Sermons

In this message, we explore Step 5 of the 12 Steps: admitting to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Through the story of the woman at the well in John 4, we discover what it means to be fully known and fully loved by Jesus, who never came to condemn but to set us free. This step is all about trust, asking the hard questions: Do you trust God with your mess? Do you trust yourself to be honest? Do you trust someone else enough to share your deepest struggles? We'll learn how confession transforms us from self-delusion to self-awareness, from shame to compassion, from isolation to intimacy, and from fear of judgment to receiving grace. As the ancient saying goes, "the slaying is in the telling." Our secrets keep us sick, but there is profound freedom waiting when we bring our darkness into the light. If you're working through recovery or simply longing to be known and loved for who you really are, this message offers hope and a path forward.tulipstreet.com