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Sermon Notes:
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD
Ephesians 6:10-20
A WEAK MAN WITH THE BEST ARMOR WILL BE EASILY BEATEN...
Ephesians 6:10
[10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
RELY ON HIS MIGHT, AND EXPERIENCE HIS POWER, AS YOU DO HIS WORK.
THE ARMOR YOU OMIT...
Ephesians 6:11
[11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
THE ARMOR YOU OMIT...IS USUALLY THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE ATTACKED.
WE WASTE OUR TIME FIGHTING PEOPLE INSTEAD OF THE DEVIL...
Ephesians 6:12-13
[12] 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. [13] Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
WE WASTE OUR TIME FIGHTING PEOPLE INSTEAD OF THE DEVIL...AND THE BEST WAY TO FIGHT THE DEVIL IS TO FOLLOW JESUS
MAKE A COMMITMENT TO LIVE BY GOD’S TRUTH...
Ephesians 6:14
[14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
MAKE A COMMITMENT TO LIVE BY GOD’S TRUTH...AND THEN ACTUALLY DO IT.
POSSESSING ETERNAL PEACE WITH GOD...
Ephesians 6:15
[15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
POSSESSING ETERNAL PEACE WITH GOD... PROVIDES THE FOOTING FOR EVERYTHING WE DO
CAPTURE ALL WRONG THOUGHTS, DESIRES, AND FEELINGS...
Ephesians 6:16
[16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
CAPTURE ALL WRONG THOUGHTS, DESIRES, AND FEELINGS...WITH FAITH IN GOD THROUGH THE TRUTH OF HIS WORD
IT’S HARD TO BE DISCOURAGED...
Ephesians 6:17a
[17a] and take the helmet of salvation,
IT’S HARD TO BE DISCOURAGED...WHEN YOU KNOW THAT GOD HAS ALREADY WON AND YOU ARE ON HIS TEAM
IF YOU HAVE A PERFECT DEFENSE, BUT NO OFFENSE...THE BEST YOU CAN DO IS TIE
Ephesians 6:17b
[17b] and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
MASTERFULLY DEVELOP THE SKILLS TO USE THE ONLY OFFENSIVE WEAPON GOD HAS GIVEN US...THE WORD OF GOD
YOUR PRAYERS ARE THE HANDS...
Ephesians 6:18a
[18a] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE THE HANDS...THAT YOU USE TO PUT ON EVERY PIECE OF ARMOR
PRAY IN SUCH A WAY...
Ephesians 6:18b-20
[18b] To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, [19] and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, [20] for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
PRAY IN SUCH A WAY…THAT GOD WOULD BE GLORIFIED IF HE WERE TO ANSWER YOUR PRAYER
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD