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Joseph: Who’s That Baby Daddy? | Matthew 1:18-25 What do you do when life puts you in a situation you don’t understand? In this powerful message from Matthew 1:18-25, we take a fresh look at Joseph’s story and discover what it means to choose integrity, grace, and obedience when circumstances don’t make sense. Before Joseph ever received clarity from God, he was faced with a decision that could have publicly shamed Mary and protected his own reputation. Instead, Joseph chose compassion over condemnation. This sermon explores: ✅ Why integrity matters when you’re justified in your actions ✅ How God brings clarity through a clean conscience ✅ The power of extending grace instead of shame ✅ Why obedience often requires ignoring public opinion ✅ How God works through people who are willing to trust Him before they understand everything If you’ve ever struggled with unanswered questions, difficult decisions, or the fear of what others think, this message will encourage you to trust God’s voice over popular opinion. “Will you choose obedience over public opinion?” 📖 Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25 Deuteronomy 22:23-24 Acts 24:16 2 Corinthians 1:4 💬 If this message encouraged you, like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical teaching and life-changing messages. ⸻ Connect With Evolve Church 🔔 Subscribe for weekly sermons, Bible teaching, and encouragement. 🌐 Visit us online 📱 Follow us on social media ⸻ Ways To Give Your generosity helps us continue reaching people with the Gospel and serving our community. 💳 Give Online 📱 Give Through the Evolve Church App ✉️ Text-To-Give Available Through Our App & Website ⸻ #Joseph #WhosThatBabyDaddy #Matthew1 #JosephAndMary #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FaithOverFear #IntegrityMatters #GraceOverShame #TrustGod #ChristianLiving #ObedienceToGod #JesusChrist #ChristmasStory #PastorKen #EvolveChurch
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