The War: The Sword of the Spirit
Peter Cunningham, Sr. Pastor
Part of Spiritual Warfare: The War
June 29, 2025

Ephesians 6:10-18

1. The Sword of the Spirit: God’s Word is Our Weapon

What kind of weapon is it?
It’s

and powerful (Hebrews 4:12)
It’s God-breathed and (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

2.It is a weapon, both

and .

a) Must be used, not just

. (Matthew 4:1-11)
b) Must be used .
c) Must be and . (James 1:22-42)

How do I fight the enemy’s attacks?
-

you’re at war every day. (2Corinthians 10:3-5)
- alert and obey quickly.
- the enemy’s lies.

3.Don’t neglect your most powerful weapon,

. (Ephesians 6:18-20)

Prayer changes our

. (1 John 5:14-15)
Prayer increases our . (James 5:16b, Ephesians 6:18-20)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Giving - Sunday, June 22, 2025 $17,364.49

-Food Closet - 10 oz cans of soup and 1 lb. box of crackers

-NOLA Mission trip - please be in prayer for our students and leaders going to New Orleans. They left this morning.

-July 3rd Churchwide picnic - join us that Thursday evening at Mills Park for our annual picnic and fireworks show. Bring chips or a dessert to share. The church will provide hot dogs and water. The pool will be open from 6:30-8:30. Don’t forget your lawn chair!

-Special Called Business Meeting - Sunday, July 13th at 5pm in the Worship Center. This is for the purpose of voting on a recommendation from the Stewardship Committee and Construction Team regarding the proposed Worship Center Lobby addition. At this meeting you will see the construction plans, ask questions, and hear from our Construction Team and Stewardship Committee.

-Women’s Ministry G.R.O.W. Missions Dinner - Ladies, save the date for Monday, July 21st @6pm for dinner and a ministry service project. We will be helping the clothing and food pantry at Bryant Middle School. Donations can be brought the night of the event or beforehand in the donation bins around the church. Please sign up on the app, in the Worship Center Lobby or click the link https://firstsouthernbaptist-1.subspla.sh/8mq2b5s for a head count since dinner will be provided. They are in need of the following items:

• Women’s leggings, size S-XL
• Men’s/Women’s underwear, S-XL
• Men’s sweats/joggers, S-XL
• Snacks (grab & go)
• Toiletry items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant)
Gently used & new clothing accepted