In the sermon **“An Origin Story”** from the series *Better Than Sex (Pt. 1)*, the preacher introduces a five-week exploration of God’s design for sex, relationships, and community, beginning with the foundational truth that all humanity is created in the image of God. Drawing from Genesis 1–2, the message emphasizes that sex is not primarily about self-gratification but about reflecting the unity, creativity, and love of the Creator. Humanity was made for connection—first with God, then with one another—and sexual intimacy within marriage mirrors the sacred covenant between Christ and His Church. The sermon critiques both cultural distortions that idolize sex and church traditions that treat it as taboo, calling instead for a redeemed, biblical view that celebrates sex as a holy act of covenant renewal. It also highlights the dangers of isolation, the rise of digital disconnection, and the need for Christian community where people can speak openly about sexuality without shame. Ultimately, the message calls believers to root their identity in God’s image rather than sexual expression, to honor Him with their bodies, and to experience sex and singleness alike as sacred reflections of divine love and purpose.