Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24
Intro
Your Enemy
Who is your real enemy? the devil & spiritual forces of evil
Your enemy is sin in you and others.
I need to see my own sin first.
I need to see my own sin as worse.
I need to see to see my own sin as the thing I need to be working on most.
Book Recommendation: The Enemy Within
Your Armor
Put on the whole armor of God & take your stand
Don’t go into spiritual battle unprepared!
Belt of Truth protecting emotions
2 Sam 7:28 “Your words are true”
Eph 4:14 “No longer tossed to and fro
Breastplate of Righteousness protecting your heart
1 Cor 1:30-31 “Christ’s Righteousness
not my own
Shoes – Readiness of Gospel of peace provide sure foundation
Eph 2:14-18 “Jesus is our peace”
Phil 4:6 – take our worries & needs to God in prayer & thanks
Shield of Faith – wards off attacks
Josh 1:9 – “Be strong & courageous”
Phil 4:12-13 – “I can do all things”
Heb 10:23 – “Hold fast to hope”
Helmet of Salvation – protects your mind
Eph 1 – reminders of my salvation
– who I am in Christ
Sword of the Spirit – Word of God
Jesus used God’s Word against the devil’s attacks
Praying at all times
Your Stand
Battle-ready position is standing.
Church stands together side-by-side
Take Aways
- Do you see other people as your enemy?
- Are you looking for the sin in your own life first?
- Do you armor up every day?
- Are you taking a stand?
