Part 3 in our series Sex And The City. Message by Pastor Dwayne Petty and Pastor Paul McGovern. Due to technical difficulties, this message is not available in our podcast feed. Please go directly to our website to download: crossroadsfremont.org, and click on the "Messages," link. Download Outline SEXUAL HEALING RESOURCES COUNSELING RESOURCES: Call Focus on the Family’s Counseling Dept. – 719-531-3400 x7700. There are a limited number of Christian counselors who have been screened by them to see if they counsel by biblical principles. There are a few other biblical Christian counselors around who have not been through the network, but would be good. Do not assume someone is a biblical counselor just because they put “Christian” beside their name. We would suggest you do a brief interview before you begin with a counselor. Some questions you might ask are: Do you counsel according to biblical principals? What does that mean to you? How would you counsel someone in certain situations – such as “I’m just not happy in my marriage and I want out?” Or “I’m struggling with homosexual tendencies and I feel that is wrong. What should I do?” Or “I have been living in sexual sin, and my life is a mess. Can you help me?” Ask the counselor if they would be willing to tell you when they believe you are getting out of line with what the Bible says. Counseling can be expensive, but if it helps bring healing, it’s worth it! Many counselors will work with you on a sliding scale based on your ability to pay. If you need help to pay for counseling, talk to one of us on staff who you feel comfortable with, and the church may be able to help you cover the costs for a few sessions. INTERNET RESOURCES: www.family.org www.newlife.com www.avenueresource.com www.xxxchurch.com www.pureintimacy.org www.sexaddict.com www.purelifeministries.org INTERNET ACCOUNTABILITY: Covenant Eyes (www.covenanteyes.com) Software for your PC that logs your web surfing, stores the data on our servers, and generates reports that are sent to the accountability partners you choose. Bsafe Online (www.bsafehome.com) Filtering protection for the consumer and small business markets. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Wounded Heart – Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Dr. Dan B. Allender Tender Love – God’s Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Bill Hybels Everyman’s Battle – Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Battle at a Time by Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker Passion & Purity by Elizabeth Elliot Restoring Sexual Sanity by Randy Alcorn Real Sex by Lauren Winner The Final Freedom by Dr. Doug Weiss She Has A Secret: Understanding Female Sexual Addiction by Dr. Doug Weiss At The Altar of Sexual Idolatry by Steve Gallagher When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart by Kathy Gallagher False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction by Harry Schaumburg Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw Find a Support Group at www.celebraterecovery.com OR www.christiananswers.net/love/supportgroups.html
