There's one thing every preacher can agree on: Our culture is confused about sex, so it's a challenging preaching topic. That's why we're excited to offer this week's fresh, positive, biblically-based sermon on sexuality—God's Plan for Your Body, by Stewart Ruch, III. In this theologically-rich sermon based on 1 Corinthians 6, Ruch says, "Your body isn't ultimately about your sexuality. Your body is about bonding with God and others …. Unfortunately the world knows so little about sexuality. It's so confused, and it's missing out on the beauty and the glory of sexual truth." Yes, the world gets confused about sex (and don't we all!), but preachers you have the incredible privilege of hearing, living, and then proclaiming God's good plan for the beauty of sex.

This week we also feature:

• Illustration: Man Has Lavish Funeral for His Homeless Brother
• Skills Article: Check out our interview with Stewart Ruch, III on preaching on celibacy (rather than singleness)
• Video: Hot and Cold

In Christ,

Matt Woodley
Managing Editor, PreachingToday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.