Join us for this powerful expositional preaching message from the Strong Men's Retreat 2025 where Pastor Anthony King draws from Hebrews 5:11-14 to challenge men to graduate from spiritual infancy to maturity. He issues an exhortation to stop being spiritual "babies" who can only digest "milk," and instead, develop the wisdom and discernment to handle "strong meat"—the deeper truths of God's Word. This message emphasizes the vital need for sharp ears and tender hearts, practical obedience, and cultivating three main sources of wisdom—the Scriptures, your pastor, and life experience—to be the godly men, husbands, and fathers God has called you to be.
Chapters:
0:00:13 - Introduction to Hebrews 5:11-14: Are You Dull of Hearing?
0:02:25 - An Exhortation to Spiritual Growth
0:03:17 - Sharp Ears and Tender Hearts
0:05:40 - Obedience Precedes Greater Revelation
0:07:21 - You Can't Lead Where You Won't Go
0:07:48 - The Danger of Spiritual Stagnation
0:10:05 - Growing in Wisdom and Discernment
0:11:13 - Three Sources of Wisdom
0:14:14 - Wisdom vs. Waiting for Permission
0:16:48 - Obedience is More Important Than Knowledge
0:18:06 - Discernment: Right vs. Almost Right (A Spurgeon Quote)
0:20:00 - Principle 1: Ask "Is this wise?" more than "Is this right?"
0:23:08 - The Fool Despiseth Instruction
0:25:30 - Principle 2: Read the Bible for Application, Not Information
0:31:56 - Principle 3: Maintain a teachable spirit
0:32:01 - Principle 4: The Pursuit of Wisdom
0:36:05 - Principle 5: Crave Hard Truth
0:39:37 - Principle 6: Be a godly man and lead others to follow (final encouragement)
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