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Man Up

Bad Ink, Part 2

May 4, 2014 • Dr. Carlo Serrano • 1 Samuel 9:1–6, 1 Samuel 15:24–26, Proverbs 22:1

In our culture the definition of masculinity has been blurred. Most men in our culture if they are honest have a nagging question that won’t go away. It goes something like this, “there must be more than this?”
So often men, out of a sense of deep dissatisfaction seek to express their masculinity in different ways. Some seek to prove themselves through business and the acquisition of wealth. Some through athletics and physical prowess. Some through power and status. The truth is that being savvy in business, or good at making money, or physically strong, or a powerful leader can all be very good things, as long as they are accompanied by other “manly” characteristics that get less press. We want to talk about both. So men, let's adjust our cup and Man Up!

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Singleness

May 25, 2014 • Luther Ramsey

Single individuals struggle with many dangerous assumptions and unique challenges. The single adult small group from oneChurch tackles many of these issues by sharing from their own lives and talking about specific people and Bible passages that spoke to them in their struggles. What happens when you make a partner in life your everything? Is sex restricted because young people are not mature enough to handle it, or is there more to it? Why doesn’t God help me make my life the way I envision it? Why am I still single? Why am I still at this job? Big Idea: God is a good Father who only gives good gifts to His children.

Pornography, Part 2

May 18, 2014 • Craig Gross

We are part of a culture that spends more money each year on pornography than country music, rock music, jazz music, classical music, Broadway plays, and ballet combined. Well, today we’re exposing the dirty little secret called pornography. It is an open and honest discussion to bring awareness about the reality of pornography use and abuse that is rampant in the church while bringing hope to those who are struggling with pornography addictions/strongholds. For some it is ludicrous to link three Xs with "church," and for others it is long overdue. The one undeniable truth that can't be ignored is the blatant push for all things sexual in our society. Porn Sunday seeks to drive the conversation about pornography into our churches, families and lives. This Sunday’s service brings healing to those sitting in churches who are caught up in pornography.

Pornography, Part 1

May 18, 2014 • Craig Gross • Colossians 3:5–6, Ephesians 5:3–6, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7, Job 31:1

We are part of a culture that spends more money each year on pornography than country music, rock music, jazz music, classical music, Broadway plays, and ballet combined. Well, today we’re exposing the dirty little secret called pornography. It is an open and honest discussion to bring awareness about the reality of pornography use and abuse that is rampant in the church while bringing hope to those who are struggling with pornography addictions/strongholds. For some it is ludicrous to link three Xs with "church," and for others it is long overdue. The one undeniable truth that can't be ignored is the blatant push for all things sexual in our society. Porn Sunday seeks to drive the conversation about pornography into our churches, families and lives. This Sunday’s service brings healing to those sitting in churches who are caught up in pornography.