February 18, 2024
Present Darkness vs. Spiritual Strength
Sermon Series:
Withstand
Ephesians 6:10-13
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil 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 firm.
Main Idea
We need the whole armor of God if we are to stand strong.
Outline
1. We need to be all in because the enemy is all in (vs 10-11)
2. We need the right perspective to identify the true enemy (vs 12)
3. We need the whole armor for the whole battle (vs 13)
Pre-Questions
What do you think of when you think about spiritual warfare?
What kind of things stuck out to you in the sermon that you’d like to address further?
Discussion Questions
In the sermon, Ryan said “The Devil has a specific strategy for you. He doesn’t use cookie-cutter strategies.” How does this impact your perspective on how you must fight?
How does knowing our enemy change how we operate in the world around us?
After hearing this sermon and reading this passage of scripture, who is God calling you to love that you wouldn’t naturally love? How will you put on the armor this week?
When Jesus went to the cross he was most likely crucified naked in our place. How does Jesus’ death allow us to be able to put on the armor of God?
How does the Gospel connect to putting on the armor of God? In light of this, how will you respond in worship?