Ephesians 6:10-20 (NIV)

10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For 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. 13Therefore 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. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And 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.

19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

I.        Introduction:

II.      Know Your Enemy

A.      The Force Of The Enemy: What Strength We Will Need

1.       Finding Our Strength In The Lord

2.       Finding The Strength To Stand

B.      The Identity Of The Enemy: Who We Struggle Against

1.       A Battle Against Evil Forces

2.       A Battle Against Spiritual Forces

III.   Wear Your Battle Gear

A.      The Battle Gear Utilized

1.       Dressed In Full Battle Gear

2.       Ready For The Day Of Battle

a)       Prepared For The Day Of Evil

b)       Prepared To Stand Your Ground

B.      The Battle Gear Itemized

1.       Belt Of Truth

2.       Breastplate Of Righteousness

3.       Footgear Of Readiness

4.       Shield Of Faith

5.       Helmet Of Salvation

6.       Sword Of The Spirit

7.       Prayer In The Spirit

IV.    Support Your Allies

A.      Remain On Alert

B.      Call In Prayer Support

1.       With Constant Attention To The Allied Forces

a)       General Prayers For The Saints

b)       Specific Prayers For Individuals

2.       With Special Attention To The Primary Mission

a)       Delivery Of The Gospel Message

b)       Bravery In The Face Of Danger

V.      Conclusion: