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Recap of Ephesians: we are set apart by God, chosen by Him before the foundation of the world. we are saved by grace through faith, not a result of works. we are a part of something special, created and ordained by God to bring everyone together in one body through Christ Jesus. we are called to live…

Introduction A. Preliminaries Welcome: Please turn with me in your Bibles to the sixth Chapter of Ephesians, beginning in verse 5. Our text this morning will be verses 10 thru 12 of Chapter 6, which you can find near the top of page 1163 in the navy blue Bibles found in your pews. Ephesians 6:10–12 (ESV)…

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…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

The breast plate of righteousness is dependent on the belt of truth. Everything that we dealt with last week is for us to go into a study on righteousness. That’s why we spend time in the word of truth. Belt of truth supports the breastplate of righteousness. What is righteousness? We have to make sure…

Scripture Reading 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. 57 Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died,…

Intro; One of the most influential Jazz musicians [ trumpeter ] and vocalist whose career covered a span of 50 years, had one of the most recognizable voices ever heard. That man was Louis Armstrong. Born in New Orleans in 1901, he dropped out of school in the 5th grade and went to work for a Jewish…

The balance of our battles The Battle on the Inside 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing…

You don’t have to be a Rocket Scientist or look around too hard to know that temptation is all over the place. You don’t have to go looking for it, it will find you. Now listen, we are not tempted because we are sinful people… Jesus was tempted and he never sinned. Handled correctly, temptations can…

Ephesians 6:10-13 Introduction Over the last weeks we have talked about some deep and dark things There is a real and powerful realm and spiritual battle that we all are part of Spirit of Babylon is alive and well today and will grow in influence The one behind the king of Babylon still holds strong…

8 If the Lord delights in us, then He will bring us into this land and give it to us, ‘a land which flows with milk and honey.’ 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord , nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the Lord is with us. Do not fear…

INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Have you ever played tug o war? At the camp I grew up going to, it was a staple each week. One of the nights, there would be a rough and tough night with some rough and tough games. One of those games was tug-o-war. They would pull out a 50 or 60 foot rope and we would have cabins…

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness,…

Intro: One of the pitfalls for preachers is to pass over opportunities to preach sermons on the basics. The longer a man is in the pulpit, the less likely they are to cover the basics. The drive to give new and deeper truths is strong, and that can leave the basics beliefs with no preaching time. Today,…

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…

Introduction Spiritual Blessings (v1-14) Paul’s First Prayer (v15-23) You Were Dead, but Now Alive (2:1-10) You were Far Off, but Now Nigh (v11-22) What was Mystery is Now Known (3:1-13) Paul’s Second Prayer (v3:14-21) We began a new phase in Paul’s letter this past Sunday night. The first three chapters…

21 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing. 22 Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only one of the Lord ’s prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets.…

Introduction A. Preliminaries Welcome: Please turn with me in your Bibles to the sixth Chapter of Ephesians, beginning in verse 5. Our text this morning will be verses 10 thru 12 of Chapter 6, which you can find near the top of page 1163 in the navy blue Bibles found in your pews. Ephesians 6:10–12 (ESV)…

Introduction We come today to gather before the truth of God’s word, to hear his voice an his will in our lives. Let us Pray If you would open you bible to 1 Timothy chapter 1. While you are turning there after a little introduction. Today we start to explore what is commonly know as one of the Pastoral…

Galatians 5:13-18 We have been going through a series looking at very carefully the relationship we have with the Holy Spirit. When we are yielded to God we can take part in what I am calling the Great Life. It is a life promised to us where we have help and guidance and love and joy and peace, as well…

Not long ago I was watching a video online about how to survive stampeding crowd. Let’s say you’re on the riverfront for thunder over Louisville, and something goes down that causes everyone to run or press in one direction. These can be very dangerous scenarios. if you fall down, you are likely to trampled.…

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:20a | SINS OF IDOLATRY INTRO EXPLANATION : Last time we found ourselves in Galatians 5 , we found ourselves dealing with the sins of immorality. Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, and Lasciviousness. To summarize those sins, they are all sensual sins that are participated in outside…

This Week’s Theme : Put on the Christian Armor Word for the Week is Faith: It is a constant outlook of trust towards God, whereby human beings abandon all reliance on their own efforts and put their full confidence in him, his word and his promises. Memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us who are…

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Introduction: Dear Church, Today I want to speak to you about a subject that is as relevant today as it was in the time of the Ephesians: staying strong in the Lord. Our world is filled with challenges, trials, and temptations. It's…

In honor of those who have served or who are currently serving, I ask that our veterans or any active service members please stand. To be quiet honest, at times it is difficult to put into words how we, as citizens of the United States, should honor our service members, the words we should say, and how…