In the final message of our Gravity teaching series, Pastor Mike Wilson tackles the weight of perfectionism—the cultural pressure to look flawless, live pain-free, and have it all together. But what if the pursuit of a perfect life is actually pulling us further from God?

Using 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Pastor Mike unpacks how the Apostle Paul viewed weakness not as failure, but as a place where “God’s power is made perfect.” In a world obsessed with self-reliance and curated lives, this message reminds us that God didn’t create us to be perfect—He created us to be dependent on Him.

Scripture References:
Genesis 3:4–5
2 Corinthians 12:7–10
1 Samuel 8:6–7
Genesis 1:2–3
Luke 22:42
Matthew 25:40
Lamentations 3:22–23

Key Takeaways:

• Perfectionism is a form of self-worship

• God brings order out of chaos

• Our weaknesses are where His strength shines

• God's grace is always enough

• Self-sufficiency leads to pain, dependence leads to peace

Two Action Steps:

1. Start your day with awe, not anxiety

2. Serve someone regularly to shift your focus off yourself

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• (00:00:00) - Perfectionism
• (00:02:55) - Don't Want A Perfect Life
• (00:08:23) - "A Thorn in My Flesh"
• (00:10:45) - Why God Allows Self-Dependence in Our Life
• (00:18:19) - Paul on the Thorn in His Flesh
• (00:25:27) - Paul: My Power Works Best in Weakness
• (00:30:46) - How to Stop Perfecting Yourself
• (00:33:43) - Prayers for All People

In this message from our Gravity series, Pastor CJ Ward confronts the cultural lie that success equals ease. Whether it’s your job, your marriage, your parenting, or your faith—our world tells us that if it’s hard, it must be wrong. But in Genesis 2, we see that God’s design has always included work, purpose, and responsibility—even in paradise.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”
— Genesis 2:15

Ease was never the goal. God calls us to work not for our worth, but from it. This message challenges us to reject the gravitational pull of comfort and instead embrace the responsibility God has given us right where we are.

Key Themes:

• God gave us a place, work, and responsibility

• The goal of life is not ease but purposeful obedience

• Work is not a curse—it’s a gift from God

• Don’t wait for "someday"—make a difference today

Additional Scriptures:

• Genesis 2:15–17

• Genesis 1:28

• Colossians 3:23

• Romans 8:1

Challenge:
Pick the “Life on Mission” skill that’s hardest for you (Connect, Gather, Give, Influence, Serve), and commit to growing in that one area from now through Labor Day.

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In Week 3 of our Gravity series, Pastor CJ Ward dives into one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces shaping our culture today—sex. While the world treats sex as casual, transactional, and purely physical, Scripture shows us something far more sacred.

CJ unpacks Genesis 2:24-25, revealing God’s original design for sex: a beautiful, intimate, and spiritual union meant to occur within marriage. But when the gravity of cultural lies pulls us away from God's truth, things get broken fast—hearts, relationships, and identities.

This message covers:
✔ Why sex is sacred, not shameful
✔ The devastating lies of pornography
✔ How boundaries protect what’s holy
✔ What Scripture really says about sexual sin
✔ God’s grace for those with sexual wounds
✔ The freedom that comes with surrender and holiness

Whether you’re single, married, dating, or healing, this message is full of truth and hope.

“Not every boundary means something is bad—some boundaries protect what is good.”

“God forgives, heals, and restores sexual brokenness.”

Scriptures referenced:
Genesis 2:19–25
Romans 8:1
Song of Solomon
1 Corinthians 6:18–20
Hebrews 13:4
Ephesians 5:3
Matthew 5:28

Looking for clarity and healing in your view of sex? Start here.

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• (00:09:05) - Sexual Boundaries in a Christian Marriage
• (00:14:37) - Sex is Reserved for Marriage
• (00:20:38) - Sex and Pleasure in Christianity
• (00:22:30) - Sexual activity outside of marriage is sinful
• (00:26:34) - Sexual Sin
• (00:32:48) - Sexual Desire and Shame