“Who Does My Body Belong To?” | GOOD NEWS - Week 4 | August 30th, 2026

In Week 4 of our Good News series, Pastor Jason Britt dives into 1 Corinthians 5 and 6 to address biblical sexual ethics and identity in Christ. Comparing and contrasting ancient Corinth and modern culture, the sermon exposes the flawed belief that bodily actions carry no spiritual weight. Rather than approaching the topic with shame or behavior modification, the message delivers gospel clarity: our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, bought with an unthinkable price, and designed to honor God.   💡 Key Takeaways:   Identity Precedes Behavior: God doesn't call us to moral “white-knuckling”; He reminds us of who we are, Whose we are, and Who dwells within us. Sex Is More Than Physical: Because we are a unity of body and spirit, sexual intimacy creates a profound spiritual "one-flesh" bond that directly impacts our soul. Boundaries Create True Freedom: Just as a train is most free when running on its tracks, operating within God's boundaries leads to freedom rather than collateral damage. Secrecy Sustains Sin: Lasting freedom from sexual temptation and pornography requires stepping out of silence and into community and accountability. Grace Leaves a Price Tag: God’s call to purity isn't driven by anger or a sledgehammer, but by the high price Jesus paid to redeem us as His prized treasure.   📌 Timestamps:   00:00 – Intro: Musical Crowd-Pleasers 03:28 – Three Non-Crowd-Pleasing Topics 05:44 – Corinth vs. Modern Culture 08:19 – The Problem Defined 09:48 – Preaching to the Church 14:06 – Refuting Bodily Dualism 15:17 – The Body Belongs to the Lord 18:23 – God's Original Intent in Genesis 20:32 – The Principle: Identity Precedes Behavior 26:14 – Fleeing Sexual Immorality 27:08 – Why Sex Is More Than Physical 32:03 – The Path: Flee, Honor & Community 38:59 – Washed, Sanctified, Justified 40:36 – The 4-Part Gospel Pattern 41:55 – Closing Prayer   ✝️ Key Scriptures:   1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 9-10, 12-13 1 Corinthians 6:11, 13-20 Genesis 1 & 2 Matthew 5:27–28   📲 Download the New Bethlehem Church App to stay connected, access resources, and take your next step with us today! 🔗 Connect With Us: First Time? We'd love to know more about you. Click this link to let us know you’re watching! https://wearebethlehem.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1284381 If you want to take your next step with Jesus, please click here: https://wearebethlehem.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376703  We’d be honored to pray for you! Visit https://bethlehemchurch.us/prayer-wall/ to post your prayer request. Give Online: Support the ministry of Bethlehem Church at https://bethlehemchurch.us/give/    🗓️ Stay Up-To-Date: Website: https://bethlehemchurch.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethlehemchurchga/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethlehem_churchga/      #BethlehemChurch #JasonBritt #GoodNews #1Corinthians #BiblicalSexuality #IdentityInChrist #FreedomInGrace #Sermon2026 #ChurchOnline