Series: Building Winning Relationships
Ephesians 6:10-20 (NKJV)
Pastor Ted Pagel Jr.
April 6, 2025
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 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.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:10-20 NKJV
B – Be
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV)
1. Spiritual warfare doesn’t come with a
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 (NKJV)
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is.” Mark 13:33 (NKJV)
2. Satan attacks when you get
“Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time.” Luke 4:13 (NKJV)
“For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, ‘Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done.’ Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.” Nehemiah 6:9 (NKJV)
3. Awareness is the first line of
“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15–16 (NKJV)
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NKJV)
• “If you’re not
A –
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” – Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV)
1. You don’t get to choose when the battle
“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.” 2 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV)
“For man also does not know his time: Like fish taken in a cruel net, Like birds caught in a snare, So the sons of men are snared in an evil time.” Ecclesiastes 9:12 (NKJV)
2. The armor is
“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV)
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day.” Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV)
3. Each piece
“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;” Ephesians 6:14–17 (NKJV)
“The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.” Romans 13:12 (NKJV)
• “The armor isn’t for
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“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds. Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God…” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NKJV)
1. Strongholds begin in the
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
2. You fight strongholds with
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (NKJV)
3. Stop
“He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives…” Luke 4:18 (NKJV)
• “You can’t have
T –
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV)
1. You fight with God’s
“He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.” Isaiah 40:29 (NKJV)
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV)
2. The battle belongs to the
“For the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 17:47 (NKJV)
“For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13
3. Power comes from
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20:7 (NKJV)
• “God’s
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“And take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV)
1. The Word is your only
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)
2. Jesus used
“But He answered and said, ‘It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone.” Matthew 4:4 (NKJV)
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine.” 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NKJV)
3. A closed Bible is nothing but a dull
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.” Colossians 3:16 (NKJV)
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth.” Joshua 1:8 (NKJV)
• “If you don’t know the
E –
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.” – Ephesians 6:18 (NKJV)
1. Prayer is how you stay
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)
“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.” Psalm 143:8 (NKJV)
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds…” Philippians 4:6–7 (NKJV)
2. Prayer builds spiritual
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)
“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” Luke 18:1 (NKJV)
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit…” Jude 1:20 (NKJV)
3. Prayer is how warriors
“Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”1 Thessalonians 5:17–18 (NKJV)
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room… he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.” Daniel 6:10 (NKJV)
“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” Luke 5:16 (NKJV)
“Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice.” Psalm 55:17 (NKJV)
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 (NKJV)
• “When you stop