Pornography on SermonAudio

Gary Becker is the director of TechNoSin.org, an organization committed to point each eternal soul to the Cross of Jesus, to point people to the holy character of Jesus particularly in our digital world and to get people established in Bible teaching churches. Technology is on the increase and we can hardly keep up with its development. With the proliferation of technology also comes increased access to websites, pop-ups and ads designed to lure and derail people from living a life of purity. On that note, Jim quoted some research from LifePlan. They indicate that we live in a "pornified culture." They report that more people view internet pornography every month than Netflix, Amazon and Twitter combined. In 2016 people watched 4.6 billion hours of pornography at just one of the more than 42 million pornographic websites. That's the equivalent of 524,000 years spent watching porn in a single year! Gary began by warning listeners that every technological platform, even the good ones, are out to addict everyone. He also noted that although the person you may be viewing is smiling, there could be someone off-camera pointing a gun at them because they're involved in human trafficking. The victim in the picture or video is someone's daughter or child. Gary is on a mission to "G"-rate the internet. In this case that "G" also includes the letters "o" and "d" so that every screen choice would be pleasing to God from a heart that's filled with the Holy Spirit and controlled by the Scriptures and God's plan for our life, purity and holiness. Review this broadcast as Gary describes his program for doing this called, the TechNoSin Challenge.

Challenge to men on the much needed theme of purity. The sermon emphasizes the necessity of offensive action against lust (i.e., pornography), rooted in a deep understanding of God's holiness and a rejection of selfish desires. It argues that true victory stems not from duty or religious adherence, but from a daily renewal of the mind and spirit, fueled by a love for God and neighbor that fulfills the law. The message highlights the importance of confronting idolatry, cultivating accountability, and recognizing that genuine freedom comes through denying self and embracing God's grace, ultimately positioning believers to reflect His purity in an unholy world.

What is confession? - What confession is not: Confession is not a small, light, flippant thing - What confession is: (1) Biblical confession is to bring your sin into the light; Confession of sin has God's wonderful promise; Victory in Christ in the pornographic age is a life of confessing sin.

Ephesians 4:17-32 is one of the most important passages on practical holiness: I must put off the old man; I must put on the new man; Putting off the old man and putting on the new man is both a one time commitment and a continual project; Both doing and yielding.

Pornography the definition; an omnipresent problem; The church that is not dealing aggressively with this issue; Victory is available; Victory is God's will; Victory is a whole life business; Victory - three major aspects: Fleeing sinful lusts, Following righteousness, Fellowship; Victory is the Bible way not the psychology way; The importance of modest dress

The Bible's emphasis on immersion in Scripture; An Effectual Bible Study Habit: 1. Make Bible study a high priority; 2. Establish a time; 3. Establish a place; 4. Have your own study tools and have them at hand; 5. Have a reading/study plan. Tips for Reading the Bible: Read the Bible systematically; Read from the Old Testament and the New Testament; Bible reading can also be divided into two parts, such as morning and evening; 6. Study with prayer; 7. Study with concentration; 8. Pay attention to details; 9. Get something practical each day from your Bible reading; 10. Maintain a prayer diary and prayer closet.

Bible Memorization; Pursuing a Serious Bible Education; Becoming a church is starting with a whole church Bible college. The Way of Life Encyclopedia of the Bible & Christianity is a Bible college in a book.

Pornography will: corrupt your mind and heart and take you on a downward spiral; displease the Lord who saved you; grieve the Holy Spirit; harm Christ's reputation; make you a defeated backslider; corrupt the conscience; make you a hypocrite and a liar; harm your marriage; harm or destroy your ministry; bring the chastening of God

Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4: The Wife; The Husband; The duties of the husband and wife summarized; Keeping the Kids in the Social Media Age