Standing Strong In The Lord
[Ephesians 6:10-20]

The Helmet Of Salvation [v. 17]

INTRODUCTION
[READ Eph. 6:10-20]. Throughout this week, we have been looking at this exhortation by Paul, recognizing that  we are at war! Paul’s encouragement is that we be prepared for this battle by finding strength in the Lord, by knowing the enemy and by putting on the whole armor of God.
This week we are… Continue reading

Standing Strong In The Lord
[Ephesians 6:10-20]

The Shield Of Faith [v. 16]

INTRODUCTION
[READ Eph. 6:10-20]. Throughout this week, we are looking at this exhortation by Paul, recognizing that  we are at war! Paul’s encouragement is that we be prepared for this battle by finding strength in the Lord, by knowing the enemy and by putting on the whole armor of God.
This week we are going… Continue reading

Standing Strong In The Lord
[Ephesians 6:10-20]

Feet Shod With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace [v. 15]

INTRODUCTION
[READ Eph. 6:10-20]. Throughout this week, we are looking at this exhortation by Paul, recognizing that  we are at war! Paul’s encouragement is that we be prepared for this battle by finding strength in the Lord, by knowing the enemy and by putting on the whole armor of God.
This… Continue reading

Standing Strong In The Lord
[Ephesians 6:10-20]
The Breastplate Of Righteousness [v. 14]

INTRODUCTION
[READ Eph. 6:10-20]. Throughout this week, we are looking at this exhortation by Paul, recognizing that  we are at war! Paul’s encouragement is that we be prepared for this battle by finding strength in the Lord, by knowing the enemy and by putting on the whole armor of God.
This week we are going to… Continue reading

Standing Strong In The Lord
[Ephesians 6:10-20]

The Belt Of Truth [v. 14]

INTRODUCTION
[READ Eph. 6:10-20]. Throughout this week, we are going to be studying this exhortation by Paul to the Ephesians. Just like them, we are at war! Paul’s encouragement to them is that they be prepared for this battle by finding strength in the Lord, by knowing the enemy and by putting on… Continue reading

Dear Soldier, You are at war! If this comes as a shock to you, stop reading this letter for a moment and take a good, hard, look around you - this is your battlefield. This is where you take a stand or where you fall victim to a ruthless adversary. Be advised that this is not the only battlefield you must fight on. The battle also rages… Continue reading

[2nd Corinthians 5:12-7:1]

INTRODUCTION

A. As Paul continues his to address the brethren at Corinth, he continues by taking the time to defend himself and his actions [along with others who worked with him], and still pleading with them to be the disciples they needed to be. And as he has done many times already, the purpose of much of what he writes is to… Continue reading

[Matt. 28; John 20]

INTRODUCTION

A. The central act of the entire system of the faith we call “Christianity” is the death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But another vital part of the gospel message is the resurrection, for without it, Paul said, we are still in our sins (1st Cor. 15:17) and our faith is empty - meaningless (1st Cor. 15:14). To… Continue reading

Have you ever played the game Trivial Pursuit? It used to be one of those games my wife and I would play every chance we got, but it seems it has been awhile since we last played. The basic premise of the game is that you roll a die and move to a certain spot on the game board and, depending on the color of the spot… Continue reading

INTRODUCTION

A. Faithful disciples will recognize that they will sin from time to time, but will sometimes anguish so much over that sin that they will begin to doubt their own ability to serve the Lord and will wonder if they are really forgiven. On the other hand, there are some who believe that simple admission of sin is enough, and their sins are forgiven… Continue reading

[Leadership Training]

INTRODUCTION
Leadership is something that must exist within each local church and in our lives if we are to be spiritually productive disciples and servants. As Paul told the Ephesians, Christ established within the church certain ‘offices’ which include “the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body… Continue reading

One of the political talk show hosts loves to criticize the opposition party as one that encourages its supporters to play the part of the ‘victim’ of society’s ills and further criticizes those who wallow in self-pity and who are seemingly always shifting the blame for their situation in life to others, instead of taking the blame and/or doing something about it. Unfortunately, having this ‘victim mentality’… Continue reading

[John 4:35-38]

INTRODUCTION

A. It is my hope that all disciples understand that one of the most important responsibilities we have as disciples is to spread the gospel in the effort to save souls. That begins by looking to God for help and knowledge, and then taking the time to examine self to make sure we are the disciple we need to be. Once we… Continue reading

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

INTRODUCTION

A. As we saw in our first lesson in this series, leadership is something that must exist within each local church and in our lives if we are to be spiritually productive disciples and servants. As was noted in the letter to the Ephesians, Christ established within the church to be the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to… Continue reading

Our current society loves to play what I call ‘the blame game’ - shifting the blame onto someone else, rather than accepting or admitting personal responsibility. Young men who planned in advance to murder their parents so they could then inherit their millions blame their privileged upbringing; taxpayers who cheat on their taxes blame government for being too intrusive and confiscatory; young folks who steal songs by… Continue reading