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 Sermon on 12/14/25 by Pastor Todd Sapp

Have you ever felt like your perfectly laid plans were falling apart? In this message, we explore how life—and sometimes God Himself—interrupts our expectations. Using the story of Mary and Joseph from Matthew 1 and Luke 2, we discover that when God challenges our peace, He is actually working for His glory and our ultimate good.

We often mistake "perfect timing" for our own convenience, but as Joseph and Mary learned, God’s timing is often messy, uncomfortable, and socially challenging. Whether you are facing unexpected life transitions, reputational hits, or a season that feels like "wrong place, wrong time," this study will help you find a tight grip of trust in a God who never makes mistakes.

Key Topics Covered:

• The "Jurassic Park" Lesson: Why even the most expensive and meticulous human plans are vulnerable to chaos.
• Timing vs. God's Sovereignty: Understanding why disruptions are often divine opportunities.
• Doing Right vs. Being Popular: Lessons from Joseph’s choice to obey God despite the potential for public shame.
• Life Coming at You Fast: How the census and the manger in Bethlehem prove that God is orchestrating every detail, even when we can’t see the outcome.

Keywords: God's plans, finding peace, Mary and Joseph, Christmas story, Matthew 1, Luke 2, faith in chaos, trusting God's timing, divine interruptions, Christian living, sermon, Bible study, overcoming anxiety.

 Music used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number #54024 and Streaming License Number #20133927 

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