Isaiah 42:13

The LORD goes out like a mighty man, like a man of war he stirs up his zeal; he cries out, he shouts aloud, he shows himself mighty against his foes.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Ephesians 1:19-20

and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,

Ephesians 6:10-20

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, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

1) KNOW YOUR TRUE ENEMY

Ephesians 6:11-12

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.

THREE ENEMIES OF OUR SOUL

Devil
World
Sinful nature (flesh)

“Don’t worry about the size of your adversary, focus on the incomparable size and unlimited power of our Sovereign and Almighty God!”

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.

2) PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD

Ephesians 6:13

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.

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.

THE ARMOR OF GOD

1.Belt of truth
2. Breastplate of righteousness

Ephesians 6:15

3.Shoes (gospel of peace)

1 Peter 3:15-16

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

4.Shield of faith

Ephesians 6:16

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;

SOME FLAMING DARTS

Doubt
Challenging your identity
Subtle compromises

5.Helmet of salvation

Ephesians 5:17

and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

THINK SAVED!

6.Sword of the Spirit

Hebrews 4:12

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.

3) KEEP ALERT

Ephesians 6:18-20

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, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

1. Stand

James 4:7-8a

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

2.Pray

Constantly
Intensely
Unselfishly

“Prayer is a wartime walkie talkie for the mission of the Church as it advances against the powers of darkness and unbelief.” -John Piper

WHOSE ARMY ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR?