are around to do the work. It’s a scientific reality—and a spiritual problem.

Using Galatians 5:17 and James 1:22, Pastor Mike shows how our sinful nature is constantly in tension with the Holy Spirit, creating a gravitational pull that keeps us stuck. Left unchecked, this pull can lead us to believe lies like, “Someone else will do it,” or, “I have to do it all myself.”

Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we’re reminded that compassion isn’t optional—and passivity isn’t neutral. Every believer has a role in building the Church and blessing their city.

We also get challenged to trust God in our generosity and reminded that true transformation doesn’t come from more strength—it comes from more surrender.

Key Takeaway:
You weren’t saved by works, and you won’t be sanctified by them either. Let go of “social loafing” and step into the full life Jesus offers—together with the Church.

Need a challenge today? Ask yourself:

• Am I pulling my weight in my faith?

• Where have I said “someone else will do it”?

• Am I surrendering to Jesus or just trying harder?

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• (00:00:00) - Foreign Church Teaching
• (00:00:34) - God's Gravity Pulls Us Down
• (00:09:28) - All God's Love For You
• (00:11:03) - Coming as You Are
• (00:15:54) - What is the type of Gillette person?
• (00:19:41) - Social Loafing and Gravitational Pulls
• (00:26:33) - Donor's Paradise
• (00:32:57) - Wonders of the World Take Communion

In this kickoff message of our new series Gravity, Pastor CJ Ward explores the invisible cultural currents that shape our beliefs and behavior. Titled “The Waters We Swim In,” this sermon challenges us to identify how the world subtly pulls us away from the teachings of Jesus—and calls us to submit every opinion, belief, and preference to Christ.

Scripture Focus: John 6:60–69
Jesus’ followers were shocked by His teaching—and many walked away. What will we do when His truth contradicts our culture?

Key Takeaways:

• Culture shapes us without asking for permission

• Expressive individualism tells us to “look within” instead of to God

• True discipleship means surrendering not just our actions—but our opinions

• We don’t drag people toward agreement—we lead them closer to Jesus

Challenge: Are you willing to let Jesus change your mind?

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• (00:00:00) - Jesus' Teaching
• (00:02:57) - Do You Love Dogs Or Cats?
• (00:06:56) - Confirmation bias and the Western culture
• (00:14:45) - The gravitational pull of our culture
• (00:15:39) - Jesus Challenges the World Around Him
• (00:22:25) - Come to Follow Jesus Today
• (00:27:31) - Letting Our Opinions Go
• (00:31:45) - Jesus Will Change His Mind