Pastor Nate Brosher
Jul 7, 2024
Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT - 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
1. The Belt of Truth
Ephesians 4:15 NLT - 15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
John 17:16-19 CSB - 16 "They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 "As you sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19 "I sanctify myself for them, so that they also may be sanctified by the truth.
2. Breastplate of Righteousness
Romans 3:10 NKJV - 10 As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one”
2Corinthians 2:10-11 ESV - 10 Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs.
3. Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Luke 14:23 ESV - 23 And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.
4. Shield of Faith
Matthew 17:20 NLT - 20 "You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible."
Philippians 1:6 NKJV - 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete [it] until the day of Jesus Christ.
■ Confidence – Conviction – Faith
5. Helmet of Salvation
Psalm 27:1 CSB - 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation -- whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life -- whom should I dread?
Isaiah 59:17 CSB - 17 He put on righteousness as body armor, and a helmet of salvation on his head.
6. Sword of the Spirit
Hebrews 4:12 ESV - 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
7. Praying Always!
1Thessalonians 5:17-18 NKJV - 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.