{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"XP Church Sermons","title":"Trusting God when life does not go as planned and you don't understand | PastorNfluence ​","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d71458cc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3189,"description":"What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan?\nIn this message, Pastor Nfluence challenges believers to move beyond surface-level faith and build real trust in God when life gets difficult, confusing, or painful.\nUsing stories, gaming analogies, and biblical truth, this sermon explores what happens when your plans fail, your understanding runs out, and God still asks you to trust Him anyway.\nBecause faith isn’t tested when everything makes sense.\nFaith is revealed when it doesn’t.\nIf you’ve ever felt like life “missed a mechanic,” this message is for you.\nChapters / Timestamps\n00:00 Gaming, Boss Fights & Planning Ahead\n03:36 When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan\n05:41 Proverbs 3:5–6 Introduction\n06:07 Point 1: Trust in the Lord\n08:25 God Makes the Path Straight\n10:10 Why Trusting God Matters\n14:39 Point 2: God Must Be Your Foundation\n15:05 Leaning on God Through Hard Seasons\n19:09 Trust Beyond Understanding\n22:00 Wrestling with Disappointment & Confusion\n27:27 Point 3: You Can’t Control Everything\n27:41 Galatians 5 & Self-Control\n31:01 What’s the Point When Plans Fall Apart?\n33:05 Refocusing on What God Is Doing\n36:48 Final Point: Is He Worthy?\n37:40 Personal Story & Worship Reflection\n42:00 Faith in the Middle of Grief & Uncertainty\n47:36 Trusting God Even Now\n49:20 Prayer & Encouragement\n53:08 End\nWelcome to XP Church, the world's first church for gamers! Whether you are looking to explore faith for the first time or grow in your faith, you are welcome here!\nIf you are looking to connect with our church or if you made a decision to follow Christ, let us know by clicking the link below. We would love to connect and see how we can pray for you, serve you and get you connected with our church!\nhttps://xpchurch.com/connect/\nTo financially support this ministry and help us reach gamers around the world, click here: Through our Website: https://xpchurch.com/give/\nThrough Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/xpchurchforgamers/tip\nYou can also listen to an audio...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oo7I0Uxzy1KE4-rgYIf0n2bNgpOSdTLnqSjvX08sDmI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDgx/YmJiNzgwYmFmNDY3/NDBhM2QzMDI0Njc3/ZThiNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}