Matthew 10:16-23. We face the temptation to hide our faith so that we avoid the world's ridicule, but Jesus' words embolden us to be his witnesses. Parts: A. He takes the responsibility. B. He sends us the Spirit of our Father. C. He saves all who stand firm. Preached on November 2, 2014, for First Sunday of End Times: Reformation, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Jesus_-Words-Embolden-Us-To-Be-His-Witnesses-Matthew10_16-23.html