1) WHEN TO PRAY (v18) “at all times”, “ alert and persevering” 2) HOW TO PRAY (v17-19) v18 – in the Spirit v17-18 – with the Word v18 – for all the saints v19-20 – for specific saints v19-20 – for the Kingdom 3) WHY WE PRAY (v10-13) We are in a spiritual battle We…
1) ITS FACTS! God-breathed and unique 2) ITS FORCE! It is a light, a mirror, a meal, a treasure, a map & a weapon It makes us wise, stable, strong, happy & godly 3) ITS FOCUS! Jesus – the living word
1) THE HELMET OF THE MASTER! (Is 59:16-20) Coming conquering Lord Jesus 2) THE HELMET OF THE MILITARY! (Eph 6:17) Protecting the head & the mind 3) THE HELMET OF THE MISSIONARY! (Eph 6:17, Rom 3:21-26) The helmet of salvation – the good news 4) THE HELMET OF THE MULTITUDE! (1 Thess 5:5-8, Rev…
1) ITS PRIORITY! “Above all”, “In all circumstances” (Heb 11:6, Rom 5:1, Eph 2:8, Gal 2:20, 1 John 5:4) 2) ITS PROTECTION! Extinguish ALL the fiery darts of the evil one 3) ITS PROGRESSION! Lock shields – Stand, work, move, fight (Eph 4:11-14, 1 Peter 5:8-9)
In verses 12 & 13 we read: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able…
1) IMPLICIT RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Heb 4:15, 7:26, 9:14) The absolute and complete righteousness that belongs to Christ alone 2) IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Rom 3:19-26, 2 Cor 5:21) The righteousness of Christ credited to our account by grace alone through faith alone 3) IMPARTED RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Rom 6:12-14, 8:1-6) The desire to think and do what is right by…
1.The belt of contention 2. The belt of connection 3. The belt of conviction 4. The belt of consecration
1. Be Strong… in the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:1-12) 2. Stand Firm (2 Chronicles 20:13-22) IS BEING A CHRISTIAN EASY? 1. Expect Opposition 2. Don’t underestimate the spiritual forces of evil. 3. Fight the spiritual battle with spiritual weapons
Context: Acts 19:18-20; 23-34; Eph 1:1-6:9 The Ephesians knew they were in a fight 1. STRENGTH (Eph 6:10) a. Personal v10: His strength (“in the Lord”; “His might”). Described in 1:19,20 b. Purposeful v11: To enable us to stand. Note the command! “Put on…” 2. STRUGGLE (Eph 6:12) a. Picture: “wrestle”: personal, intimate, protracted. b….
What is the purpose of the church? What does it…do? Glorify, Edify, Multiply… How? “A community of Christians who live as an on-the-ground expression of the supremacy of Jesus, by advancing the gospel in distance, and advancing the gospel in depth” (Jonathan Parnell) How? By ministry Ministry: 4 simple questions What is it? Who…