Lcms sermons pastor robin fish sermon on ephesians 4. Feb 14, 2016 walking worthy in families ephesians 6. Satan and his forces are real, evil, and powerful 6. Ephesians 6 commentary the sermon bible commentary. From it hang the scabbard in which the sword was sheathed, ephesians 6. Dec 16, 2016 battle ready, putting on the belt of truth eph 6.
If the church is regarded, according to the scriptural imagery, as a kingdom or household, of which christ is the head, we may argue that all the members of which it is composed are the servants of christ. He had told them before to take the whole armor of god, ephesians 6. Jul 31, 2005 pm today, with gods leave, we will continue our study of the five points of calvinism. We have been studying the family for these past few sunday evenings. For our study this morning, we come again to ephesians chapter 6 ephesians chapter 6 and were looking at this wonderful section on the armor of the christian. To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed. Today we turn to the opening verses of chapter six to find gods instructions for the children in the home. If you can spell tulip, you can remember the five points, which are, total depravity unconditional election limited atonement irresistible grace perseverance of the saint last week we looked at total depravity. A tribute to my father, william solomon hottle piper.
The first part of my message is especially for you and id like to get you up here a little. Christians must be fighters because we struggle against the evil spiritual forces of darkness. Outworking from identity pray sermon notes today going to be talking about two things. In the book of ephesians the word walk is used six times. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Now, although this is a battle cry for all christian soldiers, its not just something to get the blood pumping. A persons walk is a way of describing their behavior. To shrug off an enemy as a pushover when he is armed, organized, experienced, and dangerous, is to invite defeat. The next verse instructs us to put on the whole armor of god. The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the lord and in the power of his might.
Introduction well i want to start our message today by telling you a true story that has some spiritual applications to the passage well be studying today in ephesians chapter 4. In the beginning, god established the family as the first of all human relationships. I sense that many christians are defeated in their christian. We have spent the last few weeks becoming battle ready and we have seen a number of reasons why we need to be ready for the ambush of the enemy. A few weeks ago i did a sermon about our identity in christ and it was on ephesians 2. Stand therefore prepare yourselves for combat, having your loins girt about with truth. Shortly after we hit the beach, our armored amphibious tank took two artillery shells broadside.
Rod parsley says ministry threatened by lack of funds world harvest church said in a statement this afternoon that the church has no plans to close any ministries in 2010, including its schools, despite its web sites assertion that ministries are in jeopardy. Every new parent knows the stress of navigating advice while raising children. Sermonaudio rod parsley says ministry threatened by lack. It is so great that multitudes have literally given their lives for it throughout the ages. Putting on the belt of truth sermon by james lee, ephesians 6. Today we have finally made it to the point where we begin to apply the necessary gear of the warrior of god. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Mar 16, 2008 am today, with gods blessing, well start up a new series of sermons, this one through ephesians. Introduction as we begin today, id like to invite our young people to join me up front.
Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by. Shield of faith sermon by jerry shirley, ephesians 6. There is an updated and revised version of this study here. This morning we begin our examination of the longest sentence in the new testament. The family is still the foundational unit of society. When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men. But if youre going to get into it, youve got to get into it all the way. Joni parsley you are amazing just the way you are youtube.
Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. Tonight i want to speak concerning the armor of god that is found in ephesians 6. As we will see as we look carefully at this verse today, it is a battle cry that is not just. This following story is told by leroy eims about the time when he was serving in the marines in the south pacific during world war ii. Box 32901 columbus, ohio 432320901, usa 614 8374088 800 940whbc 9422 614 8376904 fax. The armor of god sermon by bob briggs, ephesians 6. It is so great that, to this day, sacrifices are made worldwide for its benefit. Having got all the pieces of it together, and the defensive parts put on, they were then to gird them close to their bodies with the. The main idea is to be strong in the lord and in his mighty power so you can stand in the face of spiritual warfare. I chose this book, in part, because it is my favorite epistle of paul, but mostly because of what its about. In the bible, there is another word used to describe conduct. When soaked in water before a battle the shield could put out the fiery missiles thrown at them by the enemy. Open your bible, if you will, to ephesians chapter 3 because this morning were going to look at the second great prayer that i direct your attention to in this epistle. Join sebastiaan van wessem as he kicks off a four week series on ephesians 3.
The gospel is so called, because it makes men to be of peaceable tempers and behaviour, and gives peace to distressed minds. It had an iron frame and was covered in several layers of leather. That the gentiles should be fellowheirs with the jews, of all the blessings of grace, of lasting salvation, and of the eternal, incorruptible, and never fading inheritance in heaven. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. And when you properly understand ephesians 3, its no mystery why this is so.
Honor your father and mother the 5th commandment youtube. The main verbs in this sentence are stand ephesians 6. Verse of the day praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ. There may be much love, much fondness, and much real obedience, yet i have sometimes seen a most lamentable deficiency in this veneration for parents. We are in a battle against satan and his host of demons. God bless you first lady for all you do pastor rod parsley you are. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might.
For whatsoever is born of god overcometh the world. The armor of god sermon by stephan brown, ephesians 6. Children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. Our enemies, the world, the flesh and the devil seem like strong foes. For we are his workmanship, created in christ jesus for good works, which god prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Todays lesson is just as important as it calls us to focus on something completely different. Paul begins this part of his discourse to the ephesians and the other churches in which this epistle was to be distributed by a strong appeal. In christ, god has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven. If you would like to receive pastor harris weekly sermons via email, click here faith bible church, ny. Ephesians lesson 55 standing strong, standing firm ephesians 6. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. In military strategy, it is fatal to underestimate the strength of the enemy.