The Fall

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<p><strong>Sin fractures relationships, but God’s first response is pursuit, not punishment</strong>. Step toward the perfect love and restoration that he's provided through Christ!</p><p>--</p><p>Sin doesn’t just lead to bad choices—it distorts how we see God, ourselves, and others. It breeds blame, division, and shame, turning unity into competition and harmony into conflict. But even in our brokenness, God's first response is to pursue redemption instead of rejection.  He seeks to heal what sin has shattered and invites us to step into His renewing grace.</p><p>The enemy wants you to believe that your failures define you, but God says otherwise. You are part of the greatest story ever told—a story where God offers a fresh start. His love is relentless, and His plan is restoration. </p><p>Listen to this powerful message and discover how God can transform your life, one step at a time.</p><h2>Scriptures Referenced</h2><p>Genesis 3:1-24; Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 3:23, 12:2, 12:10; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 John 4:18</p><h2>Key Insights</h2><ul><li>Sin always leads to destruction.</li><li>Sin didn’t just usher in bad actions; it also caused us to question every person and relationship because we are all tainted by sin.</li><li>The residue of our sin is always apparent, sometimes to everyone else even if it’s not apparent to us.</li><li>Sin fractures our relationship with God.</li><li>God’s first response to sin was pursuit, not punishment.</li><li>Sin fractures our relationship with one another.</li><li>Sin fractures our relationship with ourselves.</li><li>Renewing our minds is possible and it’s a daily task.</li><li>Hiding from God deepens the pain. Stepping towards God is a move begins the healing.</li><li>God’s responses are always fueled by perfect love.</li><li>God has a redemptive plan for your life.</li></ul><br /><p></p><h2>Prayer Targets</h2><p>Please join us in prayer for:</p><ul><li>A hunger for the Word.</li><li>Tears for the lost.</li><li>Answered prayers and shared testimonies.</li></ul><br /><h2>About Springhouse</h2><p>If you’re looking for a church in Smyrna, TN that is focused on Loving Big, Living Truth, and Healthy Family, we’d love to connect with you. We offer a lively children's ministry, strong middle school and youth programs, and exceptional ministries for men and women of all ages. We partner with missionaries in the US and abroad, Isaiah 117 House, local retirement communities, and others for our outreach efforts. </p><p>Additionally, we are home to Springhouse Theatre, an award-winning theatre in the Nashville area. We support the Nashville theatre community and serve thousands of patrons annually. We aim to broaden our impact on culture through the arts and by building new relationships.</p><p>We would love it if you would consider joining us in person for one of our Sunday gatherings.</p><ul><li>Connect online: <a href="https://springhousechurch.churchcenter.com/setup" target="_blank">Download our app</a></li><li>Our website: <a href="https://SpringhouseSmryna.com" target="_blank">SpringhouseSmryna.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.springhousesmyrna.com/about" target="_blank">What we believe</a></li><li><a href="https://www.springhousesmyrna.com/we-support" target="_blank">Ministries we support</a></li><li><a href="https://www.springhousesmyrna.com/annualreport" target="_blank">Financial accountability</a></li><li><a href="https://springhousetheatre.com/" target="_blank">Springhouse Theatre Company</a></li></ul><br /><h2>Additional Resources</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Follow on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/springhouse-church-sermons/id388838505" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>Follow on </li></ul>