OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

We are not a body with a soul, we are a soul with a body

Matthew 16:26a “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”

“The things I want to do I don't do, and the things that I don't want to do I end up doing.” (Romans 7:13)

The Tortured Soul Psalm 38:3-4 “There is no soundness in my flesh because of Your anger, nor any health in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.” First Reason We are tortured by the sinful things that we have done “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 Christian based statistical studies show 50% of church going men struggle with some sort of secret sin. In church going women its 25-30% What tortures the soul?

The Tortured Soul John 8:44 “... the devil... He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Second Reason We are tortured by lies we believe “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 We become prisoners of something that is not true What tortures the soul? The devil lies and connects what you did with who you are

The Tortured Soul Proverbs 28:13 “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 What do you do when you realize you're tortured by your own private sin? Unconfessed sin is like poison to the soul We need to confess it in two parts

The Tortured Soul Proverbs 28:13 “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 Part One We confess to God... for the forgiveness of sins What do you do when you realize you're tortured by your own private sin?

The Tortured Soul 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 Part One We confess to God... for the forgiveness of sins Part Two We confess to people... for healing What do you do when you realize you're tortured by your own private sin?

The Tortured Soul James 5:16a James 5:16a “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 Part One We confess to God... for the forgiveness of sins Part Two We confess to people... for healing What do you do when you realize you're tortured by your own private sin?

The Tortured Soul 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” Second Thing Tell your soul... Christ will set you free “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 The door is open... just turn the door knob What do you do when you realize you're tortured by your own private sin?

OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.