We all prefer to hear what we want to hear. Fewer people still strive to hear what they need to hear, even if it's not what they want. In this sermon, Fr. Stephen speaks about the importance of providing avenues for hearing what God wants to say, even if it isn't what you wanted. Being challenged in godliness is what makes us grow more Christlike, so stay in places where that challenge is made.

Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5

Preached on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, October 20th, 2019, by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Sermon Highlights

• Bad leaders surround themselves with Yes-men
• Good leaders surround themselves with truth-tellers
• Paul challenges Christian leaders to be open to truthful critique
• Congregations should expect and encourage hard truths from leaders
• All Christians should let Scripture challenge us
• We can be truth-tellers and livers in the world
• Our integrity is the best witness to Jesus
• Living in godly way is threatening to the world
• Jesus will accompany us in this way
• He will carry us to finish when we grow weary

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