Abraham and Isaac

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<p>Are you willing to lay down your best plans for God's perfect will? Abraham placed his unwavering trust in God, even when it defied his understanding. Discover how surrender opens the path to divine provision.</p><p>--</p><p>We all have dreams, plans, and ideas we believe will lead to success. But what if God is asking us to lay them down? </p><p>Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac, trusting that God would still fulfill His promises. His faith wasn’t in his plan, but in God's power.</p><p>God calls us to surrender not because He wants to take from us, but because He wants to give us something greater. When we choose faith over control, we make room for His miraculous provision. </p><p>What “Isaacs” in your life need to be placed on the altar?</p><h2>Scriptures Referenced</h2><p>Genesis 22:1-18; 1 Samuel 15:22-23; Romans 12:1; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 11:1</p><h2>Key Insights</h2><ul><li>God never said that our understanding is a prerequisite for our obedience.</li><li>It takes great faith to surrender the thing you believe belongs to you.</li><li>God requires us to sacrifice our great ideas and best intentions.</li><li>When we hold too tightly to the gift, we lose sight of the Giver.</li><li>God will only multiply what we are willing to surrender.</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 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/23Nmnki1HgoElvnW5BXY98" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow on <a href="https://episodes.fm/388838505" target="_blank">your favorite app</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://youtu.be/AGqomnSCZ5g?si=9CoUIyAF7TWe2ZVC" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Giving: <a href="https://springhousesmyrna.com/give" target="_blank">Online tithes and offerings</a></li><li>Join us online: </li></ul>