Text: Nehemiah 4:16-23 When Nehemiah returned to rebuild Jerusalem, the workers were mocked & threatened (Nehemiah 4:1-3, 7-8). The threats were addressed without the rebuilding project being neglected. There are some applications to be made here to our ongoing spiritual conflict. A Constant Threat Sanballat & his allies conspired together (4:8) – enemies look for […]
May 7, 2012
So That They Might Be Taught War
Text: Judges 3:1-2 Those who lived during the time of Joshua were given the land and promised victory over their enemies (Joshua 23:4-5,14). But a new generation arose that would need to continue to deal with these enemies (Judges 2:8-10, 20-21). This was to test them (Judges 2:22) and teach them war (Judges 3:2). We […]
January 2, 2012
The Great War
Text: Revelation 17:14 Our Involvement Our warfare (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) — spiritual, not carnal “Put on the full armor of God” (Ephesians 6:11) — not written to apostles, preachers, or elders, but to all Christians We must fight the good fight (1 Timothy 6:12) The Enemy The adversary is the devil (1 Peter 5:8) — […]
January 5, 2008
Fighting for the Lord
Text: 2 Corinthians 10:4 Prepare to Endure Hardship – 2 Timothy 2:3 Put On the Armor of God – Ephesians 6:10-17 Prepare to Do Battle – Philippians 1:16-17; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
December 7, 2007
Set for the Defense of the Gospel
Text: Philippians 1:15-17 Who is responsible for defending the gospel? – 2 Timothy 2:2-3; Jude 3 Why should we defend the gospel? – Romans 1:16 How do we prepare ourselves to defend the gospel? – 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 We must be prepared to fight on different fronts: Unbelievers/skeptics Those who add to […]
December 6, 2007
Put On the Full Armor of God
Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Be Strong in the Lord (v. 10-13) – stand firm, arm yourself Loins Girded with Truth – starting point Breastplate of Righteousness Feet Shod with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit – word of God
