Everyone has an idea of what sex is. Some people think it simply is an act to meet a physical “need.” Others believe it’s the way to make a relationship closer. Some people treat it like an addiction, while others have been burned by it. So what is sex? What was it created to be? Because if everyone has such a strong idea of what it could be and should be, maybe we need to find out what it is really and how we live with what we learn?
Session One: Sex Is . . . Serious (August 22nd)
Sometimes the things that we think are not a big deal really are. Take sex for example. Sure, it’s a big deal to some people, but other people dismiss it as just a normal part of a relationship or a rite of passage. And when treated that way, if we aren’t careful, sex becomes just something casual. But sex isn’t really casual. It’s, well, serious. There’s more to it than just a physical act. It’s more complex than that. And while we know it’s a big deal because of what “bad” things could happen, there’s a much bigger reason why it’s serious—it’s how God created it to be.
Session Two: Sex Is . . . Powerful (August 29th)
You know sex is power in our culture when it’s used to sell cheeseburgers or furniture. But sex is power in a relationship too. Guys and girls use it to get what they want. And the tricky thing about sex is, just when you think you have the power, it can backfire. When you try to abuse its power, everybody loses. You can’t underestimate the power of sex, because if you aren’t careful, it will end up costing you.
Session Three: Sex Is . . . Everything? (September 5th)
Sex is serious. Sex is powerful. But sex isn’t everything. Yes, we said it. Sounds like heresy in our culture, doesn’t it? But there’s more to relationships than just sex. Sex may meet a need, but it never fully satisfies the deepest needs we have. There’s more to relationships than that. There are plenty of married Christian people who “get” to have sex, yet find out that there’s more to connecting with another person than just physically. Yes, sex is great. Yes, sex is important. But sex wasn’t created to meet every need and be everything.
Session Four: Sex Is . . . More (12th)
Information can be overwhelming. Sometimes you just want someone to set everything aside, and get real with you. You want him or her to have a real conversation. This session is much different from the rest of the series. It takes into account the past three weeks, but also gets real with where students are. Because when it comes to sex, they may be at different places. And they need someone to acknowledge that and help them move in a good direction.
Well said. We decided when then children were very small and started asking questions, that we’d always be open and honest. So far we have done just that and it is comforting knowing we have that relationship with our 12 and 15 year old (and 2 others following behind them). However there are times I am suprised, picking my jaw up from the ground, of the topics they openly share. I follow the conversation praising God for their trust in us as parents and that they value our opinions and advice. I hope these sessions fill any gaps we have left open.
Is there any way I can get a copy of these messages? We have a lot of young teens in our church and I think that they need to know that sex is a serious subject. I believe it is when its not taken seriously is when the danger comes. Thanks for being bold and doing what is right by bringing this topic into the open.
Jenn