Level 4

This message explores how to faithfully follow Jesus in a world that feels increasingly difficult, corrupt, and broken. Through Paul’s letter to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3, we’re reminded not to be surprised by evil, but to be ready for it—both around us and sometimes even within us. The sermon walks through Paul’s warning about people who love self, money, and pleasure more than God, and challenges us to look beyond surface behavior and ask what’s really going on in the heart. True change doesn’t come from behavior modification—it comes from heart transformation. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to overcome evil not with retaliation, isolation, or outrage, but with good: patience, love, and a life shaped by God’s Word. Whether dealing with difficult people or confronting global injustice, we’re invited to look inward first, pray faithfully, and let our lives reflect the power of a transformed heart.