Stand Firm

Pinehill Fall Retreat 2024

Philippians 1:27 ESV

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Ephesians 6:10–18 ESV

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, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

1. Put on the armor of God…. Why? We have a strong and powerful enemy?

Who? Name a few.

2. Put on the Armor of God…

- so that we can stand firm!

3. Literally put it on!

Belt of truth

breastplate of righteousness

shoes of readiness given by gospel of peace

shield of faith

the helmet of salvation (christ is the head and our salvation)

sword of the spirit (the word) (preaching as well)

Then explain something is wrong… he is alone! Go back to theme verse! STRIVING SIDE By SIDE!

4. Persevere and pray (call everyoje up in different groups ) everyone pray