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Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

The Christian life is a real spiritual battle, and Satan seeks to attack the minds and hearts of God's people. In this sermon from Ephesians 6:17, we consider the "Helmet of Salvation" and the importance of remembering the glorious truth that salvation is by grace alone through Christ alone. Rather than fighting for victory, believers fight from victory, resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ and finding hope, assurance, and freedom in the gospel.

Luke 6:46-49 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? [47] Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: [48] He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. [49] But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

“Shield of Faith” — In this message from Ephesians 6:10–16, we examined how faith protects the child of God against the “fiery darts of the wicked.” Just as warfare in history often left destruction behind, Satan’s goal is to destroy peace, joy, homes, marriages, and fellowship with Christ. But God has given His people a shield: faith. We looked at what biblical faith is, where it comes from, how it grows, and why without faith we cannot stand in the spiritual battle.

In this message from Ephesians 6:10–15, we examine the spiritual warfare facing every believer and the importance of having our “feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” This sermon explores the centrality of the gospel in the Christian life, the peace it brings in the middle of spiritual battle, and how the finished work of Christ gives believers firm footing to stand against deception, fear, and darkness.

In this powerful exploration of spiritual warfare, we're confronted with a profound truth: we're all soldiers in a battle we didn't choose but cannot avoid. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-18, we discover that our struggle isn't against the visible challenges of daily life, but against invisible forces of darkness that seek to destroy our faith, our families, and our witness. The call to 'stand' echoes four times in this passage—a repetition that demands our attention. We're not called to advance or retreat, but simply to stand firm, to remain faithful, to not give up ground. This standing requires specific equipment: truth as our belt, righteousness as our breastplate. Truth protects us from Satan's primary weapon—deception—while righteousness guards our vital organs, our very life and joy. We find truth in three essential places: God's Word, God's church, and God's people. In an age where we can't trust our own eyes, where news is manipulated and social media spreads lies, we desperately need these anchors. The breastplate of righteousness reminds us that how we live matters—not for earning salvation, but for experiencing the fullness of life Christ offers. When we sow to the Spirit, we reap life everlasting. The beautiful paradox is this: we fight from a position of victory, not defeat. We put on righteousness because Christ has already made us righteous through His blood.

Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. [13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.” (Ephesians 6:5-9)

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Because He lives,I can face tomorrow!Because He lives,All fear is gone.Because I knowHe holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives!

“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (1 John 5:7)