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In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about our Creator’s plan for human sexuality. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to experience the benefits of following God’s plan for human sexuality.

Notes:

Theme: What is our Creator’s plan for human sexuality?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to experience the benefits of following God’s plan for human sexuality.

Text: Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 (NLT)

1. Where did our current views of sexuality come from?
2. What is our Creator’s plan for human sexuality?
   1. Genesis 1:26-28 (ESV)
   2. Genesis 2:25 (ESV)
   3. 1 Corinthians 7:3-6 (NLT)
3. What are the consequences of not following our Creator’s plan?
   1. Mark 7:20-23 (ESV)
   2. Romans 1:21-32 (ESV)
4. What are the benefits of following our Creator’s plan?
   1. John 10:10 (NIV)
5. Will we be shaped more by the culture in which we live or will we live freely in the Kingdom of God?
   1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)

Conclusion: Following our Creator’s plan for sexuality allows us to enjoy stronger bonds in marriage, avoid sexually transmitted diseases, be more emotionally healthy, and socially stable.

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Life Group Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What are/were your Memorial Day plans?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What are the do’s and don’ts you’ve heard about sex from church?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• How have your thoughts regarding sexuality been shaped by our culture?
• What kinds of consequences have you faced by not following God’s plan for sexuality?
• What kinds of benefits have you experienced by following God’s plan?