When Things Don't Go As Planned | Pastor Curt Taylor

In his Palm Sunday message at Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastor Curt Taylor explored the deep sense of disappointment the disciples felt as the week unfolded—not the triumphant rise they expected, but a confusing descent into suffering. As Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of "Hosanna," the disciples anticipated a conquering king who would overthrow Rome and establish earthly power. Instead, they witnessed their Messiah riding a donkey, speaking of sacrifice, and ultimately heading toward a cross. Pastor Curt reminded us that God’s plans often clash with our expectations, and in the disciples' disillusionment, we see a reflection of our own struggles to trust when the path takes a painful turn. Yet even in the midst of their disappointment, Jesus was fulfilling a far greater purpose—one that would bring eternal hope through the paradox of the cross.