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How do we engage in the spiritual realm? We engage with humility and submission. We engage in our identity in Christ. We engage in truth. We engage in faith. We engage in the spoken word of God. We engage in prayer. 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace…

Helmet of Salvation, Ephesians 6:17a Introduction: One of the greatest and most effective strategies for beating anybody at anything next to skill is psychological warfare. Sometimes it can be the best thing you have when there is a lack of skill or weakness. ILLUS: There are a lot of things I’m not…

The Helmet of Salvation Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers…

Introduction One of the defensive armaments issued to a Roman soldier was a helmet. A soldier’s helmet protected from head injuries—wounds that could be debilitating and deadly. Helmet of Salvation In Ephesians 6:17 , the Scripture uses the image of a soldier to describe a believer effectively facing…

Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil,…

We are continuing our series this morning in the Ephesians. Titled the Body Armor/ Armor of God. In the same way someone would not go into battle without equipment or play football without a helmet and pads, Christians must put on the armor God has given us to withstand evil temptations that come our…

The Helmet of Salvation Helmets, there are all kinds of them. From bicycle to motorcycle. Sports helmet to firefighter helmet. What ever kind of helmet it is, it is ment to protect one thing, and that is your head. Your head is a very important thing to protect, there have been many a people that have…

Recap Today we are going to go over the next piece of armor the helmet of salvation, another defensive tool in the Christians toolbox. We have girded our loins with the belt of truth to be ready, and we put on the breastplate of righteousness to protect our hearts, we have shod our feet for readiness…

Helmet of Salvation, Ephesians 6:17a Introduction: One of the greatest and most effective strategies for beating anybody at anything next to skill is psychological warfare. Sometimes it can be the best thing you have when there is a lack of skill or weakness. ILLUS: There are a lot of things I’m not…

The Believer’s Warfare Message 9 The Helmet of Salvation Me: A Facebook post SBC-Pastors It’s certainly an interesting group No sure how well I fit in. I do get a lot of illustrations from it. It’s really like being a mail person you never know until you experience it A pastors question “I hear a lot…

Gathering Preparation Speak on the Idea of corporate engagement - Worship music isn’t for us to make us feel a certain way. It is for us to express our feelings, commitment, love and devotion, praise, and thankfulness to God. Call to Worship Pastor: As we are called into worship today, it is sobering…

I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we live in challenging times. With a 24 hour news cycle it is next to impossible to not have some knowledge of, or at least be aware of challenges around the world. Just this past week, some off the top of my head are: A 7.2 earthquake devastates Haiti.…

We are finishing out our series this morning Body Armor/ the Armor of God. In the same way someone would not go into battle without equipment or play football without a helmet and pads, Christians must put on the armor God has given us to withstand evil temptations that come our way. Over the course…

I want to further define the saying “Helmet of Salvation" that is mentioned as one of the “fruits of the spirit” But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. So the “Helmet of Salvation” is our hope of glory. And what…

This morning we are starting a new series The Armour of God. During this series we will be going though each one of the piece of the Armour of God and talk about each piece. We will also see why we should use the tools we have. In the same way someone would not go into battle without equipment or play…

As we continue our kickoff series, we shift to being a better equipped believer. If a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, how do can we ensure we stay strong

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world,…

This is WAR. Good morning saints.. It is good to be here with you this morning. We are going to be concluding our series in the book of Ephesians this morning. As we finish our studying here, it is important to remember that we haven’t covered everything that there is to cover in this book - it is critical…

Turn to and read Ephesians 6:10-18 . Pray. The title of tonight’s message is actually the title of an op-ed piece that appeared on OneNewNow.com this past Friday. https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/guest-commentary/2020/08/28/americas-mayhem-and-massive-decline-in-christianity The writer of the article…

For the past several months - I’ve gotten back into working out again... Something I had done every day back in college... So I’ll get up early to start breakfast for the kids - and then I’ll leave when the kids leave for school... Head to the gym - and can usually be heading home by 9am. I had been…

1 Samuel 17:1-11 Whatever giant you are facing today please know that with God it can be conquered. Now most giants are stronger than we are alone - Satan is much more powerful than any of us - but the Bible says: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in…

For the past 3 weeks - as we’ve seen the transition from Samuel (as judge)... …to Saul as King... And we’ve seen the Heart of Man - elevated before us. We started out looking at the WAY of the Heart... Followed by the TRUTH of the Heart... And last week - the LIFE of the Heart. Yes - we know that Jesus…

Gathering Call to Worship 1 Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with a jubilant cry. 2 For the Lord , the Most High, is awe-inspiring, a great King over the whole earth. 3 He subdues peoples under us and nations under our feet. 4 He chooses for us our inheritance— the pride of Jacob, whom…

1 Thessalonians 5:1- 9 / Day of the Lord 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,”…