Sex, God, & the Ache for More
Desire isn't the problem—it's the pointer.
Scripture tells one story from beginning to end: we were made for union with God. It starts in a garden, peaks in a love poem, and ends at a wedding feast.
But somewhere along the way, our longings got tangled. What was meant to draw us toward love often leads to pain, shame, or loneliness instead. And in a world offering endless ways to satisfy the ache, most of us are still searching.
Sex, God, & the Ache for More is an 8-week journey through that story—what God originally designed, how it broke, and how the gospel puts it back together. At the center is the Song of Songs, an ancient love poem that's surprisingly explicit, strangely holy, and full of clues about what we were made for.
What to Expect
This series is for grown-ups.
It won't be graphic or sensational, but Scripture itself is startlingly honest about sex and desire—and we're going to follow its lead.
If you're wounded or cautious, you're welcome here.
We'll talk openly about what the Bible says, but our goal isn't to shame—it's to create space for God's Word to do what it does best: heal, redirect, and set us free.
We've invited an expert.
If you have questions, so do we. That’s why we’ve invited Dr. Mark Yarhouse, a clinical psychologist from Wheaton College. He’ll join us on Sunday, February 1st. He's spent decades listening to LGBTQ+ people and their families. If questions about sexuality or gender identity are part of your story – or someone you love – this weekend is for you.
We'll approach these conversations with grace and truth, treating everyone as they truly are—loved by God and made in His image.
All are welcome. Questions are expected.
Go Deeper
The Course
God’s Design for Sexuality & Why It MattersProcess the series with others and understand sexuality within the larger story of God’s heart and work in the world.
The Weekly Dialogue
Short Term Small GroupsUnpack each week’s sermon in a safe and comfortable environment with other men and women.
Featuring Dr. Mark YarhouseThe Weekend
If questions about sexuality or gender identity are part of your story—or someone you love—this evening is for you.
Resources
Men
7 Pillars of Freedom by Pure Desire
The Journey Course by Jay Stringer
Women
Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy by Juli Slattery and Joy Skarka
No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction by Marnie Ferree
Transforming Love by Harvest USA
General
Rethinking Sexuality by Juli Slattery
Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? by Sam Alberry
Sexual Struggles
Surfing for God by Michael John Cusick
Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer
Beyond the Porn Phenomenon by Barna Group
Marriage
Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Kevin Leman
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
Parents
How to Talk with Your Kids about Sex by Rodney and Tracy Wright
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex from FamilyLife
How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex by Stan Jones
Christian Sexuality: Raising Kids from The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender