Sunday Sermon - October 27, 2002

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Armor All

Dave Shaner

October 27, 2002

Introduction: We have the greatest deal of all, the righteousness of Christ. But it comes with spiritual warfare.

Text: Ephesians 6:10-18

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

I. Principles of Warfare - Ephesians 6:10-13

A. If you need armor, then ________________________.

1. God's plan is not to avoid the devil, but to resist the devil.
2. James 4:7

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

B. The armor of God ________________________.

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. - II Timothy 2:1
For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. - Romans 13:4

C. The soldier must _______________________.

1. Satan can not take the armor off of you, but you must put it on.
2. Ephesians 6:13

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

II. When It's On - Ephesians 6:14-15

A. The ____________ of Christ will guard against ____________.

1. The devil attacks the notion of absolute truth.
2. There is an absolute truth and His name is Jesus.

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6
Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. - Ephesians 4:21
It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. - II John 4
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. - John 8:32

B. The ____________ of Christ will guard against ____________.

For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit - I Peter 3:18
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. - II Corinthians 5:21
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. - I Corinthians 1:30

C. The ____________ of Christ will guard against ____________.

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 5:1
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7

III. Keep It On - Ephesians 6:18

A. You keep it on by praying at all times. - Ephesians 6:18

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

B. All the riches of Christ are yours for the asking.

Conclusion: If you have never been clothed with Christ, you have no defense. Put on the armor of God. Don't leave home without it.

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