“To Stand Strong we must Carry the Sword of the Spirit”

Text: Ephesians 6:17

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20

Introduction: We are in a battle with evil! We recognize our need to give attention to Paul’s warning, “And do not give the devil a foothold” (Ephesians 4:27).

 

    I.     Joshua and the way to success.

          - Joshua 1:8

II. The psalmist points the way to happiness.

          - Psalm 1:1-3

III. Our Lord and His victory over the evil one.

          - Matthew 4:1-11

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IV. The function of the Holy Scripture

          - 2 Timothy 3:15-17

 

DRAW YOUR SWORD!

          - Read the Word of God

          - Listen to God as the speaks to you

          - Pray, ask God for guidance and help that you might

              understand His word.

          - Obey the great truths of the Word of God

          - Communicate the great truths of the Word of God.

          - Look for promises to claim.

          - Look for commandments to obey.

          - Look for examples to follow.

          - Look for sins to forsake and to avoid.

          - Look for solutions to the problems you face in your daily living.