English Sermon: Armor of God: Belt & Sword

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Belt of Truth & Sword of the Spirit

“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”
— Ephesians 6:14 (ESV)
“and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,”
— Ephesians 6:17 (ESV)
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”
— Hebrews 4:12-13 (ESV)
“ I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. ”
— 1 Timothy 1:12-15 (NIV)

Sunday Sermon: Defeats the Enemy

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Defeats the Enemy

“When the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul, they reported the matter in the ears of the people, and all the people wept aloud.
Now, behold, Saul was coming from the field behind the oxen. And Saul said, “What is wrong with the people, that they are weeping?” So they told him the news of the men of Jabesh. And the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled. ”
— 1 Samuel 11:4-6 (ESV)

English Sermon: Armor of God: Shoes of Readiness

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Armor of God: Shoes of Readiness

“...and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.”
— Ephesians 6:15 (ESV)
“remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.”
— Ephesians 2:12-18 (ESV)
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
— Isaiah 6:8 (ESV)

English Sermon: Armor of God - Shield of Faith

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Armor of God: Shield of Faith

“Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”
— Ephesians 6:16 (NKJV)
“Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”
— Daniel 3:16-18 (NIV)
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
— Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)