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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 ?”.
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OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.
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 “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 tortures the soul? First Reason We are tortured by the sinful things that we have done 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.” Christian based statistical studies show 50% of church going men struggle with some sort of secret sin. In church going women its 25-30% http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/life-issues/challenges/pornography/helping-your-husband-battle-pornography
The Tortured Soul “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 tortures the soul? Second Reason We are tortured by lies we believe 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.” We become prisoners of something that is not true The devil lies and connects what you did with who you are
The Tortured Soul “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? First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins Proverbs 28:13 “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Unconfessed sin is like poison to the soul We need to confess it in two parts
The Tortured Soul “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? First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins Proverbs 28:13 “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Part One We confess to God... for the forgiveness of sins
The Tortured Soul “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? First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins 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.” Part One We confess to God... for the forgiveness of sins Part Two We confess to people... for healing
The Tortured Soul “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? First Thing Tell your soul... It's better to confess your sins than to hide your sins James 5:16a “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” Part One We confess to God... for the forgiveness of sins Part Two We confess to people... for healing
The Tortured Soul “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? Second Thing Tell your soul... Christ will set you free 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 temptedbeyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” The door is open... just turn the door knob
OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.