Spiritual Strength, Ephesians 6:14-24

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

Pastor Aaron Shamp discusses Ephesians 6:14-24 in this sermon, focusing on our part in the spiritual war and how to engage in it. He emphasizes the importance of putting on the armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and the word of God. Pastor Aaron explains that the enemy primarily operates through lies and false narratives, and we must combat them with the truth of the gospel. He encourages listeners to take captive every thought and respond with the armor of God. He also highlights the significance of prayer and worship in putting on the armor and experiencing the power of the gospel.

Takeaways

• Put on the armor of God by taking captive every thought and responding with the truth of the gospel.
• Recognize that the enemy primarily operates through lies.
• Engage in prayer and worship to experience the power of the gospel and put on the armor.
• See yourself as living in a story that ends in victory, knowing that ultimate victory is guaranteed through Christ.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reading of Ephesians 6:14-20
01:52 Understanding the Reality of the Enemy
06:16 The Enemy's Tactics: Lies and False Narratives
12:06 Putting on the Armor of God: Embracing the Truths of the Gospel
17:14 Putting on the Armor Before the Conflict
27:19 Taking Captive Every Thought and Responding with the Gospel
33:27 The Power of Prayer and Worship in Spiritual Warfare
40:10 Victory in Christ: Standing Firm in the Battle